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A Place to Pray
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April 13 2006:
A Place to Pray

Today I once again visited a churchyard hoping to get a gravestone shot, but I discovered that the doors of the church here at Worplesdon were unlocked and sought some natural light. I do find churches a great source for such shots.

Whilst exploring the church I saw a picture of our present Queen who attended a christening here back in 1947.

Coincidentally, the Queen was in nearby Guildford today giving out the Maundy Money, as our monarch does every year on the Thursday before Easter, although the venue changes each year. It’s a shame I was not able to make the short journey myself, but you can see some photos of the event at the official Royal Family web site HERE

I also uploaded this shot today, taken last week on my day trip to Belgium.



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Guest 17-Apr-2006 00:33
Powerful,symbolic image. V
SRW15-Apr-2006 22:17
Beautiful composition and lighting... (V)
Wenche Aune15-Apr-2006 21:33
Fantastic! V
Roe..15-Apr-2006 00:28
I love looking through the chair..I told you..you are the "master of lighting" geesh this is very very special!...v
Antonis Sarantos14-Apr-2006 20:03
Masterpice!!! A BIG VOTE!!!
BAS Photography14-Apr-2006 17:46
Stunning composition! GMV!
Linda Alstead14-Apr-2006 16:31
this is a lovely image - extremely nicely done
Chris Sofopoulos14-Apr-2006 14:27
The master of light. You are Ray for sure.
Fantastic image. v
Guest 14-Apr-2006 13:48
The darkness makes the place look even more antiquated. Great atmosphere.
Guest 14-Apr-2006 04:05
Great shot Ray.
Something more to look for.
...duncan14-Apr-2006 03:09
Beautiful shot, everything works but what gets me and my eye into the photo the most is that shadow from the chair. V
AL14-Apr-2006 01:34
A beautiful extraordinary shot. The light, the graphics and the solemn mood are just perfect. Voted. And Happy Easter, Ray!
Karen Leaf14-Apr-2006 01:26
got a big vote coming Ray. Such amazing capture of light and place of prayer. wow.
Carole Stevens14-Apr-2006 00:10
Totally agree I love going in churches so much to photo! This is fab so atmospheric, I can hear the silence He He!
Guest 13-Apr-2006 23:51
Love it Ray! Very striking and loaded...speaks volumes- wow- vvvvvvvvvv
Craig Persel13-Apr-2006 23:10
Wonderful shot. Love the lighting and treatment. Very well done.
nordic13-Apr-2006 22:13
Beautifully exposed Ray, so well controlled. Great image
Scott Browne13-Apr-2006 21:36
Great use of natural light!
Roy Birger Nilsen13-Apr-2006 21:28
I also love the natural light in churches,although I`m not
a very religious person.It`s a very good place to capture
the calm mood this light gives to a picture,like the one you
demonstrate here.Very good shot,Ray!Love it!:-)
Guest 13-Apr-2006 20:38
The light coming from behind the cross give a mystic feeling to this image. Superb low key image.
Sharon Rogers13-Apr-2006 20:24
Beautiful light, you make me want to nose into my local church.
Faye White13-Apr-2006 20:10
a very peaceful and solemn image Ray! love it!