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07-Feb-2014

Shining Light

With some time to kill during lunchtime today, I wandered into the Augustinian Church in Drogheda.
I was delighted to discover the light streaming through this beautiful stained glass window by Irish artist Harry Clarke.
It was originally installed in the tower in 1927, but as the tower was never finished, it was relocated to the front of the church in 1979.
As I was taking photos of the window, a man asked me why I was interested in them.
As I explained a bit about their history (which I had just read on a plaque underneath them), he admitted that he had never given them a second glance before.
Taking a good look at them, he agreed that they were beautiful.
That's why I love photography - it makes you observe things which you mightn't notice otherwise.


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Peter Sussex08-Feb-2014 20:58
This window is a fantastic piece of art, its shadows are just the icing. Excellent capture. V
laine08-Feb-2014 20:16
Ignore the typo..should have read other, not oath :)
laine08-Feb-2014 20:15
The refraction is lovely and yes photography opens your eyes and mind to things you might oath wise not see. Did you tell him to buy a camera and join Pbase ?? :)
Johnny JAG08-Feb-2014 19:00
Beautiful light and colour
Jeff Real08-Feb-2014 14:42
Really wonderful image ~V~
Colin Storey08-Feb-2014 09:33
Wonderful light and colours. v
globalgadabout08-Feb-2014 04:10
your photo-radar was full on at this encounter...the dance of light and symphony of colour here is glorious...V
Frank Brault08-Feb-2014 02:46
You are so right about photography making you see things you would not otherwise notice. A gorgeous stained glass window and image. I love the way you captured the rays of colored light streaming through. Terrific work. V
mikiruaq08-Feb-2014 02:35
Beautiful!! Sometimes when we stop and see things that we pass everyday, it is interesting to capture them in a photo and share. Locals are surprised too. A different perspective is always welcomed :)
larose forest photos08-Feb-2014 01:54
Stunning window and fantastic capture of it, Mairead. Agree wholly with your comment about photography and seeing. V
Alan K08-Feb-2014 01:09
I was thinking the same thing even before I came to the end of your commentary.
I like the way you've included the shafts of coloured light hitting the stonework in this one.
Linda Alstead07-Feb-2014 22:53
1. stained glass is beautiful
2. this is a really wonderful example
John Reynolds LRPS07-Feb-2014 22:36
Beautiful window, well captured. V.
Helen Betts07-Feb-2014 22:28
Beautiful light, and the reflections from the window are superb. V.
Phillip Normanton07-Feb-2014 22:08
A good array of primary colours - and light on stone is always good :)
Walter Otto Koenig07-Feb-2014 21:54
I agree with your description about seeing. The windows are beautiful. Very nice well exposed photos of them. "V"
Ann...07-Feb-2014 21:44
They are a stunning sight and you are so right about this lovely hobby of ours. V
joseantonio07-Feb-2014 21:28
What a lovely work in that window.V
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