Celestial windows

An ancient place of worship embracing both the traditional and modern. The stunning architecture of Norwich Cathedral is studded with intricate, heavenly stained glass. But there are a set of windows bedecked in something more contemporary and plain, throwing a lemon and cyan light across the old stones. It’s difficult to be unimpressed with both. Any preferences?…

7 thoughts on “Celestial windows”

BuntyMcC on March 18, 2015 at 12:19 said:

I love the old windows, but if not located next to them, the newer designs can hold their own, even in a gothic structure.

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- mikeosbornphoto on March 18, 2015 at 16:26 said:
  
  The old ones definitely hold an enduring magic, Bunty. But the amount of warm light generated by the modern ones was quite astonishing, more immediate.
  
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ckponderings on March 18, 2015 at 06:43 said:

Beautiful colours, Mike! :)

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- mikeosbornphoto on March 18, 2015 at 07:47 said:
  
  Thank you Richard :)
  
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leecleland on March 17, 2015 at 22:41 said:

I’m a traditionalist when it comes to stained glass in churches, so I go with the magnificent first image. It never ceases to amaze me the intricate detail achieved in the past with stain glass, and to me the more modern just doesn’t make the cut :)

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- mikeosbornphoto on March 17, 2015 at 22:44 said:
  
  Thank you Lee, I think I’m with you when it comes to faith buildings. There’s little to compare to the traditional approach. The first image also converted into a great Instagram image so has a cutting edge too!
  
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  - leecleland on March 17, 2015 at 22:59 said:
    
    Ha Ha. Not into Instagram but yes it would make an impact on a small screen.
    
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