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A glimpse inside the main prayer hall highlights one of the four massive marble columns supporting the ceiling and the grand dome, anchored by a section of the magnificent hand-woven carpet. The carpet was famously woven in sections, brought inside, and meticulously hand-sewn together to cover the entire floor.
Above, a section of the gold-gilded, ornate wooden ceiling catches the light, alongside the hall's side arcades.
Just a small taste of this breathtaking interior, I hope you enjoy it!
Thank you very much, dear friends!
A glass elevator inside The Galeries on George Street, Sydney, where layered reflections, coloured lighting and the movement of people turn an everyday space into something unexpectedly atmospheric.
Two mirrored S-shapes form a gentle heart above the timeless clock of the Land of Luck, where eternity rests quietly in the realm of S. !
The elegant interior of St. Nicholas parish church at Moreton.
Originally dedicated to St. Magnus Martyr, it was changed to St. Nicholas in 1940. Extensively damaged by bombing during WW2, the church was rebuilt & included in the refurbishment were the beautiful engraved glass windows.
T E Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) was buried in the churchyard following his funeral in the church.
Interior detail of the Valkhofkapel (Falcon Court Chapel) or Saint-Nicholas Chapel at NIjmegen, Netherlands. The building is from 1030 and is built upon the remains of even older structures.
According to the guide it is the oldest stone building still in existence in the Netherlands, but I could find no real written prove of that. A remarkable building in any case :-)
Wikipedia: Sint-Nicolaaskapel (in Dutch)
Weinfest im Bad Oeynhausener Kurpark
Elf Winzer sind vom 5. bis 7. September 2025
beim 34. Weinfest im Kurpark vertreten.
Stained glass window at the West End, of the recently fire destroyed Church of All Saint's Mackworth Village.
One of two alabaster statues, that flanked the Altar at All Saint's Church Mackworth Village. When Illuminated from behind, this semi-translucent stone glows. Sadly destroyed by fire recently.
Weinfest im Bad Oeynhausener Kurpark
Elf Winzer sind vom 5. bis 7. September 2025
beim 34. Weinfest im Kurpark vertreten.
A stained glass window in the west wall at St Peter's, Littleover. Depicting the Assention of Jesus Christ.
This is my sanctuary, where I start and end my day.
Coffee poured, meals made, small pauses taken between everything else.
A space shaped for care, rhythm, and the quiet act of tending to myself.
Another stained glass window at the recently fire destroyed Church of All Saint's Mackworth Village.
Architect Arto Sipinen, built 1986-89.
Espoo, Finland 2026
Nikon Nikkormat FT2 (1975)
Nikon Nikkor-S Auto 50mm f1.4 (1962)
yellow filter
Agfaphoto APX 100 at EI 80
Rodinal 1+50 16:30 min at 20°C
Agitation 1 minute + 5 s/ 30 s
Espoo, Finland 2026
Nikon Nikkormat FT2 (1975)
Nikon Nikkor-S Auto 50mm f1.4 (1962)
yellow filter
Agfaphoto APX 100 at EI 80
Rodinal 1+50 16:30 min at 20°C
Agitation 1 minute + 5 s/ 30 s
The interior of St. John's Cathedral in 's-Hertogenbosch impresses with its soaring Gothic arches, intricate stained glass windows, and richly decorated chapels. A serene and majestic space filled with centuries of history and devotion.
Inspired by legendary Louisville & Nashville rail lines that passed directly though the site of the Grand Hyatt for over a century, Lou/Na’s spelling and pronunciation also evoke the Latin word for “moon”. And you will feel like the moon is within reach from this stunning rooftop venue that features indoor and outdoor seating, entertainment and breathtaking views of Nashville and beyond. Serving the finest in both beverage and culinary creations, Lou/Na is the place to be seen in Music City and the crown jewel of both the Grand Hyatt and gathering spots in Nashville.
~ nashvilledowntown.com/go/lou-na
Fri-date, 06/26/2026, Nashville, TN
Leica Camera AG M Monochrom
Canon 35mm f/2.0 LTM
ƒ/8 35.0mm 1/250 640
Instagram in B&W Only | wheremyrunningshoestakeme | Instagram in Color
Espoo, Finland 2026
Nikon Nikkormat FT2 (1975)
Nikon Nikkor-S Auto 50mm f1.4 (1962)
yellow filter
Agfaphoto APX 100 at EI 80
Rodinal 1+50 16:30 min at 20°C
Agitation 1 minute + 5 s/ 30 s
Inspired by legendary Louisville & Nashville rail lines that passed directly though the site of the Grand Hyatt for over a century, Lou/Na’s spelling and pronunciation also evoke the Latin word for “moon”. And you will feel like the moon is within reach from this stunning rooftop venue that features indoor and outdoor seating, entertainment and breathtaking views of Nashville and beyond. Serving the finest in both beverage and culinary creations, Lou/Na is the place to be seen in Music City and the crown jewel of both the Grand Hyatt and gathering spots in Nashville.
~ nashvilledowntown.com/go/lou-na
Fri-date, 06/26/2026, Nashville, TN
Leica Camera AG M Monochrom
Canon 35mm f/2.0 LTM
ƒ/8 35.0mm 1/250 640
Instagram in B&W Only | wheremyrunningshoestakeme | Instagram in Color
Espoo, Finland 2026
Nikon Nikkormat FT2 (1975)
Nikon Nikkor-S Auto 50mm f1.4 (1962)
yellow filter
Agfaphoto APX 100 at EI 80
Rodinal 1+50 16:30 min at 20°C
Agitation 1 minute + 5 s/ 30 s
My first visit (will not be my last) to the amazing Fonthill Castle Museum in Doylestown, PA was on a bitterly cold but very sunny day. The play of light and shadow added interest to the already amazing interior scenes.
An HDR image from 5 images. All were taken at Aperture Priority at f/8 and ISO 200 with shutter speeds of 1/20, 1,40 1/50, 1/160, and 1/320 seconds. Images were merged in NIK HDR Efex Pro 2 and tuned up in NIK Color Efex Pro.
A imagem apresenta um detalhe do interior da Sainte-Chapelle, em Paris, um magnífico exemplo do estilo gótico radiante. A capela superior, construída no século XIII por ordem de Luís IX para albergar relíquias sagradas da Paixão de Cristo – incluindo a Coroa de Espinhos –, destaca-se pela sua estrutura gótica, com uma abóbada estrelada em tons de azul e dourado que simboliza o céu. Os seus imponentes vitrais, que ocupam quase toda a superfície das paredes, narram a história bíblica em mais de 1113 cenas distribuídas por 15 painéis, criando um efeito luminoso de grande espiritualidade e majestade. No centro, sobressai um baldaquino, elemento arquitetónico crucial. Construído na década de 1260 e restaurado no século XIX (após a sua destruição durante a Revolução Francesa), este baldaquino, de estilo gótico igualmente esguio e elevado, servia de suporte para a Arca das Relíquias. Esta arca, que continha as relíquias sagradas – originalmente feita de prata e cobre dourado, mas também destruída durante a Revolução Francesa – era protegida e realçada pelo baldaquino, funcionando como um dossel cerimonial que conferia maior importância visual e simbólica às relíquias. A sua decoração, com elementos esculpidos como anjos e motivos florais, e o teto decorado com motivos estrelados, completam a riqueza estética da capela, contribuindo para a ligação entre o terrestre e o divino, e reforçando a função da monarquia francesa como protetora da fé. A Arca das Relíquias permaneceu na Sainte-Chapelle até à Revolução Francesa, altura em que as relíquias foram transferidas para Notre-Dame. Apesar da perda da sua função original, o baldaquino mantém-se como testemunho da importância religiosa e política das relíquias na Idade Média, funcionando como elemento focal da liturgia e um dos pontos mais importantes da composição estética e litúrgica da capela, concebida como um imenso relicário arquitetónico.
Um detalhe do interior da Sainte-Chapelle, em Paris, famosa pelos seus vitrais deslumbrantes que datam do século XIII. A capela gótica, construída por Luís IX para abrigar relíquias sagradas, é um verdadeiro tesouro de luz e cor.
A striking, minimalist abstract photograph focusing on the rich texture and natural grain of a dark polished wooden surface. The soft reflection of light creates a mesmerizing, fluid effect, transforming a simple indoor detail into a poetic monochrome landscape. Captured with my compact Canon PowerShot A620. Submitted to the World Photography Day Contest 2026 under the Urban category.
Guests will discover the energy and excitement of downtown Music City while indulging in the historic luxury of Union Station Hotel. Originally built as a majestic railway station in 1900, this landmark hotel captures America’s great railroad era with a modern vibe all its own. The hotel has recently completed a full transformation, allowing a nod to their past and fueling the excitement for the future. Guests will have the chance to experience Nashville’s history as they stay in one of the city’s most beautiful historic buildings. Located in Nashville’s downtown, guests will find that the hotel’s proximity to local attractions offers easy sightseeing from one neighborhood to the next. ~ www.historichotels.org/us/hotels-resorts/union-station-ho...
Fri-date, 06/26/2026, Nashville, TN
Leica Camera AG M Monochrom
Canon 35mm f/2.0 LTM
ƒ/8 35.0mm 1/250 640
Instagram in B&W Only | wheremyrunningshoestakeme | Instagram in Color
This was the scene I encountered in the tunnel below Calke Abbey during their autumnal season. I wanted to capture the soft light as reflected off the slightly damp walls and floor.
Inspired by legendary Louisville & Nashville rail lines that passed directly though the site of the Grand Hyatt for over a century, Lou/Na’s spelling and pronunciation also evoke the Latin word for “moon”. And you will feel like the moon is within reach from this stunning rooftop venue that features indoor and outdoor seating, entertainment and breathtaking views of Nashville and beyond. Serving the finest in both beverage and culinary creations, Lou/Na is the place to be seen in Music City and the crown jewel of both the Grand Hyatt and gathering spots in Nashville.
~ nashvilledowntown.com/go/lou-na
Fri-date, 06/26/2026, Nashville, TN
Leica Camera AG M Monochrom
Canon 35mm f/2.0 LTM
ƒ/8 35.0mm 1/250 640
Instagram in B&W Only | wheremyrunningshoestakeme | Instagram in Color
Espoo, Finland 2026
Nikon Nikkormat FT2 (1975)
Nikon Nikkor-S Auto 50mm f1.4 (1962)
yellow filter
Agfaphoto APX 100 at EI 80
Rodinal 1+50 16:30 min at 20°C
Agitation 1 minute + 5 s/ 30 s
A fleeting moment of light in an otherwise dark interior. The afternoon sun streams through the window above the staircase, revealing details that spend most of the day hidden in shadow.
Espoo, Finland 2026
Nikon Nikkormat FT2 (1975)
Nikon Nikkor-S Auto 50mm f1.4 (1962)
yellow filter
Agfaphoto APX 100 at EI 80
Rodinal 1+50 16:30 min at 20°C
Agitation 1 minute + 5 s/ 30 s
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A detail of the exquisite ground level interior of the Sainte Chapelle, consecrated under King Saint-Louis in 1248. This lower chapel served as the parish church for the members of the royal palace that was located on the Ile de la Cite at the time.
For information about the architecture of this astonishing 13th century building: architecture.relig.free.fr/chapelle_en.htm
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Here is what I wrote in 2005 about my experience in the upper chapel where the stained glass windows are.
Un vrai bijou de la Douce France, parmi les centaines de merveilles de ce pays de merveilles. J'aurais bien voulu reste' ici longtemps, mais la nuit tombait - c'etait la derniere visite de la journee - et nous ne pouvions pas tarder. Neanmoins j'ai tente' plusieurs photos, sans trepieds biensure, a cause de la foule qu l'on voit a peine, en bas de la photo. Quoi dire sure ce lieu: deux mots: un veritable tresor.
It was late afternoon on an overcast winter day, so the light in this astonishing jewel of a place was dim. The last time I'd marvelled at these glorious windows had been years before, when I was a teenager. It was a bright spring day and they were sparkling in the sun. On that visit, there had been barely a handful of visitors, and one could walk around with ease.
This visit was entirely different and magical in its own way. I loved how the rich colors of the glass came through better in the dim light, giving the space a more contemplative and peaceful mood. The number of visitors on the other hand, was indeed a surprise! You can see that the entire tiny space of this beloved jewel of French Medieval architecture is filled with people, many of whose faces were, like mine, tilted upwards to marvel at the sight.
There were a few attendants regularly asking the crowd to be silent so that this breathtakingly beautiful and delicate work of art could be enjoyed in the mood it was intended to be experienced. There would be a wave of voices: excited voices and whispers, that turned into a veritable din, then there would be a hushed silence for a few moments....until people's enthusiasm for the beauty took them over and once again the place would explode in a wave of intense sound, then silence again as the attendants asked for quiet. The enthusiasm and awe were palpable.
Altogether a mesmerizing and awesome masterpiece of High Gothic Medieval art. Unique because the entire chapel -- of which this is one corner -- is almost entirely made of glass, with hardly any masonry to hold up these sheets of color and light, made of 100's of 1000's of bits of gorgeous color that surround one completely with their beauty.
About the Sainte Chapelle: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sainte-Chapelle
A sweeping panoramic view from the Balcony—the highest tier, colloquially known as "the Gods"—at His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen. Opened in December 1906 and designed by Frank Matcham, the theatre’s auditorium is a masterclass in Edwardian theatrical opulence.
From up here under the vaulted, coffered ceiling, one gets a clear appreciation of Matcham’s engineering ingenuity. Using cantilevered steel framing, he eliminated the need for intrusive vertical supporting pillars, giving even the highest and cheapest seats an unobstructed view across the auditorium and down into the stage box. Flanking the proscenium arch are tiers of ornate boxes framed by neoclassical colonnettes, surmounted by a delicate classical frieze in relief beneath a crystal chandelier.
Today, this rake is fitted with upholstered tip-up seating, but originally it held unreserved wooden benches where audiences packed in knee-to-back beneath a cloud of pipe and cigarette smoke. After navigating the utilitarian stone staircases and surviving the check-gate bottleneck on the landing below, this breathtaking vantage was the hard-won prize for the Edwardian gallery-goer.
Cut Crystal Decanter and Glasses on Lacquered Tray - Wider View, Chirk Castle (Castell y Waun), Chirk, Wrexham, Wales. National Trust. c.1920s-1930s.
The wider view reveals everything the close-up hinted at - the crimson and gold striped cushions of the sofa behind, the ornate marquetry chest beyond, and on the mantlepiece or sideboard behind it, two silver-framed photographs flanking a decorative porcelain urn. This is a room laid out precisely as it would have been lived in - not a museum reconstruction but a moment suspended in time.
The Family Photographs
The two silver-framed photographs in the background are among the most quietly affecting details in this image. On the left, a family group - several figures including children, posed in the formal manner of early 20th-century photography. On the right, a portrait of a single individual. These are almost certainly photographs of the Myddelton family or their tenants the Howard de Waldens, the kind of personal mementos that would have stood on a chest or sideboard in a private sitting room. The Chapel Music Room at Chirk is furnished to display the castle's connections to high society in the 1920s and 1930s, and visitors can look at the facsimile guest book and copies of letters sent to the Howard de Walden family by artists and high society folk of the day.
The Room's Character
The crimson and gold silk striped cushions, the dark oak panelling, the marble-topped table with its pierced brass gallery edge, the lacquered tray - every element here places this room firmly in the world of Edwardian and interwar English country house comfort. During the Howard de Walden years Chirk was a very social house, with George Bernard Shaw, Rudyard Kipling, Augustus John and other prominent figures among the guests. A decanter set out like this on a side table, ready for whoever might come in from an afternoon walk or return from the stables, is as much a part of that world as anything in the formal State Rooms above.