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This is St Johns Cathedral again.
The circular window over the front door.
The desired end result was enhanced texture in the cathedral, while leaving the new building and sky as original, as it would look horrible with enhanced contrast (texture).
When the shot was taken, the sky was blown out totally white.
Step 1 - add a gradient layer and applied a blue sky by:
a/ use the magic wand to select the white sky
b/ select the gradient tool and select a suitable gradient which would provide an appropriate blue and natural look to the blue fade.
Step 2 - copy the new shot with blue sky to a new image and dulpicate the new image background layer to a new layer.
Step 3 - back on the 1st image,
a/ use Nik to increase the contrast and tone slightly to a level that highlighted the texture without looking ridiculous.
b/ drag the 2nd image (non contrast) background layer copy into the 1st image as a new layer, and make sure it is on top.
c/ at this point, the soft image being on top will block out the lower contrasty image
d/ use the eraser tool and a soft edge brush, remove the soft top layer pixels only above the cathedral stones
The end result is half the top soft layer of sky and new building, and half the bottom layer visible where the cathedral is.
Holy Theme
This window was right by the head of my bed. I was able to sleep with it open. In Pennsylvania, in March! Such crazy weather this year.
I pointed my camera upwards to record the broken window panes of a closed factory in Wellston, Ohio. I find the shapes fascinating--they remind me of those found in an inkblot test.
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North aisle window by Frederick Preedy, 1866.
Holy Trinity church in Arrow (near Alcester) is distinguished by an elegant Georgian Gothick tower (built in 1767) but despite the medieval origin of the nave and chancel much of the present appearance of the building is the result of a thorough Victorian makeover in 1865 (when the building was also significantly enlarged by the addition of a new aisle and chapel on the north side).
The interior is thus very much a Victorian one in terms of its overall appearance , along with its furnishings, glass and the fine marble memorial in the chancel. Underneath the chancel is an innaccessible crypt used as a burial vault and an unusual feature here is the aperture at the base of the east wall through which it's dark internal space can be glimpsed, coffins and all!
Arrow church was formerly kept locked without keyholder information and thus frequently frustrated me whenever cycling nearby, and previously the only time I managed to get in was thanks to friends choosing to get married in here! In more recent years the situation relaxed and the church was more regularly open but sadly I failed to make the effort prior to the Covid 19 crisis (and goodness knows what will happen regarding the opening of our churches whenever the current restrictions cease) but as very limited open hours are currently listed on the parish website I timed my trip accordingly.
Crucifixion shown across three windows at St Anne's church, Chapel End, Nuneaton.
Installed in 2006.
For more information on my work in the church see my website via the following link:-
aidanmcraethomsonstainedglass.weebly.com/st-annes-chapel-...
The Good Shepherd and local scenes. One of the few windows to depict a motor car. Glass by M.F. Bell, 1976. In memory of George Ogg, d.1973.
Pic by Jenny.
Sometimes all you need is a big window and natural light. I couldn't get enough of this loft and the wedding dress designer who calls it home.