Saw some magical and almost theatrical effects of the light at Mondaye Abbey, near Calvados, in Normandy. The blaze of light was so great that we almost felt that an angel must be inside the abbey, just out of sight, waiting to emerge and amaze those outside. Or, if not an angel, at least a very large and imposing light. .
The brilliant light cast a semi circle onto the grass beyond
The ducks inside the abbey courtyard faced this way and that, casting shadows.
These took my breath away. Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThe ray creates an interesting feel towards the photos. They look - mystical. Nice. :)
ReplyDeleteLovely photographs. It does appear that an angel will step through the arch at any moment, or is waiting for someone to step in.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! I particularly like the first one. There's something mystical about it.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a moment of grace.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful indeed. I do have a thing for doors and doorways, so the light coming through the arch truly appeals to me.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the magic of the photos, the light is amazing, it just creates an atmosphere...
ReplyDeleteI love these photos. Looks like sun is a hand reaching out to touch grass and ducks.
ReplyDeleteThese photos are really gorgeous! I love that ethereal lighting, especially in the first photo.
ReplyDeleteThe intensity of light in the top pic is astonishing. The sort of light you would only expect somewhere like Australia.
ReplyDeleteLights give us hope and some signs.
ReplyDeleteI like the way of your caputure of the coming light.
Brilliant and beautiful, but you don't give us the source of the light!
ReplyDeleteFantastic photo's. It must have been truly magical to see the light in person.
ReplyDeleteDarla
What stunning photos. A real delight for the eyes and soul. Especially for me in my busy days :)
ReplyDeleteActually Dave it was the sun, I don't understand how it was so bright and white and strong - maybe a peculiarity of the layout of the abbey buildings. It was quite remarkable to be there and see it. I wonder if it's always like that.
ReplyDeleteI love openings and gateways, I think it is the idea of looking through, almost like an image within an image.
ReplyDeleteOoh, the way that sunlight comes streaming through your scenes. I'd like to try to paint that top one. Beautiful photography!
ReplyDeleteLouis Macnice's "Sunlight on the Garden" would be fitting here.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful atmosphere - you captured it all just perfectly too :D)
ReplyDeleteHoly ducks!
ReplyDeleteWell that's just the glow you get after drinking a glass of that delicious Calvados Pays d'Auge Grand Solage V.S.O.P.
ReplyDeleteWonderful, and how lucky you were there to capture it.
ReplyDeleteYou captured the light so magically here! Love this.
ReplyDeleteI just noticed on your profile that you like the Studio Ghibli. I love anything Hayao Miyazaki does (at least, the several animated films I've seen).
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Wow, what great images!
ReplyDeleteMagical!
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