"Morning Light"

Bradley Shawn  Rabon

"Morning Light"

Featured in Historic Churches
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Featured in Dimensions
Featured in For The Love Of Jesus
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The current number of views stands at 739 and favourited by 45 people

Taken at Southwell Minster, Nottinghamshire, England. The minster is one of the most interesting and beautiful buildings I have ever been to. Southwell Minster dates back to the 12th century. It was once the retreat of the Archbishop of York. During the English Civil War, it was believed to be used as a stables for Cromwell. Southwell only became a diocese in the the late 19th Century. The windows are so beautiful in the Minster, and on this occasion the light came streaming through turning these ancient pillars into beautiful pallets of colour.

“You are the light of the world…..let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:14, 16. This was the scripture being read out in the minster the day I visted this extraordinary church and took this picture. I am very familiar with this beautiful building, with its strong columns, ancient carvings, and warm smiles. As I walked around the nave, the sun began to break though the dull cloudy sky which had dominated the morning. The light began to stream through the windows as I turned and saw this amazing view. I set up my camera to get the shot, taking several pictures from different angles.

God spoke to me in that moment. He gave me two distinct illustrations about what I was looking at. The first describes us as the strong pillars built by God, either as individuals or as the church, standing strong. He displays His glory and beauty on us, in us, and through us. The second illustration describes us as the window, with each colourful piece of glass representing the different gifts given to us, again either as individuals or as the church, but it is the Son shining through us that shows God to the world. What a thought. We are working in partnership with Him.

HP PhotoSmart C945 (Bridge camera)
f/2.8
1/6000
ISO 200

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 "Morning Light" by Bradley Shawn  Rabon
 "Morning Light" by Bradley Shawn  Rabon
  • hans olsen

    hans olsen

    Great colours.

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thanks! It is a beautiful building.

  • FelicityB

    FelicityB

    Instant favourite – couldn’t help myself!

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    I am so glad you like it. It is one of my favorites too. I have sold this print in the past (not on here obviously). It has sold more than any other of my photos.

  • Honor Kyne

    Honor Kyne

    Great Light and Reflections :)) Wonderful shot!

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thanks Honor. This shot is one of my favorites as well. Nice to see you here.

  • LifeInMaine

    LifeInMaine

    This is stunning, love your work!

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thank you Shelagh. I could say the same of yours.

  • Jellybean720

    Jellybean720

    The colors are just brilliant,,, WOW.. GREAT CAPTURE :))

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thanks. I was so pleased with the results. I love watching the light travel from the pillar, across the font, and then across the nave floor.

  • Geni29

    Geni29

    this is just beautiful, Stunning capture.

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    You are very kind Jane. Cheers.

  • Clare Forder

    Clare Forder

    Wonderful shot Bradley – the colours on the stonework are amazing.

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thank you :) That means a lot.

  • Heather Nel

    Heather Nel

    Oh wow, how magnificient !!!!!

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Sorry that it has been so long. I must have missed your comment. Thank you so much Heather. This is one of my favorite pictures as well.

  • Ellen Winchell

    Ellen Winchell

    You have a wonderful, light touch.Pun intened :>) But you do. Wonderful

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Sorry for the delay in answering. Thank you so much. That’s very encouraging.

  • KevM

    KevM

    Talk about having an eye for a shot, great pic! I would have probably thought ‘nice window’ and moved on but you’ve gone that one step further. I’m not jealous, honest :-)

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thanks so very much Kev. That is such a kind comment. This was taken in Southwell Minster, one of my favorite buildings. This window always catches my attention. It is off in the corner. You are a great encouragement :-)

  • i l d i  l a z a r

    i l d i l a z...

    Fantastic light capture Bradley,my instant fav!

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thank you so much. You have put a smile on my face.

  • Mark Gardner

    Mark Gardner

    wonderfully captured, the light and colour are splendid

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thank you greatly. I really appreciate it.

  • mrscboretti

    mrscboretti

    Absolutely lovely! Great shot!

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thank you so much! I was so happy with the way it has turned out.

  • Annie Austin

    Annie Austin

    Wow, I have never seen a photo like this with the colours landing inside the walls.
    You have some wonderful pictures, all the best with the career, I am sure you will be great.

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thank you so much Annie. You have some amazing photos as well. I appreciate you encouraging comment.

  • Bev Woodman

    Bev Woodman

    This is magnificent work! I don’t think I’ve ever seen the colours of the stained glass windows reflected onto a wall in quite this way before!

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    You are so very kind. Thank you for your genuinely wonderful compliment.

  • bevanimage

    bevanimage

    Lovely capture – the rainbow colours on the wall are beautiful.

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thank you so very much.

  • rustycb

    rustycb

    amazing natural light and colours great capture well done :-))

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thank you so much! I really appreciate it.

  • WhartonWizard

    WhartonWizard

    beautiful capture, you got the exposure just right, very well done !!

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thank you so very much! I was so pleased with the results.

  • ChelseaBlue

    ChelseaBlue

    Super shot, fantastic colours, well captured

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thank you greatly. I really appreciate you great compliment.

  • Evita

    Evita

    Beautiful capture!!! Congratulations on your feature!! :D

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thank you Evita. I really appreciate it. Congratulations to you as well!

  • Michael Matthews

    Michael Matthews

    This is beautiful. Great image. Well done.

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    That is very nice of you to say. Thank you greatly!

  • Paul Wilkin

    Paul Wilkin

    Grand!

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thank you so much! I have just been looking at your other work. Superb. Will have a better look tomorrow.

  • Barbara Morrison

    Barbara Morrison

    Very pretty!

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thank you! I appreciate it.

  • Tamara Valjean

    Tamara Valjean

    This is such a unique shot, well captured. Conveys a wonderful sense of place and mood. Instant favorite.

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thank you so very much Tamara! It’s one of my favourites as well.

  • Katie Hoisington

    Katie Hoisington

    wow very beautiful!!!

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thank you greatly Katie! I appreciate your compliment.

  • soos

    soos

    Hey…Congratulations for winning the stained glass window challenge with this….stunning image!

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Did I? Thank you so much! Wow! I didn’t even realise. You have made my evening.

  • LudaNayvelt

    LudaNayvelt

    big congrats! you got 1-st place in chalange. well done,

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thank Luda! I am really surprised!

  • Pamela Jayne Smith

    Pamela Jayne S...

    Many many congrats to you Bradley now I know who beat me – you deserve the win it is a fantastic shot :)) I am pleased to be the one down from you I have to say it is an honour to place at all next to so many fantastic shots….:))

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    What an absolutely wonderful compliment. I feel the same about your shot. Thank you very, very much Pamela!

  • Jan Stead JEMproductions

    Jan Stead JEMp...

    Congratulations Bradley on winning the stained glass windows challenge with this shot…a very worth winner!
    I love the way you’ve captured the reflected light and colours of the stained glass from the window onto the rough hewn wall…wonderful atmospherics, colour, lighting and texture!!!

    MASTERFUL!

    : )

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    You know how to make a person feel great don’t you? Thank you greatly for your wonderful compliment of my work :-D

  • Johanne Brunet

    Johanne Brunet

    Congratulations Shawn, it a great and well deserved honour for an awesome work!

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thank you so much Johanne! It is always a joy to hear from you!

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    Excellent stained glass window Bradley, beautiful light pouring through.
    Well done on the win in the Historic churches group…

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thank you so very much Jason! A wonderful compliment!

  • Shelby  Stalnaker

    Shelby Stalnaker

    this is very nice I love the colorful reflection

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thank you enormously Shelby!

  • monocotylidono

    monocotylidono

    Awwww, pipped to the post! well done for coming second on the natural light challenge! This picture is just so cool!!!

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    I know! I really thought this would win. Oh well, I am so pleased to have got second. I must say that this is probably in my top 5 photos I have ever taken. Thank you my friend for the wonderful compliment.

  • SarahCook

    SarahCook

    GREAT SHOT!!!!

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thank you very much Sarah. I really appreciate it.

  • Taylor Sawyer

    Taylor Sawyer


    in Photography 101’s “Using Natural Lighting”

    Please remember to submit it to the group so that it may be featured!!

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thank you so much! I am so amazed. It’s such an honour.

  • Akira

    Akira

    Beautiful shot. Such strong hues.

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thank you so very much Akira! This photo tells a great story of the history as well as the use of light in the minster. I really appreciate the lovely compliment.

  • RealPainter

    RealPainter

    Rainbowwwwwwwwwww love it…...great shot

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thank you greatly RP. I love all the colours as well.

  • pattihaskins

    pattihaskins

    Thank you Bradley, Your work is so creative , keep it coming!

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    What a wonderful compliment. I will try! Thank you so much.

  • Simon Mears

    Simon Mears

    wow.. that’s really good.. super use of natural light and colour.

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thank you greatly Simon. That is very nice of you to say.

  • mompaq

    mompaq

    Fantastic image!

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thank you so much. It has been a long time since last we spoke. You commented on one of my first pictures I uploaded back in September. I have had a look through your work and it is terrific.

  • Edward Henzi

    Edward Henzi

    Hi Bradley, I love your shot Morning Light. It’s outstanding. The way the sun is projecting the colors from the stained glass window on the pillar is beautiful. Very wonderful capture. Ed

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    What a wonderful compliment Ed. Thank you so much. I was so lucky to be there at that moment. I do have another similar to this that I will be uploading soon, but it was taken not long ago. I appreciate it so much.

  • Ann  Palframan

    Ann Palframan

    This gives me goosebumps! Stunningly beautiful. Your whole portolio is awesome, Bradley:-)

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Awhh! Thank you enormously Ann. What a lovely compliment. I am so glad you have enjoyed it. :-))))

  • Francesca Rizzo

    Francesca Rizzo

    A massive Congratulations on winning the challenge, without even knowing the entries as i didn’t have time to vote I was expecting to see your pic as the winner – i just love it – well done again

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    What great confidence you have in my work. Thank you so much. I am so very pleased and honoured.

  • Mojca Savicki

    Mojca Savicki

    Gorgeous photo!

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thank you so much Moonlite! I do appreciate it.

  • ANNETTE HAGGER

    ANNETTE HAGGER

    Stunning photo, congrats on being featured Bradley…anna ; )

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thank you greatly! You are very kind indeed Annette.

  • Johanne Brunet

    Johanne Brunet

    Woohooo!!! Congrats on your first place in the Stained Glass challenge Shawn! It’s an amazing photo, which always gets my vote… ;-)

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thank you so very much Johanne. You are a great support. I am really pleased.

  • DeviousLili

    DeviousLili

    Congratulations on a well-deserved Challenge win! :)

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thank you Stephanie, so very much! I am still grinning from ear to ear.

  • Cathy Cale

    Cathy Cale

    Wonderful work. Perfectly captured.

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thank you so very much Cathy. I appreciate your wonderful compliment.

  • Karen Millard

    Karen Millard

    Congratulations on your win with this wonderful photo Shawn.

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thank you so so much Karen. I wasn’t really expecting to get into the top 10, much less win.

  • Kathleen Anne Hinson

    Kathleen Anne ...

    awesome…........congrats on winning the challenge.

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thank you for the wonderful compliment and the congrats. I really appreciate it very much. I was quite surprised to win actually.

  • ChelseaBlue

    ChelseaBlue

    Excellent, beautiful colours and well captured

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    An absolutely beautiful compliment. Thank you ever so much!

  • Caroline Fournier

    Caroline Fournier

    I see that I am not the only one who likes this photo … just amazing. What luck to have been there!!

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    That is so lovely of you to say. I was so pleased to be at the right place at the right time. Thank you so very much for the lovely compliment.

  • Kate Purdy

    Kate Purdy

    Congratulations on such a spectacular photograph. This is truly a work of art!

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    That is a lovely compliment. Thank you greatly.

  • FrozenMoments

    FrozenMoments

    Amazing photo!! The lighting is spectacular and the colours are breathtaking. This is one of the best shots I have seen involving windows and light reflections. I love your work and look forward to more of it ;)

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    I really appreciate it. This is by far my favourite shot. Thank you so very much.

  • tonymm6491

    tonymm6491

    I fall in-love with this photo!

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thank you greatly for the wonderful compliment. There is something magical about this photo I feel. I am glad you like it.

  • Margaret Harris

    Margaret Harris

    Oh my gosh! This is the best…did you just run into this or did you know it was there?

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Kind of both! I have been visiting and working here in the Minster for quite some time and the light through the windows is brilliant. When I saw this, I knew I wanted to capture it! Thank you ever so much. This is a personal favourite.

  • Margaret Harris

    Margaret Harris

    Are you in the church…I hope you don`t mind me asking.

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    It’s fine to ask. Yes, I am a youth worker! I have been a Christian for many years now! You should look at some of my art work which is mixed in with my photos!

  • ys-eye

    ys-eye

    What a fantastic shot! Well done!

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    What a lovely compliment! Thank you so very much! The windows in the minster are so beautiful, and when the light shines through them, it truly is magical!

  • Nira Dabush

    Nira Dabush

    BRILLIANT COMPOSITION..
    STUNNING & COOL.

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    That is so lovely of you to say Nira. I appreciate the compliment so much. It was just one of those moments that you know you need to capture. This will forever be one of my favourites.

  • Karen  Betts

    Karen Betts

    This is simply Beautiful. The more I look the more I see, the colours on the pillars from the sun and window and glass. As to your words they are beautiful, we each have to listen and understand and by all accounts we will hear. I am so glad that you have. Take care

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    You have a way with compliments and encouragement. Thank you Karen, so very much. It was just one of those moments. I couldn’t let it go by.

  • walela

    walela

    Fantastic colors and composition.

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    You are so wonderful. Thank you greatly for the compliment.

  • Sharon Mau
  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Ahhhh! Thank you greatly my dear friend. It is such a joy to be featured in such a fantastic group.

  • Taylor Sawyer

    Taylor Sawyer


    Congrats on your feature! You are now invited to enter
    this piece into Best of RAINBOW

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    How wonderful! What a terrific honour and privilege. I certainly will, with great joy. Thank you so much.

  • Keren McLucas

    Keren McLucas

    wow -that is just SO pretty

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    I am so pleased you enjoy the shot. It is one of my very favourite shots. Thank you greatly.

  • vampvamp

    vampvamp

    great shot!!! :]

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    How wonderfully kind of you. Thanks for the compliment. I am pleased you like it.

  • bernard lacoque

    bernard lacoque

    This shot is extraordinary and what you explained is as wonderful as what you did with your camera. If i had the possibility I would immediately go and visit this place , your work is an invitation. Thank you!!

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    How very wonderful of you to say! Thank you so very much for that lovely compliment. I have to say that I am more than impressed with your portfolio. You are a very talented painter. You have a wonderful style and such passion in every stroke. I can sense your mood and you express it so well. I endeavor to do the same with my camera. I look forward to seeing more of yours.

  • funkybunch

    funkybunch

    beautiful light, great image

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    You are very kind. Thank you greatly for the compliment and the encouragement.

  • bernard lacoque

    bernard lacoque

    Thank you Bradley for these deep words.

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    You are more than welcome. I really am impressed. You are in a wonderful place for inspiration.

  • IngridSonja

    IngridSonja

    Beautiful work!

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    What a lovely compliment. I really do appreciate it.

  • riverotter

    riverotter

    Spectacular capture of light … perfect!

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    You are really too kind. Thank you so very much Emily! I am so pleased you like it.

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    Beautiful rainbow effect from this gorgeous window! Dee

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thank you so very much for the lovely compliment. I was really lucky that morning. I have another one from a different angle I might put it up some time. You are very kind.

  • blueclover

    blueclover

    beautiful, such a brilliant capture of the colours of the stained glass window

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    What a wonderful compliment. That means so very much to me. The whole of the minster is gorgeous. Thank you greatly!!!!

  • Marie Sharp
  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    How lovely of you to do that! Thank you so very dearly my friend. It is a brilliant honour.

  • kimie

    kimie

    A wonderful peice, lovely colours. Congrats on your feature, well deserved x

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    So very nice of you. Thank you greatly Kimie! I really appreciate the compliment.

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    Congratulations on winning the challenge in Rainbow Colors this is a beautiful and very special photograph. Well done !!

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thank you so much. I am bowled over with how well it did! I appreciate it my friend.

  • George Kypreos

    George Kypreos

    Congratulations on winning the challenge !! Really moody image !!!

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    What a lovely compliment. Thank you greatly. Congratulations to you as well for placing 3rd. I love that shot of yours. Is it coloured scarfs?

  • Taylor Sawyer

    Taylor Sawyer


    Congrats on your win in Color Me a Rainbow!

    Bradley, this was an OVERWELMING win!!! You got 11 votes MORE than the 2nd place piece! So feel good about this image! It is absolutely SUPERB!!!! :-D

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    That is so wonderful. I really didn’t expect to win, let alone by such a margin. Amazing. Thank you greatly my friend. I am going to sit down now. :-)

  • George Kypreos

    George Kypreos

    This a coloured rose. I met this once im my life in a flower shop.I have one more in RB go check!! In this image i applied Fractalous filter .

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    I have had a look and it is wonderful work. Really fantastic flowers. Thank you so much again for the nice compliment.

  • Taylor Sawyer

    Taylor Sawyer

    This is the biggest margin I have ever seen! And you know what, I personally love this piece, so I am very happy it placed and so very overwelmingly!

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Ahhhh! That is so lovely of you to say. Thank you again.

  • Lynn Moore

    Lynn Moore

    Congratulations! As one of your competitors for this challenge : )
    I would say the best piece won! Love your description also and thank you for sharing what God shared with you!

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thank you so wonderfully much for the encouraging compliment. I was extremely surprised to have won. I loved your piece. It was so intriguing. The colour and texture are fabulous. well done for placing in the top ten. Many blessings.

  • DonDavisUK

    DonDavisUK

    A truly stunning capture Bradley. Love the light. and the reference, You are the light of the world … let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in Heaven. Excellent. A FAV for me. Don.

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    You are such a wonderful friend. i appreciate the fav and the lovely compliment. it was just one of those moments when photography and spirituality click together. This moment will always be treasured, and I have a marvelous photo to remind me.

  • GerryMac

    GerryMac

    fantastic capture!

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied

    Thank you greatly for the wonderful compliment Gerry. It means a lot to me.

  • A1000WORDS

    A1000WORDS 17 days ago

    Great capture…

  • Bradley Shawn ... replied 17 days ago

    Thank you greatly for you compliment! It means a lot.

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