"Morning Light"
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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)
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ISO 200

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hans olsen
Great colours.
Bradley Shawn ... replied
Thanks! It is a beautiful building.
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
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
This is stunning, love your work!
Bradley Shawn ... replied
Thank you Shelagh. I could say the same of yours.
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
this is just beautiful, Stunning capture.
Bradley Shawn ... replied
You are very kind Jane. Cheers.
Clare Forder
Wonderful shot Bradley – the colours on the stonework are amazing.
Bradley Shawn ... replied
Thank you :) That means a lot.
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
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
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...
Fantastic light capture Bradley,my instant fav!
Bradley Shawn ... replied
Thank you so much. You have put a smile on my face.
Mark Gardner
wonderfully captured, the light and colour are splendid
Bradley Shawn ... replied
Thank you greatly. I really appreciate it.
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
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
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
Lovely capture – the rainbow colours on the wall are beautiful.
Bradley Shawn ... replied
Thank you so very much.
rustycb
amazing natural light and colours great capture well done :-))
Bradley Shawn ... replied
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it.
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
Super shot, fantastic colours, well captured
Bradley Shawn ... replied
Thank you greatly. I really appreciate you great compliment.
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
This is beautiful. Great image. Well done.
Bradley Shawn ... replied
That is very nice of you to say. Thank you greatly!
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
Very pretty!
Bradley Shawn ... replied
Thank you! I appreciate it.
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
wow very beautiful!!!
Bradley Shawn ... replied
Thank you greatly Katie! I appreciate your compliment.
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
big congrats! you got 1-st place in chalange. well done,
Bradley Shawn ... replied
Thank Luda! I am really surprised!
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 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
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
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
this is very nice I love the colorful reflection
Bradley Shawn ... replied
Thank you enormously Shelby!
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
GREAT SHOT!!!!
Bradley Shawn ... replied
Thank you very much Sarah. I really appreciate it.
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
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
Rainbowwwwwwwwwww love it…...great shot
Bradley Shawn ... replied
Thank you greatly RP. I love all the colours as well.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Gorgeous photo!
Bradley Shawn ... replied
Thank you so much Moonlite! I do appreciate it.
ANNETTE HAGGER
Stunning photo, congrats on being featured Bradley…anna ; )
Bradley Shawn ... replied
Thank you greatly! You are very kind indeed Annette.
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
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
Wonderful work. Perfectly captured.
Bradley Shawn ... replied
Thank you so very much Cathy. I appreciate your wonderful compliment.
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 ...
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
Excellent, beautiful colours and well captured
Bradley Shawn ... replied
An absolutely beautiful compliment. Thank you ever so much!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
great shot!!! :]
Bradley Shawn ... replied
How wonderfully kind of you. Thanks for the compliment. I am pleased you like it.
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
beautiful light, great image
Bradley Shawn ... replied
You are very kind. Thank you greatly for the compliment and the encouragement.
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
Beautiful work!
Bradley Shawn ... replied
What a lovely compliment. I really do appreciate it.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
fantastic capture!
Bradley Shawn ... replied
Thank you greatly for the wonderful compliment Gerry. It means a lot to me.
A1000WORDS 17 days ago
Great capture…
Bradley Shawn ... replied 17 days ago
Thank you greatly for you compliment! It means a lot.