Windows and Shadows

Richard Veal

Windows and Shadows

Taken in the little Church, at Church Cove, near Gunwalloe, between Helston, and Mullion, on the Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall, England.
If this looks familiar, it was the shot I used in my Christmas Card.

Thank you for looking.
Hope you like it.

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Windows and Shadows by Richard Veal
Windows and Shadows by Richard Veal
  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    lovely light and contemplative mood here – love the shadows of those glass panes…

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks #1.

    I uploaded this about an hour ago, and it didnt show in the activity monitors, so had to do it again.
    At least its showing now. :-))

  • Sensiworld

    Sensiworld

    Beautiful shot ! Great light !

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Sylvia.
    Glad you like it.

  • WJPhotography

    WJPhotography

    Beautiful richard :)))

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Wendy. x

  • Pat Yager

    Pat Yager

    What a neat photograph, Richard! I always tried to get one like this when I visited the U.K. but never succeeded. Now I can admire yours! – Pat

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Pat, and for the fave also.
    Much appreciated. x

    You will have to visit again Pat. :-))

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    I love this one Richard…

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Jason.
    Glad you like it my friend.

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    fabulous picture richard, the lighting is stunning,dawnx

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Dawn.
    Glad you like it. x

  • linsads

    linsads

    nice one Richard XX

  • Richard Veal replied

    Glad you like it Lindsay.
    Many thanks. xx

  • ragman

    ragman

    well done Richard, perfect capture of light and shadows with fascinating detail and interest in every area of the image

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thanks my friend, and for the fave also.
    Much appreciated.

  • Clive King

    Clive King

    Great shot Richard. Wish we had some of that sunlight at the moment! Lol

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Clive.
    Glad you like it.
    I agree mate. Its been so grey and miserable. It will be so nice to see the sun again.

  • Yool

    Yool

    Awesome light and capture!!!!!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Mariola. x

  • midzing

    midzing

    gorgeous lighting and tones, well done

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Wendy.

    Hope you are ok. x

  • SharonAHenson

    SharonAHenson

    Love the light !!!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Sharon. x

  • LoreLeft27

    LoreLeft27

    the effect in this picture is awesome the lighting oh sweet

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Lore/Lorel.
    Much appreciated.

  • roybarry

    roybarry

    ahh, Mr V- what a superb capture.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Roy.
    Glad you approve.
    Our ‘Master’ has already commented. :-))

  • Lisa Hewitt

    Lisa Hewitt

    WOnderful shot, Richard! You are so lucky to have all those wonderful cathedrals and quaint churches over there to photograph! I wish when I lived there so many years ago, I was into photography!! And what a fabulous Christmas card!! I love it!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Lisa, and glad you like it.
    Much appreciated. x

  • WatscapePhoto

    WatscapePhoto

    Beautiful light and mood, Richard. Beautiful work!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Steve.
    Glad you like it.

  • Hertsman

    Hertsman

    Super Richard. Not easy to capture light like that.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Richard.
    Being away late in the year, and in Cornwall, the light is that little bit special.

  • Hertsman

    Hertsman

    So I see

  • Nvision Ink

    Nvision Ink

    very nice Richard I like this!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Neil, and for the fave also.
    Much appreciated my friend.

  • eclectica

    eclectica

    Oh Richard, what lovely light, what a great eye you have!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Veronica.
    Glad you like it.

  • Curtiss Simpson

    Curtiss Simpson

    Outstanding Richard beautiful play on light and shadows !

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Curtiss, and for the fave also.
    Much appreciated my friend.

  • Al Bourassa

    Al Bourassa

    Great eye to capture this Richard! It is beautiful.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Al, and for the fave as well.
    Much appreciated my friend.

  • Fremme

    Fremme

    great capture, love the side lighting and the window at the end, great composition, so very well captured once more, the lights and shadows, so very captivating

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Fremme.
    Glad you like it.
    Much appreciated.

  • suefel48

    suefel48

    BRILLIANT!!!!!.....What a different capture…...Well spotted , Richard…... :-))

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Sue.
    Glad you like it. x

  • KateSecretwomen

    KateSecretwomen

    Very beautiful photo.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Kate.
    Much appreciated. x

  • BlackLemonz

    BlackLemonz

    Really like this mate, excellent.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Steve, and for the fave also.
    Much appreciated.

  • Irene  Burdell

    Irene Burdell

    A beautiful shot Richard I love the light and shadows x

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Irene.
    Glad you like it. xx

  • Meeli Sonn

    Meeli Sonn

    Great shot.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Meeli.

    I am doing ok, and able to move a bit better now, although still in pain a little. xx

  • Alessandro Pinto

    Alessandro Pinto

    Beautiful..love the light going through the window !

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks my friend.
    Glad you like it.

  • Tessa Bishop

    Tessa Bishop

    Stunning Richard, the light is so beautiful, makes me feel very calm ….

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Tessa.
    Glad you like it, and that it makes you feel that way. x

  • SueAnne

    SueAnne

    Another instant fav…......... I love the lighting, is just perrr-fect

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks SueAnne.
    Glad you like it. x

  • LYN EVANS

    LYN EVANS

    This is absolutely beautiful Richard and looks so peaceful there.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Lyn.
    Its surprising what you find in Churches when the sun is at the right height.

  • Smudger

    Smudger

    excellent richard mate

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Steve.
    Glad you like it.

  • NordicBlackbird

    NordicBlackbird

    beautiful image, Richard -
    love your framing and light!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Nat.
    Glad you like it.

  • linda858100

    linda858100

    FABULOUS MY FRIEND

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Linda, and for the fave as well.
    Much appreciated my friend.xx

  • WendyJC

    WendyJC

    superb lighting Richard,
    beautfiul capture

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Wendy.
    Glad you like it.

  • Cindy Olivier

    Cindy Olivier

    wonderful image.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Cindy.
    Glad you like it.

  • kalaryder

    kalaryder

    Beautiful mellow light

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Kala.

  • kimie

    kimie

    Soft and beautiful Richard , lovely capture x

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you kimie.
    Glad you like it. x

  • Paul Woloschuk

    Paul Woloschuk

    Lovely shot Richard. I can never resist photographing churches!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Paul.
    You always find something special in churches.

  • morpheus71

    morpheus71

    Fantastic lighting Richard! Very calming

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks my friend.

  • Greg Roberts

    Greg Roberts

    Perfect lighting, looks like a lovely place to take pics :)

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Greg.
    The Lizard Peninsula is a fantastic place for all sorts.
    Can get a bit windy and wet at times, but we go literally every year, and still come back with about 5-10GB of photos. .

  • J.K. York

    J.K. York

    superb use of natural existing light in such a dynamic combination with the window arches. super composition.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks JK, and for the fave also.
    Really glad you like it.
    Much appreciated.

  • Greg Roberts

    Greg Roberts

    is that lizard point (southerly point of england?) – went there when i was about 10 :) – lovely area down there :)

  • Richard Veal replied

    Sure is mate.
    Have a look at my shot ‘Explosion’ which I took in the late 70’s.

  • terryt

    terryt

    How Wonderful this is…...

  • Richard Veal replied

    Glad you like it Terry.
    Many thanks for your comment.

  • Aishling O'Neill

    Aishling O'Neill

    Wonderful lighting!!! :D

  • Richard Veal replied

    Glad you like it Aishling.
    Its surprising what you find in Churches.

  • doreen01

    doreen01

    Wonderful atmosphere!!!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Doreen.
    Glad you like it, and nice to meet you.

  • DJ LeMay

    DJ LeMay

    Lovely shot, Richard!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you DJ.
    This was taken in an area which is my favourite place for photo ops, and natural beauty.

  • Tenee Attoh

    Tenee Attoh

    A nice picture :))

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Tenee.

  • LavenderMoon

    LavenderMoon

    Perfection… : )

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you ‘LM’, and for the fave also.
    Much appreciated my friend.

  • Shaun Whiteman

    Shaun Whiteman

    Beautiful lighting Richard, wonderful work!!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Shaun.
    The light is one of the best things about going to Cornwall in the Autumn. :-)

  • Alice Oates

    Alice Oates

    Beautiful…I see what you mean about the lighting, it’s fantastic

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Alice.
    There is another one at Ruan Minor which has fantastic lighting.
    I do love the Lizard Peninsula.
    So many different photo ops.

  • Helen Lewis

    Helen Lewis

    This is a stunning composition!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Helen for your lovely comment.

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos


    The guest host that featured your work this week was Catherine Veal
    LINK

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Sandra, and Catherine. x

  • Marie Sharp

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