On the way to my monthly rehearsal in Cheltenham today I passed the church in the village of Charlton Kings once again. As I did so I remembered how I’d taken some photos of the church’s east window during my visit last month but hadn’t used them as I’d found an even better shot inside the church. I decided to stop for a few minutes and take some more photos with the intention of posting them today. The lighting was very subdued and overcast so I decided this would work best in black and white to bring out the texture in the stonework.

beautiful! grynteea · 2010-11-21: 14:03

Beautiful details, you're right, b&w what a good choice. McMommy · 2010-11-21: 14:04

Amazing sharpness and contrast :) Wonderful shot! Kovac · 2010-11-21: 14:17

Fantastic shot! wildduck · 2010-11-21: 14:25

very nice ! photodeclair · 2010-11-21: 14:27

Perfectly done! Amazing! ????? · 2010-11-21: 14:28

The black and the white is, in my opinion, the choice which was imperative. Details and texture of the walls stand out well josy63 · 2010-11-21: 14:33

the b&w certainly works... but actually I think the composition and angle are what makes this image... the b&w is a supporting feature not the starring role :) cariad · 2010-11-21: 14:50

black and white is a perfect choice! I do love the angle and texture of this one beth0110 · 2010-11-21: 14:50

Awesome! danrav · 2010-11-21: 20:04

Wonderful textures and angle and b/w is perfect for this. Adds to the grandeur. SunflowerGirl · 2010-11-21: 22:58

very great work with B&W, it's gritty and adds to the gothic look! LevonTheLights · 2010-11-22: 00:12

great, outstanding range of grey tones GKorts · 2010-11-22: 02:43

Your architectural shots are always striking. Lynda · 2010-11-22: 07:03

Nice texture - you can't beat a good bit of medieval stonework davids · 2010-11-22: 12:24

I like the angle very much, great photo! Eiram · 2010-11-22: 13:00

I dont know why they didn't make buildings like this out of grey stone - they certainly shoot best in B&W. Nice work! MouseholeKit · 2010-11-22: 14:07

Yes b/w suits this shot! ????? · 2010-11-22: 14:49

a lot of details. really great shot. imdanchan · 2010-11-22: 19:55

Lovely alison · 2010-12-20: 18:02

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