It is not just any cathedral. It is the Cathedral of Reims in France. Beautiful stained-glass windows create a mysterious light. That makes this cathedral immediately imposing as soon as you step inside. The large arches ensure that it leaves a biggest impression. This church building is not on the UNESCO World Heritage List for nothing. It is known around the world as Gothic art. Every statue, every arch, every window contributes to this magnificent work of art. You can really walk around here where every corner is beautiful. Looking upwards is also rewarding. I wanted to capture that feeling in this photo. Grand, impressive and imposing, those are the words that come to mind. Mysterious and back in time through the colours and light in the photo. But the contrast with the ornate details that make this photo romantic again. The details in this photo and the perspective make it really feel like you are standing in the cathedral. In colour, this photo is beautiful but the black and white gives this photo just more drama and heaviness.
"It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera... they are made with the eye, heart, and head." -Henri Cartier-Bresson This is one of my favourite quotes about photography. A great photo is so much more than just a good camera. It's about the story you.. Read more…