Friday, January 9, 2015

The Hawk Is Up In His Nest

I was in a bit of a med-fogged mind when I came up with that title some days back (I'm off the painkillers now, fortunately, no longer limping, and feeling more myself). Anyway, it's an apt title, since we're on high ground in this shot. This is from the organ loft above Christ Church Cathedral, taken last June during Doors Open. The view of the sanctuary from up here takes it all in.


More from inside the sanctuary tomorrow. For reference, this is what the church looked like at that  time of year outside. It was much warmer than it is these days.



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41 comments:

  1. LindaJanuary 9, 2015 at 12:37 AM

    Lovely interior.

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  2. DeniseinVAJanuary 9, 2015 at 1:21 AM

    I have missed a post, you have been limping? Sorry to hear that but glad you are on the mend. Great shots of the church. It looks very beautiful inside.

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  3. Billy Blue EyesJanuary 9, 2015 at 2:59 AM

    Rather nice looking place to visit I must say

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  4. from MadridJanuary 9, 2015 at 4:17 AM

    I am glad you go right, everything ends up healing.

    Tomás.

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  5. biebkriebelsJanuary 9, 2015 at 6:37 AM

    Glad to hear you are getting well, I like the wooden ceiling of the church.

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  6. MarleenJanuary 9, 2015 at 6:38 AM

    Great perspective in the first photo.
    Nice to read that you are feeling well.

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  7. AimeecakesJanuary 9, 2015 at 7:19 AM

    he high vantage point works well for that shot - I like all the arches

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  8. VPJanuary 9, 2015 at 7:40 AM

    An old fashioned and beautiful building with a beautiful interior...

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  9. KarlJanuary 9, 2015 at 8:15 AM

    I like the big contrast in the second shot, William !

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  10. William KendallJanuary 9, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    @Linda: I've always thought so.

    @Denise: I took a fall on Christmas Eve and did a number to my leg. Needless to say, spending Christmas Eve in a hospital emergency ward is no fun.

    @Bill: it's a grand church.

    @Tomas: it does, fortunately.

    @Marianne: so do I.

    @Marleen: it's a nice vantage point from up there.

    @Aimee: the architecutural style appeals to me.

    @VP: it certainly works for me.

    @Karl: thank you!

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  11. Jane and ChrisJanuary 9, 2015 at 8:53 AM

    That's an impressive view..the church looks huge from up there!
    Jane x

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  12. EG CameraGirlJanuary 9, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    I like that you have shown the beams in the interior. Neat!

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  13. TexWisGirlJanuary 9, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    i like that interior! nice and bright! and glad you're feeling better!

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  14. LowellJanuary 9, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    I am very fond of these traditional, very beautiful cathedrals in the Anglican tradition. Love that first shot, especially.

    Try not to slip on ice (or anything else) and keep improving! That's an order! :)

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  15. The Furry GnomeJanuary 9, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    I enjoy all your church photos. It's enough to get one interested in church architecture!

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  16. JudyJanuary 9, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    It's a nice view from up there.

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  17. SharonJanuary 9, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    That's the best place to get a full view!

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  18. William KendallJanuary 9, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    @Jane and Chris: it's an impressive church inside and out.

    @EG: they add character to the sanctuary.

    @Tex: it seems to let in a lot of light.

    @Lowell: it's a church with a lot of history.

    @Gnome: I'm certainly drawn to the architecture, and we've got such a rich variety of it here.

    @Judy: it certainly is.

    @Sharon: I'm glad they open it up for Doors Open. Most churches that have some open hours during the week do tend to keep the organ loft closed off.

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  19. CherylJanuary 9, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    Pretty! Glad you're doing better and hope you keep improving!

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  20. Small City ScenesJanuary 9, 2015 at 11:35 AM

    Super clear shot from on high.
    It does look warmer--there are leaves on the trees. LOL
    Pain is no fun---glad it's going away.
    MB

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  21. TamagoJanuary 9, 2015 at 11:44 AM

    Glad you are recovering from the injury last year!
    Inside the church is beautiful. Love that ceiling.

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  22. LOLfromPasaJanuary 9, 2015 at 11:50 AM

    Not blogging every day means I didn't know you had an slip (I am guessing). You take care! Super church inside and out. Look forward to seeing more.

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  23. RedJanuary 9, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    A real classic! I get your title fog or no fog.

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  24. RedPatJanuary 9, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    It is quite beautiful, inside and out!

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  25. BirdmanJanuary 9, 2015 at 1:41 PM

    I was a bit sidelined around Christmas with a knee issue. Pain meds helped me limp through the holidays. Always enjoy church images.

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  26. Jackie McGuinnessJanuary 9, 2015 at 1:50 PM

    I think I need a visit to Ottawa, it's been ages!!

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  27. NormaJanuary 9, 2015 at 2:58 PM

    "The hawk is up in his nest." Wasn't that a line from The Avengers?

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  28. cieldequimperJanuary 9, 2015 at 3:43 PM

    I find churches soothing though I never visit them for their real purpose...

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  29. Gemma WisemanJanuary 9, 2015 at 4:38 PM

    The church has an elegant grandeur that is so appealing.

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  30. GreensboroDailyPhotoJanuary 9, 2015 at 4:58 PM

    So beautiful. Thank you for showing the inside!

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  31. William KendallJanuary 9, 2015 at 5:20 PM

    @Cheryl: time and rest helped a lot in that regard!

    @MB: it was a pretty rotten way to spend the holidays.

    @Tamago: I'll have to get in there again sometime.

    @Lauren: it was quite a slip too!

    @Red: it seemed appropriate!

    @RedPat: it's a church with so much character to it.

    @Birdman: pain meds drive me nuts. I don't like having a fogged mind. It's also the reason I don't drink- having a clear mind is important to me.

    @Jackie: it's a city well worth seeing repeatedly.

    @Norma: yes it was!

    @Ciel: me too.

    @Gemma: it's what's called a high church, if I recall properly, in the Anglican tradition.

    @Janis: you're welcome.

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  32. Pamela GordonJanuary 9, 2015 at 7:12 PM

    It's a beautiful cathedral. There is one of the same name in Fredericton too. We have "Open Doors" in the spring I think? I've never attended but should.

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  33. DianneJanuary 9, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    A view from a lofty place. what an elegant cathedral

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  34. Mari CollierJanuary 9, 2015 at 7:35 PM

    A beautiful church; inside and outside.

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  35. Jenn JilksJanuary 9, 2015 at 8:08 PM

    Glad you are recuperating. Isn't it frustrating?! I have aches and creaks these days. Such a pain!

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  36. RandyJanuary 9, 2015 at 10:37 PM

    What a beautiful church.

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  37. Genie -- Paris and BeyondJanuary 9, 2015 at 10:40 PM

    William, the dark beams are a beautiful accent to the interior. love the architecture.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  38. LindaJanuary 10, 2015 at 1:11 AM

    Very pretty! The architecture is graceful.

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  39. shellyJanuary 11, 2015 at 3:12 PM

    Lovely, the white paint and the wood.

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  40. UnknownJanuary 15, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    The contrast between the cathedral and the new, tall buildings is meaningful.

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  41. William KendallJanuary 9, 2019 at 3:31 PM

    @Pamela: that's an event you should attend.

    @Dianne: it really is.

    @Mari: definitely.

    @Jennifer: I'm not a very good patient.

    @Randy: indeed!

    @Genie: thanks!

    @Linda: that it is.

    @Shelly: I agree.

    @Mariusz: it's quite a contrast.

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