Very striking glasswork, and I really like the distortion effect on the scene.

Louis: Thank you Red Pen - I wish I knew how old this glass is, but I am sure it is pretty old. My guess would be around 1800. At the time plate glass sheets were small, and why a window was built up from the small plates, with metal (lead) used as the 'putty' of the day.

Good simple color scheme. Another nice one, Louis!

Louis: Thank you Martin

Fabulous old glass, for sure. I have some too but obviously not that old.

Louis: Thanks for the comment Mary

As always, I love what you've done here, Louis. The old glass is quite beautiful in itself...all makes a striking view.

Louis: I haven't done a lot, just take the picture Thanks for the comment Kay

What stunning textures and distortions created from the galss. I can feel the history.Thanks for the description. makes it come to life.

Louis: Wait until you see an overview of the 'castle' terrain. Stunning little place and worth the detour I made. Thanks for the comment Gale.

Great shot, Louis. Very well spotted. Love the colour, the distortion and the `through the window` angle. (:o)

Louis: Thank you Rosalyn

luchtbel in glas lijkt op deurknop van chapel. geinig.

Louis: Dat dacht ik ook met eerste blik op grote scherm. Doei.

The window panes give the chapel roof a patch-work effect. Well spotted and captured!

Louis: Thanks for the comment PitwallAntix

I can see why you were drawn to that leaded glass, Louis. I can also see why you used it as a frame for the castle chapel! It's lovely.

Louis: Wait until you see an overview of the 'castle' terrain. I will still post it at some time. Stunning little place and worth the detour I made. Thanks for the comment Ginnie.

love how the window frames the view

Louis: Thank you Chantal

Love it ! Looks like it could have been done on canvas,block mounted, and hung onto a wall ! Very nice

Louis: Thanks for this comment Coleen

An abstract nature shot, I've not see such a composition, it's very nice.

Louis: Thank you Dotun, much appreciated

The fact that u didn't used a border and the darkness of the frame fits perfect ! Great shot Louis !

Louis: Thanks for the comment Ferdi

love this one Louis, these lower pains look like an impressionist painting, lovely abstract style image. mal

Louis: It reminded me of a Don Quickshot painting by some impressionist as well. Thanks for the comment mal.

Nice one Louis

Louis: Thanks ChaCha

Agree with Mal on this one...looks like a painting Louis...very beautiful!
Petra

Louis: Thanks Petra - I always wonder what you would have made of it.

Is a very nice pic! Colors, great!

Louis: Thanks for the comment Josè-Angel

Very cool perspective; the distortion effect of the glass is interesting. Was it really thick glass? I like the colors.

Louis: The glass is not that much thicker than present day glass. Today they produce big smooth sheets from which your window panes are cut. In those days the panes were small (hence the cottage look) and not so smooth. The irregularities in the glass contributed a lot to the picture I believe. Thanks for the comment marybeth.

I like the orange colours! This is, of course my kind of picture, but I'd like advice on the depth of field to use not to have the panes too much out of focus?

Louis: I am not sure about the question, whether you refer to the specific picture or a question in general. The general theory is that the higher the apperture (f-stop number) the smaller the opening and deeper the focus (the spread of in focus is larger in depth). The opposites become true with lower number (bigger opening) the focus becomes more specific. With higher apperture numbers you start to require longer openings (slow shutter) and you will need a tripod more quickly.
I may be rambling here and miss your question. When you refer to the panes that should be in focus do you refer to the actual glass or the background behind the glass?
If you feel I missed the question, feel free to ask some more.

That is just beautiful - the colours, distortion and composition....ove it

In to my likey

Louis: Thank you Aksel, now I am honoured

I love this view, Louis! Very well done. Janelle

Louis: Thank you Janelle