I had a bit of a shock this morning when I arrived at the Cathedral in Cahors. (St. Etienne has always been a touchstone to my times in the Lot.) When I left in 2012, there was scaffolding and artists working on the main florette stain glass window. Approaching St. Etienne today, I noticed the work had been completd. But, when I got inside all of the windows surrounding the congregation had been repaired and "updated". Initially, I was shocked. They are vey modern and very colorful, and so not what I expected to see.
Even so, I sat with them. I studied them some, and came away still missing what I had known, but with an openness and appreciation for this new. They are beautiful. I am left wondering how they will impact photographs inside. But, it's just more new adventures to lie ahead.
I leave you with some shots of a few of the new windows from inside and out.
Thanks, Kat-very different and interesting. Glad you've been enjoying the posts you missed!-I don't know about the comment thing but I'll see if I can check it out. Typepad has been having problems in general on and off since right before I left the states...we shall see. Good Luck with Mom-Love, Moi
Posted by: Laury Bourgeois | June 25, 2014 at 04:57 PM
Love the new windows, beautiful pictures!
Posted by: Kathleen | June 25, 2014 at 02:56 PM