Cold Stone, Warm Light

England is a land whose history presses close, and reminders of past eras are everywhere. This traditional stained glass window is part of the frontage of the Gothic church on Skinner Street, in Whitby, North Yorks, which I photographed late one evening around the 5^th — 7^th of November, 2010. The warm light makes the stonework glow, this west-facing wall catching the last rays of the afternoon sun, and I remember walking those streets, camera in hand, before going down to the harbour to capture the town lights after dark. This was the last time I was in Whitby, and I can hardly credit that almost thirteen years have gone by! The high-telephoto image has not been processed or enhanced in any way. Fuji FinePix S5600, automatic. Image by Mike.