Coutances Cathedral from the outside
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Coutances
As it is known in France, stands in the heart of Coutances. The building is 5th century and I had the pleasure of being commissioned for some photos there a few months ago…when it wasn’t so cold and dark!
There’s something about an old cathedral that’s quite awe inspiring. The design and shape is meant to invoke emotion and reach inside you. Couple this with the huge size and it’s almost as if a giant is towering over you. A twinge of fear and respect hits you through the viewfinder.
The images I took were with the Canon 1ds3 and the Canon TS-E 24mm lens.
Known as Notre Dame Cathedral, but not in Notre Dame
Coutances Cathedral – Inside
Inside Coutances Cathedral towards the centre is the ‘Lantern Tower’ or main source of natural light for the building. It seems to go forever upwards (making you feel very short at the same time). There are pillars amongst pillars and it feels as if it’s a church inside a cathedral. While there is the central part to walk down there is also an outer perimeter with various extensions that reach out into separate rooms.
This was taken from the far end facing back towards the entrance of Coutances Cathedral
If you are in France and near Coutances the Cathedral is free to enter with decent free parking all around. I really recommend having a look at this (on a sunny day)!
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Coutances
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Lovely blog with fantastic images.