Bavarian Window in Cologne Cathedral

@Michael Skorulski: Oops, you're right :-)

@Man With 101 Names: Thank you, glad you like it!

@Laurent: I know '-)
(These windows are 5 meters approx. above ground and I didn't have a tripod at hand, so the photo got a bit tilted and slanted.)

@MaryB: Thanks for that hint, Mary - Mac only, well almost :-) I'll try to run it on my Windows emulator, I really could use a software that is able to correct my distorted shots easily!

@Japanalia: Thank you! This window was well lit, so the colors came out (almost) perfectly. To shoot photos of the more complex medieval windows is more difficult. I'll retry this next time.

@lucie: This would help you understand the story behind the pictures.
While protestant churches usually pass on splendid décor because the religious experience is individual and introversive, catholic (and orthodox) churches show the splendor and invite you to watch. Because the Catholic doesn't necessarily need to have a personal revelation, he can rely on rite and tradition instead. The apparent opulence symbolizes God's splendor, it's like a promise given to all believers, even to those who are somewhat shallow and simple-minded (like me), and who don't want to become a priest or preacher. And even if you don't understand all the codes and religious subtleties, the rite can give a rhythm to your life, and the art can enjoy your heart and mind.

Disclaimer: I'm Catholic, as you already might have guessed :)

@Steven: Yes, tough luck! I think I was half an hour late! I guess the shadow was casted by one of the cathedral's pillars.

@Michael: Jo mei, die Baiern hom's halt! Hätt ja sonst nix gebn mit die Saupreissn! :-)

@Ina: Thanks, Ina! Shooting photos here is definitely harder than in smaller churches, the proportions of the Cologne Cathedral are just great. Most of my failed shots I'm doing here! :-)

@akarui: ;-D

@Twelvebit: Most of these windows were dismantled and protected at a secure place before the bombings started. Most of them, even the 800 year old medieval windows, survived. Destroyed windows were replaced by rather plain substitute windows after the war.
Only a few weeks ago one of this surrogates has been replaced by the "Richter-Fenster", executed by German Artist Gerhard Richter, that has a unique 'pixelized' design.

@Eduarda: Thank you, glad you like it!

@Brites: Yes, at least on the left side! I think I was half an hour late, the sun was faster than me!