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Bycicle
Photo Information
Copyright: Joao Pereira de Faria (olissipo) (1097)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2003-07-30
Categories: Daily Life, Nature, Transportation, Decisive Moment, Friends/Family, Action
Camera: Canon Ixus II
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2006-10-25 6:52
Viewed: 686
Points: 25
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Lying 15 miles north of Cambridge, Ely is today a small city of ancient narrow streets, some interesting old buildings, a busy shopping area and an attractive park which rolls down to the river, but Ely's crowning glory is the magnificent Cathedral.

Ely is built on high ground above the River Ouse in the heart of the fenlands; the name Ely is derived from 'Eel Island'. Until the fens were drained in the17-18th centuries Ely could only be reached by boat. This island was the scene of Anglo Saxon rebellion, where Hereward the Wake held out against William the Conqueror, the Saxons holding out against the Norman invaders until 1071.

To mark the conquest the Normans built the 'cathedral of the fens' a magnificent church whose lantern tower could be seen for miles over the flat fens, it was built on the site of an Abbey founded by St. Etheldreda in AD 673.

Ely Cathedral, often referred to as 'Ship of the Fens', is considered to be among the finest architecture in England. The length of the nave is one of its most striking features. The attractive painted ceiling of the nave is worth noting, the work was mainly carried out by amateurs in the19th century.

Ely Cathedral's most distinctive feature is the octagon, the inspiration of Alan of Walsingham over 600 years ago. Built to replace the central tower, which had collapsed, the largest oaks in the country were used to support the four hundred tons of lead and wood, its construction is a triumph of medieval craftsmanship.

The Stained Glass Museum at the Cathedral has a remarkable collection of glass from 1240 to the present day.

Oliver Cromwell's house has been restored to provide a recreation of 17th century life.

Ely Museum housed in the Old Gaol tells the story of the Isle of Ely.

The Farmland Museum has displays of rural craft and activities for children.

The river side provides a pleasant walk where you can relax and watch the river traffic. For long distance walkers there are marked routes - 'The Bishops Way', 'Fen River's Way' and 'Devil's Dyke'.
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impressive saturation and wonderfull perspective in this compo, Good job!
Richard

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  • smena Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 180 W: 94 N: 57] (1006)
  • [2006-10-25 9:23]
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I'm not very sure that post processing helped here (I would like to see the original)
A nice, happy and relaxing composition, anyway. Very good sense of working with perspective. Congrats.
Fidel

very nice pic.
just like paradise.
good colors.
i like this.
thank u.

Hi Joao,
Very good perspective. I like the add of woman with bicycle. Good human element on your image. However, I think that the saturation is too strong. Look at the top of the trees. The sky is not the same color. I tried a workshop. Tell me what do you think. Overall, you have a very good eye for the composition! Bravo! Annie

Very nice photo Joao, all looks nice and Annie Beger
completed it nice for you in a workshop. Thanks and bye bye
Josine

hi Joao,
Very nice photo, very colorful, i like the composition and framing a lot;
well done
Greetings
Hichem

I like the composition. Except the differeing sky color.Seems over PPed. But the DOF of the trees are excellent. Her addition to the composition is excellent too.

TFS.

Olá... Bem simplesmente exelente, é só o que posso dizer desta foto. As cores e a composição estão no ponto...

Parabéns...

The composition is wonderful but PP effects are quite noticable. Also, white patches on the tree tops distract.

Katya

Very nice shot Joao, good composition and perspective, nice PP work. looks like a dream...
Tomasz

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  • TELVA Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 52 W: 11 N: 1] (814)
  • [2006-11-03 6:01]
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Hola.
Te felicito por esta toma. Un verde intenso en un paseo que da tranquilidad.
Saludos
Elvira

Thanks for the critique on the fairies.

Lovely contrasting greens and blue. Excellent DOF.

Splendide composition, belle perspective et couleurs magnifique
bravo

jojo

Hi Joao,
I give you full credit for the idea and the composition but the PP work
leaves a lot to be desired. It is a bit of a shame as this could be a very good image.
Maybe have another go and take more care with the contrast and selection techniques.
Thanks,
b.

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