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Cloisters - Durham Cathedral


Cloisters - Durham Cathedral
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Copyright: John David (johnnymag) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 98 W: 19 N: 468] (2347)
Genre: Places
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2008-04-05
Categories: Daily Life, Architecture, Artwork, Mood
Camera: Nikon D200 Digital SLR, Nikkor 24-120mm AF-S, VR
Exposure: f/18.0, 1/25 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2008-04-13 9:36
Viewed: 335
Points: 7
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hi,

Another shot that I took whilst visiting Durham cathedral last weekend.

This is an image of the south facing cloister, with strong sunlight burning through the arched windows onto the flagged stone surface.

I tried numerous pp techniques with this an similar images I have, but I decided on this conversion to mono, as I think it emphasis the shadows and light on the floor. I have added noise in a 50% grey layer, ands a slight sepia toning to add some warmth and to create an aged look commensurate with the age of this 1000year old Norman Cathedral.

Durham Cathedral has been described as ‘one of the great architectural experiences of Europe’. It is renowned as a masterpiece of Romanesque (or Norman) architecture. It was begun in 1093 and largely completed within 40 years. It is the only cathedral in England to retain almost all of its Norman craftsmanship, and one of few to preserve the unity and integrity of its original design.

The Cathedral was built as a place of worship, specifically to house the shrine of the North's best-loved saint, Cuthbert, in whose honour pilgrims came to Durham from all over England. It was also the home of a Benedictine monastic community. The cathedral also served a political and military function by reinforcing the authority of the prince-bishops over England's northern border.

The Cathedral is built on a peninsula of land created by a loop in the River Wear and the west end towers over a precipitous gorge. Aerial photograph of the peninsual on which the Cathedral sits The northern front of the Cathedral faces onto Palace green and here the full 496 foot (143 metres) length from west to east can be seen. The nave, quire and transepts are all Norman, at the west end is the twelfth century late Norman style Galilee Chapel and at the east end the 13th century Chapel of the Nine Altars is in the Gothic style. The western towers date from the 12th and 13th centuries and the great central tower is the most recent addition, it dates from the 15th century and displays perpendicular Gothic detailing. The original medieval sanctuary knocker can be seen in the Treasures of St Cuthbert a replica hangs at the north porch door.

www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/history

Hope you like the image,
Take care,

John
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I like that, maybe a little enhance contrast and increase the depth of dark areas.
But I greatly appreciate the mood with light transverse.

A great shot...

Thx for sharing.

  • Great 
  • mcoco Gold Star Critiquer [C: 65 W: 0 N: 1] (602)
  • [2008-04-13 10:10]

great picture, good you didn't remove the noise...

TFS
Marco

  • Great 
  • carmia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 317 W: 6 N: 125] (2797)
  • [2008-04-13 10:26]

interesting composition, i like it. very good details and lighting.
Good work. Carme.

Hi John
Lovely shot of a wonderfull building. I like the tratment but like a previous comment I think it needs a bit more contrast.
Have posted WS don't take offence its just an opinion
Regards
Kenny

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