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Elgin Cathedral


Elgin Cathedral
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Copyright: HK HK (suzley) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 914 W: 86 N: 718] (6786)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-06-18
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 8800
Exposure: f/5.6
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-08-24 3:11
Viewed: 491
Points: 28
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Elgin Cathedral.


Effectively redundant from the time of the Reformation in 1560, this magnificent sandstone monument was little used during the next 100 years and was virtually abandoned thereafter.

Gradually parts of the structure collapsed as a result of unchecked decay, and it was not until the early 19th century that Elgin Cathedral received the respect it deserved as a fine piece of medieval architecture.
The first church was erected on this site during the early part of the 13th century although, possibly as a result of a fire, this was extensively re-built and enlarged towards the end of that century. Severely damaged by the 'Wolf of Badenoch' in 1390 when he burnt the cathedral, Elgin underwent a major period of reconstruction throughout the 15th and 16th centuries.

Legend has it that The Wolf of Badenoch died in 1394, although others maintain is was in 1406, when it is believed that he played chess with the devil. He had been visited at Ruthven Castle by a man, who was tall, and dressed in black. The man wished to play a game of chess with the Wolf. The game went on for several hours until the tall, darkly dressed man moved one of the chess pieces and called 'check' and then 'checkmate'. The man rose from the table. On calling these words there was a terrible storm of thunder, hail and lightening. The storm continued through the night until silence befell the castle in the morning. In that morning silence, it was then that the Wolf's men were discovered outside the castle walls, dead and blackened as if they had all been struck by the lightening. The Wolf was found in the banqueting hall, and although his body appeared unmarked, the nails in his boots had all been torn out.

The funeral procession was held two days later, led by the Wolf's coffin. Terrible storms started over and over again as the coffins were added to the procession. It was only after the Wolf's coffin was carried to the back of the procession did the storms cease. The storms did not return.
The Wolf of Badenoch was not buried locally, but is buried in Dunkeld Cathedral.
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Hi,
Very nice contrast of colors between the dark structure and the sky. The details of the clouds and their colors are very beautiful... I think the dark foreground emphasizes the different shades of the clouds... Very lovely shot!
TFS,
Hager

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3579 W: 737 N: 2415] (19132)
  • [2006-08-24 3:44]

mmm, dark and groovy ... excellent compo and shot, vey well done.

thanks and stay well,
ps.Maybe a simple black frame would do better

Bonjour,
Belle intensité dramatique.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

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  • Dawn Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1134 W: 100 N: 3364] (17540)
  • [2006-08-24 5:26]

Nicely composed, beautiful mood...and colours well done..

Cheers Dawn

great sillhoutte of the cathedral. i like the colors of the sky as well. tfs!

Hi!Another one perfect composition.I like the extra mood of Your pictures.Take care.
Cezar

hi! interesting composition... i like the colors of the sky... great architecture image... well done... thanks for sharing (",)

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  • Mitra Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1254 W: 75 N: 902] (7908)
  • [2006-08-25 15:51]

Very great shot with great colors, contrast & lovely silhouette. Well done.
Mitra

wow,
what can I say ...... great game of light and shadows! I like very mush :)
Great perspective, colours, details etc.....
Take care ana:)

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  • MikiM Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 36 W: 5 N: 19] (278)
  • [2006-09-01 3:10]

Hello,

I agree it is a very dramatic shot - the silhouette expo enhances well the atmoshphere of the ruined church. The missing top and the rose window creates the emphasizes it further.
Congrats,

Miklós

(aha now I understand - "rose" again)

Hi dear Suzley,

Nice work,
With nice border,
Colors are great,
Good camera angle,

Many thanks my friend for your beauty words on my pictures,

Ali...

Great dramatic shot SteveSuzanne!!! Compliment.
Thanks also for the note.


claudio

Beautiful silhouette against a beautiful sky Steve - and a creepy note to accompany it.
Extra kudos for the frame, it looks fantastic!
Thanks for sharing
Rew

Strong in compo and colours
Very good

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