Medieval masonry feats at Gloucester cathedral.
Posted 09/03/2023 - 08:46
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Lovely set David - particularly like 6 & 7, larger and on a good screen they can be appreciated best That lens is often overlooked, but as you've shown it's a stellar performer (in the right hands)!
I've always enjoyed Gloucester Cathedral - I was lucky enough to work nearby 20+ years ago and spent many a lunchtime in the gardens with a coffee and sarnies I was lucky enough to be there one day when a film crew and a large number of small children in cloaks were wandering around - Hogwarts came to life
I've always enjoyed Gloucester Cathedral - I was lucky enough to work nearby 20+ years ago and spent many a lunchtime in the gardens with a coffee and sarnies I was lucky enough to be there one day when a film crew and a large number of small children in cloaks were wandering around - Hogwarts came to life
LennyBloke
Posted 09/03/2023 - 13:16
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Two craftsmen at work here....
The ones who built it and the one who photographed it!
Epic set a d a great subject.
The ones who built it and the one who photographed it!
Epic set a d a great subject.
Posted 09/03/2023 - 15:31
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Spad wrote:
Two craftsmen at work here....
The ones who built it and the one who photographed it!
Epic set a d a great subject.
Two craftsmen at work here....
The ones who built it and the one who photographed it!
Epic set a d a great subject.
Plus 1.
Posted 09/03/2023 - 16:30
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Nice job all-round, showing the details and flamboyance of the interiors.
Posted 09/03/2023 - 17:07
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Lovely work here, David, (the craftsmen / the photographer).
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Posted 09/03/2023 - 19:11
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Amazing and beautiful constructions, well captured and presented. (I would appreciate 6 and 7 even more if their structures were lifted just gently from the shadows - sorry Lenny!)
Philip
Philip
Posted 10/03/2023 - 01:30
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Posted 10/03/2023 - 09:18
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Very, very impressive, both architecturally and photographically. I'm always amazed at how those fancy, elaborate and seemingly flimsy ceilings have stayed up for so long - no stress analysis in those days! And the geometrical complexity is stunning.
I've looked at the whole set several times, it's that good . The original (darker) versions of 6 and 7 for me, please. My only niggle with those two is not the dark bits but the brightest bits - bottom of wall behind people in 6, far window in 7. The colour is lost in the brightness. I wouldn't have mentioned it if there hadn't been a comment on the dark bits. But life would be boring if people didn't have different opinions .
Steve
I've looked at the whole set several times, it's that good . The original (darker) versions of 6 and 7 for me, please. My only niggle with those two is not the dark bits but the brightest bits - bottom of wall behind people in 6, far window in 7. The colour is lost in the brightness. I wouldn't have mentioned it if there hadn't been a comment on the dark bits. But life would be boring if people didn't have different opinions .
Steve
Posted 10/03/2023 - 12:07
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Just when I thought I had all the F series I wanted, up pops a 24-40! I have a list of supposedly all the F series, this one does not appear.?
Just passing thru
Posted 10/03/2023 - 16:12
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takuman wrote:
Just when I thought I had all the F series I wanted, up pops a 24-40! I have a list of supposedly all the F series, this one does not appear.?
Just when I thought I had all the F series I wanted, up pops a 24-40! I have a list of supposedly all the F series, this one does not appear.?
You're right - it does state 24-40, but I'm certain David means 24-50 (that's how I mistakenly read it)
The originals of 6 and 7 are better to my eyes - the lightened versions do bring out more detail but that's not always what it's about. The mood and atmosphere is not quite so good in these (IMO)
LennyBloke
Posted 10/03/2023 - 20:53
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davidwozhere wrote:
I have lightened 6 and 7 for you
What do people think is better?
I have lightened 6 and 7 for you
What do people think is better?
I'm happy to stick with my original comment. You have kept the adjustments gentle (as I requested), and I prefer and enjoy the extra detail. They are contributing to your "celebration of architecture", while retaining plenty of mood and atmosphere.
Thank you, David.
Philip
Posted 11/03/2023 - 16:30
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Lovely work by both the photographer and mediaeval masons. Gloucester is a wonderful cathedral and you've done it proud here David.
David
David
Posted 12/03/2023 - 00:44
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Outstanding. architecture, nicely revealed.
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Outstanding. architecture, nicely revealed.
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- David
"A republic, madam, if you can keep it." - Benjamin Franklin
"A republic, madam, if you can keep it." - Benjamin Franklin
Posted 12/03/2023 - 01:03
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My bad. It IS the F 24 - 50. Sorry for any confusion. Thank you for pointing that out.
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Slap in the middle of England
1 Norman pillars and round arches supporting a later Early English clerestory and stone vaulted ceiling. (Two previous wooden roofs had burned down).
2 In stark contrast to the simple nave the ceiling of the chancel (called the quire here) represents the culmination of English Gothic magnificence.
3 A closer view of the central portion.
4 and the right hand end, with Christ in the middle surrounded by an angelic orchestra.
5 The cloisters were featured in a Harry Potter film masquerading as Hogwarts School. The fan vaulted ceilings are just stunning.
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7 The same style persists even in the monks' lavatorium!
8 and they even had time to poke a bit of fun - check out the demon at the bottom!
All with a K1 and the fantastic F series 24-40mm. All hand held at some crazy slow speeds despite ISO1600
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