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Posted 05/04/2015 - 01:27
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The Pre-Raphaelite one of the crucifiction is a stunner but I can't work out the symbolism of the sun and the (obscured) moon. Unfortunately, I can't read the text either!
Posted 05/04/2015 - 06:15
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Beautifully photographed. I know it's heresy, but I'm secretly quite fond of Victorian stained glass.
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Posted 05/04/2015 - 07:48
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I love the exuberance, the sentimentality, and the whimsicality of Victorian art, which the work of the Pre-Raphaelites symbolises.
There's a splendid exhibition of exported Pre-Raphelite paintings at the moment at Leighton House (itself a monument to its age), but it unfortunately finishes tomorrow. For those who live in or near London (and share the passion) you've just got time.
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There's a splendid exhibition of exported Pre-Raphelite paintings at the moment at Leighton House (itself a monument to its age), but it unfortunately finishes tomorrow. For those who live in or near London (and share the passion) you've just got time.
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Posted 05/04/2015 - 08:23
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Thanks for the kind comments everyone, I too love stained glass windows and wish I could do them justice in photographs, I'm told the symbolism of the sun - obscured sun is: At at the crucifiction it was normal daylight at the beginning then at1500hrs the sky went dark (an eclipse?). Not sure what the upper text says but the lower seems to be some sort of dedication to whoever purchased the window for the church.
Posted 05/04/2015 - 08:34
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Nicely photographed Tyronet - Stained glass can be a good subject for "proper" HDR - i.e blending of 3 or 5 bracketed exposures.
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Posted 05/04/2015 - 09:08
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I love the exuberance, the sentimentality, and the whimsicality of Victorian art, which the work of the Pre-Raphaelites symbolises
Yes, totally agree. Manchester Art Gallery also has a magnificent collection on display.
I love the exuberance, the sentimentality, and the whimsicality of Victorian art, which the work of the Pre-Raphaelites symbolises
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Posted 05/04/2015 - 09:25
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tyronet2000 wrote:
Thanks for the kind comment Steven. These were taken hand held using a high ISO as I wasn't sure if photography was even allowed in this place. There are some other features which called out for hdr so next time...
Do you need HDR? I thought these were more than fine. HDR is so often done badly.Thanks for the kind comment Steven. These were taken hand held using a high ISO as I wasn't sure if photography was even allowed in this place. There are some other features which called out for hdr so next time...
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Posted 05/04/2015 - 11:29
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well shot, Stan. i am doing village church interiors as a project 52 so i know it is not easy sometimes but it is amazing what you find in them. with reference to the pre raphaelites the first ecclesiastical commission for the William Morris factory were the windows at All Saints Church, Selsley near Stroud .
Posted 05/04/2015 - 15:44
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I wasn't suggesting that these photographs are not fine; Tyronet further posted that he feared he was not able to do stained glass windows justice. and I merely suggested that well done HDR can be a useful tool to help render stained glass in context. I agree HDR is often done badly, but I have eaten many badly-cooked meals (some by prepared by my own hand!) but have no desire to abandon cooking
tyronet2000 wrote:
Thanks for the kind comment Steven. These were taken hand held using a high ISO as I wasn't sure if photography was even allowed in this place. There are some other features which called out for hdr so next time...
Do you need HDR? I thought these were more than fine. HDR is so often done badly.Thanks for the kind comment Steven. These were taken hand held using a high ISO as I wasn't sure if photography was even allowed in this place. There are some other features which called out for hdr so next time...
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Posted 05/04/2015 - 20:34
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Fire extinguishers aside, I like the creamy soft lighting effect and tonal balance you've created on your HDR one there
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Posted 06/04/2015 - 01:01
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Getting back to the Victorian stained glass, the Edwardians went one better with dedications and would include a photographed head on a traditional stained glass body. I will go and get an example tomorrow as I know where there is one locally.
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