The Abbey Ruins and a Bench
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Got up pretty early this morning to get some sunrise shots at one of my favourite photography locations - Roche Abbey, near Maltby in South Yorkshire. On this beautiful spot stand the ruins of a once proud Cistercian Monastery. The place was deserted at this time in the morning and had a real atmosphere.
K-5, DA 18-55WR, Tripod, ND Grad 0.6
K-5, DA 18-55WR, Tripod, ND Grad 0.6
04/11/2012 - 13:07davidstorm
CategoryLandscape / Travel
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ISO80
Focal Length47.5mm
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Posted 04/11/2012 - 13:33
Sorry about the bench Sally, I couldn't move it as the whole site is fenced off in Winter, so I decided to incorporate it in the shot.
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David
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David
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Posted 04/11/2012 - 15:41
This is lovely David, the pink tone in the sky as really added to the atmosphere, I like this very much the ruins are really sharp and clear. Best wishes Trixie 
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Posted 04/11/2012 - 16:45
Until I read your comment, I was going to comment about the bench spoiling it - can't win 'em all! would be interesting to have seen the effect of you 10stop filter on the pink sky!
Otherwise - lovely shot!
Andy
Andy
Otherwise - lovely shot!
Andy
Andy
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Posted 04/11/2012 - 18:24
With or without the bench, a great capture, has an eerie and atmospheric feel to it, the ruins really stand out against the colour of the sky. - mary.
- mary. Last Edited by focus on 04/11/2012 - 18:24
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Posted 04/11/2012 - 18:31
Sorry David, it wasn't meant to be a criticism ! It was just funny to see the bench there with the long grass all around and the beautiful ruins in the background
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Posted 04/11/2012 - 18:37
This is nice David, i think the bench adds to it
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Posted 05/11/2012 - 19:23
Love that early morning colouring in the sky. I like the bench, myself. I think it gives a new observation on the old.
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Pentax Optio 750z
Pentax K20D
Pentax K-3
Pentax 18-55mm WR
Pentax 50-200mm WR
Sigma 8-16mm
Sigma 120-400mm
Sigma 18-250mm macro
Tamrac 5375 Adventure 75 Photo Backpack
and a wish list as long as your arm!
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Posted 08/11/2012 - 23:03
Thank you all for your comments. I think it's interesting that the position of the bench divides opinion so much! It shows that we all 'see' images differently and this is one of the many things that make photography and art fascinating.
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David
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Nicola's Apartments, Kassiopi, Corfu
Some cameras, some lenses, some bits 'n' bobs
Regards
David
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Nicola's Apartments, Kassiopi, Corfu
Some cameras, some lenses, some bits 'n' bobs
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