Photographer's Note
Decided to take a drive into that green and pleasant land that is England.Lanercost Priory is often a stop we make before driving on, out of Cumbria and into Northumbria.The view you see through this ancient arch is The Priory Church of St Mary Magdalene with the ruins of the priory behind.The Priory was built using the stones from nearby Hadrian's Wall.Lanercost's own website tells that the parish is looking for a new vicar.I confess to not being of a religious mind but nonetheless, the opportunity to live and work in such a beautiful setting is very tempting. How long would it take to be ordained? Would Lanercost like a female vicar? Scenes from the TV comedy series The Vicar of Dibley come to mind.
Beyond the church and next to the priory ruins is a most scenic graveyard. At present May blossom blooms above the gravestones and bluebells are dotted between them and as this is May Day I have posted a workshop to show you.
RhodieIke, Ilducabianco, tyro, Kielia, macondo, danos, Royaldevon, bukitgolfb301 marcou esta nota como útil
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RhodieIke
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(11752) 2011-05-01 12:55
Hi Bev, Great photo here, like how you have captured the Priory Church through the arch, super colours and great shadows, Cheers Iain.
williewhistler
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(16606) 2011-05-01 13:36
Hello Bev,I really like the view through the arch with the track leading to the abbey which gives the shot lots of depth,the colours are good and the details in the wall are super.
Best Wishes Les.
tyro
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(30513) 2011-05-02 2:58
Good Morning Bev,
This is a classic composition - using a fine archway as a frame for an interesting subject. But it has been done very well here: the whole picture is pin-sharp and the pretty church is finely framed by the crumbling archway. The detail of the archway stonework is excellent and the light and shade from the strong sunlight is well done too.
An interesting note too.
Kind Regards,
John.
Kielia
(24077) 2011-05-02 4:44
Hi Bev,
a fascinating feature and very interesting photo work, also the note combined with the photos in WS! You have excellently captured the atmosphere of this characteristic vicarage. Very well working POV and very pleasant light. TFS!
Warm regards
Harriet
saxo042
(38078) 2011-05-02 12:26
Hi Bev,
This looks indeed like England with a little beautiful country church. Is there also a cricket field nearby? Are there any nice pubs around. Are cows not allowed in this church? A very pleasant view with good use of the "natural fram" of the arch here.
Kind regards
Gunnar
macondo
(20449) 2011-05-03 0:56
Hi Bev.
Yes, quite Dibley-ish! Great title, very nice photo, and good note. All very English, too. I like the view you chose through the old, archway-as-a-frame and gate, and the way the curvy road leads to the church. All in the beautiful Spring sunlight (we just had a bout of this kind of weather, except Autumnal, and now definitely over).
Have just been reading the Guardian re the AV referendum on Thursday - what machinations by the Tories, but looks like Clegg's mob will be the losers.
Regards,
Andrew
holmertz
(102672) 2011-05-05 12:26
Hello Bev,
This is an oddly nostalgic picture for me. Not that I've ever been to this place, but "cattle grid" were among the first new words I picked up on my very first visit to England (Yorkshire) in 1964. I came there to learn the language, and so I did in a way.
Apart from that, this is a really nice photo with the old church beautifully framed by the arch. And the faded sign does contribute to the old-time rural atmosphere. Colours and sharpness are great too.
Kind regards,
Gert
batalay
(41261) 2011-05-07 20:06
Hello Bev,
You've chosen a superb vantage point to frame the church, and offset it enough to make it more interesting. The engaging note makes this an excellent post for Trekearth. I don't know about the numbers of young people going into the clergy, but in a recent visit to France, I heard the guide bemoan the scarcity. "We have to import them from Poland," she said. Of course, that's the Catholic Church, and they have suffered. But what about the Anglican?
Have a good Sunday,
Bulent
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danos
(110407) 2011-05-10 8:02
Hello Bev,
nice the view of the scenery with the façade of the church to be seen from the old stone arch of the entrance.I like the picturesque view, as the light and the colour management.Well done.
Have a good afternoon,Danos
rodgerg
(55767) 2011-05-11 3:13
Hello Bev,
Excellent presentation with a very efficience POV very well selecetd. The arcade in the FG give a verry graphic framing and too depht with the prospect open to the edifice in the BG. Details, nural colors nad contrast well collected too.
Best regards,
Roger
Royaldevon
(85932) 2011-05-16 14:33
Ha, ha, Bev, I have the most amusing images of you training to be the new parish priest! Could it be a mixture of 'The Vicar of Dibbley' and 'Father (Mother) Ted'!! The possibilities are endless! Negotiating the cattle grid could be the first laugh!!
Back to the photograph ... A great pov using the arch as an irrisistible lead, that frames the priory beautifully. The fence, the sign, the road, even the trees, all help to direct the viewer to that focal image. There is a delicious mixture of light and shade which adds enormously to the enjoyment of the shot.
My warm regards,
Bev :-)
bukitgolfb301
(54014) 2011-05-24 22:55
Hi my dear Bexv
I enjoy your UK sereis very much.
Great framework shot you catch!
Nice combination of small church.
Very fruitful description of thick color and well stable balanced composition as usual. Thanks for your sharing finest work and have a good day!
Best regards,
Takero
jadesgran
(5433) 2011-10-12 12:43
Hi Bev
I like the way you have framed the church with the arch.A lovely light on the stonework.Love the blue sky.
A very informative note and amusing!
best Wishes
Gladys
Photo Information
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Copyright: Bev Turner (Glint)
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- Date Taken: 2011-05-01
- Categories: Arquitectura
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- Versão da Foto: Versão Original, Workshop
- Date Submitted: 2011-05-01 12:12
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