Photographer's Note
Good Morning Everyone,
Last time, I posted a photograph of the very old and very beautiful Durham Cathedral.
The beauty isn't just external, inside we came upon this amazing cloister. Because the sun was so strong, it created huge light differentials between the inside and the outside of the cloisters, giving excellent silhouettes to the windows.
The Cloister was laid out at about the same time as the Norman Cathedral and completed in the late 12th century. It was remodelled to its present form in the early 15th century.
A cloister is a covered walkway. Originally they were built for the Benedictine monks who lived and worshipped in the monastic priory here.
There would have been glazing and the monks would exercise, teach and study within the walls. This continued until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1539.
I will add further photographs of this cloister as workshops.
Have a great day, Bev :-)
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lousat
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(130007) 2020-01-07 2:17
Hi Bev,3 beautiful pics inside the cathedral after the full view on the top of the hill of your last post. I'm glad to see the wonderful quality of your pics,cloisters are always a problem talking about the correct exposure,and your is absolutely perfect. 2 nice views and an imposing watch to the tower too,i like it! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano
besnard
(59196) 2020-01-07 2:48
Bonjour Beverley
Une bonne prise de ce superbe cloitre. La netteté est au rendez-vous.
Bravo et bonne journée.
Nicole
holmertz
(92890) 2020-01-07 2:51
Hello Bev,
I love medieval cloisters like this, but my experience is also that finding the right exposure can be challenging. You managed a lot better than I usually do. All photos give us a good view of the inside and the outside. You captured very nice silhouettes in this photo and one WS, and the other WS gives us a beautiful view including the tower.
Kind regards,
Gert
mesutilgim
(0) 2020-01-07 2:53
Hello Beverley,
Good observed and captured. Perfect pov and layout, very good effect. Many usefull notes as well.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM
ikeharel
(105933) 2020-01-07 4:13
Hi Beverley,
This inner yard reminds me of several cloisters we saw in Portugal, England, Spain and other places in Europe. Seems as same style prevailed during thevsame era.
Superbly mananged the outside light through the arches.
Good afternoon,
Ike
jhm
(203057) 2020-01-07 5:00
Hello Bev,
***First: to my picture with straw bales, this was a box for little chidren on the occasion of Easter.
Easter festivity of the shops on the sqare.***
I can feel the quiet of the corridor, I know this area, I've a cloister completely renovation..
Lovely with the frame of the windows.
An excellent composition, TFS.
Lovely regards,
John.
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(72179) 2020-01-07 7:31
I like this kind of photos very much, dark gallery and bright courtyard seen through attractive arches/windows, very well captured
regards Ryszard
Gerrit
(59968) 2020-01-07 7:45
Hello Beverley,
great see through and view upon the cloister gallery in well controlled light.
Thanks and regards,
Gerrit
Fis2
(155673) 2020-01-07 8:06
Witaj Bev!
A very interesting courtyard seen through beautiful gothic windows.
Interesting framing and coomposition.
I like light and shadow.
Well done.
Good evening.
Krzysztof
Sergiom
(117241) 2020-01-07 8:22
Bonjour Bev,
J'aime beaucoup le petit côté sombre de cette composition.Les arches et les ouvertures sont magnifiques et tout attire l'oeil dehors vers cette très belle lumière.
Amicalement
Serge
jean113
(22069) 2020-01-07 8:29
Hello Beverley, Durham Cathedral is one of my favourite cathedrals; unfortunately it is a very long time since I was in Durham.
Three excellent shots that give an excellent impression of the cloisters.
The extreme differences in the light is very well managed.
Excellent sharpness.
Kind regards, Jean.
ktanska
(40101) 2020-01-07 11:31
Hi Bev,
This place has magical atmosphere and strong feeling of history everywhere. Your shot is quite wonderful on almost impossible light. I've been there, as my sister used to live in Durham. But I have no pictures worth showing here in TE, it was back in film era.
Kari
Tue
(82280) 2020-01-07 13:22
Hello Beverley,
A beautiful photo from the cloister. You handled the lighting very well, which created a wonderful contrast between the dark corridor and windows and the still clearly see courtyard.
Lars
Nicou
(193806) 2020-01-07 22:20
Hello
superbe image et vue de ce cloître quelle compo quel effet ce arche avec la pierre et la vue entre les ouverture ce vert du pré de l'intérieur fantastique
Bravo et amitié
Nciou
ifege
(32323) 2020-01-07 22:26
Hi Bev
It is always tricky taking photos looking though the arches in cloisters but you've done a good job with the light management.
cheers
Ian
Silvio1953
(205793) 2020-01-08 4:51
Ciao cara Bev, gteat perspective on fantastic costler, excellent exposure, fine details, wonderful colors, splendid light and good clarity, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio
dale54
(17456) 2020-01-08 10:16
good evening and hello bev..nice light dark contrast,wonderful shot and excellent light management too! tfs dale
mkamionka
(61280) 2020-01-08 12:56
Hi Bev,
I took so many photos of this charming cloister but I was never satisfied with the outcome.
What I like about this cathedral as opposed to York Minster is that the entrance to York Minster is more than 12£ per person while in Durham they ask just for a voluntary donation from a family.
It feels more welcoming.
Great weather day which is very much apparent in the workshop photo with the sky.
Here actually the bright sunshine did not make it easy for you due to the strong contrasts. But you did capture very well the unique mood of this place.
I have recently with my daughter checked all the scenes which from Harry Potter movies which were filmed in this cathedral and there are few which were recorded in this courtyard.
Great work!!
M
ChrisJ
(160070) 2020-01-09 3:20
Hello Bev,
A wonderful medieval courtyard and cloister, with the open stone window creating nice repetitive patterns. Good sharpness and well framed and composed. The tricky exposure level has been well managed. Tfs!
jmdias
(102954) 2020-02-26 12:15
bev
a nice view of these cloisters I visited too when I was there. these structures are ever interesting to see, some of them have many details and adornments. I can't forget the norwich one.
take care
jorge
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Copyright: Beverley Robinson (Royaldevon)
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- Date Taken: 2019-10-17
- Categories: Arquitectura
- Camera: Canon PowerShot G12
- Exposição: f/0.1, 1/130 segundos
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original, Workshop
- Date Submitted: 2020-01-07 2:04
