St. John's Priory Photo

Photographer’s Note

St. John’s priory is beautifully situated in Schleswig, in a quarter called Holm at the banks of the firth Schlei.
It is one of the most interesting buildings in this town, founded in app. 1200 as a monastery for Benedictine nuns. It survived Reformation as a Protestant women's collegiate foundation (German: Damenstift) whereas the other existing monasteries in the North of Germany were closed down. The foundation is also very interesting, its members being unmarried daughters of members of the Northern German nobility to whom the right to live in the “Damenstift” was (and is still) purchased by their family.
The photo doesn’t show the entire priory but only the southern wing of the main building, which contains 34 apartments of the “Damenstift”. Since there are only 2 members of the foundation living in the priory it is open for common people who want to rent a quiet and at the same time historical flat. These flats of course are not equivalent to modern standards but they are really cozy.
St. John’s priory is open to the public. It is not a dead monument but a place full of life not only for the inhabitants but also for the numerous visitors.

Royaldevon, gracious, Maged, pablominto, PixelTerror, Buin, saxo042, LamCam, JCG, Cretense, Gerrit, ellelloo, robiuk, Charo has marked this note useful

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Royaldevon (5786) 2008-07-17 12:11

Hello Harriet,

Interesting details!
How refreshing that this old building still has a place in modern society! I like to see such buildings taking on new roles.

You have chosen a good, angled viewpoint to make the most of the architectural details and the light. Excellent perspective and good, well-saturated colours.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

gracious (20017) 2008-07-17 12:25

Hello Harriet,
Very good composition on this St.John's priory with the best pov to show it's beautiful structure style!
the exposure and focus is spot on with wonderful colouration and details!
a very pleasing presentation
take care and sincere regards from NZ
Tony

Maged (1412) 2008-07-17 15:41

Hello Harriet
Beautiful View for the building , the details are Excellent , with pretty colors, you controlled the lighting very well.

well done
Best Regards
Maged

emka (21143) 2008-07-17 22:44

Hi Harriet,

Wonderful photo of this ancient building. Beautiful composition, nice colours. interesting note.

regards

Malgorzata

COSTANTINO (22181) 2008-07-18 4:50

Hello harriet,
Nice photo with this old building which has
so many architectural details..
The photo has been taken from another point of view with natural colours
THANKS FOR SHARING
REGARDS
COSTANTINO

pablominto (39918) 2008-07-18 5:18

Hello Harriet,

Fine details in the old architecture, which is captured from a good point of view!
The subject is well framed and the fine light renders attractive colours...
The greenery contrasts nicely with the red roofs, a fine composition with good lines!

Greetings,
Pablo -

jurek1951 (25728) 2008-07-18 7:28

Hi Harriet,
Well composed, with excellent composition. Good exposure and colors,lovely blue sky.
Georg

Buin (36852) 2008-07-18 8:35

Hallo Harriet!
Das Ganze strahlt irgendwie Gediegenheit und Gemütlichkeit aus. Du hast das schwierige Licht hier ganz gut gemeistert. Schleswig ist wirklich eine Fundgrube für Fotografen ... Danke für den Klasse-Kommentar!
Grüße aus dem fast herbstlichen Westfalen!
Frank

saxo042 (15102) 2008-07-18 8:51

Hi Harriet,
An interesting architecture, thos roof are very good captured. The white stones in the FG are also an important part of the composition! Very good, clear and crisp colours,
Greetings from Gothenburg
Gunnar

claudeD (11154) 2008-07-18 11:26

Hello HArriet,

nice picture from Germany with good colors and fine composition.Very well done.

With regards from Luxembourg

Jean-Claude

danyy (67958) 2008-07-18 15:29

Brovo pour ces lumières et ces couleurs Harriet.
Une très belle demeure ancienne qui aurait mérité peut-être un peu plus de recul pour en voir davantage.
Une bonne exposition et une mise au pôint pricise.
Bien à toi.
daniel.

dta (4346) 2008-07-19 5:28

Hello Harriet ,
A nice perspective , and a good framing , for this beautifull piece of architecture . I like a lot the white stones in the fore ground .
Regards
Denis

gildasjan (23333) 2008-07-19 9:13

Bonjour Harriet
Un bon POV pour la pries de vue de ce prieuré avec une bonne harmonie entre la couleur de ces tuiles et le bleu du ciel.Merci de partager l'image et le texte malgré mon pauvre anglais.
Bonne soirée.
Amicalement
Gildas

PixelTerror (86026) 2008-07-19 11:50

Hi Harriet,
It looks like a nice heritage building and the light on the facade is not bad at all, just the framing is a bit tight to me, if you were already at the wide end of your lens you could take several overlapping vertical pictures, say 3, and assemble them with a photo stitching software, for example the free autostitch.
Have a nice week end JY

LamCam (3603) 2008-07-20 3:38

Hello Harriet, Nice to hear of a building with a new use which is not allowed to be over-modernised or 'smartened-up' - it certainly does look very homely. Your shot shows the building simply and clearly and in a good light.
Best wishes....Maggie

JCG (24827) 2008-07-20 3:38

Hi Harriet,

Indeed it is an interesting architecture which would have deserved a little more retreat to have more of the priory but that was not can be not possible. In all the cases, I like much the light which highlights the details. Thank you for the instructive note which accompanies the image.

With all my friendships and very good Sunday,

Jean-Charles

Bluejeans (31553) 2008-07-20 7:28

Ola Harriet,
Que belo ponto de visão sobre esta casa bem antiga já com alguma vegetação a cobrir as paredes , gostei muito dos detalhes, parabéns!!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

Cretense (54794) 2008-07-20 7:57

Hi Harriet!

Excellent architecture photo, brilliant diagonal perspective, excellent framing and composition! The light managment is just perfect, beautiful colours and impressive overall quality and definition! Congratulations!

Best regards,
Hercules

trekks (14260) 2008-07-21 4:34

hi Harriet

Great details of this facade and unique architecture. Interesting connection between the 2 parallel, is there wing extension of the building?

tfs, bill

lancehannah (1307) 2008-07-21 13:04

Hallo Harriet,
Alte Gebäude,mein favoriet subjekt.You just took it from the right corner,the sunny side.The three white stones at the front seems to be an important detail to this picture as well,clever idea.Prima arbeit!
Gruss,Lance

Miha2ou7 (4887) 2008-07-22 0:53

Hey Harriet,

A good POv to shot this priory, some interesting architecture, textures and details. Thanks for sharing.

Best regards.

Gerrit (35463) 2008-07-22 1:54

Hi Harriet,
beautiful light on this wonderful old building. Excellent framing.
Regards, GErrit

ellelloo (4654) 2008-07-25 12:17

Hello Harriet,
This is a very well caught photo of old architecture.
The composition is nice, the light management excellent, the colours are beautiful and natural and the clarity is good. A good note too. TFS.
Greetings, Lasse

gilou530 (34681) 2008-07-26 7:28

salut harriet
une photo simple mais bien réalisée avec une belle netteté des couleurs naturelles et un angle de POV bien choisi pour avoie le max de cette batisse
amitiés
gilbert

dumbo (4302) 2008-07-27 6:18

Hi Harriet,
Beautiful architecture and great colors. I like this composition and the POV.
Good job!

Regards,
Eino

Angshu (33267) 2008-07-29 0:48

Hello Harriet
Good picture of the old priory taken with a diagonal POV. I might have wished a little breathing space at the top, moreso because the sky is so lovely blue. The red tiles contrast well with the sky & the old brick walls. Nice work!
Regards
Angshu

jmdias (18733) 2008-07-29 17:22

harriet

I likjed this pov and these light. I think the white stones adds lots of interest here, breaking the monotony of the façade. I would like to cut something of the upper side and adding more above the stones, creating a panoramic view. anyway it is a nice work

hugs

jorge

robiuk (10763) 2008-08-19 14:40

Harriet,
I like these old houses - properties better say. I know
both Germany and England are very proud of them and keep
them in a good condition.
You did a great job showing it from an interesting angle.
The only thing I'm not sure I understand is why painting
these lying rocks in white?!
;-D
Cheers,
Robi

Charo (31651) 2008-08-26 12:35

Hallo Harriet,
Einem prachtvollen Gebäude, die nie hätte gedacht, es war ein Kloster. Ausgezeichnet mit guter Aussicht, Tiefe und Detail. Gut beachten.
Grüße,
Charo