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Deerhurst Churchyard


Deerhurst Churchyard
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Copyright: Peter Geldart (graffer) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 206 W: 306 N: 383] (1450)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-01-27
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: FujiFilm FinePix S9600, Fujinon 28-300, Kood Circular Polariser
Exposure: f/6.4, 1/34 seconds
Map: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-02-01 7:52
Viewed: 337
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This was taken in the churchyard, looking towards the west end of the church.

From:
http://www.deerhurstfriends.co.uk/historychurch.htm

“The Parish Church of St Mary

St Mary's church is one of the finest and most complete buildings in England to survive from before the Norman Conquest. Its architectural history is complex and is still much debated by architectural historians, but a substantial part of the building is now considered to belong to the first half of the 9th century, the period of AEthelric's bequest”.

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Shot in RAW - 1/34sec f 6.4 ISO 400
Focal length 77mm [35mm equivalent]

Final PP adjustments in PS Elements 1, and FastStone Image viewer.
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  • tyro Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 225 W: 119 N: 504] (1703)
  • [2008-02-02 8:13]
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Hello, Peter.

A very nicely-exposed picture taken in a very difficult situation. You have managed to preserve detail in the darkest shadows and in the lightest parts too. Good colours and sharpness. I love the colours of the reflected light in the leaded windows of the church.

An interesting note too - I looked at your link - have you seen the wall-painting? From what is said, I don't think there would be anything to photograph.

Some of these gravestones must be very old - anything of interest to photograph on them?

Best Wishes,

John.

Of the 2 church yard photos I prefer this one, despite the portrait format! Perhaps because of your handling of the light. Our zig zag gaze through the 3 dark stones leading to the lighted door is very effective.
How is it that given the architectural importance of this church, I have never heard of it?
Phil

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  • Glint Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 673 W: 6 N: 390] (1959)
  • [2008-02-03 14:15]

hello Peter,
So glad I clicked on the thumnail (which wasn't much to look at) as it relieved this atmospheric scene. I like the deep greens of the ancient headstones, the even more ancient (yew?) and the stout door.There is a nice balance between shadow and light.
I followed your link to more information about the church and read with much interest the old English names from history. Here you go reminding me I am English again!
Bev

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