Ruins of Riveaulx Abbey Photo

Photographer’s Note

Once the largest and most important monastery in England, Rievaulx Abbey now lies in ruins in a beautiful and tranquil valley. Rievaulx (pronounced "Ree-voh") was the first Cistercian abbey in northern England and its ruins are among the most atmospheric in the region. The monks thought so, too: one Rievaulx abbot described his surroundings as "everywhere peace, everywhere serenity." --From sacred-destinations.com

Photographed with Nikon FE and Velvia film and scanned

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manousos_jr (257) 2009-08-31 12:17

Hi Nancy

superb photo!!!!
nice place!!!

friendly
Georgios...

artoooro (30) 2009-09-01 10:02

This shot is also very nice. I like the composition, colors, climate .. kinda idyllic view. However I don't like the top of the building not being there ;) Maybe wider angle would let you keep the flowers in the bottom, and the top of the building together in this photo? Is the picture intentionally soft/blurred? with warm regards :) Art

maglex (1624) 2009-09-28 11:23

HI Nancy, this is a photograph that might be noticed in passing, but a longer look, it becomes more appealing. The horse in the is really a plus I think. Thanks for sharing....Alex

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