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Berwick upon Tweed


Berwick upon Tweed
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Copyright: Peter Traynor (chefcop) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 49 W: 0 N: 53] (275)
Genre: Places
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2004-09
Camera: Fuji FinePix 4800z
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-01-27 7:41
Viewed: 1053
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
On the mainland five miles north of Holy Island, is the mouth of the River Tweed and the most historic town of Berwick Upon Tweed. The most northerly town in England, perhaps no other town in North East England has had a more eventful history than Berwick. There is no doubt that Berwick upon Tweed can claim the distinction of being the Border Town, as it has changed hands between England and Scotland thirteen times. Its history is inextricably tied up with the struggle for the Anglo Scottish frontier. An old legend is said to explain the fascinating history of Berwick;

"During the temptation while the Evil one was showing to the Holy one all the kingdoms of the earth he kept Berwick hidden beneath his thumb, wishing to reserve it as his own little nook"

Berwick with an English name meaning `Corn Farm' began as a small settlement in the Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Northumbria, in which it remained until the Battle of Carham of 1018 when it was taken by the Scots. From then on Berwick became a hotly disputed territory. In 1174 Berwick was retaken by England in a ransom following the failure of a raid into Northumberland by the Scottish king, William the Lion.

The town returned to the northern side of the border in the reign of Richard I (1189-1199), who sold it to obtain money for the Crusades. At the beginning of the following century Berwick returned once more to England, after Richard's brother, King John sacked the town, but Berwick continued to change hands until 1482 when the town finally became part of England within which it still (technically) remains

Taken late one September afternoon on the ramparts. Like this shot because apart from the wires the picture could have been taken anytime over the last 100 years.
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  • Steft Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1350 W: 131 N: 1574] (5958)
  • [2005-01-27 7:43]

I like the depth of this picture because of the path, but I feel that the wall to the right is a bit dominanting, but if you crop that, than the path wil dissapair, so I think you mad the right choice.

I like the old houses, the old light and the sky. They give the street a nice old atmosphere.

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  • PLB Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 52 W: 0 N: 28] (233)
  • [2005-01-27 8:06]

Nice black and white composition. The path leads the eye around the picture. Nice.

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9628 W: 450 N: 15476] (54236)
  • [2005-01-27 13:17]

Very good photo Peter,
I like the point of view, there is a lot of depth in the photo and the lines are nice, the choose for black and white is here very good, I like it, very good job

  • Great 
  • Cath Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 39 W: 0 N: 24] (360)
  • [2005-01-28 12:05]

Peter,
Bel angle de vue et choix justicieux du noir et blanc.J'aime les maisons éclairées par rapport àl'abant plan dans l'ombre.Belle composition. Catherine

Very good B&W Peter. Good compo resulting in a timeless shot. Well done, Paul.

Excellent composition Peter, great point of view and wonderful conversion to B&W, very clear and moody picture with excellent note, well done.

Peter, great composition, i like the black and white idea to this photography, you are very smart. It contains a nice theme, perspective and the road is good. Continue uploading your pictures.
Please, try to make critiques to me...
Sergio

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