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Photographer’s Note

St Andrews

This is my second photo from last weekend's trip to Scotland. After our visit to Edinburgh, we took the train to Leuchars and bus to the town of St Andrews, where we arrived late in the afternoon on Saturday and stayed there until Sunday afternoon. With a lovely sunlight and blue skies, Sunday morning offered a splendid opportunity to take a stroll through the town.

St Andrews (Scottish Gaelic: Cill Rìmhinn) is located on the east coast of the council area of Fife and is named after Saint Andrew the Apostle. The town has 14,000 inhabitants and is known for various reasons:
First of all, it is home to Scotland's oldest university: University of St Andrews (founded 1410-1413). Secondly the town was the ecclesiastical capital of Scotland until the Reformation. And thirdly the town is known as the home of golf.

This photo was taken near to the ruins of St Andrew's Cathedral, which used to be the seat of the (Arch-)Bishop of St Andrews. After the Reformation it fell into disuse. The tower you can see is St. Rule's tower.
The impressive ruins are surrounded by a large graveyard.

I normally don't use frames for photos, but this time I wanted to see how it would work, so I added one.
I hope you like this photo from St Andrews!

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denisn72 (6977) 2008-02-24 6:29

Hello Lars
Excellent point of view. I like to see the cathedral in the background. The angle you took the tombstones is very good. The tree on the right makes a beautiful natural framiong. The colours are vivid and the details are really impressive. High quality picture. Well done!
Best regards
Denis!

mikolaj_kawa (29889) 2008-02-24 6:34

Hello Lars! Amazing POV, amazing perspective. Wonderful cemetery, fantastic crosses. Beautiful church. Nice colors. Very nice capture. Very original picture. Interesting note. Well done.

devimeuxbe (55865) 2008-02-24 7:15

Hi lars
The perspective on teh cemetery is beautifull; The blue and green colors are pure. The brach give you a nice frame.
Beautifull composition
Bertrand

xavshot (62287) 2008-02-24 9:31

Bonsoir Lars
le cadrage vertical est un excellent choix. La photo est très bien composée, bien équilibrée avec ce feuillage pour donner un peu de vie à l'ensemble.
Beau travail.
Xavier

evanrizo (456) 2008-02-24 9:47

!-:) Hi Lars, I see some ghosts there by running around.-:)
You used an angle and it makes this image interesting with this perspective, especial here the lightness is superb.
Cheers
Evangelos

ahaberal (6455) 2008-02-24 10:14

Hi lars
beautiful image and colors.Wonderful composition.Well done.TFS.
asim

chrisnet (20370) 2008-02-24 10:26

Hello Lars,
I like this vertical framing with the good perspective of the cimetery, excellent light and good inclusion of the branchs, well done!
Regards

carper (64612) 2008-02-24 10:30

het is een mooie foto Lars.
de compositie is fraai genomen, het is jammer dat de lucht niet wat spannender was op het kerkhof, het had de foto ten goede gekomen, maar ik weet het je krijg wat je hebt.... goed fotowerk, prettige avond.
groet Jaap

jorgi (3798) 2008-02-24 10:31

Hi Lars,

eventhough you are showing us a cemetery I must say it is very beautiful capture. I specially must compliment chosen POV, with stressed verticals of headstones and their continuation into the background of cathedral and its tower. It appears in pair with the tree as a guardian angle of this beautiful green and most peacefull place.

Kind regards,
Jeri

ifanik (20514) 2008-02-24 11:52

Hi Lars
Like a picture from other old seasons
Very well done with nice colours and POV
Best regards
Nick

wishlist (4133) 2008-02-24 13:05

Hello Lars,
you have composed this shot very well; the branch on the right offers a nice natural framing while the low pov allowed you to get a nice perspective with the cemetary leading the eye towards the tower. Quality is excellent as well as clarity, sharpness and bright colours. Very informative your note to deliver a great TE package.
Thanks for sharing it.
Regards,

Igor

danos (32250) 2008-02-24 13:09

Hello Lars,
nice the view of St Andrews ruins with the St. Rule's tower and the cemetery to complete the scene.I like the presence of the branch of the tree that decorate the scene.The contrasted colours and the light are well managed as your informative note.

Have a nice week,Danos

emjleclercq (14243) 2008-02-24 14:47

I like very much the English cemeteries, with the simple stones erected on the grass. It gives a much more peacefull atmosphere than the French ones (no grass at all, just alleys of gravels). And you had an excellent weather for this visit.

All the best,

Emmanuel

paura (38278) 2008-02-24 18:06

lars,
Great colors and nice dep to show to all us this interesting place. A nice point of view also.

Well done.

Paulo

crckt (7072) 2008-02-24 18:28

Hi Lars,
This is a very nice shot of the cemetery. I like the inclusion of the branches here. The colors and texture of the shot is great too.
Regards,
SHaeri

Matthew-Watt (4463) 2008-02-24 19:03

Hello Lars,

Another very appealing photo, the colours are natural and soothing, primarily the greens and blues. The historic value of the graves and St. Andrews strengthens the importance of the photo. I like that you have included that triangular wedge of greenery in the right FG, void of tombs. Without this I think there would have been a lot of clutter. The hanging branches enhance the appeal of the composition. Very sharp and clear photography.

Matt

Graal (57717) 2008-02-25 0:24

Hi Lars,
an interesting place, fine vertical composition well quality, good note. I like it. Well done photo.
Gr., Aleksander

Miha2ou7 (4907) 2008-02-25 1:19

Hey Lars,

A classic picture. You`ve taken up the optimal POV, the perspective is equally good. The colors are wonderful, so is the crisp clearness of it all. Nicely defined details (like the leaves). The fine sharpening really brings them out.

See you around.

papagolf21 (56233) 2008-02-25 1:31

Bonjour, mon ami Lars,
Merveilleux voyage, Lars, et surtout, un grand merci de nous faire partager toutes vos photographies. Ici, encore, vous nous donnez une belle composition de cette cathédrale qui prend une dimension particulière avec la présence de ces pierres tombales.
Composition joliment encadrée.
Amitiés.
Philippe

John_F_Kennedy (31229) 2008-02-25 1:41

Very nice composition here. An impressive place, well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

jafadabret (39441) 2008-02-25 2:22

Lars, c'est une photo qui rend bien l'impression qu'on peut avoir en visitant ce beau pays. Pas de fantaisie et une rigueur très stricte pour l'architecture, ce sont des qualités qu'on retrouve dans cette photo.
Jacques

Budapestman (41618) 2008-02-25 3:39

Hi Lars,
Beautiful shot for this place with spectacular composition. I like the fine colours and the splendid architectural details. Clarity is superb, Well done! Have a nice week
George

jhm (82297) 2008-02-25 4:33

Dag Lars,

Een typisch Iers kerkhof, alleen de kleur en de vorm van de grafstenen geven een expressie over Ierland.
De toren en de kerk geflankeerd door de takken van de boom zorgen voor een aantrekkelijk beeld.
Zeer goed van compositie en kwaliteit.
Bedankt!

Prettige week,
John.

zhelach (3590) 2008-02-25 7:35

Hello Lars!
Beautiful POV! Good composition and colors! Nice church and cemetery!
TFs, Best regards, Zorica

feather (49858) 2008-02-25 8:19

.....And Prince William went to university there. :D
You have composed this image very well, firstly by placing the lines of gravestone on a diagonal. The tree on the right is perfect for filling in the space in the sky to the other side of the tower and the ruins. Good work
Kath

UnTrained (0) 2008-02-25 9:41

Hej Lars,
cemeteries are difficult in my eyes. If you have a younger tomb too close it is not my preferred thing. This distance is well done, nothing to read but good to see and with the rows a diagonal view for depth. The branches work well here and that sky and light gave you a good chance which you took for a pleasant capture in good sharpness.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

markstaples (15670) 2008-02-25 9:57

Hello Lars
The composition is excellent here. A well chosen POV to lead to the diagonal of the grave stones in the foreground. All is nice and sharp, the lighting is superb and the image quality is second to none. Nice one.
Best wishes
Mark

atus (15452) 2008-02-26 3:10

Hi Lars,
the pov chosen is excellent, such as like the vertical format is. The diagonal perspective works very well and you did well to include the branches, anchoring the shot perfectly. Very nice work and great technical quality! Tfs and have a nice day.
Attila

jurek1951 (25900) 2008-02-26 6:38

Hi Lars,
Beautiful composition with excellent strong colors and contrasts.POV and the perspective are excellent.
Georg

Henryk_Bilor (20365) 2008-02-26 11:11

Hi Lars
Nice capture of the graveyard. Good perspective and light, Interesting place.
Regards

stego (22350) 2008-02-26 12:11

Hi Lars,
Amazing compo and light! The visual arrangement is very nice, with the triangle made with the tombstones pointing to the tree, which balances the tower on the other side. The green of the grass, the texture of the stones and the blue sky does the rest. It's a very attractive photo indeed.
Regards, José.

ahmetgedikli (21823) 2008-02-26 12:43

Hi Lars,
Excellent view! Beautiful colours, superb light and very good point of view.
Best wishes,
Ahmet

jackart (5542) 2008-02-27 10:44

hello Lars!

Very good picture . Interesting POV and framing. I very like Your composition with branches in the foreground. Well done!

regards
Jacek

Emile (19901) 2008-02-27 12:17

Hola Lars.
Excellent composition with a good perspective, the presence of the cemetery with the tomb stones and the beautiful cathedral produces a superb composition, great vivid colors and sharpness. Very good instructive note.
Well done. TFS.
Best regards.

Davidwh (3652) 2008-02-27 13:11

Hi Lars,
Difficult for me to imagine this as a scene from Scotland in february.....you certainly had some fantastic weather! A lovely scene and composed with thought.No problem with the frame as it isn't imposing.The use of the tree has also given a natural framing.
Regards, David

Dyerco (9032) 2008-02-27 21:48

You filled the space on the right with the tree which would otherwise be dead space. Nice light on the church.
Phil

AiresSantos (41920) 2008-02-28 7:39

Hi Lars
Great colours and light in this beautiful picture from the town of St Andrews.
Excellent sharpness and a nice POV.
TFS and greetings
Aires

Charo (31665) 2008-02-28 14:10

Hola Lars,
Muy bonita toma de este cementerio con la torre como fondo. Excelente profundidad y colores. Bien visto.
Cordialmente
Charo

abulafia (4802) 2008-02-29 1:01

This is beautiful Lars
Good composition with the headstones in the foreground, and the blue sky looks great.
Harry

jemaflor (39235) 2008-02-29 3:54

Hi Lars,
Good perspective and depth with this angle to take the shot, interesting subject, perfect light to give beautiful colours.

bakes888 (18137) 2008-02-29 22:51

Hi Lars. Excellent photo. Well composed with good diagonal lines of headstones and natural framing of the tree. Good colours and details also. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

Silvio1953 (41533) 2008-03-01 7:42

Hi Lars, great POV for his fascinating composition with wonderful perspective and superb light, I like a lot great architecture of church, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

pablominto (40488) 2008-03-02 2:28

Hello Lars,
Good point of view leads to a fine composition with dynamics lines!
Inclusion of branches makes a fine framing, and the excellent light renders great colours...
Greetings,
Pablo -

pasternak (13244) 2008-03-03 2:25

Really good framing of this scene with this tree branch, raises this solemn view to another level, that of life and death...

Cheers
Alexander

Truja (4948) 2008-03-03 6:42

Hi Lars,
wowww brilliant perspective with an attractive visual and graphical game of the surroundings of St. Andrew's Cathedral.
Impeccable presentation, elegant and of great quality and where it pleases the vertical format to me, prints more personality to the composition.
The colors have a great chromatic force, are excellent and the definition of the image is fantastic.
Bravo Lars!! Un abrazo, Jordi

Stepan (27175) 2008-03-03 22:43

The vertical choice was the right one here. Maybe a little closer view would have been better, but there is always depth and graphism... Then...
Well done.
Stéphane

batalay (20836) 2008-03-09 19:18

Hello Lars,

This is a perfectly composed shot, where the gravestones mimic the tower of the church, and create a strong diagonal structure. The branches of the tree on the right help to frame the tower. The colors and resolution are vivid and sharp, and you have been a teacher giving us all the information necessary to show a side of St. Andrew's that we don't normally see, i.e. in distinction to the famous golf course.

Warm regards,

Bulent

Cricri (43030) 2008-03-11 8:58

Hi Lars,
Tout simplement une belle présentation, de belles couleurs, lumiére et un trés beau cadrage avec les branches d'arbre, l'encadrement peut etre je l'aurai mis tout en blanc, mais chacun son idée...
bonne fin de journée
cricri

siolaw (25722) 2008-03-13 20:03

Hi Lars
Nice view over the cemetery with off centered belle tower and trees on the side adding value to the picture. colors and sharpness are excellent and the vertical framing adds depth to the scene.
Good job
Laurent

gneufeld (15167) 2008-03-19 12:24

Hi Lars,
This image is sharp as a tack and very contemplative given the subject. Well seen and your presentation is presented. TFs. Gerald