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Tynemouth Priory


Tynemouth Priory
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Copyright: Brian Johnson (brian1949) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 26 W: 0 N: 41] (196)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-02-19
Categories: Ruins
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/800 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2005-07-07 7:38
Viewed: 1196
Favorites: 2 [view]
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This picture is of the ruins of Tynemouth Priory on the headland at the mouth of the River Tyne in England.
On a steep, rocky outcrop at the mouth of the River Tyne the gaunt remains of Tynemouth Priory look out to the open sea, whilst being protected by the confines of the castle defences. This headland was the site of a much earlier Anglian monastery, destroyed by the Danish invasions of the 9th century, but when the Earl of Northumberland re-founded the religious house here in 1085 it was with a colony of Benedictine monks from the St Albans.

Building on the great Norman church began in 1090, and the whole monastery was substantially completed by the end of the 13th century. Having to maintain a priory, providing suitable accommodation and hospitality for many Royal parties, was always a costly business but at Tynemouth the priors were also responsible for the upkeep of the castle and the garrison. The wealth they accumulated from their coal industries was much needed. Perhaps the most notable feature of the buildings at Tynemouth Priory is the thickness of its walls, presumably because of its location and the fact that it was used as much as a fortress as a priory.
You can see some of the old gravestones in front of the priory.
I have used curves on this photograph but there are no other changes
TheG1, fotomis, MarekP, eza1701, Nikofan, denisn72 has marked this note useful
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To MarekP: Tynemouth Priorybrian1949 1 07-07 11:34
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Hello Brian,

The low POV adds to the presence of this great medieval ruin.
The colours and lighting are excellent.
I might have considered a slightly tighter crop...

Nice one.

I adore such climates. I like this object and the photo. Very interesting sky. Good photo.

Hi Brian,
This is an impressiv ruin. I like it very much. Just two a bit disturbing details:
1) Verticals are not vertical.
2) The main subject is in the very centre.
I've tried a workshop and hope you will like it.

Thanks,
Marek

Hi Brian, It's a good photo of some interesting ruins. The details stand out really well against the sky

Old ruins are always fascinating and the better when no modern people around. The disposition of the epitaphs around the priory is such that the picture semms to come from the midle-ages. No modern elements surrounding and very interesting description of the ruins. (Jean-Pierre)

Hello Brian,

Very "romantic" POV!
I like the graves neighborhood with the ruins.
You offer a very intereting comment but don't explain why it remains so few of the priory!
Nice composition.

Bernard

Hello Brian!
That's a great shot. Sharpness and lighting are wonderful. That's a great place that I wish to go.
Very impressive! The note is useful
Cheers!
Best regards
Denis!

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