Photographer's Note
A view of Norwich Cathedral from its surrounding grounds. I chose this view as there was a lot of construction going on.
Norwich Cathedral
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Norwich Cathedral is a Church of England cathedral in Norwich in Norfolk, England dedicated to the Holy and Undivided Trinity.
The structure of the cathedral is primarily in the Norman style, having been constructed at the behest of Bishop Herbert de Losinga between the late 11th century and about 1145. The total length of the building is 461 feet (140 m). Significant alterations from later periods include a 315 foot (96 m) spire completed in 1465, and a two-storey cloister, the only such in England, which was built between 1300 and 1430, as well as the vaults of nave and chancel.
The cathedral is built of flint and mortar faced with limestone brought in from Caen. Standing at 315 feet, the cathedral's spire is the second tallest in England, and dominates the city skyline; only the spire of Salisbury Cathedral is higher at 404 feet. Like Salisbury and Ely, the cathedral lacks a ring of bells - the only three English cathedrals to do so. One of the best views of the cathedral spire is from St. James's Hill on Mousehold Heath.
The bosses of the vault number over 1,000. Each is decorated with a theological image and have been described as without parallel in the Christian world. The nave vault shows the history of the world from the creation; the cloister includes series showing the life of Christ, and the Apocalypse.
The precinct of the cathedral, the limit of the former monastery, is between Tombland (the Anglo-Saxon market place) and the River Wensum - building materials were taken up the Wensum and unloaded at Pulls Ferry, Norwich. The Cathedral Close, which runs from Tombland into the cathedral grounds, contains a number of interesting buildings from the 15th through to the 19th century, including the remains of the Infirmary.
Interior of Norwich Cathedral - the NaveThe grounds also house the King Edward VI school, statues to the Duke of Wellington and Admiral Nelson and the grave of Edith Cavell.
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amaryllis
(37047) 2009-06-08 11:09
Bonjour
un beau cadrage de cette église entre les arbres, de belles couleurs et une superbe luminosité et avec les nuages dans le ciel, c'est excellent
juliette
jwmunro
(286) 2009-06-08 11:29
Hello David -
Nicely done! I like the park like atmosphere with the cathedral in the BG. It is a strong composition with excellent colors. Well seen!
Thank you for sharing.
John
dta
(98848) 2009-06-08 11:45
Hello DAvid ,
The wonderful church tower perfectly framed between the trees , the impressive clouds , the great sharpness and contrasted colors : all these elements provide a very pleasant view .
Well done .
jemaflor
(146412) 2009-06-08 11:57
Hi David,
nice presentation, good angle and lovely colors with this light, well captured.
asajernigan
(21427) 2009-06-08 12:16
David,
This is a well composed shot with the trees framing the cathedral and the path leading the eye into the shot. The lighting and colors are great with excellent sharpness and detail.
TFS,
Asa
plimrn
(21344) 2009-06-09 11:04
Hi David,
Your choice of POV really frames the church well against the beautiful sky while the details of the trees and grass continue the frsame. Interesting note as well.
HLJ, Pat
ALIRIZA
(16423) 2009-06-10 13:40
Hi David ,
Really excellent. The beautiful church tower perfectly framed between the trees, good idea. The colours, clouds and the sharpness are perfect. Well done...
Friendly regards...
Ali Rıza
Asibylle (18) 2009-06-11 6:04
Ô.. The sky is delicious, and the POV with the trees on each side is interesting.
Pure-fecto.
gunbud
(34066) 2009-06-11 17:59
Hi David,
This lovely old cathedral enjoys a splendid blue sky backdrop to sit against.
Love the long lush green foreground and its soothing shadows.
Clear true colors and excellent sharpness to this vertical beauty.
Regards, Tom
Photo Information
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Copyright: David White (Davidwh)
(3662)
- Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2009-04-00
- Categories: Nature, Ceremony, Architecture
- Camera: Nikon D70s, Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED DX AF-S, Tiffen 67mm Circular Polarizer
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Date Submitted: 2009-06-08 11:05