Arches Everywhere, a photo from North Yorkshire, England

Photographer's Note

This is my third post of Rievaulx Abbey and it shows a closer view of the south wall of the presbytery. Although the arches are uniform along the wall, this particular arch with steps is thought to have been the doorway for sick and elderly monks to enter the church from the near-by abbey infirmary.

Of course the church was the most important building of any abbey. The Cistercian monks at Rievaulx followed the rules of St. Benedict and worshipped in the church eight times daily. The times varied depending on the time of year, but in summer, the first service would have been at 2am and the last one at 8pm. In winter the first service would be at 3:30am and the last one at 6:15pm. The lay brothers, who did most of the manual work, were allowed to worship fewer times.

There is a complementary image in the WS

More information about Rievaulx Abbey can be found here and here

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Floydian (30970) 2007-04-26 11:18

Hi Kath,
Beautiful symetry in the arches. Like the repeating effect in this good seen vertical composition. Some might say a human element would be nice, but for me such places work better without them.
Very nice picture.
Regards, Henk

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Paolo (41258) 2007-04-26 11:44

The right title for this image really full of arches, Kath!
good colours, brilliant POV and good quality too.
thanks, ciao

josepmarin (59385) 2007-04-26 11:48

Hello Kath,
The most closed angle and the short plane give us a more detailed vision and are a good complement to your previous post.
The overlapping of the arches and the windows opened for the blue sky they have a great graphism, and your centered setting provides an image to us with many symmetry.
An excellent lighting and a beautiful natural colors in this good work.
Best regards,
Josep

evanrizo (462) 2007-04-26 11:50

Hi Kath.
Very good framed from a great point of view.
The lightness is very good, with nice contrasts and sharpness.
All these arches you have included here give nice effect.
Cheers
Evan

nels (2623) 2007-04-26 12:12

hi kath,, like your series on rievaulx, love this one great perspective looking through the main archway into the fields beyond nice lighting

adrian

sabyasachi1212 (19779) 2007-04-26 12:14

Hi Kath,
A close up this time of this impressive abbey, good use of the vertical format, the green is quite a contrast to the stone architecture.
With Greetings from India
Sabyasachi

chrisnet (23062) 2007-04-26 12:21

Hello Kath,
Une vue plus rapprochée ici qui nous permet de voir plus précisément les détails architecturaux de cette ancienne abbaye. J'aime le cadrage vertical et le contraste des tons est ici excellent.
Well done
Christian

jwmunro (286) 2007-04-26 12:22

Hello Kath -

I do like the repeating elements of this image - arch within an arch. The lighting is just perfect as the shadows add contrast and depth to the image. I am torn between saying a reference element (a person) might be useful here or whether it is OK as it stands. I am not sure but the image looks a bit skewed or maybe it is just the perspective. Anyway, well done and great note.

Thank you for sharing.

John

robiuk (10807) 2007-04-26 12:56

Absolutely beautiful images from
Rievaulx Abbey, Kath! (my favourite
abbey, btw!)
Will comment on previous ones when I
come back from Germany (leaving in a
couple of minutes...).
Cheerio,
Robi

ben4321 (9875) 2007-04-26 13:25

Taking a step to your right would have enabled you to align the apex of the two archways, lose the small air-gap between the right hand columns, and show a more equal amount of blue sky through the two small windows at the top of the frame.
With composition like this that relies on symmetry, I think it's important to get these little things right.
Other than these little niggles, this is very well taken, and the composition works well.

Cheers,
Ben

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Photo65Net (43144) 2007-04-26 13:46

Kath,
Nice tight view of this abbey.
The green grass contrasts nicely with the old stones.
Geometric shapes are very nice.
Regards,
JB.

Gerrit (62042) 2007-04-26 14:06

Hi Kath,
another beautiful shot from a great POV. This is realy a perfect ruin. (if possible)
Regards, Gerrit

toto (0) 2007-04-26 15:10

Belle photo, belle double vue, grâce a l' axe de la prise de votre photo, cela lui donne une belle profondeur et nous permet de voire les deux épaisseurs de murs. Amitiés Thomas

peter1892 (1681) 2007-04-26 16:39

Hi Kath - another good composition, as Hnek points out there's lots of symmetry within the arches, it works well. Good colours too.

guillaumejm (0) 2007-04-26 16:56

Hello kath,
I love your seri on this abbey. here you have done a perfect picture on symetry subject. perhaps a little more light on upper part could have been valuable but with risk to have the lawn over exposed.
kind regards
JMarc

scobert (5355) 2007-04-26 18:31

Hello Kath,
Excellent photograph. Good job of cropping and composing htis ancient abbey. Architectual photography is not easy and you accomplished this assignment beautifully.
Stan

renerob (601) 2007-04-26 20:35

Hi Kath,
A Good close up of the Abbey Kath, which gives a lot detail, the symmetry is really good, and a lovely POV too, with good lighting and nice colours, a very nice image, well done Kath.
Regards Irene

jmcl (14535) 2007-04-27 1:17

Hi Kath,

All the framing is great .. but again what leaps out at me is the vibrant Spring against the ancient ruin .. thoughtful combination.

take care,

John

ktanska (44788) 2007-04-27 1:55

Hi Kath,
I like the 3D effect that two walls back to back create. Exact POV giving symmetry and fitting openings of the back wall in front arch. I like the dynamics of the WS too.
Kari

Graal (103040) 2007-04-27 2:54

Hi Kath,
great symetry, excellent quality of photo. Interesting note and mini serie from this place. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

abulafia (4900) 2007-04-27 3:01

Hi Kath
You really got a lot of shots from here!
This is quite good as well, i like how the background color behind the columns changes 3 times from green to dark green to bright blue.
Nice presentation.
Harry

eza1701 (3345) 2007-04-27 3:17

Hi Kath,

As your title says, Arches everywhere. Your composition is spot on with everything level and straight and the detail is good too. I like the composition with an arch within the main arch on the photo.

Best regards,
Paul.

vincz (19113) 2007-04-27 3:40

great compsotion kath. i like so much how you "draw the empty space" between the numerous arches here, a true 3-dimensional shot. Very well done.

salvator (19110) 2007-04-27 4:00

Hi Kath,
Superb composition. The clarity and sharpness, and the sky seen from the arches/windows are wonderful. The details superb. I wish you a great weekend, best regards. Salvator.

bazal (7900) 2007-04-27 5:29

Hi Kath.
The symetry in this contribution (and also in the previous one, but I slightly prefer this one because of the dynamic vertical format) makes it really dynamic. The eye is really captured by the geometry of the arches and follows their magnificient curves. I like also the combination of the old stone textures and the grassy fields. That's a beautiful composition and your info note is good too! Thanks for sharing!

lukie (0) 2007-04-27 5:52

Hello Kath,

another view on old architecture, and a good shot. I still wish I could go back in time for some centuries to see how it was...

regards and have a fine weekend,

Luc.

Philippe (11836) 2007-04-27 8:50

Hi, Kath. There is a good contrast between the sandstone and the grass and a good perspective too with the arches that seem to narrow and open onto the meadow. Good symmetry.

ahmetgedikli (25609) 2007-04-27 8:52

Hi Kath,
Very beautiful architecture and good POV. The sharpness and colours are excellent.
Have a nice weekend.
Ahmet

imrek (4) 2007-04-27 8:54

Hi Kath,
good symmetry and a lot of depth thanks to f14, the stairs are nicely of-centred, great colours too!!!
have a nice WE!
imre

pboehringer (770) 2007-04-27 10:03

Wonderful continuation of this series, Kath. I almost wonder how you will continue here on your next post. It almsot seems that you used all possibilities, but than you surprised me with this very interesting POV. Great, to say the least.
TFS, Peter

John_F_Kennedy (43797) 2007-04-27 10:55

Wonderful place, the look is fantastic, a beautiful ruin.
Best wishes,
Achim

pat0500 (21561) 2007-04-27 12:27

Hi Kath,
Lovely great picture and good POV of the beautiful arches, good framing and very nice perspective.
I lile the light and colours, very good sharpness too.
very good shot...!
Best regards,
Have a nice weekend.
Pat

Didi (61589) 2007-04-27 14:45

Hi Kath
More intersting details here.
I like also the picture in WS, it's more original.
Cheers.

lasscor (7640) 2007-04-27 15:16

Hi Kath,
Very nice architectural composition.
Nice framing, nice arches, colors, light and sharpness.
TFS,
Corinne

gilou530 (34) 2007-04-27 16:25

salut kath
a tighter framing of these ruin which shows us the details well, I find that the 24/120 A a returned good, the colors are natural and the well proportioned light
friendships and good WE
gilbert

paura (25802) 2007-04-27 17:43

Amazing shapes from this outstanding place. Nice compo in your shot, Kath.

Paulo

stego (24132) 2007-04-27 18:37

Hi Kath,
A great symmetric pov that is very adequate to the subject. It looks like an amazing place to visit and enjoy not only the view of the ruins but also the neighbouring green country.
Great exposure adjustment.
Regards, José.

singuanti (15250) 2007-04-27 22:21

Hi Kath. This is the one good thing about not having a wide-angle is that it forces you to get creative with your compositions and you aren't allowed to be lazy just to "fit everything in". The light was on your side and you got some nice colors and contrast. Well seen Kath!

danos (110407) 2007-04-28 3:32

Hello Kath,
a small piece of Rievaulx Abbey with this arch and bright green background.Excellent composition with a good POV.A weel managed shot with a lot of details a,colours and sharpness.Well done.
Have a nice weekend,Danos

syd1946 (1167) 2007-04-28 8:13

Hi Kath,
I like very the way you take this shot at this part of the Abbey.We can enjoy the details on it and we can see the green backround.Very interesting note as well,

I wish you a very fine weekend,
Thomas

TravelerNL (3011) 2007-04-28 15:03

Hi Kath,
Another very good photo of this abbey. The view thru the church to the grassfields and the row of four (or three) columns on the left create a nice depth. The colors and details are beautiful and the sunlight on the inside of the church adds a nice effect.
Well done,
Harko

alvaraalto (42804) 2007-04-28 17:57

Hi Kath,
I like your series of Rievaulx Abbey very much.
From the series up till now this one is my favourite. I think because of the beautiful symmetry in combination with the lovely contrast in the picture and the excellent POV.
Groet Rob

Marche (4307) 2007-04-29 3:33

Bonjour Kath,
Très bon ce choix de la symétrie pour cette composition. C'est du plus bel effet, une belle lumière sur les arches et une bonne netteté.
Joli travail.
Bon dimanche
Martine

axiotea (21651) 2007-04-29 7:23

Hi Kath,
I like the see through the arches with the blue sky on top and the grass/trees down part and its graphical impact. Light is pleasant and the perspective well seen, which for me it's not always obvious when I want to photography churches, houses...
Cheers
Marilyn
P.S One of these days I will create a new theme with my workers photos in India, as you suggested me :)

JCG (35153) 2007-04-29 13:05

Hi Kath,

Another really interesting photograph on this prestigious places. I like much here this close up view which shows us in detail architecture. Beautiful light which accentuates the relief and gives depth. I appreciate also contrast with the vegetation. This place being really enthralling I found an Internet site I think instructive on the history of this abbey.

With all my friendships,

Jean-Charles

Tue (92402) 2007-04-30 18:26

Hej Kath,
Again a great shot of this abbey with another wonderful symmetry. Fantastic how many arches you can capture in one shot! :-) The details of the architecture are well visible and I like the lighting too. Thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Lars

riclopes (35577) 2007-05-04 3:34

Olá Kath, looking back for what I've been loosing, I found an extraordinary series. I choose this one, although I like your view from above, as well. The effect of "Arches Everywhere" is impressive and I love your perfect frontal composition. A wonderful place full of photo oportunities!
The ws has also an interesting repetition effect and I usually like more that kind of perspectives, but you really surprised me with your photos of this series.
Ricardo

sergio1 (12152) 2007-05-06 6:11

Hi Kath

Lovely composition and great pov. I like the vertical compo and frame. The symmetry y perfect.

Well done
Sergio

mickyg (815) 2007-05-10 18:05

This is almost an abstract .. good viewpoint with good clarity throughout .. outstanding detail on the stonework too

Angshu (56760) 2007-05-11 7:58

Hi Kath
The symmetry of the arches is really beautiful! In this vertical compo., the thick vertical columns & the elegant arches repeating both in depth & vertically look excellent. It's actually a pretty tight framing & works very well
Regards
Angshu

vagabondtravels (6511) 2007-05-21 20:42

Hi Kath

Nice vertical comp. Good lines and nice pov. Very sharp with good color. Well done.
Ben