Canterbury Tales

Had the day off and drove the hour or so down to Canterbury to see the wonderful catherdral and take in some history and culture.

It is a truly wonderful building, over 1000 years history and one of the oldest and most famous Christian structures in England and forms part of a World Heritage Site.

It's the cathedral of the Archbishop of Canterbury, leader of the Church of England and symbolic leader of the worldwide Anglican Church.

Whilst we were in there, we were lucky to catch the choir in pracice - not sure what the music is called, but it was haunting and very fitting for the environment..

And what of my Canterbury Tale??... Well... I became engaged :-)..

A very good day....

We celebrated with a visit to Saravanaa Bhavan.. a top class South Indian restuarant in East London...

Like I said.. A very good day :-)

[☮Lee Gordon☮]

aww how lovely, many congratulations :)

[Vikdaddy]

...and we both have an Asian partner!!

[Darrell Soper]

Congratulations! And about bloody time, how long have you been carrying that ring around for again?!

[andy c]

@farmboy9155 haha.. I said the same thing to her :-)...
@asrai thanks...
@vikdaddy yeah, but yours has smoother feet lol

[The Steve From 2010]

Oh splendid, congratulations :D

[Denise]

Beautiful shot. Congrats.

[Bill Dodsworth]

A very, very good day! Congrats! Beautiful smile, pic!

[Vikdaddy]

@andycoleborn don't tell her that! And congrats, we're both engaged too! When will the similarities end...

[Jen :)]

What a beautifully vivid portrait & wonderful story! Congratulations to you both!! :)

[HC]

I agree with farmboy! Conrats to you two! A good day it is :)

[richard saffold]

ohhhhhh good for you then!

[Mrs. Smith]

Congratulations....and what perfect place for that to happen! :) She has such a wonderful smile on her face...!

[Carolyn White]

Congrats! She is gorgeous!

[Richard Tyson]

Nice one Andy! Congrats to you both!

[Fannie Foong]

Nice Andy, I like this kinda of Potraits, btw.. what lens you using and did you use any flashes for this photo? Hope you will reply me.

[Cheryl Dolan]

Congrats. Great photo - she is gorgeous!

[martyjk]

hot, hot, hot, nice one.!!

[Constance Brinkley]

Great News Andy! Congratulations to you both. Nice engagement shot!

[JP]

Well done on all counts...captured photo, fiancee, history provided, engagement etc etc :))

[Judifff]

Awwwww congratulations Andy :o) xXx

[payyourrates]

A fantastic natural portrait. The thumbnail of this shot really grabbed my attention.

[Martha]

Wow congratulations!!! What a great day, and a beautiful portrait to match :)

[Cherrill]

Yay!!!! Yipee and congratulations Andy!! :-)))) I bet that little box will be pleased to finally stop being carried around!! Engaged in Canterbury, how totally romantic. Sangeeta looks so happy and very attractive. I am so pleased for you both! x

[Marinade Spatula]

such a beauty - gorgeous open smile. Looks like you have the capacity to relax your subject :-)

[andy c]

@eyebrows @denisedaly @bill_d @vikdaddy @naminstars @hcochrane @chard @mrssmith @cjwhite @rich57 @fanniefoong @pontiaclady @martyjk @seattle @jpgiorgio @judifff @payyourrates @wrighty @miranda @Cherrill

Thank you guys :-)

@Cherrill ha ha true - it was starting to burn a hole in my pocket :-)
@fanniefoong thanks - this was with a 50mm 1.8 lens, no flash but softened and vinegrette added in picnik

[peter/zipp]

hey, congratulations to you both. Nice one.

[Isla Wight]

Total congratulations Andy - that's great news! Lovely portrait nicely focused. The cathedral's great isn't it? I had a memorable walking trip a few years back where we walked from Borough High Street to Canterbury over a week in the footsteps of the Canterbury Tales pilgrims - great fun.

[Shannon Pitton]

Congratulations, you have had that ring in your pocket for a while now. Sangeeta is looking gorgeous (as usual) and quite happy in this shot. I wish you a lifetime of happiness together.

[Andrea Freeman]

I thought I spied a ring on her finger!!! WOOHOO congratulations to the both of you as you embark on one of the greatest adventures of all. Can't wait for the invite. haha

[bernadette mcelligott]

Congratulations to you both. Such a romantic day for you and your beautiful partner.

[andy c]

@sleepdozer57 @islawight @shantwin @andifree @cookie123 Thank you so much for your lovely words :-)

[Graham Harcombe]

Excellent congratulations to you and west wishes to Sangeeta. It's a lovely portrait!

[FaerieMoon]

Sounds like one (: She is beautiful--congrats (I thought you asked her awhile ago?)

[FaerieMoon]

I remember a photo of her hanging out of a train window...

[Sue Stephenson (Swazzette)]

Oh, what great news, Andy! Congratulations!!! Was this photo of Sangeeta taken AFTER you proposed....because she sure is beeming with joy! Gorgeous photo!!

[Dean Barnes]

Lovely shot Andy and congratulations on the engagement! :)

[Jennifer C]

wow, great story, wonderful

[andy c]

@ellida @clarissajohal @Swazzette @nodecaff @jenrobcarr thank you :-)... @clarissajohal never got around to it!!!!! good things come to those who wait eh :-).. yeah, that photo from Lake District is one of my fav pics of Sangeeta.. thanks

[FunnyFace]

MANY CONGRATS!!! Thats wonderful news :-) I love this portrait, your Mrs to be is gorgeous too !

[Tanya]

Congratulations!!! So awesome :) Sangeeta looks pretty pleased too lol.

[Elizabeth Hanna]

Missed this at the time .... very best wishes to both of you.

[Louise & Ken]

@elizabeth Somehow it seems fitting that "Our Minister" led me to your engagement photo! Belated but heartfelt *Congratulations* to you, Andy & Sangeeta! That's a beautiful girl you got there, m'friend! Let me know when to be ready for the wedding day!

[andy c]

@elizabeth @Weezilou thank you so much my 365 friends... the big day is in October... will be a half English/half Indian day so should be great fun and colourful... and yep.I'll still be around to upload pics :-)

[Elizabeth Hanna]

That's going to be fun! Looking forward to "sharing" it with you.