Arches by dulciknit

Arches

I like St.Albans Cathedral. It's quite austere in comparison to some other cathedrals but that gives it its own beauty and its lines are well defined. And the soft, earthy colours of the painted stonework are lovely.

St.Alban was the first Christian martyr. Most of the current structure of the cathedral that bears his name dates from Norman times . If you'd like to know some more, here's a link to the Wiki entry : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Albans_Cathedral
It's interesting you said austere, because somehow this photo seems kind of cozy to me :-) I love the way you've layered the shapes.
February 7th, 2013  
I love this composition of arches within arches. The colours are indeed lovely, very subtle.
February 7th, 2013  
@m9f9l Thank you, Mary. I see what you mean - I guess it's the warm, earthy tones that give it that look. It's nowhere near as richly decorated and ornamented as some cathedrals, though.
February 7th, 2013  
Your pov here is superb. Lots of views of the arches and stone work. The tones are certainly soft and attractively coloured. I must certainly try to see it myself, it's not that far from us.
February 7th, 2013  
Beautiful; love all the shapes, arches and earthy tones. Your composition is spot-on. Fav.
February 7th, 2013  
That's a great pov and composition you have chosen there Alison. You have managed to get a lot of detail and shape in without the image looking cluttered.
February 7th, 2013  
Great perspective,love the curves and patterns!!
February 7th, 2013  
great POV and lovely tones and textures, I love the multiple patterns...fav
February 7th, 2013  
Lovely lines!
February 8th, 2013  
The POV is perfect and the colors of the stonework really show up beautifully. This Cathedral certainly as some fabulous lines and curves. Love te criss-cross view you used.
February 8th, 2013  
Lovely! The repeated arches are so very beautiful, and the POV is perfect!
February 8th, 2013  
Love the design work in those arches!!
February 8th, 2013  
gorgeous
February 8th, 2013  
great architectural shot
February 8th, 2013  
Love the curves and colour
February 8th, 2013  
Wonderful POV and tones in this.
Really lovely
February 8th, 2013  
It has a continental feel to it; lovely pov it really shows the colouring
February 8th, 2013  
wonderful POV! Hope there was a tearoom nearby!
February 8th, 2013  
I love the angle at which you have taken this shot showing the curves and patterens.
February 8th, 2013  
Great lines, or should I say curves. You positioned yourself perfectly!
February 9th, 2013  
Love the geometric lines, shapes, curves - fabulous!
February 9th, 2013  
Great patterns. Love the curves of the arches.
February 9th, 2013  
Fabulous POV and patterns. How exciting to be near to this part of history. Thank you for providing the link....very interesting.
February 9th, 2013  
I like the interlayed pov. You could call it a cathedral weave. I have to agree with @m9f9l it looks cozy to me.
February 10th, 2013  
Arches, checks,! Great composition! Love it!
March 7th, 2013  
Gorgeous!
April 9th, 2013  
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