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25th September 2012
Burning by sparkle

Burning

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Had a day of feeling exhausted, think yesterday's travelling drained me! Nobody else from the team was in so I squirrelled myself away and worked through to this afternoon's meetings. Headed into Westminster Cathedral after work to see if there were any photo opportunities. Only had my 50mm with me so limited to detail shots. Managed to get this before I was moved on by a curator for being in the "worng part of the church"! Made my way home, contrary to yesterday, catching the fast train without having to wait hours or run for it!! Was going to go for a run but way too tired so opted for a nice meal and laze on the sofa in front of the TV.

Alternative shot of a fat pigeon and his pals outside Westminster Cathedral! http://365project.org/sparkle/alternative-365/2012-09-25
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posted September 25th, 2012  
Awesome
posted September 25th, 2012  
Very peaceful.
posted September 25th, 2012  
Very pretty.
posted September 25th, 2012  
Very nice pic, peaceful
posted September 25th, 2012  
Lovely.
And I agree about the feeling of peace.
posted September 25th, 2012  
beautiful DOF and glow
posted September 25th, 2012  
Very sweet, calming, soothing - lovely shot
posted September 25th, 2012  
Beautiful shot, serene
posted September 25th, 2012  
Lovely, I love these votive candles in church. Did the guy not realise you were showing his beautiful church off to it's best!!!
posted September 25th, 2012  
Very nice, and in a way comforting. Although not a communicant I have great respect for those who are, and their peaceful rituals.
posted September 25th, 2012  
How can you be in the "wrong part of the church" when you're with the votive candles .... most odd ... I love the shot and have often taken similar pictures.
posted September 25th, 2012  
Beautiful. Makes me want to meditate.
posted September 25th, 2012  
Just beautiful :-)
posted September 25th, 2012  
lovely! tried something like this in August and failed big time to get the right lighting... great shot
posted September 25th, 2012  
So pretty. Love the bokeh and I love the mood of this picture.
posted September 25th, 2012  
Beautiful and soothing shot ♥
posted September 25th, 2012  
very calming !
posted September 25th, 2012  
Very pretty capture Juliette. Very soothing. Makes me think of the prayers that were said as these were lit.
posted September 26th, 2012  
VEry cool effect. Lovely shot.
posted September 26th, 2012  
The candle light is beautiful!!
posted September 26th, 2012  
beautiful!
posted September 26th, 2012  
Beautiful light!
posted September 26th, 2012  
Love the night lights.
posted September 26th, 2012  
lovely image, must be great to be able to visit Westminster Cathedral on a whim!
posted September 26th, 2012  
Wonderful focus and the color is also great, Juliette. I do like black borders to create the wide crop.
posted September 26th, 2012  
You have done this beautifully.........as ever!!
posted September 26th, 2012  
Lovely peaceful shot =)
posted September 26th, 2012  
I hope you lit a candle. I'm not religious but whenever I go into a cathedral, or templeI feel the need to join in by lighting a angle or some incense
posted September 26th, 2012  
@peterdegraaff I didn't last night Peter as I was "moved on" - however I always put a bit in the proceeds box and give a few minutes silent thought to those I've loved and lost...I'm not religious in any sense, but do enjoy the peace and sounds of a cathedral. There was some lovely choral practise going on last night which sent tingles down my spine!
posted September 26th, 2012  
@sparkle I liked going into the cathedrals in South America. They were full of life and people, and very few tourists. Must have been nice to hear the chorale
posted September 26th, 2012  
@peterdegraaff I agree, even when I was in Buenos Aires, there were very few tourists but the cathedrals were full of life.
posted September 26th, 2012  
An awesome shot. I love candle shots and this is a beautiful piece of work. Nicely done.
posted September 26th, 2012  
You ran into a jobsworth,,then!! .Nice capture!
posted September 26th, 2012  
beautiful bokeh and expertly shot juliette.

Just be sure you don't 'burn yourself out'

posted September 26th, 2012  
Bokeh bounty! Beautiful shot!
posted September 26th, 2012  
and a beautiful shot it is.
posted September 27th, 2012  
This makes a really good picture! Are you allowed to shoot pics in the cathedral? I would love to see some!
posted September 27th, 2012  
Very pretty shot. Love the colour of your candles.
posted September 29th, 2012  
I like how the candlelight graduates into bokeh :-)
posted September 29th, 2012  
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