today.........

..........I went to Winchester on a little photoshoot for street scene shots, my homework for the next digital photography group meeting. I planned to visit the Christmas market near Winchester Cathedral. As I approached the main entrance I saw a coffin being taken from a hearse into the cathedral. It seemed not quite the thing to take photos, but then I realised several 'serious' photographers were doing just that. And then, from a tribute on one of three simple all-white floral arrangements laid on the ground near the railings, I knew that this was the funeral of Sir John Tavener.
In another coincidence I followed the funeral cortège out of the city as I drove home around two hours later.
http://365project.org/quietpurplehaze/add-ins/2013-11-28

[Judith]

Lovely shot

[Claire]

I had to Google him, not up on my composer's

I like your shot of the photographers

[Claire]

Hope you got some Christmas market shots as well:0)

[Hazel]

@claireuk

Too many people, too much muddle!

[Gayanne Campbell]

You captured a bit of history. It's even better because it wasn't planned. Well done.

[Richard Hickey]

Great shot and timing.

[🐓 Patricia Fletcher]

Quite poignant just glimpsing his coffin disappearing into the cathedral, nicely done Hazel.

[Sue]

I love the Cathedral...when I went to County high, many years ago, we used to have our Christmas Carol Service there, I still remember it with great fondness:)

[Margaret Brown]

Very well timed capture!

[Jan Hall]

I bet all of the great and the good were there. He was an amazing man and what a coincidence to follow them on your way home too. Are you enjoying your course?

[Hazel]

@jantan
It did all seem a bit strange today. The digital photography workshop finished yesterday (6x2hr sessions) and now I've joined the digital photography group which meets monthly. I did enjoy the course which was v professional and learnt loads - now trying to practise it all!.

[Jan Hall]

Great that you have found a group (apart from 365) to keep you going.

[Sheila G]

A bit of history indeed, and nicely captured.

[Louise Davies]

Very poignant shot!

[Hazel]

@applefoe

I like the way shots on 365 sometimes unexpectedly bring back memories. It's happened to me, too.

[Ivan]

Well done on complete ting your course, Hazel, I think I sense some of this coming through in your recent shots. This one is interesting and boldly done.

[Hazel]

@ivan

Thanks - I value your feedback. Ray said 'How did you get in there?' and my answer was 'I just saw the space.' I feel my new cameras and the course have definitely helped my photography.

[Kathy]

Great shot! I like that you captured the other photographers, giving it a more poignant touch.