a small flood

The Crypt of Winchester Cathedral floods during rainy seasons.

Currently, Antony Gormley's 'Sound II', fashioned in lead from a cast of his own body, stands almost mid-calf in water - and supposedly looking at his reflection in the water held in his cupped hands.

My pass to the Cathdral lasts for a year and I find myself drawn here more and more. In contrast, I'm finding Marwell Zoo, to which I also have an annual pass, a bit 'samey' now.

But I do intend to take this new 50mm lens to try out on a willing penguin - or giraffe.

[Hazel]

@pistonbroke

Trying out my new camera on a Gormley sculpture!

[linda]

Love the reflections. I didn't realise that it flooded regularly. I too love church buildings and all they offer

[Hazel]

@pinkpaintpot

The cathedral has a high underlying water table. In the early 1900s the foundations were saved by the diver, William Walker - a post on him tomorrow.

[Penelope Ann]

Such a clever placement of statue! Delightful photo...fav

[Denise Wood]

Terrific shot with the reflection :)

[Babs]

Fabulous shot, I didn't realize that it flooded regularly either. The Gormley sculpture is very impressive. I have seen his work before on 365

[Kate]

A fav from me. Cathedral, water and reflections all together....Wow!

[Gerry]

Fav Hazel

[Krista Marson]

This is a really intersting shot. That stature there is perfect.

[Henrietta]

This is marvelous, the reflections add such interest and depth to this shot.

[Joyce]

Great capture of the statue and the reflection Hazel

[Beryl Lloyd]

A beautiful capture Hazel -- great clarity in the reflections ! -- I thought I had seen this one before but by the date it must have been a similar shot on an earlier visit !

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

Well captured, it seems to go up and down a bit.

[Richard Hickey]

Stunning picture. Congratulations on making the Trending Page. Well deserved.

[Carolyn Jordan]

Amazingly beautiful picture.

[tony gig]

Amazing shot...Fav

[Hazel]

@beryl

I think this is the 4th shot I've posted with different cameras!! This is probably the closest I've got to the sculpture.

[Bep]

Great capture of the statue.

[Jules Sparrow]

Beautiful reflections !

[wendy frost]

Lovely capture and reflections a great shot with your new camera.

[Denise fuller]

Fav Hazel

[Ivan]

Looks familiar! Nicely recorded, Hazel. Thanks for nice messages.

[Molly]

I remember you posting some of these shots last year and it made me really want to go there. Love this composition and the reflections. Fav.

[Judith Greenwood]

I'd love to see this - I think it's a wonderful idea.

[Pyrrhula]

The first question that`s comes to my mind is : do n`t the water destroy the building as it`s regular ? I know our churches will do, even by rain leaks Water damage the stones. It`s a pity if it does. One thing is for sure: it gives beautiful reflections

[Hazel]

@pyrrhula

Winchester Cathderal was in deep trouble in the past and I have a shot to post tomorrow of the diver who saved it by his heroic efforts.

[Raymond Milsted]

lovely photo have you seen gormleys statues at Liverpool

[Kim]

Wonderful shot, Hazel!

[Rosie Kerr]

The fact of the small flooding is distressing, but it gives one some wonderful reflections to work with! Very nice shot.

[Gena Pegg]

So beautiful Hazel. What a lovely scene and such a fabulous place to visit! FAV

[Hazel]

@ray_milsted

I have seen them, Raymond, but only in photos.

[Nicole]

Beautiful reflection!!

[Darlene]

Love this photo and the reflections you captured, Hazel. It is a shame that it floods and the same question about damage to the brick. FAV

[Hazel]

@darsphotos

Thank you! I think the flooding is just local now - see here for the way the cathedral was saved in 1900s http://365project.org/quietpurplehaze/365/2015-01-24

[Carla]

A lovely image

[Lee]

I didn't realise how many statues he has dotted about. Well spotted opportunity for a shot, looking at his reflection while stood in water. fav.

[Hazel]

@gamelee

Thank you, Lee. I've lots of shots of this statue, some with dry feet, others with small reflections. Whenever I go to Winchester Cathedral for a little photoshoot, I nearly always have to visit the crypt for yet another photo.