The south porch at Bakewell church houses a collection of old carved stones, some over 1000 years old. These are the older ones, there were plenty more behind me.
A tough choice for today's photo... I was very tempted to use the lovely view that can be partly seen in my photo for 19th Nov, but Dave said I should go with this one as it's a change from what I normally photograph. I like the way this came out, purely down to good timing that the sun was shining into the porch at the time I was there.
You can read a bit more about these stones and the church in the link below and there are also some nice photos, much better than any of mine!
A bit blah if I may be permitted to comment? Cropping in on just one vertical line might have been way stronger. "Less is more." Which was the first piece advice my pro/teacher had to say about composition.
@frankhymus
you are permitted to comment, but personally, I like the strong contrast between light and dark in this and the patchwork effect of the multiple pieces and textures.
They have a very pagan and very unchurchlike look to them. Obviously I have no idea what I am talking about on the subject of 1000 year old carvings. I'm with you on this one Louise, I can see that you are showing us as much of these carvings as possible.....
@seanoneill
I don't know a great deal either. Dave says they are Saxon and that the Saxons converted to Christianity from Norse/pagan traditions so that's why these crosses/stones have that sort of look.
I've added a link for a bit more info about the pictured stones and the church itself.
@roachling Understand your viewpoint, if it is to show what is there. I don't know that the shot comments on the original material, and that I find somewhat weak. I want a strong view and commentary on what I am seeing. IMO of course. Cheers.
@roachling Thanks, we could do with Dave on our quiz team. It certainly makes sense. The link is very interesting, with mention of King Alfred, who I am more used to hearing about in connection with my home county of Hampshire. I guess we pass through Bakewell a couple of times each year, but I have never been in the church. I will rectify that next time I pass through.
you are permitted to comment, but personally, I like the strong contrast between light and dark in this and the patchwork effect of the multiple pieces and textures.
I don't know a great deal either. Dave says they are Saxon and that the Saxons converted to Christianity from Norse/pagan traditions so that's why these crosses/stones have that sort of look.
I've added a link for a bit more info about the pictured stones and the church itself.