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| Photo code |
ex15B001 |
| Caption |
Nave, Canterbury |
| Author |
A Beck |
| Comment |
Interior architecture is always a good subject to photograph because it can look different through different people's eyes. The photographer here has drawn our attention to the upper structures and roof arches which are so powerful and majestic. The light at the bottom right is a minor distraction and could be darkened or cloned out, and although slightly saturated in the blues, the inclusion of the stained glass windows at the centre bottom makes a perfect focal point. |
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| Photo code |
ex15B004 |
| Caption |
Tate Modern Contempory in Margate |
| Author |
B Hunt |
| Comment |
A triptych of sorts, where the photographer has used the windows to divide the scene into three. It has the illusionary effect of making a normal format picture look like a wide angle because you are forced to look at the middle, then each of the left and right hand sections individually. The only little snag is the line running down the centre section. |
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| Photo code |
ex15B006 |
| Caption |
Portland Bill lighthouse, Dorset |
| Author |
C Smith |
| Comment |
Lighthouses never fail to please, and this one is so beautifully set in the frame. The rock patch borders make such a strong solid base and support the bright lighthouse well. But the sky is the icing on the cake so to speak. It adds the drama necessary to make the purpose of the lighthouse so evident. Smashing shot. |
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| Photo code |
ex15B009 |
| Caption |
All Saints Maidenhead: Street, the Architect, believed that the surroundings of the celebration of the Eucharist should be as sumptuous as possible and therefore lavishly decorated. This panoramic photograph illustrates his use of constructional polychromy - coloured decoration and an emphasis on flat wall surfaces and the horizontal line. He has references to medieval precedents on the lower part of the Chancel wall reflecting contemporary views of the Ecclesiological Society |
| Author |
D Jeffrey |
| Comment |
This shot will attract a lot of attention because of the colours and the rushing effect of the walls towards the stained glass window. I like the inclusion of the organ stops at the bottom left especially as we can see the pipes which provide an interesting break to the symmetry. The panoramic technique gives this interior a marvellous width and depth. I wonder if a bit lighter would give this a little more punch, although this is probably how the original setting was lit. |
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| Photo code |
ex15B013 |
| Caption |
The Shard |
| Author |
E Morton |
| Comment |
The Shard, taken at the beginning of sundown I think, because of the warm sky reflections on the building. An excellent graphical arrangement with a soft sky which doesn't detract from the angular elements of the picture. No sign of the window cleaner ? |
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| Photo code |
ex15B017 |
| Caption |
Salisbury Cathedral with the modern "living water" font in centre of aisle |
| Author |
J Harrison |
| Comment |
Another strong cathedral interior. Strangely enough the general arrangement of lines form a very apt cross, with the stained glass being at the juncture of the horizontal and vertical parts. Lower stained glass could be lighter, but otherwise the lighting has been well handled and the precision of the symmetry is superb. |
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| Photo code |
ex15B021 |
| Caption |
Newel post at Berrington Hall. I had the impression of a vortex when looking down |
| Author |
J Hockey |
| Comment |
This "vortex" effect gives a pictorial impression of a piece of architecture from within a very large and grand building. A question mark on its side? Or is it like part of a musical instrument; perhaps the top of a double bass because of the curve and the wood colours and moulded design. The offset from the central pillar off the end of the balustrade is quite important in emphasising the beautiful curve of woodwork. Very well seen and photographed. Little niggle if there was one, is the tiny triangle of black to the lower left of the frame, but hey, what an eye catching image. |
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| Photo code |
ex15B024 |
| Caption |
A redundant staircase at Rievaulx Abbey |
| Author |
J Scafe |
| Comment |
Curious photo which is almost perfectly vertical in its viewpoint. It tells in a single image, all the stages of ruin of this staircase. It also looks like we are in a tunnel with a boring machine which has just broken through into daylight. Excellent control of exposure with shadows and strong sunlight, which is nearly but not quite blown out. To me the final touch is the small bit of plant near the bottom right edge. |
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| Photo code |
ex15B026 |
| Caption |
Chenies Manor, Bucks |
| Author |
K Hoffmeister |
| Comment |
In this aerial view we can see the extent of the famous gardens at this fine manor house. The composition makes the most of the height by having a diagonal arrangement leading us over the gardens from bottom left to the house itself. It's just a shame that there was not a touch more light to make more obvious shadows and give a bit of depth. But nonetheless a rare view of a beautiful place. |
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| Photo code |
ex15B030 |
| Caption |
Queen Elizabeth Tower seen on a misty morning |
| Author |
M King |
| Comment |
An old favourite for black and white workers, but in colour which gives an even colder feeling. The street lights are wonderful with the mist which has a fog like feel to it. Then the graduated filter effect of the mist, not darkening the sky at all; just adding a tough to the mystery of it all. All this renders a Dickensian scene. Then we see the typical busy rush hour of traffic and people, presumably early morning. |
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| Photo code |
ex15B033 |
| Caption |
Jersey |
| Author |
M Parry |
| Comment |
Looking up this windmill lifts the spirits from the cold and dark winter's day when I am writing this. The clarity of the picture with its clean white vanes and perfect sky with high clouds is very refreshing. But the bit that is best is the big curved shadow of the vane on the trunk of the building. It just adds that something extra. Do you need the little bit of roof on the bottom right ? Your choice. |
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| Photo code |
ex15B036 |
| Caption |
Sissinghurst, Kent |
| Author |
P Davis |
| Comment |
Very impressive building. And set up to look so, by the low angle and close up of flowers and foliage. This sets the building to the upper area of the frame and gives a dominating effect of both the building and the environment around. I would like to have seen a bit less or more of the tree to the left; possibly remove it altogether and let us enjoy that lovely sky even more. |
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| Photo code |
ex15B038 |
| Caption |
St Mary's, Iffley |
| Author |
Q Barrett |
| Comment |
Difficult to choose which of these shots to comment on, but in the end I chose this one because of the figure to the left at the front. Apart from the less obvious, but slightly annoying figure to the right of the cross, it is the only break in the series of architectural patterns leading us down the aisle and under the arches. Great feeling of light and peace. Perfectly photographed with parallel verticals and precise framing or cropping. |
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| Photo code |
ex15B045 |
| Caption |
The Rhonnda |
| Author |
S Rodrick |
| Comment |
I chose this shot because it is not beautiful architecture, but rather "humdrum". We use photography to show life and reality as well as the more attractive. Here, a row of terraced houses which is typical of these parts and in many other towns and cities where manufacturing was the main occupation, shows the repeating style of architecture, finished off by the repeating similarities of car design. Even the weather here looks gloomy. But these places and that weather exist. |
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| Photo code |
ex15B048 |
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The old school in Church Street, Chesham with St Mary's Church in the background |
| Author |
T Cherrill |
| Comment |
It's the wavy wonky result of the really wide lens that makes this like a fairy tale town. And why not ? We have all the perfect verticals and straight line to keep us happy so a break away from that is welcome. The main point is that if you are going to bend the rules, then do it with conviction, and with a suitable scene. Here the solid building on the left is softened by the angle and the heavy tree on the right looks more supportive of the scene. And the positioning of the lane leading to the church is perfect. Well broken rules of architectural photography ! |
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| Photo code |
ex15B051 |
| Caption |
Charlcote Park, Warwickshire |
| Author |
T Hyde |
| Comment |
A very good example of framing within the picture. The arrangement within the frame is good with the square bushes adding depth to an already deep perspective. And it is a good thing that the close up wall is out of focus otherwise it would be too harsh. We now have close up, mid distance and distance, finishing with these lovely chimneys against the sky. |
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| Photo code |
ex15B055 |
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Caledonian Market, surviving tower, north London |
| Author |
W Arthurs |
| Comment |
What an interesting building; and beautifully lit. Well positioned viewpoint with light and shadow giving the building, and the whole shot, great depth and three dimensions. If you could have made clouds to suit, then you would probably have come up with something like this sky which gives an even more elevating impression of the tower. Excellent photography. |
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| Photo code |
ex15F001 |
| Caption |
A battle between drakes on the River Chess, Waterside, Chesham |
| Author |
T Cherrill |
| Comment |
I've no idea what's upset the poor duck here, but isn't it really after the other duck, while the duckling looks on as if to say "nothing to do with me mate". It's a great little action shot and the incident was probably over in a moment, so well done to catch it at exactly the right time. Plenty of action in the ducks and most importantly the water. Made me chuckle. |
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| Photo code |
ex15F006 |
| Caption |
Snakeshead Fritillary at North Meadow, Cricklade, Wiltshire |
| Author |
C Smith |
| Comment |
A popular flower for photographers and we can see why here. The strength of the shot is in the low down angle where you must have had the camera almost in the grass. The flower head itself is pleasantly lit, but it's the supporting stem and leaf shapes from the stem that give it a special finish. Good dark background which is well out of focus. The snakeshead finishes off the arrangement and balances well with the grass along the bottom. There are two dark blades of grass to the bottom left of the flower stem which, if removed, would tidy it up a bit. But a beautifully lit and well composed picture. |
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| Photo code |
ex15F008 |
| Caption |
Feeling rather sheepish |
| Author |
J Scafe |
| Comment |
I laughed out loud at this. It is so typical of animals to stare at you like this and the fabulous gate framing really makes this a winner. The "camera work" is fine and light is OK but not wonderful although there is evidence of sunlight. It is all about that stare, the centering of the face on the apex of wood, and even the wood bolt bang in the middle of that area. |
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| Photo code |
ex15F011 |
| Caption |
I couldn't believe this was not a fossilised dog in a stream in the Yorkshire Dales! |
| Author |
J Hockey |
| Comment |
If it wasn't for the lack of a visible dog body, I'd have sworn that it was a real dog covered in algae or some sort of river growth. Good lighting, sparkling water, interesting setting and colours all make for a good photograph with a generous helping of humour. |
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| Photo code |
ex15F013 |
| Caption |
Lynx at ZSL Whipsnade |
| Author |
J Fitzgerald |
| Comment |
A serious bit fauna well captured, no pun intended. This lynx appears to have been creeping stealthily along a branch when it saw you and paused to decide if you were a tasty bite. Appealing wild life feel with the abundance of trees and branches, presumably where this beast lives and hunts. As is often the case, big cats seem to keep out of full sunlight, but you have done well to get as much light and contrast out of this "available light". |
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| Photo code |
ex15F016 |
| Caption |
Zebra |
| Author |
A Beck |
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It had to be taken. Marvellous composition, good contrast and appropriate framing. I am undecided about whether the bit of foot is too much or too little. Should it be removed or should there be more of it. Personal choice I suppose so leave it alone, it's fine as it is ! |
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| Photo code |
ex15F020 |
| Caption |
Wildflowers Chenies |
| Author |
M Mee |
| Comment |
A lovely set of flowers from this photographer made it difficult to choose, and so I went for the one with most in it. Reminds me of Wordsworth's "host of golden daffodils" which we could re-word as a host of wild flowers. All the best colours, red, green, yellow and blue in a random arrangement, but taken from a well selected viewpoint; nice and low, poppies crossing over into the sky and balanced by the small wood edge on the right make this like a painting. I have no suggestions to improve it...it's beautiful just as it is. |
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| Photo code |
ex15F027 |
| Caption |
Ruislip |
| Author |
M Parry |
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A blaze of colour even if only red and blue, it is quite intense and draws our attention to one of the many fine colours of autumn. The sun is right behind us and that is fine in this case, but an angled light source would add drama and make the leaves even more vibrant. |
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| Photo code |
ex15F029 |
| Caption |
Streptocarpus "Bethan" |
| Author |
B Hunt |
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Delicate little flower head arrangement shot in macro mode I suspect. Sharpness is spot on, right on the flower heads and on the hairs of the leaf to the bottom right and on the base of the foremost flower, all showing up well. The background is effective, being almost black but with just a hint blues beyond. A darkening of the bottom left leaf will finish this off technically, but I really like the close up feeling and composition of the photo. |
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| Photo code |
ex15F030 |
| Caption |
The Water Garden, Cliveden, Bucks |
| Author |
T Hyde |
| Comment |
If you have a flora and fauna section then this is a must with its abundance of flowers, trees and colours. And it is nice to see the wee chap running across the stones as if enjoying being in this setting. There is not a dull area anywhere in the picture and still it is not too busy. It just has something nice in every part of it; look at the water and the lilies, filling up the water area perfectly. I hope you were enjoying a picnic as you looked over this splendidly sunlit scene. |
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| Photo code |
ex15F034 |
| Caption |
Old Tree, Hampden |
| Author |
P Davis |
| Comment |
Yes, a well known template for shooting a tree, and very well done indeed. The difference in this tree is the lack of foliage with just a few well placed autumn coloured relics giving the tree a lot of life. The sun is really modelling the roughness of the bark. I'd maybe lighten the heavy branch or bough on the bottom left to allow us an easier path up the tree. Here again there is not a dull part of the picture with the busyness of the branches, the clusters of leaves all over the place and a fine blue sky at the top. |
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| Photo code |
ex15F035 |
| Caption |
Marlow Common |
| Author |
D Jeffrey |
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How much closer up to an insect do we want to go ? Well I have seen some closer. This does show the bee at work, getting stuck into this flower despite the narrow opening between petals. We see it has pollen all over its belly and large "pods" of pollen, I think, at the back legs. Excellent lighting and at this closeness, the sharpness is good and on the right bits. |
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| Photo code |
ex15F038 |
| Caption |
Striking poppy field in Amersham |
| Author |
M King |
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As the title says, it is a striking poppy field and reminiscent of Monet's famous painting with the little girl and her mum walking though the poppies. Maybe we needed a little girl and her mum in old style dresses to mimic the painting. But as it is it is gentle and peaceful to look at, and well finished off with the clump of trees on the horizon. So we don't need the girl and mum after all, do we ? |
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| Photo code |
ex15F046 |
| Caption |
Daffodils beside Russell's Water |
| Author |
S Tripp |
| Comment |
Another fine selection of flowers, some with their insect inhabitants, but I chose the daffies. These flowers are so cheering when they appear, maybe due to their job of heralding of end of winter. The slightly diagonal lines of the stems of the daffies, I found very appealing as they give a nice rushing or moving effect as if they are swaying in the wind. This of course is every photographer's nightmare, to freeze the flower heads, but this may just be differential focus put to good effect. The dominant head is just right with the one behind out of focus enough not to distract. There are one or two bright bits on some leaves and on the neck of the second head that I'd darken, then the main flower will really sing out. |
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| Photo code |
ex15H001 |
| Caption |
Hand lettered sign, Chesham Colour Supplies |
| Author |
W Arthurs |
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Interesting to have a photo of just a sign. But in the Heritage category it is very fitting. Especially as it is not neon lit and aggressively marketing. It also displays an early start and a polite thank you. Then we notice the paint decaying from the edges, top right mostly. So it might be the original paint from goodness knows when. So from what appears to be a simple image, a lot of thought can be provoked. |
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| Photo code |
ex15H002 |
| Caption |
Bentley 4.5 litre |
| Author |
T Hyde |
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Of the three vintage car shots, I liked the excitement of this one due to the unravelling chrome work as you look from the top down. We see the steering wheel and rear view mirror out of focus but we know what they are. Then we progress over the bonnet and straps to the coolant cap (I think) and then it all ends up with the famous Bentley wings. Great photo of great car. |
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| Photo code |
ex15H006 |
| Caption |
WW1 memorial hassocks exhibited in Scopwick church, Lincolnshire |
| Author |
T Cherrill |
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I've seen a number of brightly decorated hassocks, including a 20 or so foot long one, made by members of the congregation to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee ( I had the tricky job of photographing it). These are a delight to view, with none duplicated and all telling a story no doubt. I wish the bottom left blue one had been moved in just a foot so that it filled the corner, making the diagonal balance work fully. Well handled white balance as we have tungsten and daylight showing here, but the main temperature is the tungsten which is correct. |
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| Photo code |
ex15H008 |
| Caption |
Portsmouth |
| Author |
S Rodrick |
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This shows how heritage is not static and new ideas about old values will always evolve. In this case, although I am not fond of it, I feel the use of the word juxtaposition is justified, because of the photographer's shooting position. It has both the sail of the monument and the angle of the head both leaning to the left, and the juxtaposition is more of time than shape. The sun is low from the left and a touch of fill in flash might just have helped the figure's clarity, especially in the reds and blues. The gull finishes it off nicely thank you. |
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| Photo code |
ex15H010 |
| Caption |
Some of the ceramic poppies to commemorate the fallen of the First World War at the Tower of London, by Traitors' Gate |
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S Tripp |
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It would wrong to not mention the poppies at the Tower of London. Such a fantastic idea and opportunity to photograph. But not easy. This version showing the shadows of visitors and the poppies in shade works well. We also get a suggestion of the tower's architectural features and so the picture makes up a full story. Good angles of the shadows and poppies gives us a visual guide through the image, and the strong lighting gives good contrast but leaves the bottom left a tad dark. Altogether a fine memory as it will not be there for much longer. |
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| Photo code |
ex15H013 |
| Caption |
15thC misericord in the choir stalls, St Mary the Virgin church, Edlesborough, Bucks |
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Q Barrett |
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I chose this image because of the rich colours of the old wood, and also to learn what a misericord was. Now I know and find it a suitable example of heritage photography. However I don't know what the carvings mean, but they are well rendered photographically, showing even the grain patterns of the wood. Lit by available light I expect this was not a well lit place so the photographer must have a very steady hand. Well done ! |
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| Photo code |
ex15H016 |
| Caption |
Cutty Sark |
| Author |
P Davis |
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I liked the Cutty Sark shot because I was there recently and enjoyed this ingenious method of supporting the ship whilst allowing views of the hull, from under the water effect. And here the photographer has captured the full effect well and pleasantly symmetrically. The inclusion of the lady leaning in from the bottom right is a nice finishing touch. Exposure is always going to be tricky here, and perhaps the only way to balance it out would be to use the dreaded High Dynamic Range. It does have its uses you know ! |
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| Photo code |
ex15H020 |
| Caption |
Trafalgar Square |
| Author |
M Parry |
| Comment |
The people's stand at Trafalgar square is another clever way to show emerging heritage. What will be thought of this blue bird in years to come ? It is a reality, and to become part of our heritage. The two blues of the bird and the sky are having a good old colour battle, but the photographer has given us some relief by including the red gallery banner and the green leaves of the tree. The dome and a few pillars provide enough evidence of the landmark. |
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| Photo code |
ex15H021 |
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Cyclist in Tour of Britain checks out those behind at Great Hampden |
| Author |
M King |
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I suppose the heritage is implied here by this cycling event now becoming part of our sports heritage, and also that it passes through some lovely old villages as indicated by the old house. Great catch of the cyclist looking back as they do. The rushing effect is good and done by good shooting angle, wid-ish lens and a bit of panning maybe. I also think the long diminishing line of spectators helps give a feel of speed. Doesn't the "Union Jack" give a smashing flash of colour to the image too ? |
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| Photo code |
ex15H023 |
| Caption |
Metropolitan 1 at Chesham (125 years of the Chesham Branch Line) |
| Author |
K Hoffmeister |
| Comment |
For a change we see an old steam train at a station full of waiting and cheerful looking passengers. And from a photography point of view, a good viewpoint. Some little annoyances like the top of the sign at the bottom right and the grey "thing" at the left would be better removed. Composition is full of curves; the rails, the train, the platform and even the arched lights. And the general arch of interest from bottom left to top right finishes the design very well. The red bumper is in a good place, and that puff of real smoke all adds up to a well thought through and happy scene. |
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| Photo code |
ex15H028 |
| Caption |
Tea was taken in the graveyard at Chastleton Church |
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J Scafe |
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How very irreverent to hang the tea towels out to dry over the headstones ! Or perhaps the grave occupants would be pleased to see people enjoying a picnic and making good use of their headstones. I guess a humorous little shot which fits loosely into this category. Another well deserved British heritage are the picnic chairs and small table in amongst the headstones. Are picnics not a Great British heritage ? Strangely enough the whole thing works fine. |
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| Photo code |
ex15H030 |
| Caption |
A competition entry for 'The Letter 'S'' |
| Author |
J Hockey |
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Now had this been lawn tennis I could have found the heritage connection, but as it is, we have an offset connection. And how well was our tennis heritage enhanced with Andy Murray's Wimbledon win ! This is however a smashing design and how well it fitted the set subject of the letter "S". The angle of the sun and the shadow give it great depth and leave a fully completed and powerful image. Was the ground a bit green, or did we turn up the yellow to emphasis the ball ? Who knows, but a great picture. |
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| Photo code |
ex15H034 |
| Caption |
Busts on display at Ashmoleon Museum, Oxford |
| Author |
J Harrison |
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"Busting" of heritage (sorry). Nice clean and creative angled shot of these busts. Good lighting and just about enough depth of field. The clever thing is that the photographer kept the vertical true as you will see to the left. It could have gone horribly wrong otherwise. Apparently in B & W with some pleasing tones. Most unusual. Well done. |
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| Photo code |
ex15H039 |
| Caption |
Poppies at the Tower August 2014 |
| Author |
J Fitzgerald |
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We see heritage remembered by the poppies and being built in the towers making up the city skyline. Past and present heritage, but I think the photographer's intent was to focus on the poppies. Well framed and needing a touch of sun just to liven up the colours, the shot shows the setting of one aspect of this great idea very well. |
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| Photo code |
ex15H042 |
| Caption |
Poppies Tower of London |
| Author |
E Morton |
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And another aspect of the "Poppies" at the source of the flow. We are concentrated on this powerful beginning of the 888,624 poppies as they cascade out from the opening. Did you know that in the opening to the right (only partly shown here) there are some little model figures of beefeaters in a window setting. Anyway back to this image which is fine, but suffering from being in shade at any time except maybe very early in the morning. |
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| Photo code |
ex15H043 |
| Caption |
The 2014 Tour of Britain race passes through Nettlebed |
| Author |
D Jeffrey |
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Quite a lot of Tour de Britain pictures in the exhibition and how lively they are. They rush towards us in a single file line against a lovely backdrop of the old church and its lychgate. A well timed exposure taken as the lead rider is on the thirds and very clear but with space to move into. They make a good array of colours despite the "drab" weather conditions. Wish I had a bike like these; but would it make me go any faster ? or further ? |
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| Photo code |
ex15H045 |
| Caption |
Didcot power station at dusk |
| Author |
C Smith |
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Poignant that we see the sun setting over the heritage power station in the year that it had a fire. But that apart, a smashing sunset over an industrial scene giving the impression of fading into history; lying down to rest. Reminds me of a bit of Thomas Gray's famous Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard "...and leaves the world to darkness and to me". Now, I'd go for a serious trim off the top. A good third or more and leave a long narrow letterbox. Very effective. |
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| Photo code |
ex15H049 |
| Caption |
Ancient and modern at the South Bank, London |
| Author |
B Hunt |
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Yes and another good example of heritage now and heritage to be. Photographically well managed with its strong rushing lines and full depth of field. The concept of ending in a pinnacle of an old lamp, and a new bridge support is well observed too. Fluffy clouds ? No. I fancy a faint early moon in the top right. Seriously though it's a great shot. |
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| Photo code |
ex15H052 |
| Caption |
Sweeties |
| Author |
A Beck |
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Sweeties ! What a tasty way to end the Heritage Category. And what a heritage to have. Remember "boilings" ? Solid, hard, sweet, fruit flavoured sugar. Never liked sugared almonds either. Liquorice Allsorts were my favourite. Smashing pattern picture and a riot of colour. Would it be fun to desaturate most of them and leave just a few in full colour. But that's another picture. This one make us want to read the label on every single jar and so is a fine illustrative image. |
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| Photo code |
ex15L003 |
| Caption |
Norfolk seascape |
| Author |
G Stebbing-Allen |
| Comment |
Sometimes simplicity of content is more breathtaking than lively and busy in photography, and this peaceful landscape proves the point. The keystone headland and tiny bit of gate or whatever it is, at the left, forms a reference point. From there we spread out into a pleasant sky which is reflected in the near glass stillnes of the water on the rippled sand. The ripples on the bottom left fade so gently under the water as we look up towards that bright wave, which can almost be heard in the distance, and then silence. As always light is important and sun catching the sand bank in the middle and also on the ripples, does the job perfectly. 10 out of 10 ! |
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| Photo code |
ex15L004 |
| Caption |
River Misbourne at Little Missenden |
| Author |
K Hoffmeister |
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Almost a textbook landscape with the lead in lines, corners filled, near, mid and distance recession and lighting etc. And very suitable subject matter particularlry in this part of the country, the horses and riders; and even one with an orange coat, in a good position. What more to ask for. I like the tall grasses growing in the river because they help break up an otherwise plain expanse of water. While the branches are well positioned to fill the corners, I find the left one just a bit abrasive and pulling the eye away from the lead in to the horses. A pruning back to the other cluster of branches would do the trick. But the rest of the image is as good as many a landscape, even by the great painters. |
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ex15L009 |
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Cotswold |
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M Mee |
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Wide angle or panaromic ? A marvellous wide letterbox of a landscape. This is the format that I always recommend to those not sure what to include or exclude in a landscape, because it rarely fails to deliver. I could be walking right into this picture, towards the vanishing point at the apex of all the lead in lines. Even the sky bursts out from the centre as if rushing by. Nothing to adjust or correct here. |
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ex15L010 |
| Caption |
Castlerigg |
| Author |
M Mee |
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And again with the standing stones, as in the last image, wide is beautiful. Sky is fittingly dramatic. |
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ex15L018 |
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Cookham Floods 2014: Sutton Road approaching Cookham during the 2014 floods |
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D Jeffrey |
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Let's not get out of the car just here. Whilst not a traditional landscape, certainly an informative one. It tells, in landscape language, the extent of the flooding. From the river, over the road and into the adjoining fields. I wonder if you could lighten the immediate foreground a bit so we can "feel" the water under our feet. The little touch of humour added by the "SLOW" sign completes the story. Great imagination. |
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ex15L020 |
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Action in the Chilterns (Dunstable Downs) |
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J Fitzgerald |
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No doubt about a view of the landscape from the hang glider's point of view, and the gliders above. Now then; to introduce controversy, is this a shot of a hang glider in a landscape, or a landscape with a hang glider in it ? (or in the next picture, a windmill in a landscape). Make your decision, but certainly a good shot of the hang glider, showing the height well and the distance of the flat plain below. Would a wider angle and earlier shot have helped by moving the white building at the bottom, further into the frame ? |
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ex15L022 |
| Caption |
Tring |
| Author |
A Strawn |
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Classic winter landscape with the hoar frost and slightly dull blue sky threatening snow. I always feel that the frost enhances the tree's beauty so much. This is also a good example of where poor lighting actually works well. It preserves the stillness of the scene and softens the atmosphere nicely. In this case I think we have a frozen river which leads us to the bridge, but maybe it's just a flat field. But it does a good job of leading us on past the tree to an interesting curved bridge which forms the focal point. The picture also works as a square format if you trim off the trees at either side. But fine as it is. |
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ex15L027 |
| Caption |
Moon Walkers |
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J Scafe |
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Very simple and basic with a "big sky" impression. This is only possible where there are interesting little whiffs of clouds like this, and the daytime moon adds another interesting feature. The two people are just right and the tree; would we like a tad more of it ? I think so, but that is only my opinion. |
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ex15L034 |
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Rhum and Eigg |
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S Rodrick |
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A famous mountain ridge scene, and very pleasant indeed. The contrast of the dark rocks and the atmospheric mountains make this almost 3D, with the inclusion of the grasses in the foreground. I suggest cropping the top to just above the three puffs of cloud, then you really exaggerate the scale of the landscape to great advantage. |
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ex15L036 |
| Caption |
West Highlands |
| Author |
S Rodrick |
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Quite perfect ! |
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ex15L045 |
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Daydreaming on the beach at Worthing |
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J Harrison |
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I have my doubts about this being a landscape, but it is a comment worthy image. It has commercial value and I could see it for sale as a poster in Athena. Its strength lies in the candid nature, but without the soft and light feel to it, it is just a candid shot. Whatever the treatment, it works very well. Look at the matching colours of the trolley wheels and the hat. Superb, and it's got landscape in it; just to be controversial and inconsistent. What about re-naming it "Trolley Dolly" ? |
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ex15L047 |
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Stormy weather at Grassington, Yorkshire |
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C Smith |
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It's not often that a landscape works when it has parallel layers going up the picture but this one does. The light takes us to the main body of the image, but then we see the old stone houses lurking in the shadows, and that gives a balance to the content and story. My feeling is that the full sky is not necessary in the picture; just a small amount of sky would keep the punch in that striking patch of sunlight. |
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ex15L050 |
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Again Old Harry Rocks, this time from the Swanage side - still looking tranquil despite the murky day |
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G Batsman |
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Didn't quite get the meaning in the title, but a fine old serving of British weather. It looks like just one lonely bod on the pier as the boat approaches following the line of old pillars maybe from an earlier pier. Again, less sky helps the image, and whatever that arc of dark cloud is, I'd remove it as it doesn't look natural. |
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ex15L052 |
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Brimham Rocks, North Yorkshire |
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B Hunt |
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These rocks look more typical of the Wild West than North Yorks, although some might say....no let's not go there ! But demanding and powerful they do look. The trees on the tops and in the foreground help add another element to make the rock formations less lonely. And I suspect here, that we don't want any fluffy whites as they would soften the strong nature of the picture. Great sunlight modelling the peculiar shapes of the rocks. |
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ex15L055 |
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Christmas Tree Farm, Chesham |
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W Arthurs |
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There are bits of land in it, but more of a fun picture to me. I can't help laughing along with Mr Pumpkin. Lovely strong pumpkin colours. |
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ex15L056 |
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Coombe Hill, Bucks |
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T Hyde |
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This is the picture that many try, unsuccessfully, to take, including me. It's all about the depth of field and symmetrical accuracy. For added quality we have a good strong low sun from the left showing up both the writing and the landscape beyond with great detail. A picture story well documented. |
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ex15L060 |
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Railway sheds at Didcot |
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T Cherrill |
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I can see why you wanted to take it, but maybe it's more of a "railscape" or "trainscape". But the curving patterns of the rails are great and we needed to have the red bumper just about there. Do you think that a crop off the right to lose that black and white poster and green train would help. It would lose the right hand rail curve which is a shame, so maybe best to tone it down a bit. |
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ex15L065 |
| Caption |
Kielder Forest |
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P Davis |
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These gnarly old trees are always full of character and I love the recession of three of them. I'd almost be inclined to crop it to square; keeping just the old trees, then it would concentrate the content and lose the lighter sides which do bleed the attention out in both directions. The trees themselves are magical and have such effective side lighting. |
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ex15L067 |
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Kensworth Quarry |
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A Beck |
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I suppose a quarry is a landscape as it is showing the shape and form of the land, but this time it's man made. So here we see some virgin land and then the remaining effect of quarrying. It's not unattractive; and it's man made, but not for any resultant beauty. Very curious, and well depicted here. |
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ex15L071 |
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Bude |
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M Parry |
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Now I enjoy this. Brisk refreshing breeze no doubt. Good strong sun giving contrast in the rocks. Lovely winding pattern in the rocks as they lead down to the sea. And some layers of white horses to finish it all off. Excellent ! |
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ex15L073 |
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Maggi Hambling's sculpture at Aldeburgh is extraordinarily powerful when close |
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J Hockey |
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Certainly a feature in the landscape, but better suited to the Heritage Category I'd say. However it is excellent photography of the sculpture with the lighting modelling the shell very well indeed. A reference to size may be useful in this type of photography but we can get a away without it here because the pebble beech gives some idea of scale. |
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ex15L077 |
| Caption |
Penn |
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S Tripp |
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A very still and calm landscape. And yes, I might want to add a focal point like a sheep or two, but it is the lighting over the rolling hill stretch across the image that works well. Take a trim off the sky to keep the attention on that lovely soft light. |
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ex15L078 |
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Brighton Beach with damaged pier in the background |
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M King |
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Brighton old pier never fails to please. The whole scene here is very lively and cheers up the sad old pier. The strong colours of the wind shield and brolly remind us that it is probably summer. But notice that the wind shield occupant is wearing jeans and not a swim suit ! For me the enjoyment is in all the life, movement and the depth of the scene, even the gull right under our noses is great. |
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