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awty · Jul 10, 2021

Stephen Benskin said:
Another great image. I don't comment on all the ones I like of yours, but it's a lot.

Thanks Stephen, like wise.
Your cathedrals all look brightly lit, is the the way they are? Ours are always dark and dingy, probably trying not to cook the congregants.

Stephen Benskin · Jul 11, 2021

awty said:
Thanks Stephen, like wise.
Your cathedrals all look brightly lit, is the the way they are? Ours are always dark and dingy, probably trying not to cook the congregants.

I think in the case of Winchester from the quire section is that it's relative. The quire is darker than the nave in front of the screen and it's enclosed by dark wood panels. Bring the quire up using a long exposure lightened the nave ceiling, which is how I wanted it. They say gothic cathedrals are supposed to be all about the light.

Moose22 · Jul 11, 2021

Stephen Benskin said:
I think in the case of Winchester from the quire section is that it's relative. The quire is darker than the nave in front of the screen and it's enclosed by dark wood panels. Bring the quire up using a long exposure lightened the nave ceiling, which is how I wanted it. They say gothic cathedrals are supposed to be all about the light.

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I can see that. You seem to capture light and details that are easy to miss if you don't look up and wait a bit. You kind of peek into the shadows for us a bit, too.

I like all of your cathedrals. This one is interesting, the previous one with the juxtaposition of the white stone an the paneling is a really good study in light.

Since I'm commenting, my favorite of the thread so far is the Wells Cathedral, England one. The arch into the other arch draws my eye, upper right to lower left (opposite of normal) and there's something to find in the details each step of the way.

Stephen Benskin · Jul 11, 2021

Moose22 said:
Since I'm commenting, my favorite of the thread so far is the Wells Cathedral, England one. The arch into the other arch draws my eye, upper right to lower left (opposite of normal) and there's something to find in the details each step of the way.

I just thought it looked cool. Seriously, I appreciate the analysis.

pentaxpete · Jul 12, 2021

Visit to Canterbury Cathedral KENT, England with members of Brentwood & District Photographic Club. Canon EOS300v + Ilford XP2400 Super. PRINTS on Kentmere VC Select Glossy in home-made Ilford PQ Universal Formula 1+9

Stephen Benskin · Jul 12, 2021

Fort Knox State Historic Site, Bucksport, ME

Stephen Benskin · Jul 13, 2021

Worcester Cathedral, Worcestershire, England

Stephen Benskin · Jul 15, 2021

Eglwys Sant Ellyw, Llaneleu, Wales

Stephen Benskin · Jul 15, 2021

Selena Jain said:
Amazing artistic view. Looking more fascinating in black and white. Really worth a visit.

Thanks Selena. The whole area is amazing. Of course, I couldn't spend as much time as the area deserved..

Stephen Benskin · Jul 16, 2021

Norwich Cathedral, Norfolk, England

Stephen Benskin · Jul 18, 2021

Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln, England

Moose22 · Jul 18, 2021

Stephen Benskin said:
I just thought it looked cool. Seriously, I appreciate the analysis.

That's the thing, it does "just look cool."

But I kept going back to it. Enough I kind of wanted to think about why. I've been playing with composition this past year, so maybe that's the reason I get a little wrapped up in whys, but I do.

Generally I appreciate the work you're sharing. Makes me want to go back to some places I visited over the years and think about my exposures more. Looking at some of what I have online I did try to get some different angles some places:

Stephen Benskin · Jul 18, 2021

Moose22 said:
That's the thing, it does "just look cool."

But I kept going back to it. Enough I kind of wanted to think about why. I've been playing with composition this past year, so maybe that's the reason I get a little wrapped up in whys, but I do.

Generally I appreciate the work you're sharing. Makes me want to go back to some places I visited over the years and think about my exposures more. Looking at some of what I have online I did try to get some different angles some places:

It's definitely a good idea to frequent a place as much as possible. I believe it takes multiple visits to get past responding to the obvious. Edward Weston's insight into Point Lobos and Ansel Adams' with Yosemite happen because they lived close and within the places. Frederick Evans would explore a place for a week or so before pulling out his camera. Weston's famous pepper is numbered 31 after all.

I had just started working on a series exploring Great Britain's Neolithic and Christian constructions when my financial situation changed. Which stuck me in the intro stage. I wonder what would happen if I lived in a city with a cathedral. Would I spend a lifetime photographing it or would it become too familiar and uninspiring after a few months? I used to shoot Mono Lake three to five times a year but haven't been there in years (not that it is super close).

FYI, my avatar is of the ceiling of Peterborough Cathedral.

Stephen Benskin · Jul 18, 2021

Peterborough Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, England

Moose22 · Jul 19, 2021

Stephen Benskin said:
It's definitely a good idea to frequent a place as much as possible. I believe it takes multiple visits to get past responding to the obvious..

I don't disagree. And some shots I took -- like a night series I did at Sacre Coeur -- but have lost I would like to re-do. Not just because I don't have the RAWs anymore, becuse I'd do them differently now. But Paris is a long way away from California.

But there's a limit for me. I get bored with the same shot. I shouldn't, because MOST of what I started doing last year, and the first few months of film work starting in Nov, has been landscape. Every sunset is different, every sunrise, every cloudy day, every time of year has different light. But I worry I'm not leaning if I'm not trying a new thing, so once I've taken a good shot from one vantage, I seek out something else to look at.

I think I'm also worried that people will fin my work repetitive. Which is funny, because "People" who see my work mostly consist of the place where I get my prints made (I don't have a darkroom).

You've made me think some, though. The place I buy coffee beans is in an old train station building. Wood everywhere, multi story, lots of crap on the walls, lots of clutter. I haven't taken a photo there in a few years though. I am going to try and get something different next time I'm getting coffee.

Stephen Benskin said:
Peterborough Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, England

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This is just fascinating to look at. The detail is incredible.

Stephen Benskin · Jul 20, 2021

Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, England

Stephen Benskin · Jul 21, 2021

Wells Cathedral, Somerset, England

Stephen Benskin · Jul 22, 2021

michael_r said:
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Excellent!

MattKing · Jul 22, 2021

I too like it, but I have an overwhelming desire to crop it slightly!
I know, it is a character flaw!

Stephen Benskin · Jul 23, 2021

Wells Cathedral, Somerset, England

Moose22 · Jul 24, 2021

Stephen Benskin said:
Wells Cathedral, Somerset, England

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Fantastic. And technically, fantastic -- depth of field and exposure.

eddie · Jul 24, 2021

Stephen Benskin said:
Wells Cathedral, Somerset, England

I think this is a good example of an artist seeing a composition a non-artist would never see.

Stephen Benskin · Jul 25, 2021

Peterborough Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, England

Stephen Benskin · Jul 27, 2021

Salisbury Cathedral, Wiltshire, England

Stephen Benskin · Jul 28, 2021

Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, England

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