Ian Bramham's Photoblog
Liverpool Cathedral
Posted by Ian Bramham (Manchester, United Kingdom) on 24 November 2008 in Architecture and Portfolio.
Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral - a 20th century neo-gothic masterpiece by the brilliant architect Giles Gilbert Scott. Only 22 years old in 1902 when he won the design competition, he died in 1960 before he could see it completed.
It is the 5th largest cathedral in the world and was entirely built in the 20th century despite the interruptions of two world wars.
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Links to the websites of other photographers whose work I love and who have all helped me enormously over a long period of time. I find the work of all 3 to be inspirational.
@Marie: Thanks Marie!
Ted from South Wales, United Kingdom
Great work Ian...clever use of light, shadow and angles of fall.
24 Nov 2008 12:02pm
@Ted: Thanks Ted!
@sorter: very clever...thanks Sorter!
@Marzia: Thanks Marzia!
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
It is gorgeous. Wonderful night shot here. Perfect.
24 Nov 2008 1:39pm
@Laurie: Thanks Laurie!
Cheryl from Texas, United States
very nice light and composition. I'd love to see this inside! It's HUGE and beautiful!! Did you shoot in the middle of the night to not get any people in this shot?
24 Nov 2008 2:15pm
@Cheryl: Thanks Cheryl!....it's a stunning and beautiful soaring space inside with the tallest gothic arches in the world. I've got a photo (of sorts) which I'll try and post later in the week. The cathedral wasn't very busy even though it wasn't particularly late at night as the weather was poor.
yz from Budapest, Hungary
I like how you made that simple post (and its shadow) an important compositional element
24 Nov 2008 2:59pm
@yz: Thanks yz. To tell you the truth the bollard and it's shadow are more prominent that I had planned for!
@MadScientist: Thanks!
@Batkoï: Thanks Batkoi!
@Suzanne: Thanks Suzanne!
Bonj from United States
Very nice shot. The shadow in the foreground from the street light really adds to it.
24 Nov 2008 6:07pm
@Bonj: Thanks Bonj!....that shadow is more prominent than I'd planned for but never mind :-)
Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Splendid one, great image of the cathedral by night, with a very good b/w. You controlled well: 5 seconds and the urban light didn't ruin the image :)
24 Nov 2008 7:25pm
@Paco Díaz: Thanks Paco....5 seconds seemed easy after all the 2, 4 and 8 minute exposures I've been trying recently which are extremely difficult to judge.
Bookfool from Vicksburg, United States
Beautiful! And, I love the fact that you educated us with a nice description of the building.
24 Nov 2008 9:32pm
@Bookfool: Thanks...it's a beautiful building!
Frida from Sweden
Beautiful night shot of a magnificent building. I was wondering if the lamp post feels a bit bright but that's IMHO. A great capture Ian!
24 Nov 2008 9:49pm
@Frida: Thanks Frida...I agree about the lampost by the way.
@Vink: Hi Vink....a comparison with someone as talented and famous as Brassaï is really something to live up to....thanks!
@Anna.C: Thanks very much Anna!
Nikon D40
5 seconds
F/5.0
ISO 200
21 mm (35mm equiv.)