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I was going through old sets looking for stuff to print, and noticed that the ones of Wells Cathedral were very red, so I decided to see how it would turn out with cooler white ballance. I also cropped this to 10x8, and made sure the building was centred. Half of the stars are fakes/exaggerations: not sure whether that's too obvious or too kitsch...
Excluding the square mile, Wells is England's smallest city, being the size of an average market town. Indeed, the scene may be vaguely familiar to those who have seen the Simon Pegg film "Hot Fuzz", which was filmed in the city. The diocese of Bath and Wells was created in the 10th century, when a large diocese based in Sherborne, Dorset, was divided between Bath and Wells, Sarum (Salisbury) and Winchester. The building has been evolving for over a millennium (the oldest surviving part dating to 705 CE) , and following years of neglect and abuse was renovated in the Victorian era.
You can see more photos of Wells, including the original of this, here.
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What a spectacular edifice! We just missed this when we were staying in Bristol several years ago. Nice lighting.
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Seen in 1-2-3 faves (5 and more)(?)
That's a lovely shot. The sky's excellent. I've only been to Wells once. Unfortunately I did not see this impressive view. Definitely prefer this version to the original. (1-2-3)
Absolutely Beautiful. God I miss England It has been over 30yrs since I have seen that magnificent Cathedral in person. I shall have to get back one day.
Thank you for adding your excellent photo.
Please feel free to add more photos of buildings in England which are World Heritage Sites, Grade I listed, or Scheduled Ancient Monuments. See 'Discussions' for more information.
This is a truly stunning night view of a cathedral ive visited often over my lifetime.
You have captured it so well from the green in front and ive searched the flickr archives to send a picture to a friend.
I have none digital so cant send her one of my own. so i hope you do not mind me sending her this one. Your stream looks very interesting so i will be back later to have a stroll down your life, if i may ?
Mandy :)))
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One-Dimensional
2007-02-20 13:07:42
I prefer this one much more to the original, & the level of detail you've captured when you look at the full size copy is amazing
Lawrence OP
2007-02-20 13:51:00
This is fantastic. I love the stars in the night sky too!
Sad Ferret
2007-02-20 14:31:57
I love this too, the stars make it even more spectacular.
Paul Keleher
2007-02-20 15:15:01
Really well done, Joe.
flash of light
2007-02-20 22:50:34
Cool shot. Love the colour. Great film too! -- Seen on your photo stream. (?)
down_the_rabbit_hole
2007-02-21 01:09:40
Beautifully rendered with the cool white and a few stars in the night sky. Seen in your photostream.
Keith Watson aka Keith Watson
2007-02-21 13:23:51
Just amazing. from the (2for2) group
Shimrit&Yaar
2007-02-21 14:21:42
great capture! what a beautiful church. from the (2for2) group
OrpH
2007-02-21 15:43:47
Wow... amazing... well done... what an incredible sky... great pic.... yes sir.... :) to faves... from the (2for2) group
Bev and Steve
2007-02-21 18:11:31
What a spectacular edifice! We just missed this when we were staying in Bristol several years ago. Nice lighting. -- Seen in 1-2-3 faves (5 and more) (?)
Mack N
2007-02-21 18:22:15
this is a great pic!
fenlandsnapper
2007-02-21 19:01:02
That's a lovely shot. The sky's excellent. I've only been to Wells once. Unfortunately I did not see this impressive view. Definitely prefer this version to the original. (1-2-3)
Soyza
2007-02-21 22:34:38
Wonderful light and detail. Great pic! from the (2for2) group
DayTripper (Tom)
2007-02-22 17:53:59
Awesome detail! -- Seen in the interestingness archives. (?)
andwat72
2007-02-24 11:01:34
brilliant shot, the white balance has worked wonders.
innusa
2007-02-25 02:31:20
Beautiful architecture. Great capture!!
Randy (Winnipeg)
2007-05-20 05:25:39
Absolutely Beautiful. God I miss England It has been over 30yrs since I have seen that magnificent Cathedral in person. I shall have to get back one day.
Gabó
2007-08-29 22:17:00
Fantastic shot! -- Found in a search. (?)
Clanger's England
2008-07-05 13:06:43
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called (Officially) England's Best Buildings, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Clanger's England
2008-07-06 22:53:31
Thank you for adding your excellent photo. Please feel free to add more photos of buildings in England which are World Heritage Sites, Grade I listed, or Scheduled Ancient Monuments. See 'Discussions' for more information.
LeszekZadlo
2008-07-30 12:10:38
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called 100 + Viewed Best Architecture Photos (add 1, award 1), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Homemade
2009-01-11 19:40:25
the stars make it for me.
ranicat
2009-11-29 11:06:20
This is a truly stunning night view of a cathedral ive visited often over my lifetime. You have captured it so well from the green in front and ive searched the flickr archives to send a picture to a friend. I have none digital so cant send her one of my own. so i hope you do not mind me sending her this one. Your stream looks very interesting so i will be back later to have a stroll down your life, if i may ? Mandy :)))
tina negus
2009-11-29 11:52:54
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called "Abbeys, Monasteries, Cathedrals and Churches", and we'd love to have this added to the group! lovely