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    Arrow Chester Cathedral.... The Mother Church. May 2011

    Chester Cathedral is the mother church of the Church of England The cathedral, formerly St Werburgh's abbey church of a Benedictine monastery, is dedicated to Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Since 1541 it has been the centre of worship, administration, ceremony and music for the city and diocese.

    The full history can be seen here.... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chester_Cathedral

    Now I always find that trying to photograph Cathedrals and Churches brings with it many problems. Firstly, they are more often than not dimly lit and therefore getting the correct exposure can be a right ball ache, especially when in most cases tripods are not normally allowed. So you have to bump up the ISO which then ends up with grainy images, and playing around with contrast to try and bring out some of the more fine details can also kill the shot. However, having said that, the Cathedral is rather stunning, and photos just don't do it justice really. You have to be there to appreciate the grandeur

    Visited with our lass.... Joybee Now I can hear you all saying " FFS Get a room" Well we did

    Anyway...... Nuff waffling on..... Hope you enjoy





























    Ta for looking
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    Default Re: Chester Cathedral.... The Mother Church. May 2011

    Quote Originally Posted by SilentHill View Post
    Now I can hear you all saying " FFS Get a room" Well we did
    I would just like to point out that his noble Silentness did not join me in the said bedchamber until the early hours He chose to discuss culinary matters with the hostelry chef over several frothing ales and then had a few problems ascending the rather fine c. 1580's staircase
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    Default Re: Chester Cathedral.... The Mother Church. May 2011

    Crackin' shots


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    Default Re: Chester Cathedral.... The Mother Church. May 2011

    Stunning pics
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    Default Re: Chester Cathedral.... The Mother Church. May 2011

    The 2nd and 7th pic's look well impressive.......well done
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    Default Re: Chester Cathedral.... The Mother Church. May 2011

    @ Joybee! That really is stunning!

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    Default Re: Chester Cathedral.... The Mother Church. May 2011

    Thats ace, really nice pics. Cant you put some shoes on the end of the tripod so they dont complain?


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    Default Re: Chester Cathedral.... The Mother Church. May 2011

    Quote Originally Posted by cloughandfowle2 View Post
    Thats ace, really nice pics. Cant you put some shoes on the end of the tripod so they dont complain?
    Yeah Once in Bradford Cathedral I was told I could use my tripod if I made a donation! I kept my legs shut

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    Default Re: Chester Cathedral.... The Mother Church. May 2011

    Super dooper shots!!!
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    Default Re: Chester Cathedral.... The Mother Church. May 2011

    I've never had any problem in Cathedrals using tripods - must be lucky Great shots nonetheless!

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