Kirkstall Abbey

[Stephen]

I was working in Leeds earlier this week, for the local bus company, First, actually One of the things I was asked to do on my brief was take some shots of Kirkstall Abbey. Well it was certainly better than buses and traffic

I've known Kirkstall Abbey all my life, having lived in Leeds for much of that. Its a landmark the city is proud of and it dates back to the time of the Cistercian monks who brought the wool textile industry to the region. The Abbey was destroyed though in the time of the reformation, that Henry has a lot to answer for

I've never really taken any shots at the Abbey, I suppose living near such a place, one doesn't think of it as a photo opportunity. Anyway, here was my chance, and I was thrilled to get some decent photos with a sky to die for, and the crocuses in full bloom, not to mention the lack of hordes of kids and mums with push chairs getting in the way

[Jocelyn Walker]

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So positively English my dear! Spring around the corner then. Love those old trees & yes beautiful blue sky!

[Tom]

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These are great old places. I always feel, when I'm alone in derelict old places like this, that I am being watched and that the former occupants have left just minutes before I arrived.
I like the sweep of the railings, its wonderful shadow and the path that invites us in to the ruin.

[bigbob]

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Very nice , like the framing .
I take a lot of pictures of Churches and Cathedrals both in and out for a church magazine , i'd be very pleased with those .
I was seriously thinking of adding a ''church'' album in my gallery .
Can't wait for spring , or any decent weather come to that

B..

[coupekid]

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Some nice images there Stephen, the first one is particularly nice, with the inclusion of the path there.

I like the foreground interest in the second picture, particularly the crocuses. (I wont mention the shadow of the photographer with the tripod )

[fluffy penguin]

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I love the first photo, the way you have framed with the tree and the railings and shadow on the other side.
there is plenty to look at and the way your eyes get drawn in.

The second one whilst a very good photo, for me it did nothing,
I think for me the shot was too far away, the snowdrops and the abbey along with the church are fighting for prominate position, where as in the first one it all had its place...

I hope that made sense
Hope I did not overstep the mark,
anyone would think I was a good photographer (not)

FP

[Tinka]

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Hi Stephen,
Two superb photographs That I would be proud of, the first is my prefered image but both are exceptionaly good, it certainly came together for you on the day.

[Stephen]

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I like the foreground interest in the second picture, particularly the crocuses. (I wont mention the shadow of the photographer with the tripod )

Haha, well it it ain't me I can assure you, I wasn't even using a tripod anyway

[Pol]

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Haha, well it it ain't me I can assure you, I wasn't even using a tripod anyway

'M' said to me "only jerks use tripods".

I mean - what could a singing, dancing, prancing cat (Mukustrap) possibly know about tripods, eh.

Pol

[Archangel]

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I was working in Leeds earlier this week, for the local bus company, First, actually One of the things I was asked to do on my brief was take some shots of Kirkstall Abbey. Well it was certainly better than buses and traffic

I've known Kirkstall Abbey all my life, having lived in Leeds for much of that. Its a landmark the city is proud of and it dates back to the time of the Cistercian monks who brought the wool textile industry to the region. The Abbey was destroyed though in the time of the reformation, that Henry has a lot to answer for

I've never really taken any shots at the Abbey, I suppose living near such a place, one doesn't think of it as a photo opportunity. Anyway, here was my chance, and I was thrilled to get some decent photos with a sky to die for, and the crocuses in full bloom, not to mention the lack of hordes of kids and mums with push chairs getting in the way

It looks like an interesting place to take shots Stephen.
Old building ruins offer very good photographic potential.
They also work very well in both color and BW.
I like the portrait framing too. I'm more in the favor of the first photo as it is more related to "entrance" to the old times.

[coupekid]

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Haha, well it it ain't me I can assure you, I wasn't even using a tripod anyway

I should have gone to specsavers!

[Stephen]

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I had one of my Kirkstall Abbey series shown on the BBC Look North weather program tonight. To be honest I wouldn't have bothered but my wife pestered so emailed it this morning and Lo & behold it was on tonight

[Martin]

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I don't believe it - I see young Paul's pictures most nights but I missed it today.

I am not in the least surprised that your picture was broadcast- for the Beeb its manna from heaven - hope you kept hold of your copyright

Regards
Martin

[coupekid]

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I had one of my Kirkstall Abbey series shown on the BBC Look North weather program tonight. To be honest I wouldn't have bothered but my wife pestered so emailed it this morning and Lo & behold it was on tonight

Hey great stuff!
Can I have your autograph please?

Seriously though, its an accomplished shot, and I am not in the least bit suprised, hope you recorded it for prosperity!

[ash]

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Hi Stephen, the first one is by far the most asthetically pleasing, everything seems to wrap round nicely into a nice little bundle
The second, though the flowers are a nice touch in the foreground, the picture as a whole does not really do it for me, sorry.
cheers
Ash.