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13.4.10 Chris Spracklen

Font and nave, Salisbury Cathedral

Salisbury, Wiltshire

Not perfect, I know, because it was virtually impossible to get a picture of this without any people in it ~ and the shutter speed was so slow that, if anybody moved, you'd notice!

But I wanted to show you what an amazing piece of sculpture this is! As the photo shows, if you get down low enough, you can see the whole of the vast nave reflected in its waters! And the water is continuously flowing, pouring off each of the four, cupped corners and (I guess) being recycled back into it by way of a pump and filtering system. Awesome!

(Taken at ISO 400, at f5.6, and 1/6th (one sixth!) of a second, hand-held, with no VR!)

Nikon D80 ,Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 AT-X PRO DX AF

other sizes: small medium large original auto
Karin Doeling07-Dec-2012 22:03
Just found this absolute amazing photo. Don't know where the room ends... Superb catch!
George23-Nov-2012 14:55
Wonderful approach, the architecture is beautiful and the reflection makes it supberb. V
Carl H. Johnson15-May-2012 14:01
Nice work!!
Lieve Snellings27-Mar-2012 10:17
terrific treatment, so well composed ! V
Alexander Kazakov26-Mar-2012 16:34
Well done! V
Keith O'Brien07-Oct-2011 11:51
Wow! Very impressive! V
Robbie D7006-Oct-2011 22:50
Well done a great shot, This is a new addition font, I took one with reflections in the old font back in 2007 , same idea but not as good.
John Reynolds LRPS27-Sep-2011 18:29
Superb capture. I must try this next time I am there! I didn't really get a good shot of this last weekend as the cathedral was so crowded.
John
Graeme14-Jul-2010 14:10
This is really outstanding work, Chris. The reflextions are superb.BV!!
Marco Valk28-Apr-2010 07:07
Absolutely amazing with a glass like reflection. v
Marina Arimany27-Apr-2010 12:28
Amazing architechture, old and new, and fabulous picture. Congratulations. V
CM Kwan18-Apr-2010 00:20
This is really amazing, Chris! I don't think the movement of the man damaged the perfection of this picture. V
Patricia Kay17-Apr-2010 21:00
Excellent image of this amazing place Chris...BV
gerard belbeoch17-Apr-2010 20:36
marvelous reflection image!
Roland17-Apr-2010 20:22
You have the eye Chris. Wonderful image and concept. V
Fong Lam17-Apr-2010 18:09
Awesome capture, Chris...just amazing! V
tony_england17-Apr-2010 16:48
Wonderful shot Chris, must go there soon! v
Gerard Koehl17-Apr-2010 15:55
Excellent.. V
Kevin Chester17-Apr-2010 13:03
You simply must return to get this shot nailed Chris, its superb.
pkocinski17-Apr-2010 12:45
Talk about a marvelous reflection image!
Jim Coffman17-Apr-2010 12:13
Simply awesome!! BV
Pat Shawyer17-Apr-2010 10:26
I MUST visit this place...
lou_rozensteins17-Apr-2010 09:30
Excellent shot ...... great with that reflection. You must have a very steady hand. Very well done.
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