It certainly pays to take the camera for a walk, along with the dog. This local sunset was captured on such an occasion and when all the elements came together perfectly including a “light pillar” from the dying sun.
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Durham Cathedral
Posted in Photography Outings, tagged castle, cathedral, city, durham, entrance, europe, heritage site, lighting, lights, night, norman building, north east England, sandstone on December 4, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Durham Cathedral is the greatest Norman building in England, perhaps even in Europe. It is cherished not only for its architecture but also for its incomparable setting. For this reason it was inscribed together with the Castle as one of Britain’s first World Heritage Sites. In a nationwide BBC poll held in 2001 it was voted the nation’s best-loved building. Like Hadrian’s Wall and the Angel of the North, it is an icon of north-east England, its image is instantly recognisable to people who love this part of Britain.
Entrance to Durham Castle
Posted in Photography Outings, tagged castle, cathedral, cobbles, david lewins, durham, gate house, gatehouse, north east, northern england, rain, towers, turrets, uk, wet on December 1, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Durham Castle was originally built in the 11th century as a projection of the Norman king’s power in the north of England, as the population of England in the north remained “wild and fickle” following the disruption of the Norman Conquest in 1066. It is an excellent example of the early motte and bailey castles favoured by the Normans. The holder of the office of the Bishop of Durham was appointed by the King to exercise royal authority on his behalf: the Castle was his seat.
It remained the Bishop’s palace for the Bishops of Durham until the Bishops made Bishop Auckland their primary residence and the castle was converted into a college.
New Pro Website
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged ambience, atmospheric, cloud, david lewins, durham, hills, landscape, light, meadows, mood, north east, northumberland, photographer, photography, teesdale, tyneside, uk on September 10, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Just to announce that my new professional website for photography is now viewable at: www.davidlewins.co.uk
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