Sunset On The Abbey
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Sunset On The Abbey
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
UNESCO World Heritage Site Ref: 426bis
Westminster Abbey
Some quick facts grabbed off the Internet:
Height: 68,7m / 225ft
Developer : King Henry III (rebuild of 1245-1272)
Architects : Henry of Reyns, John of Gloucester & Robert of Beverley (Master masons of 1245-1272 rebuild) ; Henry Yevele (1376-1517 rebuild) ; Sir Christopher Wren, Nicholas Hawksmoor (western towers 1745)
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Looking up at the towers of Westminster Abbey in London, England ... the setting sun of the day providing a warm, golden glow , and highlighting the amber of the Portland stone.
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA Groups for featuring this image :
London Photography
Pleasing The Eye
Awesome London
Urban Images
Landscape,Landmark Photog.
All Things Golden
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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November 11th, 2014
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Comments (29)
Nisah Cheatham
Congrats, Connie! This photo has been featured on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites group on FAA/Pixels. I love that you shot portrait to maintain that sense of height.
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you so much, Nisah! The structure is so wonderfully imposing, the portrait seemed the only way to go ... I'm pleased you like it! Have a Sunny day your way; rains have finally stopped here .. we've skipped spring this year, & have moved straight into early summer :))
Ira Shander
Love the composition and light. Although the stone is grey as I remember it, you created art through your imaginative touch.
Connie Handscomb replied:
Good Morning, Ira! Thank you so much for a look into a few places in my portfolio, from what I am seeing! Kind of you; I'm enormously grateful! This was one of the initial images I posted onto this site, & at that time, I wasn't doing much with them before uploading. As it was, the first group I submitted this to permitted no creative adjustments anyway. The setting sun provided a striking golden glow on the Portland stone of the structure, highlighting the amber of its dirty sand colour. I will that add in now, along with it being a UNESCO world heritage site; I didn't provide much in descriptions in those days either! Thanks again, & a most lovely weekend to you, Ira! :))
Connie Handscomb
Big thanks to Judy for featuring this image in Landscape and Landmark Photography :)))
Dianne Cowen
Golden Beauty, Connie !! Congrats on your feature in the group, "All Things Golden~!" l/f/su
Connie Handscomb replied:
Dianne .. I need an assistant here, I think! grateful to you .. & late :)))
Judy Vincent
Wonderful image! Congratulations on your feature in the “Landscape and Landmark Photography” group!
Henryk Gorecki
Beautiful capture,Connie!Wondrous view on of famous towers,fantastic light and architecture!))L,F
Connie Handscomb
Wasn't anticipating the feature, Steve, in Urban Images .... ; but there you go ... it's here & I'm more grateful to you for your kindness and acknowledgment of the image than you can know: Thank You! I hope the Light is shining on you today:)))
Steve Breslow
This is a beautiful picture, the light on the cathedral is magnificent, on second viewing of this piece it really grows on you and I appreciate it much more!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Lol... yes, it does grow .. upward, tall! .. across & beyond .. it's massive! & a huge thank you, dear sir {what a great sport you are} ... I do so appreciate you & your thoughtfulness :)))
Adam Mateo Fierro
Magnificent Westminster Abbey! The lighting here is wonderful.
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Adam.. yes, it was golden light from the setting sun .. {sometimes the clouds part in London!} :)))
Irina Effa
WOW! This a realy Golg! Beautiful!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Irina, thank you .. ; {your Wow brought me a Smile, thank you for that, too} :)))
Connie Handscomb
Belated, belated thanks for featuring this image in Pleasing The Eye, Jeff; thank you! :)))
Mary Machare
Excellent clarity and detail and marvelous POV. The perspective makes us realize how large this beautiful building is. LF
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Mary; always appreciate your comments; it really IS large! :)))
Debbie Portwood
Wonderful!!! Fantastic architectural details!! Gorgeous color tone and light!!! Great pov!! Another masterpiece!! f/l/t!! :D
Connie Handscomb replied:
Oh, my, Debbie, I think I'd better pass you some cookies, freshly made, for your kindness! Thank you! :)))
Rob Luzier
What a beautiful shot, I like the way the colors all blend so perfectly, the sky the sun and even the shadow section all show a different point of beauty, Very nice shot....
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Rob; being in London, the sky often tends to be a bit gloomy .. but in the setting sun, it got a nice warm glow here :)))
Aaron Whittemore
I love the warm light illuminating the awesome details of the Abby. Gorgeous work, Connie. V/F
Betsy Zimmerli
Nicely done at right time of day, Connie! L
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hello, Betsy.. yes, you are so right; the sun glows a warm light when it is setting ;)))
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