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Wells Cathedral Stonework

Posted by
Doug (Burnham-on-Sea, United Kingdom) on 17 May 2012 in Architecture and Portfolio.

Some of the incredible stonework on the West Front of the Cathedral the job of conserving and restoring it was finished by Wells Cathedral Stonemasons in 1984

Canon EOS 500D 1/640 second F/11.0 ISO 400 300 mm

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Please excuse me if I don't get to comment people's images some days but I've had to return to a work life rather than become a pensioner as I had planned due cost of living and the tax man wanting a lump of my pension. I am making an effort to return to AM3 after a bit of an absence, it's really nice to see photo's from all contributors and I will try to comment when I can. If I offer criticism I do so only to help and I do not wish to cause offence. My photography tends to be from my travels, as well as my passion which is wildlife and landscape. I hope you enjoy what you see.
Thanks for your comments I'm really grateful for them and welcome constructive feedback.

Comments (33)

Luke from Spokane Washington, United States

Some amazing stonework!

17 May 2012 5:03am

Calusarus from Drome des collines, France

I like this vertical framing, and the details too

17 May 2012 5:53am

Lewis from Ljouwert, Netherlands

Lovely details, great craftsmanship!

17 May 2012 5:55am

Richard from Ellemford, United Kingdom

Their skills were amazing in creating these buildings

17 May 2012 6:36am

Christine from Ellemford, United Kingdom

Beautiful workmanship

17 May 2012 7:03am

Sarito from Basingstoke, United Kingdom

Lovely framing.. excellent details

17 May 2012 7:48am

CElliottUK from Reading, United Kingdom

Those old stone masons surely did a great job

17 May 2012 7:56am

Mhelene from Paris, France

Very beautiful ! Superb framing .

17 May 2012 8:18am

Adela Fonts from Barcelona, Spain

A powerful vertical in this picture ... The columns for us on the sky ... Actually this was the message you were made the Cathedrals ... Always towards the sky ...

17 May 2012 8:22am

Ronnie 2¢ from Atlantic Shores, United Kingdom

Ah, yes, all those niches filled with statues . . a truly amazing sight I remember so well.

17 May 2012 8:39am

Martine from bousval, Belgium

Superbe détail!! j'aime++

17 May 2012 8:49am

roni from Merksem, Belgium

i like that

17 May 2012 8:59am

Stephen from Canberra, Australia

The stone figure in the alcove is amazing - compelling image!

17 May 2012 9:13am

grouser from Ludlow, United Kingdom

It is indeed a wonderful façade, too much to take in at one go. Nice detail shot

17 May 2012 10:10am

Jypyä Pop from Turku, Finland

It is very great.

17 May 2012 10:19am

Curly from South Shields, United Kingdom

I love the strength of these verticals.

17 May 2012 11:28am

Bron from Canberra, Australia

I love the long frame for this picture - scrolling down reveals more delights!

17 May 2012 11:43am

Rick from Toronto, Canada

Really lovely detail and a generous image for us to appreciate it!

17 May 2012 12:06pm

Heinz from Hamm, Germany

Gutes Licht und gute Details.

17 May 2012 12:17pm

Anthony Morgan Lambert from Bielefeld(Old West Wales Boy), Germany

This is amazing work,even more so when you think of when it was built !!

17 May 2012 12:25pm

Joyce from Montana, United States

Great frame with that strip of azure sky to set it off. Ancient old imagery and scupture. So loved by us all.

17 May 2012 1:02pm

Don from Spokane, United States

A fine shot of this intricate stone work.

17 May 2012 3:03pm

Carol from Leamington ON, Canada

The attention that these craftsmen paid to detail is amazing! Your photo really shows off the beauty of this cathedral, a delight!

17 May 2012 3:25pm

RBL from Oxford, United States

Very impressive view and artistic stone work ~ really beautiful!

17 May 2012 3:50pm

B.Sully from Surf City, United States

the intricacy of all those little details and craftsmanship is just astonishing! Great capture.

17 May 2012 4:10pm

Universe from Tehran, Iran

Fantastic composition and framing !!
Good luck in shooting more and more wonderful shots.

17 May 2012 4:19pm

Lena from San Francisco, United States

Gorgeous detail stonework....

17 May 2012 5:46pm

Eric Cousineau from Sherwood Park, Canada

Excellent detail here Doug! This type of craftmanship is definitely a thing of the past! ;-)

17 May 2012 6:19pm

Leigh from Easton, United States

nice shot!

17 May 2012 8:24pm

Michael Fresh from Chester, United Kingdom

It's amazing just what details can been seen close up.

17 May 2012 11:51pm

Baldwin VW from Bejuma, Venezuela

Astounding details on this fabulous stonework; great job of restoring and conserving. Amazing shot !!!

18 May 2012 12:12am

Elaine Hancock from Rockville, United States

Beautiful detail. It is amazing the craftsmanship and work that went into this.

18 May 2012 12:13am

Jules from Drayton, United Kingdom

amazing masonry

18 May 2012 11:38pm

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Canon EOS 500D
1/640 second
F/11.0
ISO 400
300 mm

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