Leiston Abbey

Leiston Abbey in Suffolk is typical of what is left of many of the

medieval abbeys of England. Henry VIII sold them off to the highest

bidder with the result that the houses remain but the rest has been

demolished to be sold off and only ruins remain. This is a composite

of two exposures (and the sky is genuine).

 

All comments welcome!

Beautiful image. You did a nice job compositing the images. What a shame they let these go to ruin.

Colin, a lot of nice elements here. I like the expansive sky, in addition to the shapes formed by the decaying wall. I also like the diagonal shadows ccutting across the steps.

Thanks D.L. and Amar! The sky was amazing that day with the long streaks of cloud as you see.

very nice composition, Great light.

Very nice composition; that sky is very impressive. Very good work.

Strong colours and bold composition, but what really makes this for me is the way the intricate graphical details fit together in the foreground.

Brick and flint? Very colourful combination.

Colin, again a nice and rather promising invitation to step in and have a taste of your english country... Jiri

Every time I visit I become more impressed with your technical and creative abilities. I really love this one. The perspective and composition create a pleasing yet dynamic image. The sky is dramatic, and the exposure spot on...

Thanks Bartek, Richard,J.B. Sandeha, Jiri, Linda!

 

Thanks you all for your kind comments. Sandeha, brick and flint are everywhere in East Anglia. Grimes Graves (the ancient flint workings) are just up the road.

 

Linda, these days I usually let the camera work out the exposure so I have to give credit where it is due!

Colin, excellent composition. Did you shoot this from the top of the stairs? I love the impression as if we are descending to reach the lawn, and the sky too has a great angle. Really good.

Very nice, Colin. Perfect control of the lighting, with detail in the shadows and no blown out bright spots.

Very beautiful colours & composition. Esp love the sweeping sky.

Thanks Paula, Kim and Cherlyn!

 

Paula, yes the steps lead up to a little viewing platform from which you can see most of the site. I stood there to take the shot.

 

Hello Colin, I know the lens even without looking in the details. This is a beautifully composed shot. I like the restricted pallet from sky, brick, flint and grass.

 

I always try to imagine what these places were like before Henry VIII.

 

Anyway, delightful work, best wishes. P

Colin,I like the way,You enter with the stairs towards the big terrain.The mix of remaining buildings and the ruins.the lower clouds to the left adds to the medieval impression.The rest of the sky generously takes over. You reached perfection with light ,color and exposure.

Thanks Peter, I must try leaving the wide lens at home some day and see what I can do with the others!

 

Thanks Alix! I'm not sure about perfection! (;-))

A wonderful visual enjoyment.

Thank you . Great photo.

bella prospettiva e ottimi colori....bravo complimenti

Very nice work! Wonderful composition!

Beautiful perspective, Colin. Sky goes very well with as framing of the ruins and houses.

And that small piece of historical background is always appreciated.

Excelent image for composition,exposure,DOF,colours. The steps and gate leading to the Abbey appeals to me most.The cloud pattern makes an effect of organ music.

All in this shot is perfect Colin! The interesting and nice composition, the light and the wonderful sky. Congrats!

What a truly inviting place, Colin, and with two very good captures stitched together.