Still Standing!, a photo from Suffolk, England

Photographer's Note

Good Morning Everyone,

Theses arches, still standing, were once the inside of a Norman Church at Orford.

This magnificent church was first built between 1170 and 1220 and these are some of the fine Norman remains from that period, outside the east end of the church.

The church was rebuilt and extended about 1220 and I am not sure why this part of the church was annexed
but it makes an intriguing, quite mysterious rear to the church.

I will add a photograph showing these Norman remains in association with the the 'modern' church .

Thank you for your interest, Bev :-)

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snunney (130967) 2019-02-20 1:55

Hello Bev,
The old Norman arches provide an interesting and apt frame for the gravestones. You have captured the colours and decorative detail to optimal effect. The oblique point of view creates depth and perspective for the composition. Another pleasant springlike day here.

ifege (49465) 2019-02-20 2:14

Hi Bev
Only just!
Great POV with great colour and detail.
Cheers
Ian

Tue (93458) 2019-02-20 2:24

Hello Beverley,
Fantastic picture of these old, Norman arches. Their details are stunning and really well captured. I like the play of light and shadow, too. The shaded part at left makes the rest stand out even better.

papagolf21 (152607) 2019-02-20 2:30

Bonjour, chčre Bev,
A la lecture de la note d'accompagnement, il est difficile de comprendre l'abandon de ces ruines (j'ai bien conscience que de redonner ŕ l'ensemble son caractčre d'autrefois coűte une fortune).
Malgré cela, l'ensemble possčde une beauté particuličre trčs appréciée.
Merci pour ce partage toujours bien accueilli.
Amitiés.
Philippe

rbassin (27472) 2019-02-20 2:51

hello Beverley
une trčs bonne composition, ces ruines sont bien mises en valeur ici, bonne lumičre, bons détails.
Amicalement
Roland

ChrisJ (172436) 2019-02-20 2:53

Hello Bev

At first I thought it was an old Roman aqueduct but you'd probably have to go to Bath to see that. It's good that at least part of the Norman cathedral survived. I wonder what happened to the rest of it? Maybe a fire? Tfs!

holmertz (103642) 2019-02-20 3:18

Hello Bev,
Like Chris I wonder what happened to the rest of the older church, leaving only these arches still standing. It would have been a fantastic building if it had all remained, but these small details are beautiful enough, not least thanks to the fine light.
Kind regards,
Gert

lousat (139992) 2019-02-20 3:48

Hi Bev,interesting post showing the norman arches in a perfect way. The close up is a winner,and useful too is the full view of the church and where the arches are. Very impressive quality as usual. Thanks a lot for your useful WS of my pic!! Have a nice day,Luciano

ikeharel (114629) 2019-02-20 4:31

The modern church that shown in the WS, was built next to the ruins, maybe in order to give a continuation to the older one, which did not endure 9 centuries since.
A nice side view, Beverley, exceptional clear details under favorable light.
Good afternoon,
Ike

jhm (211738) 2019-02-20 5:03

Hello Bev,

I am always surprised about the old architecture.
Also, your second picture is perfect to look at.
800 year old and quality are yet wonderful, anno 2019 max 50 a 80 year for a building.
You chose a fantastic angle law under the arches, we see all details this wonderful.
Pleasant composition and lovely presentation.
Very well done, TFS.

Kindest regards,
John.

Sergiom (117241) 2019-02-20 6:15

Bonjour Bev,

C'est certain qu'ŕ l'époque, ils devaient conserver ces superbes colonnes avec des arches remarquables.Ils sont fait le bon choix et en plus cela donne une certaine gueule au cimetičre.

Amicalement

Serge

Nicou (193814) 2019-02-20 8:14

Hello

Avec toutes ces pierre et tombe sdans les herbages et les inscriptions sur la peirre quelle iamge et constraste de tons quels restes et ruines ce arches et détail sur la pierre sueprbe compo.
Bravo et amitié
Nciou

rychem (72187) 2019-02-20 8:20

I like both photos, impressive arches of the old church very well shown against the sky and the remnants with the old cemetery
regards Ryszard

Fis2 (171961) 2019-02-20 9:31

Witaj Bev!
A very interesting place, I love it.
Wonderful ruins of Norman Church.
Excellent framing composition and aharpness.
I like light and shadow.
Very well done.
Good evening.
Krzysztof

lucasgalodoido (27698) 2019-02-20 9:48

Olá Beverley,
interessantes essas antigas ruínas dos arcos, assim como todo o sítio. Belas cores em sua captura.
Parabéns e Abraço,
Lucas

mesutilgim (0) 2019-02-20 11:01

Hello Beverley,
Another nice and interesting capture in your gallery.
Taken with very good pov and ligth management and sharpness. Nice framing and interesting, usefull notes.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

jemaflor (148260) 2019-02-20 23:36

Hi Bev,
Well framed these interesting ruins, original effect with the contrast of the light, tfs.

Cricri (176) 2019-02-21 1:22

Hi Beverley
Bon angle des arches, la lumičre renforce les détails des pierres, bonne complémentaire en WS, et note info!
Bonne journée
cricri

GyurMaster (25033) 2019-02-21 2:17

Hello again,

Reading your description I was thinking whether plasterboard building will still stand by 2120? I guess they won't! :)

Best Wishes,
Gy

Silvio1953 (222959) 2019-02-21 5:16

Ciao cara Bev, great perspective on fascinating ruines, fine details, excellent clarity, splendid light and wonderful colors very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

PaulVDV (63478) 2019-02-21 21:25

Hello Beverley,
Rather typical of the British islands. Imposing ruins of old churches or monasteries with a cemetery nearby and presently located in the middle of nature.
A very nice and bright shot of these beautiful arches, clear and sharp presented.
Best regards, Paul

emka (158860) 2019-02-22 0:06

hello Bev, still standing, why not. They are only 800 years. What is it compared with the ancient ruins. :).
beautiful arches and the graveyard. Romantic view.
Kind regards MAlgo

Hanssie (11022) 2019-02-22 3:03

Nice place, beautiful photo !

carlo62 (81265) 2019-02-23 2:04

Ciao Bev
la condivisione č corredata da un'ottima foto generale, ma questa inquadratura č decisamente bella e interessante, hai trovato un buon punto di osservazione.
Buon we
Carlo

kasianowak (17676) 2019-02-23 11:45

Wow, this is amazing. Feels almost as fascinating and mysterious as Stonehenge but with fewer visitors. The light is really nice and green grass and blue sky make for a lovely backdrop.
Best wishes
Kasia

mkamionka (75139) 2019-02-26 6:48

Hi Bev,
Your photos are always a great inspiration for me to travel around more.
This seems a bit far away for now but at certain point I really need to venture further to explore and tick off some more of the southern counties.
If I knew I will have such weather as you did - I would be there more often :)
These arches looks ancient indeed. Very well presented. The other photo shows more of the context.
Excellent work,
M

cornejo (61504) 2019-03-05 10:41

Hello Bev, very good photograph of these interesting ancient remains, very well captured in this interesting image, with good sharpness, light, color and quality. Very good and interesting work perfectly done, my congratulations my friend. Thank you for sharing this beautiful work.

Good night and happy week.
Warm greetings from the south of Spain.
Angel.

Ilonka1974 (10307) 2019-03-05 13:36

Hi Bev,
Nice capture of those ruins Norman Church in Orford.
Very good point of view and perfect sharpness.
Well done.
Best regards
Janusz

jmdias (116511) 2019-03-07 11:39

bev

I can recognize the norman style. even in ruins they are very beautiful and I liked the light that enhanced their beauty. excellent view.

take care

jorge