St Saviour's, a photo from New South Wales, East

Photographer's Note

ENGLISH: St Saviour's Cathedral is situated in Church Street, Goulburn (original name for a street eh?). It has been a place of worship for Anglicans (Church of England) since the 1830s. The cathedral was designed in the Gothic style by Edmund Blacket in 1874, who was probably our most famous architect.

Blacket designed churches mostly in 2 styles of Gothic: English (for smaller churches) and Perpendicular (for grander buildings such as St Saviour's). He is responsible for the design of many of New South Wales' (particularly Sydney's) most beautiful buildings such as St Paul's, Burwood (1872), St Stephen's, Newtown (1874), All Saints', Woollahra (1874), St Peter's, East Maitland (1882), St Thomas's, North Sydney (1881), St Stephen's, Willoughby (1882), rectories such as those at Bega (1856) and Darling Point, Sydney (1858); St Paul's College, Sydney (1856); the Bank of Australasia in George Street, Sydney (1857), St John's, Glebe (1868), St Silas's, Waterloo (1868), and large parts of the University of Sydney (1854). See my previous postings of Sydney University entitled "For Sig. Wall" and "The Halls of Learning" to see Blacket's handiwork.

ITALIANO: Cattedrale di San Saviour si trova in Church Street, Goulburn (nome originale per una strada, eh?). E 'stato un luogo di culto per gli anglicani (Church of England), in quanto il 1830. La cattedrale č stata progettata in stile gotico da Edmund Blacket nel 1874, che fu probabilmente il nostro piů famoso architetto.

Blacket progettato chiese in gran parte in 2 stili di gotico: Gotico Inglese (per le chiese piů piccole) e Gotico Perpendicolare (per gli edifici padronali come St Saviour). Egli č responsabile per la progettazione di molti edicifi piu belli di New South Wales '(in particolare di Sydney) come St Paul's, Burwood (1872), St Stephen's, Newtown (1874), All Saints, Woollahra (1874), St Peters, East Maitland (1882), St. Thomas, North Sydney (1881), St Stephen's, Willoughby (1882), canoniche come quelle di Bega (1856) e Darling Point, Sydney (1858); St Paul's College, Sydney (1856); la Banca d'Australasia in George Street, Sydney (1857), St John's, Glebe (1868), St Silas's, Waterloo (1868), e in gran parte dell 'Universitŕ di Sydney (1854). Vedi le mie foto del'Universita di Sydney intitolato "For Signor Wall" e "The Halls of Learning".

Canon 5D (manual mode)
Shutter: 1/1250
f/10
ISO 320
Focal length: 24mm

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daddo (28748) 2009-10-15 2:14

Ciao Cara Lisa. You couldn't have asked for a more effective sky. Its bits of fluffy cotton like clouds do contrast superbly against the solid and stolid presence of the building. The light is magical. you really like to play with light, whether natural or man(woman)made.Regards. Klaudio.

ifege (46951) 2009-10-15 2:45

Hi Lisa,
I was at an exhibition launch at the local art gallery a few weeks ago and thought that the cathedral in Goulburn would make a good photo and you've proved it.
When I looked at it I thought it might do with a bit of straightening but that'd get rid of important parts, so... a great photo as it is with the wide angle distortion adding to the effect.
cheers
Ian

snunney (130967) 2009-10-15 2:47

Buongiorno Lisa,
The vertical frame suits this unusual angle of view perfectly. It also allows you to take advantage of that lovely sky with its tiny puffy clouds rising like smoke signals. I also like the way the light picks up the detail on the massive tower. Lovely colours and excellent sharpness.

macondo (20449) 2009-10-15 2:48

Hi Lisa.
Handsome looking church, photographed from a position which accentuates its towering nature. Looks to be rather in the style of many English churches, hardly surprising if its an Anglican church, eh. I think the clarity of detail is outstanding. The CPL did a good job with the sky. I do like the cotton-ball clouds, but even more so the bare branches of the shrub in the bottom right, breaking up the church's severe lines.
Regards,
Andrew

hardyuno (4652) 2009-10-15 3:20

Ciao Lisa,
pretty good shot from this perspective. I like it how you experience with the different POV's and techniques,
not monotonous always the same way. That's the only way to improve your skill. And you are lucky with this amazing sky. mille grazie
and have a great weekend, too.
Hartmut

burraburra (1219) 2009-10-15 3:30

Evening Lisa,
Great perspective you have selected here.
Colours are magic. I totally agree with Macondo about the great sky with cotton ball clouds.
Great note. Thanks. Weekend upon us - yay.
Ava good one.
Graham.

npecanhuk (79329) 2009-10-15 3:43

Hello Lisa!
Very attractive photograph!
Sharpness, exposure and colors are excellent!
The low pov was a superb choice for this picture, enhancing the majesty of the Cathedral!
The vertical format also pleases me for such simple but truly effective and beautiful composition!
I love seeing all those architectural details and that wonderful sky above!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

ktanska (44468) 2009-10-15 4:00

Hi Lisa,
so you also made a stop in Goulburn on the way to Melbourne?
Wonderful PoV for showing tiny fluffy clouds and English style church resching upwards.
Weather wasn't that good when I was there, but I might still upload a shot or two some day.
Kari

francio64 (39888) 2009-10-15 5:35

Ciao Lisa,
tu sai che a me la distorsione prospettica non piace, ma nel caso di questa foto faccio un'eccezione perchč la foto la vedo bella principalmente per via della distorsione.
Bellissimo il cielo blu cobalto con le nuvole bianche che fanno da piacevole supporto per una buona composizione.
Ottima la luce e lo sharp.

TFS!
Ciccio

lightsensor (757) 2009-10-15 7:56

hi, Lisa,
nice low angle shot! sunlight on the wall has prefectly managed. i especially like those clouds on the blue sky. it makes this photo with stranger feeling. nice composition!

J-P,

vasilpro (41801) 2009-10-15 8:57

Hello Lisa,
This is a wonderful photo with a very impressive perspective, interesting architecture, very good POV, contrast, clarity and sharpness, beautiful sky.
Have a nice day, Vasilis.

Silvio1953 (220605) 2009-10-15 11:56

Ciao Lisa, gran bel POV su una splendida architettura, magnifico cielo a pecorelle, bellissimi colori, brava, ciao Silvio

lamentforicarus (393) 2009-10-15 13:47

Superb shot, Lisa,

You have expertly captured St. Saviour's Cathedral, photographing in ideal conditions with a beautiful warm light cast against the building's facade. Creating a POV close to the bottom of the cathedral impresses the grand scale of St. Saviour's upon a very humbled viewer. The sky overhead tops off the photo with tufts of white set against the brilliant blue. Well done and thanks for sharing!

Brian

lousat (138609) 2009-10-15 14:31

Ciao Lisa...mamma mia!! Che bellissima prospettiva verticale,grandissima luce e un magnifico cielo sullo sfondo..il miglior modo per mostrarci artisticamente questa cattedrale molto interessante.Complimenti e buona giornata,LUCIANO

gervaso (28177) 2009-10-15 14:37

Hello, Lisa!

Wonderful architecture, with excellent perspective and a wonderful polarized sky! The cathedral looks really imposing from this POV! Wonderful composition! Excellent job!

Budapestman (82620) 2009-10-16 2:38

Hi Lisa,
beautiful architectural photo with spectacular vertical composition, the lights and colours are very nice, splendid photo of this imposing cathedral. Have a nice day!
George

Dashab (2564) 2009-10-16 3:11

Hello Lisa,
This is a beautiful vertical shot with a magical light and wonderfully warm colours. The pretty little clouds fill the sky so perfectly. Great capture! Have a good weekend, Dasha

BelCan75 (2201) 2009-10-16 10:08

Hello Lisa,

This is a beautiful shot with great light, beautiful colours and details. I love the sky above, it's a nice contrast with the rest of the scene. Great work!

Greetings,
Ann

phwall (6787) 2009-10-16 19:39

Hi Lisa,
Goulburn, you sure do get around in search of the perfect pizza and coldest beers.
Good use of the wide lens and it's effect, reaching towards the heavens works well.
Good detail, and nice sharp lines.
Lucky with the sky too I see.
How were the pizzas???
Love ya
Pete

Clementi (52514) 2009-10-16 21:57

Ciao Lisa,
splendida immagine, mi piace molto l'architettura di questa chiesa, il tuo pov con la leggere distorsione ne aumenta il fascino, straordinario il cielo.
Giorgio

Sistercosmo (242) 2009-10-17 5:21

Hi Lisa,

Fantastic perspective you've chosen and I like the light here. The sky with those strange clouds make it kind of ominous! Great shot.

Have a wonderful weekend and take good care!
Linda

ciakgiak (30) 2009-10-17 7:40

Ciao cara Lisa,
Splendido il POV che slancia la cattedrale e la mette in contrasto col magnifico cielo. Bellissima luce e colori.
Ti auguro un ottimo WE.
Un abbraccio
Giorgio

Cretense (68709) 2009-10-18 2:18

Hello Lisa!

Excellent architecture photo, great POV and amazing perspective! Flawless light management, wonderful colours and excellent definition! A fantastic sky as the "cherry on the pie! congratulations!

Hercules

mozzy27 (2) 2009-10-18 16:08

Hello Lisa
You probably don't remember me, but I am Kamram's Father-in-law from Melbourne. We met on the walk along the Yarra River. Nice architecture, Great Perspective, you have made it look as if the Church spire's are reaching out to those fluffy white clouds. good contrast and sharpness.
Peter

AiresSantos (56155) 2009-10-18 23:37

Ciao Lisa
Great perspective of the St Saviour's Cathedral in Goulburn
I like a lot your POV and the contrast between the Cathedral and the blue sky week lovely small clouds
Have a nice week
Aires

batalay (41261) 2009-10-19 4:30

Hello Lisa,

Using a wide angle lens you've presented the vertical parallel lines, converging to accentuate the height. Initially, I thought it might be an architectural structure surviving from medieval times. Nicely composed, and presented with a Rosetta Stone-like note. It is a good way to review some Italian for me. Thank you.

Warm regards,

Bulent

Nelu_Goia (3116) 2009-10-19 10:31

Hi Lisa,
The 5D is a awesome camera and its photos all have a special feeling, very evident in your photo,too.
The main subject would be the cathedral, and the complementary one the sky, no? Well then, I don`t really agree that the bush masking the main subject is a good asset to your photo, but this is only me:)
Overall I like the photo and I appreciate the fact that you haven`t tried to correct the wide lens distortion.
Cheers:)
Nelu

BeBeHooker (0) 2009-10-20 2:36

Hi Lisa!
Wonderful vertical shot. Ideal POV, fantastic composition, original effect.
Cheers!

Juzo (2151) 2009-10-22 3:15

Hi Lisa,
I love some of the old churches we have here in Australia. This one is beauty, it has been so long since I have been to Goulburn and many country towns have such interesting old architecture.
I like the perspective on this pic and it capturesvthat old-style Gothic feel with the barren trees in the foreground. TFS!
Regards
Justin

ManuMay (36447) 2009-10-23 5:01

Hi Lisa!

Impressive view, great point to catch this amazing tower, full definition and a superb sky!!

Have anice week end...

Manuel

mauro61 (53411) 2010-06-08 0:40

ciao Lisa,
inclinazione prospettica che giova tantissimo a questo tuo scatto.
Oltre alla perfetta definizione che permette di contare i mattoni, mi piace questo fantastico cielo,
bravissima
maurizio

Longroute (19600) 2010-09-05 6:29

Stupenda!
Mi piace questa luce molto calda e il cielo molto blů!
Un bellissimo contrasto e una architettura che a me piace molto. Per coincidenza ho fotografato una chiesa molto simile a Londra, ma non c'era spazio intorno e non č bella come questa qui.
TFS,
Donato