England: Salisbury Cathedral, County of Wiltshire
Inspiration: After Stonehenge and the country drive, we ended up in Salisbury - an ancient village by any standards and definitely by American standards. The Cathedral, located in the center of the walled part of the town, is a stunning example of medieval architecture. Construction started in 1220 and the entire church was completed within the same century, which was darn quick during those times. I also learned that several scenes of one of the Harry Potter movies was filmed here.
Well, I've taken four days and four posts to tell you about four hours of one of my five days in England. As you can imagine, I was really too overcome with the craziness of travel, the holidays and being with family ** to take as many photographs as I would have liked - especially in London itself. But since I visit at least twice a year, there will undoubtedly be more opportunities for photos of England.
** I still cannot get "Incy Wincy Spider went up the water spout" and "If you are happy and you know it, clap your hands" out of my head having sung them over and over with my three year old niece every day for five days.
Wow. Is all I can say.
Very Breataking. A university's common room here in NYC looks somewhat like this. So much history to it.
Posted by: Kaye Beeh | December 30, 2010 at 10:02 AM
I absolutely love the contrasts and tones in that first image. Amazing!
Posted by: Alice Olive | December 30, 2010 at 10:18 AM
wow, this cathedral is gorgeous. So stunning
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Posted by: annawithlove | December 30, 2010 at 10:52 AM
BREATHTAKING!!!
These two pictures belong in a frame and on a gallery wall.
Posted by: the nyanzi report | December 30, 2010 at 03:04 PM
I've always wanted to see a cathedral like that. It's so beautiful and grandiose! That ceiling is so amazing....mmmm, seems like such a lovely trip you had.
Posted by: jackie | December 31, 2010 at 03:04 AM
PD these photos are simply breathtaking, specially the first one!!! OMG, your photos really are inspirational!... you make me want to pick my camera and just start capturing the world... Happy New Year! And keep inspiring!!!
Posted by: scatteredimpressions | December 31, 2010 at 06:30 AM
Gorgeous. I love all the old cathedrals in England!
Posted by: Journey Photographic | December 31, 2010 at 07:24 AM
hi !
please come to my nye ! hope you'll like it !!!
bises from paris
Posted by: la flore et la faune | December 31, 2010 at 08:15 AM
breathtaking...imposing...an amazing sense of space and linear repetition. omg, i love these photos.
Posted by: Style Odyssey | December 31, 2010 at 12:05 PM
So magestic..and gorgeous framing. Love the arches...simply beautiful. Wishing you and yours all the best in the new year!
Posted by: Marcie | December 31, 2010 at 05:17 PM
Fantastic B&W..what amazing architecture!!!
Posted by: TimbarikaDoll | January 1, 2011 at 07:54 AM
Ahhh you have been in the UK. Hope you had a wonderful time. My in-laws are with me and traveled to Salisbury too. Well done with your shots in the icky weather we have been having here. Wishing you a happy, healthy and wealthy 2011 Xxxx
Posted by: Fashionistable | January 1, 2011 at 01:18 PM
Happy new year to you PD, lots of beauty and happiness for you.
I absolutely LOVE your images from England, they are breathtaking. What a beautiful end of the year!
Posted by: Carole | January 1, 2011 at 01:23 PM
this takes my breath away.
Posted by: The Visual Jerbil | January 1, 2011 at 09:55 PM
beautiful! love these angles.
Posted by: audrey | January 2, 2011 at 01:30 AM
These are breathtaking!! The first one is especially brilliant. The symmetry is awesome.
Posted by: Alexandra | January 2, 2011 at 09:43 AM
beautiful pics!
Posted by: sofiasophie | January 4, 2011 at 04:27 AM