2 Cathedrals (56k-no)

[rob.e]

I went for another walk round Liverpool, with the intention of photographing the insides of both cathedrals.

I got to the Anglican cathedral just before 9 so spent a bit of time in the graveyard/garden first of all

#1
http://www.whoracle.com/images/Photos/liv-2cathedrals/Untitled_HDR17.jpg
I've been trying to avoid making the mistake with my processing in the last thread, so gone for a natural approach which I hope has worked

#2
http://www.whoracle.com/images/Photos/liv-2cathedrals/IMG2_-9756.jpg
I have never been in here before, but the pictures just do no justice to how big it really is. I love the lighting as well, this photo and the next have pretty much no processing done at all.

#3
http://www.whoracle.com/images/Photos/liv-2cathedrals/IMG2_-9762.jpg

#4
http://www.whoracle.com/images/Photos/liv-2cathedrals/Untitled_HDR19.jpg
I did have a little go in photo shop with this to recover the blown out windows

#5
http://www.whoracle.com/images/Photos/liv-2cathedrals/IMG2_-0068.jpg
After this it was up to the top of the tower to take some photos from there, but on the way up I was surprised by the contrast from the vibrant open spaces below, to the dark small passage ways

#6
http://www.whoracle.com/images/Photos/liv-2cathedrals/Untitled_HDR20.jpg
It was a fairly overcast day unfortunately, and a few moments after I walked on to the roof it started to rain. I got a few shots, but I don't think theres much else I could have done with this and the next. It was a lovely view, but would have been even better on a good day.

#7
http://www.whoracle.com/images/Photos/liv-2cathedrals/IMG2_-9982.jpg

#8
http://www.whoracle.com/images/Photos/liv-2cathedrals/IMG2_-0117.jpg
The lady selling tickets for the tower tour had recommended stopping off on the 3rd floor on the way down, there was a book of comments seen here, I just took it as a snapshot really but was pleased with the results.

#9
http://www.whoracle.com/images/Photos/liv-2cathedrals/IMG2_-0105.jpg
Looking over the side from the 3rd floor gives a better idea of how big the whole structure is.

[rob.e]

#10
http://www.whoracle.com/images/Photos/liv-2cathedrals/IMG2_-0199.jpg
The Roman Catholic cathedral looks much more modern, I had a go at a few shots hand held at ISO 3200 with the kit lens and was pretty happy with the results.

#11
http://www.whoracle.com/images/Photos/liv-2cathedrals/IMG2_-0206.jpg
Again, ISO 3200 with the kit lens, a portrait shot of the above photo.

#12
http://www.whoracle.com/images/Photos/liv-2cathedrals/IMG2_-0224.jpg
I sat down to change lenses and thought I'd try and get this shot, it was taken with the nifty 50 at f/1.8, with the ISO at 3200 and cropped considerably, so not the best quality unfortunately.

#13
http://www.whoracle.com/images/Photos/liv-2cathedrals/Untitled_HDR21.jpg
The colours certainly add a modern touch, although I prefer the traditional and somewhat gothic feel of the Anglican Cathedral


#14
http://www.whoracle.com/images/Photos/liv-2cathedrals/Untitled_HDR166.jpg
I spotted this statue off to one side, unfortunately whilst taking this photo I was asked to leave due to the fact that I had been using a tripod and might make money off a photo taken there. I was planning on leaving shortly anyway so didn't really argue.

Sorry for the slightly long thread, but I thought it'd make sense to put them in 1 thread rather than split them up. Thanks for looking, and all C&C is welcomed, I think my processing has improved slightly since the last thread I made, although all criticism about it and how I could improve is appreciated.


Thanks,
Rob

[Techno-Geek]

I really like all of them :thumbs:

Tony

[Dark Star]

Really nice set - you've done the two cathedrals proud and without the use of HDR that I probably over did in my sets of the same

Love the high vantage point shots! Had no idea you could get up there! Next time ;)

Amazing buildings both of them!

[Pirate Neilsouth]

Stunning shots everyone of em!