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The village church in Stockbury is St Mary Magdalene Church. It's a parish church in Stockbury, Kent, with a history dating back to the late 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building, known for its flint construction with stone dressings and additions made in the 13th and 15th centuries
A cyclist rides on a paved square surrounded by beautiful historic buildings during the evening
Captured during the blue hour in Strasbourg’s Petite France, this image reveals the quiet charm of timber-framed houses reflected in the slow-moving river. The contrast between the warm window lights and the cool twilight sky adds a peaceful, nostalgic feel to the scene. The long exposure gently smooths the water, enhancing the dreamlike quality of this historic neighborhood.
Admiring the stunning details of the modernist architecture of Casa Navàs in Reus. This remarkable building captivates with its rich ornamentation and unique style. A must-see when strolling through Reus!
Boerderijen, laantjes, weilanden, boomgaarden en een kerkje.
En dan dit gebouw, met deze opvallende gevel.
Boven de voordeur prijkt een paardekop — vermoedelijk een verwijzing naar de oorspronkelijke functie.
Het torent overal bovenuit. De torenspits van het kerkje is misschien net iets hoger, maar het gebouw trekt alle aandacht. Het kerkje valt er bijna bij in het niets.
Een architectonisch statement, midden in het stille dorp.
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Location: Ressen, the Netherlands
Farms, country lanes, meadows, orchards — and a little village church.
And then this building, with its striking façade.
Above the entrance, a sculpted horse’s head — likely a clue to its original function.
It rises above everything around it. The church spire might be slightly taller, but this house commands all the attention. The church almost disappears in comparison.
A bold architectural statement in the heart of a quiet village.
St. Mary Evangelical Cathedral- Sibiu
Beautiful Wisteria in the castle grounds on the Kent weald beautiful walks and a lovely tearoom to visit for lunch or tea and cake (lsg)!
Sanlucar, Spain, Aug 22 2020, Barbadillo Winery features a unique white façade and iron grilles in Sanlucar de Barrameda, reflecting its rich wine history.
Chiddingstone is a village and civil parish in the Sevenoaks District of Kent, England. The parish is located on the River Eden between Tonbridge and Edenbridge. The villages of Chiddingstone Causeway and Bough Beech and the hamlet Chiddingstone Hoath are also included in the parish.Chiddingstone is described as being the most perfect surviving example of a Tudor village in the country. Much of the village is owned by The National Trust.
A brightly colored historic street scene is depicted under a soft sky, featuring the facade of the Palace Theater flanked by other quaint buildings. In the foreground, a solitary bench invites passersby to sit and enjoy the view of the quiet urban landscape.
Maryville Tennessee
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This is the most interesting and perhaps also the loveliest of the six surviving medieval Burnham churches. It stands on a hilltop about half a mile north of the town of Burnham Market (the name of the parish simply means 'Burnham north town'), and a mile south of the sea in the other direction. St Margaret's Church is a round-tower church in Burnham Norton, Norfolk, England. Likely to have been built in the 11th century, the building retains many medieval architectural features, and is Grade I listed.
A captivating facade of a modernist building in Reus, Catalonia. The rich ornamentation and characteristic balconies are full of delightful details.
Riverside at dawn in Porto 🇵🇹
Michael Freemans' Photo School -
Composition Four -
Technical
Task One - Broaden your View with a Wide-Angle Lens
As part of your experiments with a wide angle lens, try to compose a photograph that makes use of the emphasis they place on the foreground. Perhaps try a fun, non-traditional portrait that has disproportionately large features, or attempt an immersive shot where you feel as if you're right in the middle of your scene.
•Work through a series of focal lengths to examine their varying impacts on your composition
•Try focusing on some vertical lines and see how they converge when you alter the position of your camera
•Use a wide-angle lens to distort the proportions of subjects in the foreground of your scene
Response
The old town square in Warsaw, completely rebuilt following the Second World War. Using a wide-angle lens here allowed me to get as much of the scene in as possible. The inclusion of plenty of foreground lets you feel as you are there, and the groups of people help to add some interest to the cobbles.
Michael Freeman's Photo School -
Composition Three -
Colour, Pattern, Space and Light
Task Three - Frames within Frames
Frames can help emphasise the subject of an image, so your challenge here is to find a scene that includes a frame and shoot it. Your frame can be man-made or organic and your subject can be anything you want. Regardless of how you achieve the shot, make it work by combining some of the techniques covered so far.
•Shoot a photograph that includes a frame
•Take into account the orientation of your subject and frame
•Remember to use other compositional techniques, such as balance and the Golden Ratio
•Think about the exposure of your image and don't accidentally underexpose the main subject
Response
Whilst exploring a tower in the city of Tallinn I spotted this view out of one of the windows and thought it would make an interesting photograph. The frame worked particularly well as it contrasts with the colours beyond and gives the viewer the feeling of being inside looking out as I was when I took the shot. This image is slightly unusual as it is a landscape shot, but due to the orientation of the frame and the tall church tower, I felt it was more appropriate to shoot it as a portrait.
