While I was in Chichester this afternoon I decided to take my camera and new 30mm lens for a stroll around the Cathedral to try and get a feel for its capabilities. I received the usual “Not you again?!” comment from one of the Vergers, who are used to me popping armed with a camera, but that didn’t deter me. This was my favourite shot – one of the prayer candles lit by visitors in front of the high altar. The colours behind are from the vivid altar tapestry which was designed by John Piper for the Cathedral in 1966.

Excellent ! Nice, clear , wonderful background helys · 2010-08-26: 14:06

superb, Davorka · 2010-08-26: 14:11

beautiful!! Eiram · 2010-08-26: 15:03

great snowpie · 2010-08-26: 15:18

I can see where you were going with this. Vergers are their own punishment, I find. revenant · 2010-08-26: 15:24

Neat angle on that. How are you finding the 30mm? Jarvo · 2010-08-26: 16:34

Nice shot! ????? · 2010-08-26: 16:52

That's a wonderfully rich background. The solitary candle invites the imagination. Latecomer · 2010-08-26: 17:29

I agree with the above.the background is so rich,lovely mottled colours and shapes..and the candle just says faith and hope to me..Love this photo. elizzi · 2010-08-26: 18:03

Lovely style to this and I would love to see a photo of the tapestry too or have you already posted one of it? MoMac · 2010-08-26: 18:14

Very nice! :) ????? · 2010-08-26: 19:25

The way you've made this picture, the choice of the angle, your choice of aperture, the colorful background, ... everything fascinates me. ;) Ryana · 2010-08-27: 03:19

Beautiful photo, Helen. I really like the composition and the dof. I put it into my favs. ????? · 2010-08-27: 08:05

Very intriguing perspective.....and just love the depth and color! lookagain · 2010-08-27: 08:43

Wonderful rich image.... LAZYWASP · 2010-08-27: 09:26

Simple - and simply perfect! djnana · 2010-08-27: 09:38

Superb shot! wildduck · 2010-08-27: 12:59

Very, very wonderful shot. I like it josy63 · 2010-08-27: 14:36

Love it. caroleagle · 2010-08-27: 20:33

Very cool mystic1 · 2010-08-28: 12:11

Love the colours of the background! Wasichseh · 2010-08-29: 18:32

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