The Candle Burns

silverstrummer -  David Everitt

The Candle Burns

“Live Life For Today And Save A Smile For Somebody Tomorrow” – David

Photograph taken inside Canterbury Cathedral in March 2009, Kent, UK

The Candle Burns where the SHRINE of St. Thomas of Canterbury stood from 1220 to 1538. When it was destroyed by order of King Henry Vlll

Canterbury Cathedral
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Equipment used:- Praktica luxmedia 4008

“The Candle Burns” © Copyright – 2009
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The Candle Burns by silverstrummer -  David Everitt
The Candle Burns by silverstrummer -  David Everitt
  • CanDuCreations

    CanDuCreations

    A neat photograph David!

  • silverstrummer... replied

    Thank You very much for your comments, the image is so historical!
    – David :>))

  • RebeccaWeston

    RebeccaWeston

    This is one of those places I keep meaning to visit and never get around to, thanks for showing me, David XX

  • silverstrummer... replied

    Thanks Becca try and make a special journey if you can its a photographers dream and steeped in so much history. When we were there last month they had a special team in the Cathedral repairing the beautiful stained glass windows. I had taken shots of these but they are blurred! – David :>))

  • linifer

    linifer

    wonderful David!

  • silverstrummer... replied

    I’m pleased that you liked this I’m starting to like photography I was really interested when I was about 14 then other things came along and changed my interest. – David :>))

  • CLiPiCs

    CLiPiCs

    wonderful composition David

    Bravo

    Love ‘N’ Laughter Kriss

  • silverstrummer -  David Everitt

    silverstrummer...

    Thank You Kriss wonderful support too I appreciate it very much! – David :>))

  • JonoCarrick

    JonoCarrick

    so beautifully and sensitively shot.

  • silverstrummer -  David Everitt

    silverstrummer...

    Thank you jono I’m very pleased that you like this also! – David :>))

  • DevineDayDreams

    DevineDayDreams

    well captured! wonderful angle!

  • silverstrummer... replied

    Thank You very much for you comments they are very welcomed, I’m glad you liked this special piece of history. – David :>))

  • phantomlimb

    phantomlimb

    Lovely photo:)

  • silverstrummer... replied

    Hi phantomlimb – Thanks for coming by and leaving your comment it is very much appreciated. – David >))

  • robpixaday

    robpixaday

    Amazing capture!!!
    WOW!

  • silverstrummer -  David Everitt

    silverstrummer...

    A true piece of history I’m glad you liked this one too. The Cathedral is a fantastic place! – Thank you for your comments – David :>))

  • BlaizerB

    BlaizerB

    very interesting, cheers

  • silverstrummer... replied

    Thank you for leaving your comments, I’m pleased you found it interesting, – David :>))

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    Fantastic capture

  • silverstrummer... replied

    Thank You Kathy for leaving your comment and I’m pleased that you like the image also.- David :>))

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    great capture

  • silverstrummer... replied

    Thank you Antanas I’m pleased that you liked the candle! – David :>))

  • Cheri Bouvier

    Cheri Bouvier

    Wow, great image!!!

  • silverstrummer... replied

    I’m pleased that you like this image and thank you for your comments too.
    - David :>))

  • doreen01

    doreen01

    Emotionally subject and excellent image!

  • silverstrummer... replied

    Thank You Doreen I’m very pleased you liked this image your comments are appreciated. – David :>))

  • Kasey Cline

    Kasey Cline

    WOW A great shot…Love the candle the comp on this is great!!! WEll done!

  • silverstrummer... replied

    Hi Kasey – Thank you for your kind comment I’m pleased that you liked it and for leaving your comments too! – David :>))

  • valzart

    valzart

    Wow! stunning & interesting shot sweetheART loveit2bitz ;} happy hippy hugglez

  • silverstrummer... replied

    Oh Thank you Val for your nice comments I do appreciate them!
    – David :>))

  • maxy

    maxy

    Very interesting story – love the glow from the candle on the floor. Excellent shot!

  • silverstrummer... replied

    Thank you maxy I’m pleased you liked it …....... I wonder how many candles they have burned over the years. – David :>))

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Beautiful shot, and tastefully taken. I just adore the light….very haunting and sad. Well done!

  • silverstrummer... replied

    Hi Penny thanks for your comments they are appreciated I’m pleased that you liked the image and yes it is a little eerie too – David :>))

  • Sarah Pett-Noble

    Sarah Pett-Noble

    lovely, poignant image, David, I love the contrasts of light.

  • silverstrummer... replied

    Thank you so much for your comments I’m very pleased that you liked this image .. and the contrast of light gives it that appeal – David

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    fabulous,

  • silverstrummer... replied

    Hi Scott – I’m glad you liked this bit of history, than you for your comments they are most welcomed. – David

  • kimie

    kimie

    Love this one David, has history written all over it, great peice x

  • silverstrummer... replied

    Rotten old enry the eiff!! It’s definately a few year old they were repairing some of the stainglass windows.I’m glad you like this too! – David

  • Brendan Schoon

    Brendan Schoon

    Great shot, wonderful lighting and composition!! Very well done.
    Brendan

  • silverstrummer... replied

    Hi Brendan thanks for dropping in and leaving your kind comment it is appreciated. I’m pleased that you liked this! – David

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    I love the look of the pavement and textures of the stone. The deep light and shadows are wonderful David.

  • silverstrummer... replied

    I’m pleased that you like this there was so much energy in this Cathedral its an awesome place so steeped in history too. Thanks for your comments they are very welcomed. – David

  • Tainia Finlay

    Tainia Finlay

    Wonderful history so well captured!! xx

  • silverstrummer... replied

    I so like this one too Tainia – there is an eerie part about it though! I wonder how many candles they have used sinc they started lighting them? There definately not scented one!! xx

  • -Lilith-

    -Lilith-

    Like this one a lot David!

  • silverstrummer... replied

    Hi Lillith – thanks for paying a visit and commenting on my work. I’m pleased that you liked this image very much – David

  • Karen  Helgesen

    Karen Helgesen

    Wonderful…love the bit of history you included!

  • silverstrummer... replied

    Thank you Karen for your comments the area where this image was taken is a little eerie – David

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