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Got up early to take a walk across the city and took this photo (Original Post) Soph0571 Sep 2020 OP
Good for you. Breathing fresh air is calming. LakeArenal Sep 2020 #1
It really did Soph0571 Sep 2020 #11
It is beautiful. Thanks for sharing. In_The_Wind Sep 2020 #2
Thank you Soph0571 Sep 2020 #12
Exquisite. MLAA Sep 2020 #3
This is why I'd love to live in the UK. luvs2sing Sep 2020 #4
Don't start me on gothic architecture. Soph0571 Sep 2020 #13
Ya those! GemDigger Sep 2020 #19
pages 1 through 3064 Soph0571 Sep 2020 #21
Who said you had to make just one? Multiple volumes would be even better, doncha know.. GemDigger Sep 2020 #23
Have you seen Cosmos Blue here Soph0571 Sep 2020 #24
Thanks Soph, GemDigger Sep 2020 #28
Page 43! Actually I lost track of what's on what page. GemDigger Sep 2020 #5
Thanks gem my absolute darling Soph0571 Sep 2020 #14
That really is lovely. flamin lib Sep 2020 #6
Ruin and renewal in one space Soph0571 Sep 2020 #15
Beautiful photo! Callalily Sep 2020 #7
Thank you Soph0571 Sep 2020 #16
Actually that sounds like a great idea. Callalily Sep 2020 #25
This is a wonderful photo, my dear Soph! A great catch. CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2020 #8
Thanks Peg Soph0571 Sep 2020 #17
I will never be bored by your photos! Perish the thought! CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2020 #26
Lovely reward Cosmo Blues Sep 2020 #9
Hello my love Soph0571 Sep 2020 #18
I Surmise Cosmo Blues Sep 2020 #30
It's you!! I saw your name a few days ago and wondered, GemDigger Sep 2020 #27
Look! A Rock!!! Cosmo Blues Sep 2020 #31
Always look down! GemDigger Sep 2020 #32
Of Course Cosmo Blues Sep 2020 #33
To me Mira Sep 2020 #10
Thank you so much Mira Soph0571 Sep 2020 #20
Absolutely lovely MichaelSoE Sep 2020 #22
Beautiful photo! The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2020 #29
Excuse my late response, but your photo is phenomenal! Hiawatha Pete Sep 2020 #34
Yep - right church Soph0571 Sep 2020 #35
beautiful! Gato Moteado Oct 2020 #36

Soph0571

(9,685 posts)
11. It really did
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 04:32 PM
Sep 2020

Headphones on a mission to get to that place. To capture a bit of beauty. Took me nearly two hours and it was great, no ugly crying at all!!!

Soph0571

(9,685 posts)
12. Thank you
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 04:34 PM
Sep 2020

It is an amazing place, I had never been there before, but it was designed by Christopher Wren and got bombed in WW2. They have turned the ruins into a garden and it was sooooo peaceful

luvs2sing

(2,220 posts)
4. This is why I'd love to live in the UK.
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 09:43 AM
Sep 2020

My morning walks are so damn boring. House..man with dog..woman with stroller..fifty more houses..seven deer..fifty more houses..and more dogs..and more strollers..more deer..

I’m a huge fan of gothic architecture, so there’s that, too. Fantastic picture!

Soph0571

(9,685 posts)
13. Don't start me on gothic architecture.
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 04:35 PM
Sep 2020

I have an archive of 1000s of picture of ruins up and down the land.

GemDigger

(4,305 posts)
23. Who said you had to make just one? Multiple volumes would be even better, doncha know..
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 05:24 PM
Sep 2020

I am only half kidding on more than one.

You have a trove of historical eye candy.

GemDigger

(4,305 posts)
5. Page 43! Actually I lost track of what's on what page.
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 10:28 AM
Sep 2020

That is a gorgeous pic Soph. The color of the sky adds more to what would be a nice pic even if it was a blue sky.

Soph0571

(9,685 posts)
14. Thanks gem my absolute darling
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 04:36 PM
Sep 2020

My spirits were lifted greatly by the walk and the visit to that place.

flamin lib

(14,559 posts)
6. That really is lovely.
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 10:32 AM
Sep 2020

The contrast of stone against the flowing vines is striking. Gives me a feeling of renewal.

Good to see you out and exercising. It worked for me as well.

Soph0571

(9,685 posts)
15. Ruin and renewal in one space
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 04:38 PM
Sep 2020

Me right now! I have decided that he is not here, but he would hate me moping, so although I am sure that my grief will hit me in badass waves, when I am feeling OK I must get out and walk and connect. It really worked for me today.

Soph0571

(9,685 posts)
16. Thank you
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 04:43 PM
Sep 2020

Considering I only had my phone and the place was over flowing with a fashion shoot I was really happy with the pic. I think this might be my thing for a while. Find somewhere curious and then plan a walk too it. Headphones on at pace, and then take some pics. You may get sick of them in time... but not too soon I hope

Callalily

(14,885 posts)
25. Actually that sounds like a great idea.
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 05:53 PM
Sep 2020

Phones can also take amazing photos; well, because of the operator.

And post as many photos as you like The Photography Group never ties of looking at photos. And as I always say, I learn something by viewing other photographers.

And as a bonus, walking is a great way to enjoy the outdoors!

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,296 posts)
8. This is a wonderful photo, my dear Soph! A great catch.
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 11:54 AM
Sep 2020

I'm so glad to see you out and about. A 5 mile walk is very good for your body and your soul.

Soph0571

(9,685 posts)
17. Thanks Peg
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 04:49 PM
Sep 2020

I am going to do this more. Himself would be pleased. He used to drive me 100s of miles if I found somewhere I wanted to photograph. Now of course, I will for not walk 100's miles to take an interesting photo, but enough miles to explore interesting and obtuse parts of London as I walk through my grief and then share here. You might get bored very soon!

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,296 posts)
26. I will never be bored by your photos! Perish the thought!
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 05:58 PM
Sep 2020

Walking through your grief is a great way to proceed. It may help you more than you think.

Cosmo Blues

(2,438 posts)
9. Lovely reward
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 02:31 PM
Sep 2020

With my dog that walk would not have been so brisk, and you would have ended up carrying her. We get out before dawn and walk by a wildlife refuge. Happy to hear from you dear Soph

Soph0571

(9,685 posts)
18. Hello my love
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 04:53 PM
Sep 2020

It was a great walk. Erich emailed me today and offered her house in Hawaii. How lovely is that? Of course I cannot take it up. Not only is the funeral horribly delayed because of covid, but also covid. Would be nice though.

Cosmo Blues

(2,438 posts)
30. I Surmise
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 09:57 PM
Sep 2020

There are more of your photos here somewhere, I shall search. Good to see you communicating and getting out and about, baby steps. I would buy a spacesuit to get on a plane to go to Hawaii, please tell Erich I hope she's enjoying the traffic (long story). Do I also surmise correctly that you do not drive? If so, you should fix that, I think it's mandatory here, kidding. I could go on and on, but I shan't take more of your time, and the dog beckons. Be well my friend

GemDigger

(4,305 posts)
27. It's you!! I saw your name a few days ago and wondered,
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 06:09 PM
Sep 2020

Soph just told me it was you! It's nice to see a blast from the past. Welcome to DU.

Cosmo Blues

(2,438 posts)
31. Look! A Rock!!!
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 10:20 PM
Sep 2020
Good to see you too. I just moved again last year, my rocks only take up about one quarter of a table in my living room now. But I am kind of on the prowl again. And I don't want to ruin my relationship with anyone but I should confess to the fact that I am male, I am a little bit flattered that you thought I was female, females being the superior gender. Be well and watch your feet

GemDigger

(4,305 posts)
32. Always look down!
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 10:50 PM
Sep 2020

I just moved and I had to crate a lot of my rocks, but the best are still out. It is so much easier to clean rocks than traditional knickknacks.

Ya are?!? Where the heck did I put that embarrassed emoji.... Am I forgiven?

Cosmo Blues

(2,438 posts)
33. Of Course
Wed Sep 23, 2020, 04:37 PM
Sep 2020

I'm not sure how one is supposed to discern gender online but when I first got online presumably I was more obvious, being single, I kind of flirted with people I thought were women, which led to a stalker so I don't do that anymore. And being male I wouldn't know anything about cleaning

Mira

(22,378 posts)
10. To me
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 04:08 PM
Sep 2020

it's your most beautiful photo ever. I know you are in deep pain and mourning. Heal well, and take your time.
Sending you a gentle hug.

Soph0571

(9,685 posts)
20. Thank you so much Mira
Tue Sep 22, 2020, 04:57 PM
Sep 2020

I will be living with the pain for a long time to come. But creating an image that looks right, made me feel a little bit settled and that is a good thing. Thank you so much for your kind words.

Hiawatha Pete

(1,767 posts)
34. Excuse my late response, but your photo is phenomenal!
Mon Sep 28, 2020, 02:53 PM
Sep 2020

And an interesting history behind it. Was curious to know if the Church was hit during the Blitz or later in the war during the V2 missile offensive, I googled it and saw it was during the Blitz in 1941. It was also damaged long ago in the Great Fire of London in 1666 and rebuilt, assuming I looked up the right church (St. Dunstan-in-the-East?).

Again, great pic, thanks for sharing.

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