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Uploaded: 07/25/16 11:50 AM GMT
Old St Paul's in B&W
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The interior of Old St Pauls, Wellington,NZ.
Built in 1866 entirely from Native timbers, it is said to be one of the best examples of Gothic Revival architecture in the world. The interior resembles the upturned hull of an Elizabethan galleon, with exposed curved rimu trusses.
The flags hanging in the nave include the ensigns of the Royal Navy, the New Zealand Merchant Navy and the United States Marine Corps (second division), which was stationed in Wellington during World War II.
Until 1964 when a new larger Cathedral was built it was the Anglican Cathedral of Wellington. There was a battle to save it from demolition and it was finally purchased by the NZ Government in 1967 and restored.
It remains a consecrated church and is a venue for special services.
I shall post a colour version later which shows the wonderful warm glow of the wood. I thought B&W better defines the architecture.

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.biffobear
07/25/16 11:58 AM GMT
Nice structure....Good picture...R.
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::Ramad
07/25/16 1:27 PM GMT
Very nice view of the interior of the Church. Clear details and a good depth in this shot Lyn.
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::trixxie17
07/25/16 4:02 PM GMT
Stunning shot Lyn and I do think this would also be good for the POV contest.
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::tigger3
07/25/16 5:10 PM GMT
Oh I like this one Lyn, it makes a good B&W and I too think it would be a good contest contender. tigs=^..^=
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::corngrowth
07/25/16 7:34 PM GMT
Splendid B&W image Lyn! A top notch entry for the Wednesday B&W challenge. S+F instantly. Thanks for sharing this 'cracker', my friend.
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.mesmerized
07/26/16 12:33 AM GMT
Fabulous architecture, great candidate for the challenge, and beautifully captured, Lyn.
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::luckyshot
07/26/16 2:39 AM GMT
The architectural details are displayed beautifully in this b/w photo. Very well done, Lyn!
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.Hottrockin
07/26/16 8:37 AM GMT
Very grand and I like it in the B&W!!
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Why do the pictures come out square when the lens is round??
.icedancer
08/02/16 10:51 PM GMT
Even in B/W you can tell there is beautiful wood in the ceiling and arched braces - makes a fabulous challenge
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::Vickid
08/10/16 1:59 PM GMT
Stupendous capture, details amazing, bravo!
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