St. Mary's Church, Tintern.

Ruined church of St.Mary the Virgin in Monmouth.

 

I once visited Tintern Abby In Monmnouthshire without even reaslising this beautifull ruined church was perched on the hillside above it. It was only when I got home and was planning my next excursion that my research discovered this place.

 

I had just finnished photgraphing a runined church in Avensbury and this was next on my list. Its pretty easy to get to. Just follow the zig zag path up the Hilside from the Tintern Abbey car park.

 

I spent about 3hrs there trying to find the bestlens and composition and hoping the light would improve. On the day There were a number of volunteers clearing the brambles from the graveyard by hand and burning them. I hope they dont clear this place too much, as undoubtably the overun feel to this place is a strong part of its charm.

 

In the end the sky remained dull and overcaste. I left dissapointed that I woudln't be able to get the shot I wanted. This is definately a best composition, but I was dissapointed I had to create this HDR from the RAW file inorder to inject interest into the sky.

 

I'm definately going to return at somepoint and try and get a decent sunset shot. I just hope it hasn't been sanitized too much when I do.

Done