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Bend Sinister
Made by jonwild
I've even worked out how to add a frame to this one for added drama/pretentiousness (delete as applicable). As ever I'm a sucker for curves and lines, and if some clouds show up too that's great ;-) This was with the Sig 10-20, cropped to remove my right foot from the bottom corner (I keep doing that, must learn to stand still while taking pics), and then single RAW HDR to get a good range of tones. Levels and grads to taste. Somewhere along the way the EXIF got lost (f10, 1/100th, 10mm - spooky!) All these fads It's shoulder pads On new year's dawn To my surprise All the macca lads stayed at home Picking antiques Encloses Cosy fleck with green bits Main undercurrent, white spermatoze My powers Against them, half-useless My senses Alive have party Was embarrassed but stuck with them Walked, at shoulder, down the street, ridicule They couldn't tell lou reed from doug yule Suppressed hate romance It was like being back at school My powers before them resound My powers heard language, two-time doom Win populace, internal defeat Their mob had a coup d'etat Realize what they'd always wanted Knew I was right all along It wasn't then a beatles song Superhero in harlequin kecks Dim-wit lecture, half read Cursing black singers ten years dead Was a clown in victim hat Was shouldered and spurned Then my powers did return.... Shoulder Pads, Mark E Smith, from the album Bend Sinister by the Fall.


Liverpool Catholic Cathedral
Made by lovestruck.
Building began on the Roman-Catholic cathedral in 1928 only 0.5mi/0.5km from the Anglican cathedral. The original design was for a neo-Classical building, but only the crypt of this was completed. After the Second World War an architectural competition was held for the completion of the cathedral, the successful design - much more modest than the original plan, which would have produced the second largest church in Christendom, - was by Sir Frederick W. Gibberd, who had worked on the design of Heathrow airport. The Cathedral, consecrated in 1967, is a massive circular structure centered on a lantern of medieval type and can accommodate a congregation of 3,000. Round this cylindrical lantern tower is a huge tent 200ft/61m in diameter, rising sharply to a funnel-shaped drum 270ft/82m high. Since the Cathedral is built on a hill it has the appearance of a huge lantern rising above the city. The principal structural materials are steel and glass - more glass than in any other cathedral.. The altar, a block of white marble 10ft/3m long and weighing 10 tons, is from Skopje, the capital of Macedonia in former Yugoslavia. The spaces between the 16 supporting piers are occupied by chapels, separated by blue and green glass walls.


Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral.
Made by andrewjfallon
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King (usually shortened to Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral) is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Liverpool, Merseyside, England. The cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of Liverpool and the metropolitan church of the ecclesiastical Northern Province. The Metropolitan Cathedral is one of the two cathedrals in the city. The other, the Anglican Cathedral Church of Christ in Liverpool, is situated around 0.5 miles (0.8 km) to the south. This building is also one of Liverpool's many listed buildings, more specifically as Grade II*. As it is today, the cathedral was designed by English architect Frederick Gibberd who became the cathedral's architect when his design was chosen in a worldwide competition to build design the cathedral. Construction on Gibberd's design started in 1962 and took only five years to complete. Previous designs for a Catholic cathedral in Liverpool were proposed in 1853, 1933 and 1953, all of which failed to be completed or even started. (from Wikipedia). This photograph was taken at the rear of the cathedral on the terrace above the cathedral Crypt.


The Crypt, Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
Made by Brownie Bear
The original plans for the Metropolitan Cathedral were somewhat grander. Sir Edwin Lutyens's original design was for a larger structure that would have taken around 200 years to complete. The dome of the proposed cathedral would have been larger than that of St Peter's in Rome or St Paul's in London. All that was built was the crypt. The cost of construction unfortunately prove to be too prohibitive and kept escalating. A remnant of what was actually completed can be at the eastern end of the site. This is the most complete section remaining. I did not take any photographs of the inside of the Crypt as the Polish Mass was about to start and I felt that it would have been intrusive. I found the Crypt more interesting than the modern Cathedral above it. There was a greater sense of the atmosphere that I expect from a place of worship. IoE Number: 359118 Location: CRYPT TO ROMAN CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL, MOUNT PLEASANT (north side) LIVERPOOL Date listed: 14 March 1975 Date of last amendment: 07 February 1994 Grade II*


ASpire To God
Made by The Wirral Bells
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King (usually shortened to Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral) is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Liverpool, Merseyside, England. The cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of Liverpool and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Liverpool. The Metropolitan Cathedral is one of two cathedrals in the city. The other, the Anglican Cathedral Church of Christ in Liverpool, is about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) to the south. The Grade II Metropolitan Cathedral is one of Liverpool's many listed buildings. It is sometimes known locally as Paddy's Wigwam or the Mersey Funnel. The cathedral's architect was Englishman Frederick Gibberd, the winner of a worldwide design competition. Construction began in 1962, and took five years. Earlier designs for a Catholic cathedral in Liverpool had been proposed in 1853, 1933, and 1953, but none were completed. ( www.creativephotobook.co.uk - a completely free online photography book )


Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral (Christ The King)
Made by ScouseTiegan
This photograph was created using 10 photographs from my Canon A480 Powershot and then stacking them. The Metropolitan Cathedral Church of Christ the King (usually known as Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral) is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Liverpool, Merseyside, England. The cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of Liverpool[2] and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Liverpool.[3] The Metropolitan Cathedral is one of two cathedrals in the city. The other, the Anglican Cathedral Church of Christ in Liverpool, is about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) to the south.[4] The Grade II* Metropolitan Cathedral is one of Liverpool's many listed buildings. It is sometimes known locally as Paddy's Wigwam or the Mersey Funnel. The cathedral's architect was Englishman Frederick Gibberd, the winner of a worldwide design competition. Construction began in 1962, and took five years. Earlier designs for a Catholic cathedral in Liverpool had been proposed in 1853, 1933, and 1953, but none were completed.


Glass & Stone
Made by adebⓞnd
Explored 9th September 2009 Highest #309 The Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral is one of those pieces of architecture that dominates the city's skyline and can be seen from miles around. It's distinctive shape is very devisive and most people either love it or hate it. There appears to be no middle ground. I think it's absolutely amazing and it's a building that I've wanted to photograph for a long time. Fortunately, I got the opportunity last weekend and these are some of the resulting images. Yesterday I hit the milestone of 50 images having been Explored by the mysterious Flickr algorithm. I just wanted to say a massive thank you to those who take the time to check out my photostream and comment on the images. It is so encouraging and truly inspiring. ;-D the world according to adebond


Strangers #3
Made by jfletch1305
Taken the same day as #2, just a couple of minutes later. Saw these two ladies as they left the Cathedral and thought that with the city background i could get a nice shot. I asked and after a little bit of apprehension they agreed. Originally had them with the sun on their back but the sun was just blowing out the image so i moved here instead. I think the shot worked out pretty well. Was nice to get a group rather than just a single stranger as well. (Forgot to get the names again though! If you see this picture please email me or comment. Thanks) I've decided to upload the pictures in the order they're taken and to have 100 pictures and count this as 1 stranger rather than making this #3 & #4. This picture is #3 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at www.100Strangers.com


Standing in Colour
Made by Shertila Tony
Through the light of coloured glass. Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Built from 1962 over just five years. The original design called for a large dome that would have been the largest in the world. work on the foundations and crypt started in 1933 but work stopped in WWII with the crypt being completed by 1958. The building stopped at this point due to massively escalating costs. A new design was accepted through a competition by Sir Frederick Gibberd. work was completed on the Feast of Pentecost 14 May 1967. and straight away the building was troubled by problems as water leaked in and tiles fell off. at one point in the nineties it was seriously considered by the church to demolish the church due to mounting costs assosiated with repair work. With a fresh look at the cost and new ideas on remedial work the Cathedral was saved and is a Grade II listed building.


Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral (Christ The King)
Made by ScouseTiegan
The Metropolitan Cathedral Church of Christ the King (usually known as Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral) is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Liverpool, Merseyside, England. The cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of Liverpool[2] and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Liverpool.[3] The Metropolitan Cathedral is one of two cathedrals in the city. The other, the Anglican Cathedral Church of Christ in Liverpool, is about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) to the south.[4] The Grade II* Metropolitan Cathedral is one of Liverpool's many listed buildings. It is sometimes known locally as Paddy's Wigwam or the Mersey Funnel. The cathedral's architect was Englishman Frederick Gibberd, the winner of a worldwide design competition. Construction began in 1962, and took five years. Earlier designs for a Catholic cathedral in Liverpool had been proposed in 1853, 1933, and 1953, but none were completed.


080904 Liverpool - Metropolitan Cathedral (3)
Made by dangerous_disco
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral. Architects throughout the world were invited in 1960 to design a Cathedral for Liverpool which would relate to the existing Crypt, be capable of construction within five years, cost at the current prices no more than one million pounds for its shell, and most important of all, express the new spirit of the liturgy then being radically reformulated by the Second Vatican Council. Of 300 entries from all over the world, Sir Frederick Gibberd's (1908-1984) design was chosen, and building began in October 1962. Less than five years later, on the Feast of Pentecost, 14 May 1967, the completed Cathedral was consecrated. The Papal Legate at the consecration, most appropriately, was His Eminence John Carmel Cardinal Heenan, Archbishop of Westminster, who had been succeeded as Archbishop of Liverpool three years earlier by George Andrew Beck.


Roman Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, UK
Made by Mick Craig
This is a view of Liverpool's Roman Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, and it's surrounding district, as seen from the top of Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral around half a mile away. A Cathedral was initially designed for this site by the celebrity architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, but the project was troubled and hampered by World War II. This building was designed by Sir Frederick Gibberd, and was finally completed in 1967, more than a hundred years after the Catholic church had originally declared their intention to build a cathedral in the city. The design of the building has always divided opinion. Without generalising too much, Catholics tend to find the building beautiful, while local Protestants will often dismiss 'Paddy's Wigwam' as an eyesore. The tilt shift effect blurs parts of the photograph, and gives a miniaturisation effect.


Reconciliation
Made by Jason Connolly
Went on a day out with mate Gary Kenyon to Liverpool, England, visited both Anglican and Catholic cathedrals, had a look around St Georges hall, and popped down to the waterfront then finishing off with a couple of pints and a meal at O’neils pub and grill then catching the train back home.. Now for a nice juicy HDR the exposure fusion way (not tonemapped) I did try this as a standard shot but found it impossible to get good exposure as the sun was shining through the red stained glass giving off a very bright light so HDR was the way to go..I like this..Hope you do.. This was shot inside the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King Liverpool Shot with a Nikon D300 and Sigma 10-20mm lens 9 shot HDR RAW converted all to 16bit tiff then HDR’d Exposure fusion with Photomatix hdr software All 9 exposures f11


Stranger #2
Made by jfletch1305
Was with some friends today and to fill time we decided to go get some stranger photos for my project. Waiting in front of the cathedral we decided that this gentleman would be a good picture. I asked, he agreed, got a few shots and i was done with a moo card handed over. I did however forget to get his name again. I really must try to remember to do that because it would make it much more polite and personal. Kind of unhappy about the focus on this one as well. In my nerves i stuck at 1.8 when i should have tried a few different apertures and gone to 2.8. Oh well, we live and learn. This picture is #2 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at www.100Strangers.com


Tonight make me unstoppable...
Made by -Mina-
A very amazing part of my big adventure in England was Bloc Party's unforgettable gig in Liverpool! They were brilliant but the crowd sucked. I guess they consider it fun pushing and shoving each other but I can assure you being in the middle of this madness is no fun at all! The british concert visitors should reconsider their concept of fun. But anyway, the concert was still fantastic but unfortunately quite short. The title here refers to a sentence from the lyrics of the song that they were playing when I took this picture (The Prayer- one of my fave songs). The picture is actually the beginning of a short video that I recorded. Apart from visiting this concert I had a great time in Liverpool. It's a really nice city. Pics of Liverpool are to come soon.


A portion of the Crypt, Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
Made by Brownie Bear
The original plans for the Metropolitan Cathedral were somewhat grander. Sir Edwin Lutyens's original design was for a larger structure that would have taken around 200 years to complete. The dome of the proposed cathedral would have been larger than that of St Peter's in Rome or St Paul's in London. All that was built was the crypt. The cost of construction unfortunately prove to be too prohibitive and kept escalating. A remnant of what was actually completed can be seen at the eastern end of the site. IoE Number: 359118 Location: CRYPT TO ROMAN CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL, MOUNT PLEASANT (north side) LIVERPOOL Photographer: Mr Brendan Oxlade LRPS Date of last amendment: 07 February 1994 Grade II*


Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
Made by adebⓞnd
Explored 7th September 2009 Highest #361 The Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral is one of those pieces of architecture that dominates the city's skyline and can be seen from miles around. It's distinctive shape is very devisive and most people either love it or hate it. There appears to be no middle ground. I think it's absolutely amazing and it's a building that I've wanted to photograph for a long time. Fortunately, I got the opportunity last weekend and these are some of the resulting images. the world according to adebond


Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
Made by ihughes22
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King (known locally as paddy's wigwam) is situated on the high ridge of Mount Pleasant and is visible from most parts of the city. Circular in plan, this iconic building is set on a podium formed by a continuation of the roof of the Lutyens Crypt. Its tapering lantern tower is surmounted by 16 pinnacles, encircled by a lattice-work crown. The main conical roof and drum of the nave support the tower which, unusually in cathedral buildings, relates directly to the primary area of the internal space - the Sanctuary and High Altar. The cathedral is surrounded on all sides by university buildings. BEST VIEWED LARGE.


The Way, The Truth & The Light
Made by adebⓞnd
The Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral is one of those pieces of architecture that dominates the city's skyline and can be seen from miles around. It's distinctive shape is very devisive and most people either love it or hate it. There appears to be no middle ground. I think it's absolutely amazing and it's a building that I've wanted to photograph for a long time. Fortunately, I got the opportunity last weekend and these are some of the resulting images. the world according to adebond


Paddy's Wigwam
Made by Dave_Davies
Known locally as Paddy's Wigwam, Liverpool's Roman Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral got off to an inauspicious start. Shortly after it's completion in 1966, the roof started leaking and the mosaic tiles covering the vast concrete ribs began to come away resulting in the architect, Sir Frederick Gibberd being sued by the cathedral authorities. Now restored it remains one of the UK's most striking and beautiful buildings. Larger here: farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4458274646_a0f4f38309_o.jpg