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The shadow cast by the gate post was much more dramatic than it would have been on green grass. And while the gate and fence form a barrier across the image, the length and angle of the shadow do the opposite: they lead the eye towards the main subject, the cathedral spire. It is a useful reminder that the conditions around a subject can sometimes be as important as the subject itself.

So I'm blessed to live within quite close range of one of the most stunning buildings in the whole wide world - Salisbury Cathedral, and many Saturdays we park on the edge of town, and walk across the ancient water meadows (Link to the charity?) on what is known as The Town Path. The photo's below show the view. As is often the case, I took the images to illustrate a point and perhaps help you. Many days are sunny and stunning, others you are stuck, perhaps on a tour, or b