Hereford Cathedral, like a number of smaller British cathedrals, is surrounded by a compact green and close that is bordered by buildings. It also, again like many smaller cathedrals, lacks prominent west towers. Consequently it is difficult to photograph in its entirety, or with most of its mass on display. Photographs taken from nearby tend to suffer from distortion whilst those taken from afar show only the main tower and the upper parts of the nave and chancel. This photograph was taken from the mid-distance as we stood on the ornate Victoria Bridge, a suspension footbridge over the River Wye. The intrusion of buildings and trees obscure all but the cathedral's tower, and the prevalence of evergreens in neighbouring gardens means that even winter doesn't reveal significantly more of the building.
photos © T. Boughen Camera: Lumix FZ1000 2
