Peter Marlow – Cathedrals

To see Peter Marlow’s exhibition ‘The English Cathedral’ in Ely Cathedral yesterday.  It features all 42 English cathedrals.  Marlow’s strategy was to shoot the same perspective using the natural light of dawn.  Technically extremely accomplished and an eloquent exposition of the diversity of architectural styles.  But forensic investigation has trumped atmosphere and sense of place.  A Becher-like typological study rather than a spiritual revelation.