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Anyone for croquet?


Anyone for croquet?
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Copyright: Stephen Nunney (snunney) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2543 W: 51 N: 5566] (23007)
Genre: Lieux
Média: Couleur
Date de prise de vue: 2003-10
Catégories: Châteaux, Architecture
Appareil photographique: CANON EOS 10 D, Canon 28-80 3,5-4,8 USM IV
Versions: version originale
Thème(s): My dream places... [view contributor(s)]
Date de soumission: 2008-04-30 0:31
Vue: 467
Points: 46
[Ligne directrice - Note] Note du photographe
One in a series of photographs take on a warm and pleasant autumn afternoon in the ground of Leeds Castle, regarded by many as one of the most beautiful in Britain.

Today, a full-frontal view of the castle proper with a very English croquet lawn in front.

Leeds Castle, set on two islands on the River Len in the heart of Kent, has been home to royalty, lords and ladies for over 1000 years.

The castle you see today is the result of over 900 years of alterations and changes. It has Norman foundations; a mediaeval gatehouse; the Gloriette, built by Edward I and updated in Henry VIII’s times; a Tudor tower; and a 19th century country house - all of which were substantially refurbished in the 20th century.

The last private owner of the castle, Olive, Lady Baillie, left an indelible mark on the place. The heiress to an American fortune from her mother’s family and the daughter of an English Lord, she married three times. It was with her second husband, Arthur Wilson Filmer that she bought the castle in 1926, and embarked on a complete refurbishment, using the finest French architects and designers to create an elegant country residence.

She filled the castle with art and antiques, collected on her frequent buying trips around Europe, and with glamorous house parties at which she entertained princes, film stars and politicians. Her guests enjoyed the use of the castle’s cinema, swimming pool, squash and tennis courts, and marvelled at the extraordinary creatures in the grounds; Lady Baillie’s fascinating collection of birds and waterfowl, zebras and llamas as well as the more usual horses and dogs.

You are invited to visit the castle's official web site (from which the above was taken) to learn more:
http://www.leeds-castle.com
mikolaj_kawa, besnard, salvator, ChrisJ, jlbrthnn, dareco, chinchini, gunbud, amaryllis, meltemi, isabela_sor, PixelTerror, gracious, kevinos, COSTANTINO trouve(nt) cette note utile
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Hello Stephen! Original castle, very interesting architecture. Good point of view, very good composition. Nice lightness, good sharpness. Very good shot. Well done!

Hello Stephen,
it looks like a typical English lawn in front of the castle, very well maintained. Seems to be good for a match. :-)
The small shadow part is a good opening in my eyes. A wonderful cloud above the castle and this itself is well presented in good light and clarity. Good quality.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

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  • Nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2279 W: 0 N: 5627] (28084)
  • [2008-04-30 1:29]

Hello,

mangigique ce château, avec une pelouse merveilleuse, toute verte, toute lisse, avec ce cile et ce gros nuage, une très bellec ompo.

Bravo et amitiés

Nicou

Bonjour Stephen
C'est exactement l'idée que je me fais des châteaux anglais. C'est bien cadré. Je suppose qu'il s'agit d'un scan, si oui il est d'excellente qualité.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journée.
Nicole

Hi Stephen,
Wonderful crisp image with superb sharpness and details. The color of the green lawn, the details on the castle and the blue sky are just superb.
Best regards. Salvator.

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  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8566 W: 915 N: 11534] (57432)
  • [2008-04-30 2:50]

Hi Stephen

The people add scale for both the castle & the croquet props. Superb colour sharpness & lighting & well framed. Tfs!

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  • Buin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3601 W: 0 N: 7341] (26623)
  • [2008-04-30 4:03]

Hallo Stephen!
A great building - although a small one - and photo as well. You caught this castle in a wonderful light which creates a special atmosphere. I like this one.
Greetings from sunny and warm Germany!
Frank

Bonjour Stephen,
Voilà une demeure que l'on peut envier aux Anglais. Ton cadrage la rend superbe, et on pourrait la prendre pour une maquette avec la netteté et pureté de son architecture. Excellente prise, superbes couleurs. Bravo.
Bonne journée
Cordialement
Joël

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1885 W: 53 N: 750] (12057)
  • [2008-04-30 6:25]

A very beautiful castle. The lighting is very nice as is the detail. Very pretty grounds. TFS

Salut Stephen,
A première vue, ce château me semblait vraiment imposant (il l'est quand même ;o)). Mais la taille des personnages me ramène sa taille à des dimensions plus raisonnables.
Ton image est nickel, comme l'est ce château et son parc.
Et comme d'habitude, une note très riche.
Amitiés
Pierre

Hello Stephen,
Have not heard that expression for years.
Really good shot,
contrasting the smoothness of that lawn,
against the Castles Stone Work.
Makes me feel Homesick.
Regards.
Mike

Hi Stephen,
Excellent contrast and beautiful Architecture .
beautiful colour and details of this composition.
Well done.
Georg

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  • Fis2 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2565 W: 141 N: 1680] (34593)
  • [2008-04-30 9:54]

Hej Stephen!
Wonderful castle, beautiful place. Good frame and colors. I like the light and sharpness. Well donew.
Regards
Krzysztof

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  • gunbud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4716 W: 4 N: 4341] (19562)
  • [2008-04-30 18:39]

Hi Stephen,
Very British landscape with the lush green grass surrounding the majestic old castle. Wonderful blue sky, brings out all the intricate details to this lovely old castle.
Regards, Tom

bonjour,
un tres beau chateau typiquement bristish, une belle architecture, une bonne luminosité sur celui-ci et un bon cadrage
je dois reconnaitre que les parterres sont magnifiquement entretenus et que le "croquet" attend du monde (quelquefois je joue dans mon jardin) c'est sympa
bonne journée
juliette

Hello Stephen,
you took a beautiful capture of this castle. This light and shadow on the lawn in the foreground is nice, the light over the castle gives color and leads to a nice blue and cloudy sky. The people really make it come alive. Good colors and sharpness.
Have a nice day.
Stella

Superb place
I will add this in my theme
The quality of this image is perfect
Each detail is great here
Hugs

Hi Stephen,
A very nice property indeed, and kept with all the attention for detail the english can have, sometimes even outdoing the swiss ;-) You got a digital reflex early, at this time I was still struggling with my old minolta bridge !
Have a nice day JY

Hi Stephen,
Beautiful shot with spectacular composition. I like the attractive castle and the trim environment. Colours are splendid and the clarity too. Superb shot, Very well done! Have a nice day
George

Hello Stephen,
My compliment for this very fine image of the castle really well captured!
the lighting is so beautiful with perfect sharpness, very good colour and superb details!
many thanks for the sharing
from NZ, Tony

In have always loved Leeds castle, Stephen, and you have presented one aspect of it well here. The full frontal, dead central composition could be intimidating, but here it suites the massivity of the structure, I feel and is softened by the fluffy clouds and the curve of the drive. You had a lovely day to render the colours very well. You note is great too, regards kevin

Hello Stephen,
Original and beautiful British castle, the light is good but I see a tilt at the right.
Regards

Hi Stephen,
A dreamy photo with marvellous colours,
like the picture of thebest painter
photographer.
Thanks for this good shot,bravo my friend
Costantino

Hello Stephen. A further old architectural monument. The front is impressing. Particularly the towers are somewhat special. It pleases me again that visitors bring lives into the scene. Best regards, Wolfgang.

This is quite great,very nice clarity with good use of light,
the shadow from the foreground creates a nice feel and a good
contrast with the bright background.Wonderful view.
Horatiu

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