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Castles, Chateau & Manoires

by grumpybaldprof

169 photos · 85 views
up the stairs and to the Scottish baronial castle - Crathes Castle in colour , Aberdeenshire, Scotland
the light of hope? Fine art black & white view of a window in the gorgeously panelled Court Room, Crathes Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
elegant flowers against an ancient window bathed in summer sunshine, Crathes Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
black & white fine art - straining through, glaring summer light into an ancient window at Crathes Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Crathes castle & its magnificent topiary in the May sunshine, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
Slains castle, Bram Stoker inspiration for Dracula, across golden brown field, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
B&W moody shot of Bram Stoker's vampire inspiring, baronial Slains Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Chateau Beaumesnil reflected in its watery moat with blue sky, Normandy, France
approaching mini Versailles of Chateau Beaumesnil over the wooden bridge from the garden, Normandy, France
mini Versailles of Chateau Beaumesnil reflected in a flawless moat under blue sky Normandy, France
pink roses lead the eye to the Chateau de Beaumesnil, l’Eure, Normandy, France
interior view from the great enclosed space of Amboise Castle, Loire, France., with photographer and model in foreground
is this Minas Tirith? No, its a detail photo of Chambord Castle, Loire, France
looking across dramatic reflections in moat towards Chateau de Beaumesnil, l’Eure, Normandy, France.
night approaches at Slains Castle, Bram Stoker's inspiration, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
ancient chairs basks in sunshine through a castle window, Chateau de Beaumesnil, l’Eure, Normandy, France
on the roof of Chambord castle, a bygone age in the Loire, France
Antique lamp shedding soft amber light in front of a draped window, Château de Saint Germain de Livet, Pays d’Auge, Normandy, France
looking up into the light and airy main staircase at Chateau de Beaumesnil, l’Eure, Normandy, France
the angel of Castel Sant’ Angelo, Rome, Italy against a dramatic sky in black and white
Château de Saint Germain de Livet, Pays d’Auge, Normandy, France, from across the moat
looking down the long avenue towards Chateau Beaumesnil, l’Eure, Normandy, France
renaissance furniture in front of a gorgeous period window, Chateau de Beaumesnil, l’Eure, Normandy, France
looking down the Tiber River towards Castel Sant’ Angelo, Rome, Italy
Chateau Beaumesnil seen from the gardens on a glorious summer morning.
inside the wonderful, groovy, library at Chateau de Beaumesnil, l’Eure, Normandy, France.
contrast and light in B&W shot of an ancient kitchen well, Chateau de Beaumesnil, l’Eure, Normandy, France.
A dramatic sky over one of the famous forts de la Rade de Cherbourg, Contention, Normandy, France
Château de Saint Germain de Livet, Pays d’Auge, Normandy, France view over the moat with beautiful reflections
Chateau de Beaumesnil, l’Eure, Normandy, France, view of the magnificent renaissance fireplace in the library in fine detail
Chateau de Beaumesnil, l’Eure, Normandy, France view from across the moat with roses on a summer afternoon
Château Royal d'Amboise Amboise Royal Castle, Loire valley, France. View along the walls with flags and renaissance building.
Chateau de Beaumesnil, l’Eure, Normandy, France, seen from the approach to the house looking across the moat reflecting building and sky
Château de Saint Germain de Livet, Pays d’Auge, Normandy, France.
Château de Saint Germain de Livet, Pays d’Auge, Normandy, France seen through the arched gateway framing 2 photographers with the beautiful chateau in the background
Château Royal d'Amboise Amboise Royal Castle, Loire valley, France, inside the main access ramp looking up, dramatic in black and white
Chateau de Chambord, jewel of the Loire Valley, France. detail. View down into courtyard clearly showing one of the fabulous staircases.
Chateau de Cheverny Loire valley France. Panoramic view of the front of this inspiration for Herge's Tintin Marlinspike Hall/Chateau de Moulinsart.
Chateau de Chambord, jewel of the Loire Valley, France. B&W interior view of the famous and spectacular double-helix open staircase. Note the fabulous ceiling.
Chateau de Chambord, jewel of the Loire Valley, France. looking out through the fabulous window at the top of the famous and spectacular double-helix open staircase.
Chateau de Chambord, jewel of the Loire Valley, France. detail. Looking out from one of the great stone staircases onto a detail of the main building, framing two women admiring the view.
Chateau de Chambord, jewel of the Loire Valley, France. detail. View of the main building from inside the courtyard with an amazing cloud looming overhead.
Chateau de Chambord, jewel of the Loire Valley, France. detail. Full on view from the approach to the main gate
Chateau de Chambord, jewel of the Loire Valley, France. detail taken from the main gate
Chateau de Chambord, jewel of the Loire Valley, France. view from the canal
Chateau de Chambord, jewel of the Loire Valley, France
Chateau de Chenonceau, Loire Valley, outside view from a hot air balloon (Montgolfieres). Take 4 of this magnificent renaissance castle.
Chateau de Chenonceau, Loire Valley, outside view from Catherine de Medicis garden. Take 3 of this magnificent renaissance castle.
Chateau de Chenonceau, Loire Valley, outside view from Catherine de Medicis garden. Take 2 of this magnificent renaissance castle.
Chateau de Chenonceau, Loire Valley, outside view from Catherine de Medicis garden. Take 1 of this magnificent renaissance castle.
dreaming tower in the castle garden fine art B&W, Crathes castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
in colour, caught between emerald green grass and threatening grey skies, the ruined chateau of the Forbes, Tolquhon castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
which way to go? to the light or down the passage? Fine art black & white, inside Tolquhon Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Tolquhon castle stands still under looming clouds while visitors blur in first drops of rain, colour, long exposure, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
approaching the front gate of Tolquhon Castle, fine art black & white view of this modest baronial chateau, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
storm coming, dramatic view from Tolquhon Castle across wheat fields of Aberdeenshire, Scotland
dark stone vault presses down on stairs into the bright light, inside Tolquhon Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland - fine art black & white
looking across the courtyard from one of the towers of Tolquhon Castle, fine art black & white, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
turn around, a shaft of light shows the door is open, Tolquhon Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
glowering on its motte, fine art black & white view of a ruined baronial chateau, Tolquhon Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Arts & Crafts Gean House, dramatic under dark, scudding clouds, Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland - fine art sepia view
dramatic clouds over Aberdeenshire: fine art black & white view from the ruined baronial chateau of Tolquhon Castle, Scotland.
steps up to the light, fine art black & white at Tolquhon Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
people and their silhouettes crossing the moat into the historic Castelo de São Jorg under a blue autumn sky, Lisbon, Portugal.
serene in its green setting, Rosenborg Castle, winter panorama from the gardens, Danish Castle / Palace, Copenhagen, Denmark
fine art black & white - the window into an old room with chair, Crathes Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
snowdrops gleam in spring sunshine flooding the Old Tower and gates of Drum Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
at the gateway to Drum Castle, overlooked by the Old Tower. Fine art black & white, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
take the road to Drum Castle under dramatic spring skies. Fine art colour, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
evening spring light floods over Drum castle and its Old Tower. Fine art colour. Aberdeenshire, Scotland
the fine art black & white gate of Drum castle is wide open, vanishing point, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
the magnificently restored La Lieutenance at night under a spring moon. Honfleur, Calvados, Normandy, France
the memorial to Voltaire, approach and detail, in the crypt of the magnificent Panthéon. Colour studies, Latin Quarter, Paris, France
the memorial to Voltaire, approach and detail, in the crypt of the magnificent Panthéon. Colour studies, Latin Quarter, Paris, France
the memorial to Voltaire, approach and detail, in the crypt of the magnificent Panthéon. Colour studies, Latin Quarter, Paris, France
the memorial to Voltaire, approach and detail, in the crypt of the magnificent Panthéon. Colour studies, Latin Quarter, Paris, France
across the drawbridge, the lovely Château de Saint Germain de Livet, fine art colour, Pays d’Auge, Normandy, France
viewed from the left of the drawbridge, the lovely Château de Saint Germain de Livet, fine art colour, Pays d’Auge, Normandy, France
viewed from the left of the drawbridge, the lovely Château de Saint Germain de Livet, fine art colour, Pays d’Auge, Normandy, France
viewed from the left of the drawbridge, the lovely Château de Saint Germain de Livet, fine art colour, Pays d’Auge, Normandy, France
viewed from the left of the drawbridge, the lovely Château de Saint Germain de Livet, fine art colour, Pays d’Auge, Normandy, France
walking round from the left of the drawbridge and all the way round and back, the lovely Château de Saint Germain de Livet, fine art colour, Pays d’Auge, Normandy, France
One grumpy owner, the swan: walking round from the left of the drawbridge and all the way round and back, the lovely Château de Saint Germain de Livet, fine art colour, Pays d’Auge, Normandy, France
walking round from the left of the drawbridge and all the way round and back, the lovely Château de Saint Germain de Livet, fine art colour, Pays d’Auge, Normandy, France
walking round from the left of the drawbridge and all the way round and back, the lovely Château de Saint Germain de Livet, fine art colour, Pays d’Auge, Normandy, France
walking round from the left of the drawbridge and all the way round and back, the lovely Château de Saint Germain de Livet, fine art colour, Pays d’Auge, Normandy, France
walking round from the left of the drawbridge and all the way round and back, the lovely Château de Saint Germain de Livet, fine art colour, Pays d’Auge, Normandy, France
gazing across the drawbridge, in colour, at the beautiful Château de Boutemont, Ouilly-le-Vicomte, Calvados, Normandy, France
under a textured summer's day sky, in colour, the beautiful Château de Boutemont, Ouilly-le-Vicomte, Calvados, Normandy, France
fine art colour panorama of Château de Boutemont, viewed from the closest edge of the ornamental pond and gardens, Ouilly-le-Vicomte, Calvados, Normandy, France
inside the charming courtyard of Château de Boutemont, Ouilly-le-Vicomte, Calvados, Normandy, France
reflections of Château de Boutemont in its ornamental pond (a very large pond!), Ouilly-le-Vicomte, Calvados, Normandy, France
looking across the charming courtyard of Château de Boutemont under a summers day sky, Ouilly-le-Vicomte, Calvados, Normandy, France
Château de Boutemont, charm reflected in its ornamental pool, Ouilly-le-Vicomte, Calvados, Normandy, France
night panorama of the magnificent walled city of Carcassonne, Aude, Occitanie, France
Archie the boxer puppy with some of his family at Binns Tower, near Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
Burn of Kelly gleaming in the winter evening light, Haddo House, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Fine art black & white.
winter sunset creeping up on the trees - is this the edge of Fangorn forest? fine art, Haddo House & park, Methlick, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
autumns colours at Haddo House gardens, fine art, near Methlick, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
tranquility and colours of a late afternoon by the lake. Haddo House and gardens, Methlick, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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