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So today's photo is gonna be something different from my other photos. In fact, I shot this pic accidentally. But what do you think? :) ©[http://www.flickr.com/photos/99933540@N05/]
A step back in time to a visit to Old Wardour Castle --
Built by John, Lord Lovel, in the late 14th century, Old Wardour is composed of a five-sided tower around a central courtyard. A large hall unusually provided with large windows on the outer wall, a sign that Wardour was meant as much for prestige as for defence.
Old Wardour Castle is located at the heart of a maze of winding, narrow lanes, in a rural location yet only a few miles from the town of Shaftesbury. Lovel's creation was, in its day, one of the grandest, most impressive residences in England. The castle was later purchased by the Arundell family who remodelled the medieval castle as an Elizabethan manor.
Wardour suffered greatly during the Civil War, and the Arundells finally built New Wardour Castle to replace it in 1776. The old castle became the centrepiece of a pleasure ground, a park replete with fanciful grottoes, a stone circle, and a tea house in classical style, all built to entertain the Arundells and their guests. Today, Old Wardour is an unusual and attractive combination of medieval fortress, Elizabethan manor, and Georgian pleasure ground.
At the heart of the grounds is the castle keep, standing to four storeys in places. The keep is arranged around a central courtyard with a well. Off this courtyard several spiral stairs rise to the upper floors. One of these, the stair to the Great Hall, was remodelled by Robert Smythson for Sir Matthew Arundell as a Roman triumphal arch, with beautifully ornamented columns.
The upper floors have many of the most important rooms, including the Great Hall, Lobby, and Great Chamber. There is a Buttery, where food was stored, a Pantry, and Kitchen area with large fireplaces. You can climb to the top of the tower, with wonderful views across the lake below.
At the foot of the castle lawn is the classical tea house, while further up the slope is a Grotto and small stone circle.
Testing my new 7Artisans 75mm f/1.25.
After have used only 21-50mm (lately 40mm) for many years I thought it'd be interesting and educational to try something slightly longer, so when I stumbled upon this for an incredible low price I couldn't resist.
Very pleased with it so far. It has a gentle rendering that should fit my style well.
Ust in Trondheim, Norway.
Above the dramatic slopes of the Glen in which Loch Kander lies, this old derelict shepherds hut lies in ruins. In its day it must have been a spectacular place to reside. Following the ride of the Glen, the track I have been following can be made out as it makes it way up the hill.
Old Town across the lake; it's decidedly one of the prettiest sceneries in my hometown. I tend to shoot here at least once every year, and I did get a series of sunset shots just two months earlier.
This image is MJ and I made it from a prompt dedicated to a good friend "Old Earth" that I do love so much.
When your home is over two hundred years old or more, you are aware that your own presence here is transient and that one day, new people will call this their home. Leica M8, Elmar 4/135 at F16. This is my first shot with this vintage lens where I have got the focus right. It feels really good!
These old wooden stumps on the River Humber are all thats left a breakwater or even a jetty from years ago,
Old House Sunset - Yamasheta 35mm Plastic Camera, Fujicolor 200 film
Check out my video review of this camera: youtu.be/ZQoO9lMVWKc
Historic old Episcopalian Church located in Clark County, Virginia. The parish was created in 1738 and a log Church completed 1740-50. The log building was destroyed during the Revolutionary War and the current structure (shown here) was completed in 1793. Lord Fairfax worshiped here and many Virginians prominent in establishment of the USA attended also and some are buried here. Several of Mosby's Rangers from the Civil War are also buried here.
Lovely mill tucked away in the Borrowdale Valley. Keswick.Lake District. Lovely moss-coved rocks and small waterfalls make for this Great location and are well worth a trip for any kind of weather.
The Old Granary at Cockington, Devon
This beautiful old building , once a granary, is now a very popular gift shop.
Thank you for your visit.
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