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The Keep


The Keep
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Copyright: Stephen Nunney (snunney) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2702 W: 51 N: 5570] (21845)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2003-10
Categories: Castles, Nature
Camera: CANON EOS 10 D, Canon 28-80 3,5-4,8 USM IV
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2008-05-02 0:13
Viewed: 568
Points: 58
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
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 view of the keep reflected in the moat that surrounds the island on which the castle keep stands.

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 marveled 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
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Bonjour
une tres belle photo de ce chateau avec son double dans l'eau, un colombier sur la droite, peut être, un chateau imposant avec une architecture superbe
belle luminosité et couleurs agréables
excellente composition avec une bonne netteté
juliette

Bonjour Stephen,

Une très belle vue sur ce château dont on apprécie bien l'ampleur des proportions. Le reflet dans l'eau des douves est de toute beauté. J'envisage un voyage dans le Sud de l'Angleterre l'été prochain, merci pour cette idée d'excursion.
Amicalement,
Roger

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1768 W: 42 N: 791] (11267)
  • [2008-05-02 0:47]

This pov is great capturing such a fantastic reflection! Very good color and sharpness again. TFS

Stephen,
This is an excellent shot of this fine castle. Your composition is fine using the reflection to create nice depth and balance. The lighting and colors are great with excellent sharpness and detail. The river leads the eye through the shot nicely giving the photo nice direction.
TFS,
Asa

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  • daddo Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1721 W: 29 N: 1804] (8109)
  • [2008-05-02 1:11]

Hi Stephen. A splendid castle bathed in sunlight, its beauty augmented by the fine reflection upon the blue water. Charming. Regards. Klaudio.

Hi Stephen,
Oh..oh..oh..Yes...! Another wonderful picture of the castle...!
I like much this one..! Good framing and very nice reflection on water..!
Good light and colours...good shot..!
Well done,
Patrick

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  • Nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2178 W: 0 N: 5324] (26376)
  • [2008-05-02 2:37]

hello,

mangigique ce château, avec son reflet, couleus très douces et agréable, dans une beau cadre printaniers.

Bravo et amitiés

Nicou

Hi Stephan
Another perfect shot of Leeds Castle with same or more perfection of previous one.
CASTLE SPECIALIST.
Regards.
Peter.

Hello Stephen,
wonderful warm and clear one with a very nice reflection. Good lines for depth and pleasant colours and this inclusion of the keep by the blue water and the blue sky is the right way to put the focus on it.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

Bonjour Stephen,
C'est une image d'une grande clarté, qui précise la configuration de ce patrimoine historique remarquable. La réflection bien mise en évidence est superbe. Bon travail.
Bonne journée
Cordialement
Joël

Hi Stephen,
Very beautiful photo,beautiful place,Good colors and nice reflex.Its a very beautiful castle and definitely a tourist attraction.
Georg

hi Stephen

Castle by the lake or river, is really very attractive and this pov has shown the colorful side of the castle in bright light. Good composition to take advantage of reflection.

tfs, bill

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  • TopGeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2078 W: 79 N: 2804] (12846)
  • [2008-05-02 6:31]

Hi Stephen,
Excellent ideal captured! Beautiful photo, excellent place, Good colors and nice reflection! From your good pictures perhaps better here! I liked your work and the calm of locality. Most excellent place of imprinting of image
Bravo
Georgios

A wonderful image with that gorgeous reflection. I don't think I realised that the castle was situated in the river. Thanks for the write up.
Phil

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  • dta Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 438 W: 0 N: 589] (3147)
  • [2008-05-02 12:41]

Hello Stephen ,
Perfect reflection and beautiful colors for this wonderful castle . But isn't it too in the middle of the picture ?
Regards
Denis

I love reflections and this one is gorgeous. It's amazing to find an English castle that survived the attention of Oliver Cromwell. You had wonderful light and the detail and sharpness is excellent. Well done
Kath

beautiful POV with a nice reflection,
i just think some few changes can be done in the colour balance
regards
jo

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  • Tue Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5239 W: 56 N: 7479] (23893)
  • [2008-05-02 15:36]

Hi Stephen,
You made very well use of the fantastic weather conditions for this photo, the sunlight and blue sky are really wonderful. A very good composition for the view of the castle too and I just love the reflections in the mirror-like water. Thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Lars

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  • gunbud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4486 W: 4 N: 4021] (18225)
  • [2008-05-02 18:53]

Hi Stephen,
Wow! what a beautiful day you had to capture the beautiful castle that makes such a striking reflection in the moot while it contrast so brilliantly with the vivid blue sky. The old castle is seen in magnificent details and sharpness. This is a really fine composition with an excellent note.
Regards, Tom

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  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8776 W: 920 N: 11780] (57333)
  • [2008-05-02 20:53]

Hi Stephen

Wonderful, mirror like reflections in the tranquil, fg water, with fantastic colour, sharpness & light cobntrasts. See you in 10 days!

Hi Stephen, fantastic castle with wonderful reflections, splendid colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hi Stephen,
Wooooow. The reflections on the calm water, the colors, the sharpness and the blue of the sky and lake look absolutely superb.
Best regards. Salvator.

Hi Stephen,
This place looks really amazing. I have checked the website and make me wish to play a round of golf there. Beautifully captured the nice atmosphere surrounding the castle. You played very well with the light and got and impressive reflection on the lake. Good one.
Regards
Ricardo

Hi Stephen. It is nice to see images of this building that i know so well, particularly when hey are such good ones.This one is beautifully exposed and sharp, with soft, bright colours. The use of the clear reflection only enhances the beauty of thee image. (Did you stop off at Aylsford Priory on the way there. I always did and the priory is another nice place to photograph.) Regards Kevin

Hello Stephen,
You always seem to Capture, the essence of these scenes.
The quite beauty of this shot, the reflection in the water, the storm Clouds on the horizon, seem to make this very English in someway.
Very Nice Work.
Regards.
Mike

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  • Cricri Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4534 W: 229 N: 6224] (29837)
  • [2008-05-05 8:35]

Hi Stephen,
Joli effet de miroir du chateau bien présenter avec un coin de vert, une belle lumiére et des couleurs qui plaisent a regarder
Have a nice day for you
cricri

Hello Stephen. Here the architectural monument was photographed by another side. Also here it is impressing. Very well the inclusion of the landscape and the reflection in the water please me. In this photo one sees the beauty of the castle. Best regards, Wolfgang.

Hello Stephen,
I like this wonderful old architecture and the reflection, good light and sharpness.
Regards

Very good reflection shot, the river is so still and the frame division is nicely done.

Cheers
A

Bonjour Stephen,
Très belle composition mettant bien en valeur les détails architecturaux de cet édifice malgré un éclairage un peu fort de la façade gauche. Agrable rendu des couleurs.
A bientôt sur TE pour de nouvelles aventures.
Gérard

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