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Strolling in the grounds of Hever Castle


Strolling in the grounds of Hever Castle
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Copyright: Stephen Nunney (snunney) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2499 W: 51 N: 5687] (23388)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2003-09
Categories: Nature, Architecture
Camera: CANON EOS 10 D, Canon 28-80 3,5-4,8 USM IV
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-12-30 0:56
Viewed: 551
Points: 40
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hever Castle, located in the village of Hever in Kent, England, was the seat of the Boleyn family. Originally a country house, it was built in the 13th century and converted into a manor in 1462 by Geoffrey Boleyn, who served as Lord Mayor of London. The remains of the timber dwelling can still be seen within the stone walls of the fortification. Some time after 1505, the Boleyn family moved in. Anne Boleyn and her siblings, Mary and George, although probably not born here, did grow up here for a time, before Anne was sent to the Netherlands and then to the French court for her education from 1513 to 1521. Anne married King Henry VIII of England in 1533, and was later executed with her brother George in 1536. After her father, Thomas Boleyn, died in 1539, the property came into the possession of Henry VIII. He bestowed it on a subsequent (fourth) wife, Anne of Cleves, when he divorced her in 1540, though she probably spent little time there.

The building subsequently passed through various owners, including the Waldegrave family in 1557, and the Meade Waldo family from 1749-1903. During this latter period of ownership, the castle fell into a poor state of repairs and was leased to various private tenants, until it was acquired and completely restored by the American millionaire William Waldorf Astor, who used it as a family residence. The estate is now run as a conference centre, but the castle is open to the public and is particularly well known for its mazes. The only original part of Hever Castle is the magnificent gatehouse.

The above information is taken from Wikipedea.
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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1932 W: 53 N: 759] (12501)
  • [2007-12-30 1:01]

This is a wonderful place. I love the castle!! The yard is also beautiful. Perfect pov! TFS and wishing you all the very best in 2008.

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  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8565 W: 916 N: 11537] (57444)
  • [2007-12-30 1:02]

Hi Stephen

This looks a little like Port Arthur in Tasmania, with the well kept grounds. Nice overview of the castle & grounds with good sharpness & pov. Tfs!

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  • Buin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3599 W: 1 N: 7489] (27113)
  • [2007-12-30 1:18]

Good morning Stephen!
I would like to climb into this picture ;-) It shows a truly beautiful scenery - in natural colours. I like this one very much, this must be a wonderful place.
Greetings from grey and humid Germany - and all the best to you and yours concerning the beginning new year!
Frank

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  • Gustaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2503 W: 724 N: 203] (21576)
  • [2007-12-30 1:50]

Hi, my friend!
Next interesting photo in your collection. I like your view with old castle. Interesting composition and good colours. Well done.
Marek

bonjour
très beau chateau dans un parc arboré avec une bonne note historique
meilleurs voeux pour la nouvelle année et à bientôt
juliette

Hi Stephen,
Excellent colours and exposure in this very fine photo. Certainly a most interesting note as well, this is really a representative TE picture.
All the best for 2008!
Regards
Gunnar

Bonjour Stephen
Bon cliché de ce joli château qui prend de teintes mauves agréables au regard.
Bonne année à toi et à ta famille.
Bien amicalement
Nicole

Hi Stephen. Excellent note.

This is a place I have never visited. Don't know why as it's not too far from where we live. It looks like a fabulous place. Lovely gardens and a very impressive range of buildings.

I like the way you've allowed the place to breathe by providing some spece around the subject. I might have felt compelled to make a panorama out of the shot by cropping the sky out - but I much prefer your interpretation.

All the best for the new year. Kind regards, Paul.

Salut Stephen,
Avec cette image d'archives, tu as encore su trouver un nouvel endroit agréable à publier. Bon travail !
Le POV permet une vision élargie du château et de son environnement paysager.
Greetings from grey and cold Slovakia ;o)
Pace e Salute per l'annu 2008 !
Pierre

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  • Nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2315 W: 0 N: 5745] (28636)
  • [2007-12-30 3:50]

Hello,

Mangigique vue sur ce château, ce beau jardin vert, superbe, avec cette belle verdure, mangigique.

Très belles fêtes et tous mes voeux

Nicou

Hi Stephen,
Beautiful shot for this place with picturesque details. The composition is spectacular, colours are very fine. Well done!
Happy New Year to You and your family!
George

Interesting history lesson Stephen; some of it new to me. That looks like the original gatehouse lurking behind the tree on the right. It looks quite summery still and the people wandering around all add interst to the scene.
Well done
Kath

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  • Fis2 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2585 W: 144 N: 1715] (35014)
  • [2007-12-30 5:07]

Witaj Stephen!
Very curious castle. Good frame and composition. I like the colors and light.

Dosiego Roku 2008 dla Ciebie i rodzinki!!!
Krzysztof

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  • trekks Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1659 W: 118 N: 2978] (10082)
  • [2007-12-30 6:54]

Happy 2008 to you, Stephen!

What a nice perspective view of castle with 2 big trees as FG, very pleasant to look at and such a good composition here. well done. TFS
bill

Hello Stephen. A wonderful motive. Old and with large history. Today an attraction for tourists, - and Spaziergaenger. Photographically exemplary realizes. Best regards, Wolfgang.

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  • Cricri Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4745 W: 232 N: 6604] (31512)
  • [2007-12-30 8:00]

Bonjour Stephen,
Un vieux château qui mérite d'être visiter dans ce grand espace vert ou il doit etre agréable de ce promener, jolies teintes de couleurs, compliment
Happy new year for you and your family
cricri

Hi Stephen,
fantastic view here with a great perspective over this
lovely garden.Beautiful natural colours again with some nice
soft tones.Great place,a worth seeing photo.Well done and tfs!
Cheers,
Horatiu

Hi Stephen, splendid composition with wonderful great tree framing a beautiful architecture, good light and colors, very well done, have a great 2008, ciao Silvio
HAPPY NEW YEAR

Stephen,
Great shot of this nice scene! The castle is great and the people add life and a human quality to the shot. The lighting and colors are fine with nice sharpness and DOF. The trees frame the castle helping to lead the eye to the center of the photo.
TFS,
Asa

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  • TopGeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2132 W: 76 N: 3149] (14010)
  • [2007-12-31 8:34]

Hi Stephen! excellent place! A lot of wishes and in you for the New Year. Your picture is beautiful impressed and good the opinion. The castle and vibrating green gardens splendid. You I greet and praise you..
Georgios

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