The work must continue, a photo from Devon, England

Photographer's Note

If you know my gallery you might recognise this building - Saltram House on the outskirts of Plymouth.

"Saltram was home to the Parker family from 1743 and the house reflects their increasingly prominent lifestyle during the Georgian period."
(National Trust handbook)

Saltram is very popular destination, situated so close to the city.

My title? During the latest lockdown the house and gardens have been closed to visitors, but as you can see from the solitary figure and small tractor, there is still work to be done in the gardens.

There is a larger estate surrounding this area that has remained open for walkers and cyclists.

The daffodils in the foreground brighten up the scene.

Two more views in the workshop.
Taken with my iPhone.

Thank you for looking.

ikeharel, jhm, Fis2, holmertz, PaulVDV, ChrisJ, COSTANTINO, pajaran has marked this note useful

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ikeharel (107081) 2021-04-03 8:54

Beautiful three photos from this place, rightly chosen the main post, Jean.
Placed the mansion between the trees and from a fair distance to include the whole edifice.
Charming green lawn in front.
Wish you a nice weekend,
Ike

jhm (205205) 2021-04-03 9:36

Hello Jen,

The white en yellow Easter flowers care for nice colour
Pleasant panorama with the castle in background.
Real a beauty to look at
Nice composition and and good presentation
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice Easter weekend,
John

Fis2 (158197) 2021-04-03 9:55

Witaj Jean!
Beautiful place, wonderful house, view makes impression.
Good framing and color.
The flowers add flavor to this composition.
Well done.
Good evening.
Krzysztof

holmertz (94680) 2021-04-03 9:58

Hello Jean,
The WS shows us that a blue sky makes a difference, but in this case I would say that the gardener and his tractor make an even greater difference. The trees surrounded by a lawn covered with daffodils also make this an obvious choice of main photo, even though both WS are also attractive.
Kind regards,
Gert

Silvio1953 (208569) 2021-04-03 10:39

Ciao Jean, lovely composition with beautiful flowers and fantastic palace, wonderful natural colors, excellent clarity, fine details and splendid light, very well done, my friend, Happy Easter, ciao Silvio

PaulVDV (56367) 2021-04-03 10:44

Hello Jean,
Very beautiful compositions in your main post and the first photo in the WS to present us Saltram House.
The daffodils rightly take up a large portion of your main photo.
They bloom beautifully in long rows on the lawn.
The workman and tractor are nicely placed with the light blue sky as a background.
Best regards, Paul

Tue (84002) 2021-04-03 12:22

Hello Jean,
A great photo of the grand building. The many daffodils look really charming in the foreground and the trees create a nice, natural frame. Well done.
Lars

lousat (131429) 2021-04-03 13:29

Hi Jean,in fact the difference made by the light and blue is incredible comparing the 2 pics,but the main is still good,with this magnificent carpet of springtime flowers,very interesting post from thi popular destination of your region,i like it! Happy Easter and thanks for share,Luciano

ifege (35317) 2021-04-03 21:00

Hi Jean
Ah, yes it would be that time of year over there. I'll have to start posting autumn photos soon to balance all the northern spring photos.
A good composition with daffodils backed by the grand mansion.
cheers
Ian

COSTANTINO (106045) 2021-04-03 22:54

Hello my dear friend
thanks for the sharing....
this green landscape changed
my mood today...
I love the flowers and generally
i believe that the beginning
of the spring will change our life
regards
Costantino

ChrisJ (162628) 2021-04-03 22:54

Hello Jean,

The daffodils and narcissus flowers certainly do add a bright splash of colour. Good sharpness and the dark bare trees add a nice graphic element against the bright sky. Tfs!

jemaflor (137430) 2021-04-03 23:12

Hi Jean,
Nice composition with these flowers i the Fg, good depth result for your presentation, interesting "House", good colors contrast, tfs.

mcmtanyel (59384) 2021-04-04 18:07

Hello Jean,
I love those daffodils in the foreground, harbingers of spring.
Regards,
MT

Royaldevon (78328) 2021-04-05 3:42

Hello Jean,

Daffodils abound and make a very beautiful, colourful f/g as preparation before seeing the house.
I like how well you have included the trees; they help to anchor the f/g but do not shroud the details of this magnificent house.
The lone worker, and tractor, add a little animation to your photograph.

Yes, this was the best fro the main post.

Have a good day,
Bev :-)

everlasting (18764) 2021-04-05 5:40

I only have a small garden and I know they is always work to be done:)
a well chosen PoV and composition with the house and the working men both off center. the daffodils provide a bright foreground and lead-in.

abmdsudi (90109) 2021-04-05 20:42

Hi Jean
Spring time is a lovely moment in time! A pleasing and well captured image with wonderful light, colours and depth. Beautiful shot, nice strong composition
Best regards

foxy (2453) 2021-04-06 4:03

Hello Jean,
With a beautiful scene like this.....just sit back and enjoy the view and admire the daffodils in full 'bloom'.
I do like the WS1. It's a pity that no daffodils otherwise it will be a wonderful picture as main.
Ha!Ha! the WS2 ...is like 'peeking' through somebody's garden. I must admit that it's a very immaculate garden.
This lone gardener has done a good job, maintaining this place with a small tractor.
Not bad at all, taken with iPhone :-)
Thanks for sharing this Saltram House.
Loong

mkamionka (63498) 2021-04-08 11:43

Hi Jean,
the daffodils are indeed bringing in so much joy and color to the scene here. Also the naked trees add a nice touch. The sky is my least favourite but one cannot always have a perfect one.
Lovely architecture, very well seen and captured,
M