Dorset villages and landscapes Photo Gallery by Chris Spracklen at pbase.com

Dorset villages and landscapes

Most of these pictures were taken on days off in my birth county of Dorset. We now live in the adjoining county of Somerset, but love to explore Dorset's coastline and villages whenever we get the chance. All the pictures in this gallery were taken with my Nikon D70. I hope you enjoy it!

Thatched house, Melbury Osmond, Dorset (4098)	White door, Melbury Osmond, Dorset	Another thatched house, Melbury Osmond, Dorset (2545)	Looking up the hill, Melbury Osmond, Dorset	Another thatched house, Melbury Osmond, Dorset (3030)	Looking down the hill, Melbury Osmond, Dorset
Quiet road, Milton Abbas (3658)	Church and homes, Milton Abbas (2506)	Students, Milton Abbas (3026)	Blue door, Milton Abbas	Pub sign, Milton Abbas (2404)	Almshouses, Milton Abbas
The railings, West Bay	Sun-spot, to the west of West Bay, West Dorset	West Bay ~ sea front	Gang of four, West Bay	Faith's Hope, West Bay, West Dorset	WH599, West Bay, West Dorset
Restaurant, West Bay	Picnic on the cliff, West Bay	Reflected bridge, West Bay	Boats at Hive beach, near Burton Bradstock, Dorset	White boat, Hive beach	Chesil and Portland from Hive beach, West Dorset
Towards Golden Cap	Footpath to West Bay	Fence post and sea, Hive beach, West Dorset	Wall and Burton beyond	Walking back to Hive	Burton Bradstock and beyond, Dorset
The Fleet and 'Isle of Portland', Dorset (3663)	St. Catherine's Chapel and the Fleet	Going down to Abbotsbury	Abbotsbury from the hill	Line of thatch, Abbotsbury, Dorset	More thatch, Abbotsbury
Rusty leaves, Abbotsbury	The Antique Shop, Abbotsbury, Dorset	Window-boxes, Abbotsbury	High and dry at Lyme Regis, Dorset	Intrepid, Lyme Regis	E532, Lyme Regis, Dorset
The Cobb and Golden Cap, Lyme Regis	Across from the Cobb, Lyme Regis	Walking the dog, Lyme Regis, Dorset	Boats and town, Lyme Regis, Dorset	Sea-front, Lyme Regis	Lamp-posts, Lyme Regis
Groynes, Lyme Regis, Dorset	Golden sands, Lyme Regis	Coming in to land, Lyme Regis, Dorset	Dazzling! Lyme Regis	Railings, Lyme Regis	Hole in the sky, Lyme Regis, Dorset (2192)
Fab slab, Lyme Regis	More gold, Lyme Regis	The beach and Cobb, Lyme Regis, Dorset (2558)	Gathering storm, Lyme Regis	Masts, Lyme Regis	Golden sky, Lyme Regis, Dorset
Going down ~ Gold Hill, Shaftesbury	Gold Hill cottages, Shaftesbury	Gold Hill sunset, Shaftesbury (2622)	Chesil Beach, Portland, Dorset	Chesil Beach, Portland, Dorset	Chesil Beach, Portland, Dorset
Fortuneswell and Weymouth Bay, Dorset	Fortuneswell housing, Portland, Dorset	'New' lighthouse, Portland Bill, Dorset	Carole and lighthouse, Portland Bill, Dorset	'New' lighthouse, Portland Bill, Dorset	Lighthouse close-up, Portland Bill, Dorset
'New' lighthouse, Portland Bill, Dorset	Lighthouse close-up, Portland Bill, Dorset	'Old' lighthouse, Portland Bill, Dorset	Rocks and lighthouse, Portland Bill, Dorset	Pulpit Rock, Portland Bill, Dorset	Rocks, huts and boats, Portland Bill, Dorset
'The Protector', Portland Bill, Dorset	Black redstart, Portland, Dorset	Church and graveyard, Portland, Dorset	Thatched house, Powerstock, Dorset	St. Mary's, Powerstock, Dorset	Misty day in Powerstock, Dorset
Fences in the mist, Eggardon Hill, Dorset	Fields near Beaminster, Dorset	Twisted fence in the mist, Eggardon Hill, Dorset	Harbour view, West Bay, Dorset	Three boats with evening light, West Bay, Dorset	Walking back to West Bay, Dorset
Country lanes, near Abbotsbury	St. Catherine's Chapel	Towards Portland	Ridge near Abbotsbury	Sheep and cloud! Near Abbotsbury	Abbotsbury ~ heart of the village
Shady lane near Mapperton	St. Osmund's church, Evershot	Thatched cottages, Chantmarle	Main drive, Kingston Maurwood	House and swan, Kingston Maurwood	Sherborne Castle
Sherborne Castle again!	The back of Sherborne Castle	The wider picture!	Fieldscape, Dorset	Bridge and trees, Minterne Gardens, Dorset (2801)

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basri_eli		06-Jan-2012 15:38
Wonderful gallery V!!

Garry Philp		25-Jun-2011 12:32
Thanks Chris for an incredible journey. I live in South Africa and your photographs make me 'wish I was there'. I trust you won't object, but I wish to paint a few of your scenes - purely for my own enjoyment I assure you. Garry Philp

Becks		03-Dec-2010 21:40
Hi Chris, LOVE the village/landscape pictures I knew you in infants/juniors. My nan had a shop near where you lived when we were kids.

alan perry		17-Oct-2010 05:35
ymilesou make lovely pictures, during the war i was evacuated to yeovil and had to walk miles (so it seemed) to attend school in bradford abbas in dorset, we lived in the toll house near the boundary of the two counties, in 1951 my family migrated to melbourne aust, and although i am now an somewhat ancient established aussie your pictures brought wonderful childhood memories back and i thank very much, pp,s, my paternal grandparents are buried in the churtch yard at bradford abbas,

flojoe		09-Jul-2009 13:07
Truly breathtaking! I should have looked at this gallery before i recently visited Dorset, its such an inspiration! V.

Sandi Whitteker		02-Dec-2007 16:00
Wonderful gallery Chris. Every pic is a treat. Very thoughtfully composed all.

Colin Clarke		02-Aug-2007 11:56
Chris: A wonderful, honest, gallery of a beautiful part of your country ... 'far from the madding crowd'. I have had the pleasure to stay with a farmer in that shire, and it was a memorable time for me. Your pictures are superb. Thanks for sharing. ~V~ Colin

Nunes BEIRAO - PHOTO		06-Mar-2007 02:42
What a simplicity, enormous beauty, and sensitiveness to show us these so amazing images, Chris. Obviously, I am pleased to vote!

Ken Chambers ARPS		30-Jan-2007 21:10
Memories are made of these......................... Thank you Chris.

Naomi Sheaffer		30-Nov-2006 14:57
This is my favorite area in England. Beautiful images. GMV

Guest		10-Jun-2006 18:05
Beautiful images perfectly captured lovely work Chris

Linda		07-Jun-2006 01:22
Hello Chris, I so enjoyed all your pictures. We live in Colorado now but were blessed to lived In Lyme Regis for almost two years. It is such a beautiful area. I still miss England. Your pictures brought back such wonderful memories. I loved your Twisted Fences In The Midst and Entripid. Your shots are awesome. Linda

Robert Socha		21-Dec-2005 02:58
What a beautiful gallery. Nice that you've captured so many views of this area, you've got everything covered. Very nice shots. Vote.

rhett		19-Dec-2005 18:49
Hi Chris, enjoyed your gallery very much - awesome pictures! What a sharpness! Voted. rhett

Henry Haneda		19-Dec-2005 02:14
Very nice gallery, well composed Chris!! GMV

Franz Bauer		17-Dec-2005 08:22
Wonderful sights,my vote for it.This image gallery could be your own edition of the well known book series named "The most beautiful villages ..." we get in our book stores.

Nigwel		03-Dec-2005 17:24
Great Gallery http://homepage.ntlworld.com/nigel.ritchie/

Buz Kiefer		28-Oct-2005 16:16
What an amazing collection of superb images. Wonderful stuff Chris.

Guest		25-Aug-2005 20:38
Chris, really great pics. If you're ever through the Bride Valley love to see some pics from there to remind me how beautiful it is. Thanks

Guest		30-May-2005 16:13
Superb compositions & sharpness- I love the atmospheric skies! Phil from Dorset

Guest		23-Oct-2004 17:28
nice work.

Graeme		22-Oct-2004 19:17
Talent!

JW		22-Oct-2004 18:59
Proper Job!

Jal		22-Oct-2004 14:39
Chris, You have a knack of making picture PERFECT photos seldom seen these days. Jal

Mac		21-Oct-2004 09:10
REALLY NICE IMAGES! I spend a great deal of time in the bay, its nice to see someone else's view! great pic! Mac UK

Rufus		20-Oct-2004 08:58
Great stuff. Love the boat pic!

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