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17.2.12 Chris Spracklen

Drawing room and ceiling, Castell Coch

Tongwynlais, Cardiif, Wales view map

Castell Coch (English: Red Castle) is a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle built on the remains of a genuine 13th-century fortification. It is situated on a steep hillside high above the village of Tongwynlais, to the north of Cardiff in Wales, and is a Grade I listed building as of 28 January 1963.

Designed by William Burges, with an impressively medieval appearance, working portcullis and drawbridge, and sumptuous interiors which rival those of Cardiff Castle, it has been described as "the most spectacular example of (that architect's) translation from High Gothic into High Victorian." (Wikipedia)

Nikon D7000 ,Tokina AT-X 116 Pro DX
1/15s f/4.5 at 11.0mm iso800 full exif

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joseantonio30-Mar-2012 20:25
Amazing interior. Very nice capture from this angle
Dan Greenberg14-Mar-2012 05:25
Wow! This is truly mind blowing in every respect! Great image, Chris. ~BV~
Steve Morris13-Mar-2012 10:16
Beautifully aligned and such detail Chris!Bv
mart senior05-Mar-2012 21:03
beautifull room. lovely pic
Colin Storey05-Mar-2012 19:08
Perfectly composed interior image with superb colours and details. v
Ian Dalgliesh04-Mar-2012 01:32
Truly stunning.Initially,the description threw me,until I read Caerdyth,as the Castell Coch I know is near Narberth but only earthworks now.
Roland03-Mar-2012 23:47
Simply stunning image Chris! The design and color of the ceiling with such intricate
artistic detail is a feast for the eyes. BV
gerard belbeoch03-Mar-2012 20:16
Beautiful work Chris.V
Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography02-Mar-2012 19:52
Superb capture, Voted.
Guest 02-Mar-2012 00:19
A stunning place and so well captured..v
Helen Betts01-Mar-2012 22:29
Outstanding capture! Color, light and perspective are all superb. V.
tony_england01-Mar-2012 16:38
A beautiful composition Chris, I have seen this place from the outside, but now I have to visit the inside for sure.
Char01-Mar-2012 13:54
A magnificent capture, Chris!
Jean Chiasson29-Feb-2012 23:00
Beautiful image Very nice work Chris vote
lucanton29-Feb-2012 21:35
La composition et les couleurs sont magnifiques... V
Buz Kiefer29-Feb-2012 21:26
Wonderful. Vote.
Ken Chambers ARPS29-Feb-2012 18:10
Perfect symmetry, superb gilding..... "V"
CM Kwan29-Feb-2012 12:27
Superb composition and capture, Chris! V
Simon Chandler29-Feb-2012 09:04
Excellent composition and exposure for a stunning image. v
Guest 29-Feb-2012 07:22
Wonderful to see. A fine capture, Chris.
Hank Vander Velde28-Feb-2012 23:04
A well captured interior of this beautiful structure Chris.
Martin Lamoon28-Feb-2012 23:04
Stunning room, well composed shot. V
Jess. ( Lady.D.)28-Feb-2012 20:53
Magnificent, outstanding detail and colour...
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)28-Feb-2012 20:29
Wonderful! V
Paolo
Graeme28-Feb-2012 18:58
This is a magnificent interior with that amazing ceiling, Chris. beautiful work my friend.VV
teachpeace28-Feb-2012 16:54
Spectacular!
Nestor Derkach28-Feb-2012 15:26
This is one amazing ceiling with all the lovely art .
The light from the widows really puts the icing on the cake so to speak.
Looks like your new lens is performing nicely.
Tack sharp and as always a feast for the eyes.
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globalgadabout28-Feb-2012 15:03
dazzling decorations in this astonishing space, and all so skillfully portrayed..V
pkocinski28-Feb-2012 13:34
Wow the detail up in the ceiling as well as in the rest of the image is amazing! Great job.
Randy Adams28-Feb-2012 11:40
Excellent detail and lighting Chris! V
Tom LeRoy28-Feb-2012 09:17
A real classy shot, excellent detail , color and light. BV
lou_rozensteins28-Feb-2012 08:31
Excellent details. Very well done.
Milan Vogrin28-Feb-2012 08:21
Very nice!V!
January Grey28-Feb-2012 08:18
imagine how wonderful it was to live there! Awesome capture, Chris. V~
shatterbug28-Feb-2012 07:57
Excellent framing and symmetry!
Alain Boussac28-Feb-2012 07:15
A true splendor, my friend. BV.
Zoltán Balogh28-Feb-2012 06:15
Wow, impressive interior Chris! My very favourite today! V
Fong Lam28-Feb-2012 05:04
Beautiful interior shot with fantastic sharp details and lovely lighting, Chris! V
Bryan Murahashi28-Feb-2012 04:52
Beautiful scene and wide angle photo. V
William Vogt28-Feb-2012 04:21
Wow, stunning image Chris! Well done.
Regards, Bill
Mike H.28-Feb-2012 04:15
A lot to take in -- you did a first class job of doing it though with that wide lens, Chris!
Agree with everyone about the grandeur of this elegant interior -- staggers the mind.
Guest 28-Feb-2012 04:04
Great shot. V.
Barbara Read and Fred Schaad28-Feb-2012 03:34
Amazing! V
Toney Smith28-Feb-2012 03:12
Amazing Chris. Certainly one for the wide angle.
Frank Wilson28-Feb-2012 02:02
WOW! Very well done Chris . . . Vote
Walter Otto Koenig28-Feb-2012 01:30
Great sharp wide shot Chris. Beautiful details and lighting. "V"
Jean D28-Feb-2012 01:24
Terrific archtecture in such a beautiful setting. Excellent composition, Chris. ~V
janescottcumming28-Feb-2012 00:48
Beautiful symmetrical composition with wonderful colors. V
bill friedlander28-Feb-2012 00:40
Gorgeous colors and nice even lighting for this interior shot. A very beautiful place. V
Guest 27-Feb-2012 22:58
Love all the embelllishments and its very grandeur, form the high ceiling to the ornate bird panels and the gold and green color scheme
Stephanie27-Feb-2012 21:47
You take the most beautiful interior shots Chris! This is stunning!!!!! VV
John Reynolds LRPS27-Feb-2012 21:39
Excellent interior capture. V.
marie-jose wolff27-Feb-2012 21:22
what a wonderful ceiling, so sumptuous! V
Guest 27-Feb-2012 21:20
a wonderful royal image Chris.
Gerard Koehl27-Feb-2012 21:17
Wow..; Quel spectacle. V
Guest 27-Feb-2012 21:15
Spectacular details in this wonderful place. Well done!
Frank Kavanagh Photography27-Feb-2012 20:54
Beautiful work Chris.V.
Patricia Kay27-Feb-2012 20:47
Stunning image Chris...Excellent details and colors...BV
Vickie BROWN27-Feb-2012 20:43
Superb capture of this glorious interior with details, perfectly work, Chris!
Jim Coffman27-Feb-2012 20:30
Extremely nice wide angle capture,Chris!!
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