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22.5.13 Chris Spracklen

Tower reflections, Scotney Castle

Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent view map

Scotney Castle is an English country house with formal gardens south-east of Lamberhurst in the valley of the River Bewl in Kent, England. It belongs to the National Trust. The gardens, which are a
celebrated example of the Picturesque style, are open to the public.

The central feature is the ruins of a medieval, moated manor house, Scotney Old Castle, which is on an island on a small lake. The lake is surrounded by sloping, wooded gardens with fine collections
of rhododendrons, azaleas and kalmia for spring colour, summer wisteria and roses, and spectacular autumn colour.

At the top of the garden stands a house which was built to replace the Old Castle between 1835 and 1843. This is known as Scotney New Castle, or simply Scotney Castle, and was designed by
Anthony Salvin. It is an early, and unusually restrained, example of Tudor Revival architectural style in 19th century Britain. Following the death of the resident, Elizabeth Hussey, in 2006, this
house was opened to the public for the first time on June 6, 2007.

N.B. This image is precisely geotagged for your further enjoyment.


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Buz Kiefer24-Jul-2013 19:12
I am running out of adjectives for your work, Chris. Vote.
Bill Klein24-Jul-2013 00:54
Spectacular scene, Chris! V!
Lloyd & Sandy Spitalnik23-Jul-2013 11:22
Beautiful image Chris! Excellent composition and wonderful color.
janescottcumming23-Jul-2013 01:04
A simply marvelous photograph! V
Ika Zinka Eferl21-Jul-2013 18:35
Beautiful, nice reflections and colors , love it,Chris!*V*
Richard Calmes21-Jul-2013 18:26
So beautiful! V
Marcia Colelli21-Jul-2013 16:45
Gorgeous. Beautiful clear reflections V
Buba Jafarli21-Jul-2013 15:11
You were lucky with such clear reflections. Chris! Great place and very nice capture! V.
SLC_Images21-Jul-2013 15:05
Really great photo of this lovely, historic spot. The sky is nice and all the reflections are great! VT!!
Zoltán Balogh21-Jul-2013 14:04
Wow Chris, this is fabulous! V
Graeme21-Jul-2013 10:38
Absolutely stunning scene of the castle and perfectly calm water, Chris. The reflections are magnificent as well. Very well done my friend. BBV
Another one to add to my list!
Graeme
laine20-Jul-2013 22:52
really beautiful, Chris...I feel as if I have been transported!
Guest 20-Jul-2013 19:04
This is one of those, glad I didn't miss it shots..wowers..v
Guest 20-Jul-2013 16:47
Looks like a dream! V
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet20-Jul-2013 12:57
Fantastic with the reflection.
Jeff Real20-Jul-2013 11:38
The results of your skillful processing are just tremendous to behold ~V~
René Gysi20-Jul-2013 09:37
Wonderful scene with fantastic details and great reflection. Superb work, Chris! V
Don Mottershead20-Jul-2013 05:04
Stunning beauty. Great image. ~V~
Bryan Murahashi20-Jul-2013 04:38
Beautiful scene and reflections. V
woody3420-Jul-2013 01:04
Just realised I have already commented once but still love it...
woody3420-Jul-2013 01:03
Beautiful, every thing is just so right...colours, reflections and composition are all outstanding...V
Lieve Snellings20-Jul-2013 00:05
sooo beautiful with those reflections Chris... V
J S Quesada19-Jul-2013 22:05
Superb reflections! Almost like a mirror! Beautiful colors and excellent clarity. Top work, Chris. VVV
Mark Chambers ARPS AFIAP CPAGB BPE319-Jul-2013 21:42
Great reflection shot. V
Tom LeRoy19-Jul-2013 19:08
Fabulous light and reflections, Chris! So well done; just pops off my retina monitor. V
Colin Storey19-Jul-2013 18:32
Stunning scene with these colours and reflections. v
Barbara Read and Fred Schaad19-Jul-2013 17:08
Amazing! V
lucanton19-Jul-2013 15:52
Splendide avec les reflets, la composition et les couleurs sont magnifiques, Chris! V
Guest 19-Jul-2013 15:46
Super image with nice info...
Hank Vander Velde19-Jul-2013 15:22
A most beautiful reflection image with good description Chris.
Carl H. Johnson19-Jul-2013 14:47
Such a colorful well composed image Chris!!!~V~
John Reynolds LRPS19-Jul-2013 14:20
Beautiful scene, Chris. V.
Nestor Derkach19-Jul-2013 12:46
Perfectly off center for a inviting composition, amazing clarity of the water reflection and the moody sky is lovely for it gives a bit of pleasing contrast to the scene.
Tack sharp as always with color saturation flattering to the eyes.
Image size wonderful.
Vote
Mike H.19-Jul-2013 07:45
Yes, a stunning image with the deluxe color and details --
accompanied by a well written word picture as well!!
Martin Lamoon19-Jul-2013 06:56
A stunning photograph with magnificent reflections. v
shatterbug19-Jul-2013 06:37
Beautiful sky and reflections...love the lush landscaping!
Fong Lam19-Jul-2013 04:41
A beautiful scene, Chris.....love the colors and clear reflections....V
Gerard Koehl19-Jul-2013 04:35
Magnifique composition. V
woody3419-Jul-2013 04:20
This is absolutely gorgeous,Chris with those marvellous mirrored reflections...beautiful work...V
globalgadabout19-Jul-2013 02:27
what a romantic retreat...this one ticks all the boxes....V
Gary Hebert19-Jul-2013 02:14
gorgeous tones, comp and reflection Chris... very beautiful... :-))
Gill Kopy19-Jul-2013 01:15
Beautifully captured - the reflections are amazing ! V
Jean D19-Jul-2013 00:26
A fine capture of these buildings, Chris. Thanks for the historical background. ~V
Stephanie19-Jul-2013 00:18
Incredibly gorgeous! BV+++
Jean Chiasson18-Jul-2013 23:29
Wow love this image great reflection colors light Chris big vote
Pierre18-Jul-2013 23:09
Un plaisir pour les yeux, une image remarquable! Bravo pour votre excellent travail! V
Simon Chandler18-Jul-2013 22:44
Excellent composition and capture of this breath-taking scene. v
Frank Brault18-Jul-2013 22:22
Superbly composed with magnificent detail, ight, color and reflections. V
Char18-Jul-2013 22:10
Perfect capture of this gorgeous scene, Chris! \/
Lillian Rodriguez18-Jul-2013 22:10
Wohoo!!! You managed this composition to achieve such fantastic reflections and overall light and color tones! BV
Helen Betts18-Jul-2013 21:34
Wow, beautiful capture with incredible reflections. Outstanding work, Chris. V.
mart senior18-Jul-2013 20:52
stunning image chris super reflections...
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Karen Stuebing18-Jul-2013 20:46
Lovely light, colors and reflections in this castle vista. It has an almost painterly feel. V.
Jim Coffman18-Jul-2013 20:46
Your work is always a pleasure to view,Chris!! BEAUTIFUL!!
Chris Morton18-Jul-2013 20:18
the perfect romantic subject
Walter Otto Koenig18-Jul-2013 20:09
Outstanding image in every way my friend. This is really wonderful. Looks great on my big monitor. "V"
joseantonio18-Jul-2013 19:53
Wow, what a wonderful image. Love the composition, light, colors and, of course, those reflections.V.
Ken Chambers ARPS18-Jul-2013 19:51
Chris, you always manage to find to best reflections. I wonder if it is the Kentish chalk in the water.
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