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Autumn in Old England

Postby Hagar » Mon Oct 27, 2008 3:28 pm

As opposed to New England that is. A couple of weeks ago I visited Sir Winston Churchill's home at Chartwell in Kent. Here's a few shots of the beautiful grounds surrounding the lake. The Autumn colours are a little disappointing this year but the views make up for it. I can understand why the great man loved this place.

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No shots of the house as it's surrounded by scaffolding. The roof is being replaced.
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Re: Autumn in Old England

Postby mrjake2002 » Mon Oct 27, 2008 4:06 pm

Lovely shots Doug.  :)
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Re: Autumn in Old England

Postby C » Mon Oct 27, 2008 4:27 pm

Interesting how the grounds of Chartwell are very similar to the rolling hills around Bladon and Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire.

A real example of England's green and pleasant lands. Hopefully the credit crunch will slow down the progressive concreting over of southern England. :)
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Re: Autumn in Old England

Postby a1 » Mon Oct 27, 2008 4:30 pm

Very nice scenic setting. ;)
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Re: Autumn in Old England

Postby RitterKreuz » Mon Oct 27, 2008 7:17 pm

great shots!... looks a lot like my Dad's ranch in East Texas
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Re: Autumn in Old England

Postby Mushroom_Farmer » Mon Oct 27, 2008 7:37 pm

Very beutiful scenery. At first glance I thought this was Doug's palatial estate. ;) ;D
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Re: Autumn in Old England

Postby BigTruck » Mon Oct 27, 2008 8:20 pm

Some beautiful scenery  :o
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Re: Autumn in Old England

Postby Rifleman » Mon Oct 27, 2008 8:43 pm

You make me smile Doug.........very nicely presented !
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Re: Autumn in Old England

Postby Hagar » Tue Oct 28, 2008 3:41 am

Thanks for the comments. :)

You make me smile Doug.........very nicely presented !  8-)

.......these are among the best I've seen from you, and I'll bet that you'll still say that you're only a picture taker ? .......no chance, the shots you have given us a peek at, prove that you're a photographer.......with a keen eye to boot !


ps:  If you've never shot through a Polarizer, maybe you might try one......it can affect the sky in such a striking way........

Thanks for the encouragement Ken. I'm gradually improving. I've been using a polarising filter for several years. These shots were taken using it.
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Re: Autumn in Old England

Postby Flying Trucker » Wed Oct 29, 2008 8:19 am

Wonderful shots Doug...wonderful... :)

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Re: Autumn in Old England

Postby Fozzer » Wed Oct 29, 2008 8:26 am

Fantastic Shots, Doug... [smiley=thumbsup.gif]...!

..reminds me why I always use Gerrish Greys glorious, golden, "Autumn Trees" for ALL my FS 2004 Sim Flights.. :)...!

Gives me that warm, cosy feeling during my Sim flights around the countryside... :)...!

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