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29 August 2007
Hadleigh Castle - Wordless Wednesday
This week's Wordless Wednesday is Hadleigh Castle in Essex. In that background you can see reclaimed marshland, the Thames and Kent.
Since my feet seem so firmly planted here in the US of A, I am thrilled that my photo-friends in the UK allow me to catch glimpses of these fabulous reminders (remainders?) of the past! My dream is to one day see them myself!
Jams, great photos (as always), and I love the B&W rendition.
I love the contrast in mood that color creates with these gorgeous photos. There doesn't seem the ghost of a chance people'd be around the first one. It's ethereal; color brings it back to earth!
Very nice pictures. I've ridden from Dover to London but I don't think we were far enough south to go by the Hadleigh Castle in Essex. Or did we? Happy WW! ..
Jim if you went from Dover to London you would not have seen Hadleigh castle. Dover castle is great though. I hope you got the chance to visit it. and the roman lighthouse
(pssst... hey I hate saying it, but those 'snap shots' you've got make my PC lag baaaaad...and my PC's a good one. No-one else mentioned this? If its just me, never mind!!)
Great shots (as usual), James. I also liked your post about the hedgehog - it's sad isn;t it. We've got a resident hedgehog in our garden and I love stumbling on him in the evening. I think cars are the hedgehog's biggest enemy, though. Happy WW!
I wish it could talk. It surprises me that it seems there are no barriers to people to prevent further destruction. On the other hand, it is nice that people are allowed free access. The land is so flat. I assume the marshland was there during the time of the castle. It's such an interesting post.
what absolutely stunning photos!! I bet it's even more beautiful up close and personal.
ReplyDeleteAgreed! Terrific photos that certainly stir the imagination! I especially like the b/w. Happy WW!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots.
ReplyDeleteI just love castles!
Happy WW!
Since my feet seem so firmly planted here in the US of A, I am thrilled that my photo-friends in the UK allow me to catch glimpses of these fabulous reminders (remainders?) of the past! My dream is to one day see them myself!
ReplyDeleteJams, great photos (as always), and I love the B&W rendition.
Happy WW!
The castles are so beautiful. Majestic!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!!!!!!!!Happy WW!
ReplyDeleteI love castles - beautiful photos!!
ReplyDeleteWhat great pictures- the castles are beautiful. I especially like the b&w photo.
ReplyDeleteThose an excellent shots, I love the B&W one with those lufy clouds. Happy WW Jams x x x
ReplyDeletemagnificent!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome photos! I just love the atmosphere.
ReplyDeleteIt seems like that castle has been cut in tha half with a knife... right there in the middle of nowhere! :-0
ReplyDeleteHappy WW!
Excellent, great sky in the lower photo.
ReplyDeleteLast time I went there, I only had my camera phone :-(
Log way from where I am now!
Black and white is still a powerfull medium. what a great shot. happy ww
ReplyDeleteLooks like someone took a bite :-) Great minds and all that...
ReplyDeleteI love the contrast in mood that color creates with these gorgeous photos. There doesn't seem the ghost of a chance people'd be around the first one. It's ethereal; color brings it back to earth!
ReplyDeleteI can't decide which I like best: the clouds or the fields.
ReplyDeleteOf course, the castle is grand too...
I especially like the colour shot. Has it been post processed in some way? It has a heightened sky effect, to my eyes. Very cool.
ReplyDeleterashbre
lovely, I love old castles, so adventurous...
ReplyDeleteI would so love to visit here. It's beautiful. Have a great WW. :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous views, I love old castles.
ReplyDeleteHave a great WW day
Very nice pictures. I've ridden from Dover to London but I don't think we were far enough south to go by the Hadleigh Castle in Essex. Or did we?
ReplyDeleteHappy WW!
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How very pretty! I can't decide which of the photos I like better - the b/w and color are both so striking!
ReplyDeleteHappy WW! :)
THanks all for your kind comments.
ReplyDeleteJim if you went from Dover to London you would not have seen Hadleigh castle. Dover castle is great though. I hope you got the chance to visit it. and the roman lighthouse
castles are oh, so romantic!
ReplyDeletehappy ww :)
excellent! well done on the presentation.
ReplyDeletehappy ww!
wow! breathtaking view. great job youve made in there.
ReplyDeleteWow, those are huge & beautiful! Thanks for sharing & happy WW!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely awesome!! I love this!!! Fantastic photos.
ReplyDeleteThose are great shots!
ReplyDeleteSimply STUNNING!!!
ReplyDeleteI love these shots, well done. Happy WW!
Stunning photos!
ReplyDeleteLovely shots. I'll say it again, you take me to places I long to go.
ReplyDeletethose are gorgeous! love the cloud patterns in the sky.
ReplyDeletehappy ww!
Fantastic shots. Wish I could see the ruins in person.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, as always.
ReplyDeleteI love castles but have yet to see one. This one looks like it's been bitten off! hehe....
ReplyDeleteHappy WW!
That's fantastic. It must have been one beautiful castle before.
ReplyDeleteBoth are wonderful, but the first one is my favorite. Although I like how the clouds lay in diagonal lines behind the tower in the second one.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, as ALWAYS :)
ReplyDeleteWow... great photos!
ReplyDeleteWow! I really need to renew my passport!
ReplyDeletelove the contrasting photo treatments!
ReplyDeletehappy WW
amazing . . . i love the colors!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Would love to visit.
ReplyDeleteGreat pics...I love them:)
ReplyDeleteVery cool!!! Happy WW!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW, very nice. It's very cool to take a photo of that for my collections heheh
ReplyDeleteFabulous photos!!
ReplyDeleteMine is up at: Wordless Wednesday - Stormy Weather
I love castles, and these shots are stunning. . .I especially like the top one.
ReplyDeleteHotep! Great photo! Castles are some massive structures...
ReplyDeleteToday is the Day of Presence for the people of New Orleans. The 2-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. I've dedicated my WW post to the recovery effort of that great American city. I hope you will take a moment to view my (not so) Wordless Wednesday post.
peace, Villager
Looks like postcards. Great quality.
ReplyDeleteAmazing photos! Happy WW!
ReplyDeleteOver here, we get all excited when we see something a hundred years old. I'd love to see the castles in the UK.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots?
ReplyDelete(pssst... hey I hate saying it, but those 'snap shots' you've got make my PC lag baaaaad...and my PC's a good one. No-one else mentioned this? If its just me, never mind!!)
Thanks for stopping by!
Great shots (as usual), James. I also liked your post about the hedgehog - it's sad isn;t it. We've got a resident hedgehog in our garden and I love stumbling on him in the evening. I think cars are the hedgehog's biggest enemy, though. Happy WW!
ReplyDeleteI want to see that and so much more there I love ruins.
ReplyDeleteLovely pics! Happy Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteThanks all. Miscmum youre right about Snap. I thought it would be a good idea. Instead it's a pain. I will remove it once I can find the code!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could see some castles, up close and personal.
ReplyDeleteWow ! that must be beautiful !
ReplyDeleteOh wow, that is impressive and beautiful! I can only imagine the exhileration of actually BEING there. :)
ReplyDeleteJenn
Really beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos!!
ReplyDeleteHappy WW!!
This is wonderful. I like the color version, its shows the texture better and the clouds in the sky makes it even more appealing.
ReplyDeleteAgain thanks for your kind comments
ReplyDeleteRemarkable how they build castles with a view in the middle age.
ReplyDeleteIt's an amzing view.
I'm guessing you went there! Lucky you! :)
ReplyDeleteI love our old ruins around the country, this one reminds me a little of one back home, only I can't remember which one.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Stunning photo! TFS Mine's up too!
ReplyDeleteMakes me want to go there and explore.
ReplyDeleteAs always, awesome photos. I especially like the B&W.
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love castles. Someday I hope to visit some. But for now I have your great pictures to hold me over.
ReplyDeleteAwesome pictures!
ReplyDeleteWow! I want to go there and see it myself too. It's so striking! Andthose clear skies...perfect!
ReplyDeleteIf only we could color our castles so easily and beautifully...
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. I think I have commented before on my fondness for "ruins" and seeing these old buildings in various environments...
ReplyDeleteenjoyed your photos as always. I'm trying to decide if I prefer the b/w or the one in color
ReplyDeleteThose pictures are really cool! What a beautiful day!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots. Love the sky :-)
ReplyDeleteOh wow! I'd love to see that one in person. I love castles, too. Thanks for sharing=:)
ReplyDeleteGreat picture - wow - I'm number 86! You've got quite a WW following.
ReplyDeleteWow, amazing shots! I love the second with the line of the clouds and the blocks of land in the background. beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI wish it could talk. It surprises me that it seems there are no barriers to people to prevent further destruction. On the other hand, it is nice that people are allowed free access. The land is so flat. I assume the marshland was there during the time of the castle. It's such an interesting post.
ReplyDeleteWow what a response, nearly 90 comments!
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