Uploads from PFEJM, tagged nationaltrust

Ightham Mote #2

nobody@flickr.com (PFEJM) — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 04:52:50 -0700

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This is a picture of the ancient manor house at Ightham Mote [pronounced "Item moat" (The name "mote" derives from "moot", meaning "meeting [place]", rather than referring to a body of water surrounding a house or castle)]. It is a National Trust managed medieval moated manor house close to the village of Ightham, near Sevenoaks in Kent, UK. Originally dating from the 1320s (the chapel completed in the 16th C), its owners maintained the original features and there have been few changes to the main property. What is seen today is what similar houses would have looked like in England in the Middle Ages.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ighthammote/

This is ONLY a record-shot (with a PS frame) for those that like more "traditional" presentation. . . it would never win any pictorial competitions, but it is a record of what the place looked like on the day I pressed the shutter.

Into the light - A Country Path to Enlightenment (perhaps?!)

nobody@flickr.com (PFEJM) — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 03:03:20 -0700

PFEJM posted a photo:

This is a cross-country footpath through the magnificent grounds of Knole Park, a National Trust managed property. There is a vast amount of land, which was used by King Henry VIII as a hunting ground whenever he stayed at the house. The grounds are still populated with Fallow and Sika deer, both of which are a joy to see.

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The weather was overcast and the sky beyond looked ominous; but I liked the idea of travelling along the path to the distant light formed in the "V" of the tree line in the distance, like a beckoning beacon!!! The young lady here, rests as she contemplates the journey ahead of her. Black and white conversion completed in CS3. I love the almost traditional "silvery" black and white tones that I have produced here.

This was entered in an interclub comp representing the CCC (my camera club) - it achieved the lowest score of the night from 40 images!!! 15/20!!! Very disappointed!!!

Bodiam Castle - contrast colour

nobody@flickr.com (PFEJM) — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:24:20 -0700

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Bodiam Castle is a National Trust managed property in Bodiam, near Robertsbridge, East Sussex, UK. It was built in 1385 by Sir Edward Dalyngrigge, a former knight of Edward III, with the permission of Richard II, ostensibly to defend the area against French invasion during the Hundred Years' War. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/...

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Ightham Mote #3

nobody@flickr.com (PFEJM) — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 18:27:29 -0700

PFEJM posted a photo:

This is a picture of the ancient manor house at Ightham Mote [pronounced "Item moat" (The name "mote" derives from "moot", meaning "meeting [place]", rather than referring to a body of water surrounding a house or castle)]. It is a National Trust managed medieval moated manor house close to the village of Ightham, near Sevenoaks in Kent, UK. Originally dating from the 1320s (the chapel completed in the 16th C), its owners maintained the original features and there have been few changes to the main property. What is seen today is what similar houses would have looked like in England in the Middle Ages.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ighthammote/

This is another record-shot (with a PS frame). Once again, this would never win any pictorial competitions. [BTW, it is not SOOC however!]

Sister & Brother

nobody@flickr.com (PFEJM) — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 03:28:19 -0700

PFEJM posted a photo:

Taken at Bodiam Castle in East Sussex, England. Natural light

Evil comes to he who thinks it

nobody@flickr.com (PFEJM) — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:36:06 -0700

PFEJM posted a photo:

This is a simple montage of some of the ancient stained glass to be found at Ightham Mote - Kent, UK.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ighthammote/

Honi soit qui mal y pense! Motto of the English Chivalric Order of the Garter. Its literal translation from Old French "Let he who thinks ill be shamed" or as above in the created title on the montage!

Jousting knight 2

nobody@flickr.com (PFEJM) — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:45:17 -0700

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Another jousting knight at the Bodiam Castle Medieval festival (East Sussex, UK), this time with his lance in the attack position - This knight was actually target practicing, hence no helmet. The wearing of full head armour is essential once the actual jousts begin.

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I was further away than the previously posted image, so used slower shutter speed of 1/60th sec with the panning on this occasion.

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Adjustment layers applied in CS3 to enhance the contrast.

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Battlefield Combatants

nobody@flickr.com (PFEJM) — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:45:10 -0700

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This is a battle melee on the battlefield at Bodiam Castle Medieval festival. The re-enactors were recreating a possible battle during the War of the Roses - The house of York against the house of Lancaster.

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There is a great deal of noise during an engagement like this; shouting, hollering and the clashing of metal on metal. Superb spectacle and I recommend all photographers to attend one of these events.

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The re-enactors at this event are from the MSS - The Medieval Siege Society, who are renowned for their authenticity in costume, armour and weaponry.

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Adjustment layers applied using CS3

Lord of the flies (colour)

nobody@flickr.com (PFEJM) — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 10:43:41 -0700

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This version is posted for you to comment on ONLY. There will be a visual link on the mono version

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Bodiam Castle - moody mono

nobody@flickr.com (PFEJM) — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:24:05 -0700

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Bodiam Castle a National Trust managed property in Bodiam, near Robertsbridge, East Sussex, UK. Bodiam Castle is a National Trust managed property in East Sussex, UK. It was built in 1385 by Sir Edward Dalyngrigge, a former knight of Edward III, with the permission of Richard II, ostensibly to defend the area against French invasion during the Hundred Years' War. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/...

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This is a high contrast conversion mono image from the colour version posted in the comments below. The effect created here was to emulate a dark red filter taken black & white image, with a slight infrared feel. A very light sepia tint was applied over all the image.