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Howick hall Northumberland
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 8:08 pm
by paulmurphy
We had an afternoon out at Howick Hall in Northumberland, ancestral home of Earl Grey (of tea fame) and still inhabited by his descendants, here are a few pics from this afternoon.
Snowdrops in the gardens
Howick hall
The family church in the grounds
Inside the church
Thanks for looking
Paul
Re: Howick hall Northumberland
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 8:13 pm
by Birma
Great pictures Paul - glad to see you have lots of Snowdrops, and some nice sunshine as well

. I especially like picture of the outside of the church.
Re: Howick hall Northumberland
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 10:57 pm
by Dr. Harout
Seconded.
BTW, do I feel a slight blueish-purplish hue/tint in the second shot, or is it my LCD?
Re: Howick hall Northumberland
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 12:37 am
by InTheSky
Great work ! Very good series of picture.
I second, I really like the church with the tomb stones in front, there is quiet and peace on this scene.
Regards,
Frank
Re: Howick hall Northumberland
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 7:25 am
by aster
Hi Paul, : )
Some shots that are not making us feel the chill that was so inherent in the past season's shots from you.

Spring is on in your land.
I enjoyed the criss-crossing of the shadows cast on the aisle of the church by the seats; that's a nice warm daylight that makes the interior a welcoming host to the visitor. Good warm colours too.
The churchyard with the headstones of the graves indeed makes for a good entrance to the church scene while the snowdrops chronicle the take-off for a good spring. : )
Thanks for sharing
Yildiz
Re: Howick hall Northumberland
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 11:39 pm
by paulmurphy
Thanks for the comments, yes Doc I think there is a bit of a tint in the house picture will have to correct it.
You spotted what I did Yildiz with the light patterns on the carpet caused by the sidelighting and the pew shadows. Here are a couple more from Sunday
Some more snow drops in the woods
My wife thought I had finally cracked, lying on my back in the woods to get this shot
Best wishes
Paul
Re: Howick hall Northumberland
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 11:50 pm
by Birma
Hi Paul - like the trees in the sky shot - might as well be comfortable while taking pictures

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Re: Howick hall Northumberland
Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 9:12 am
by aster
Nicely continued with a set that takes us to the heart of the nature and literally too.
Thanks for sharing but just don't lie there too long. Must be still rather cold and wet on the ground against your back and catching pneumonia is not a good option for photographers with talent... : )
Yildiz
Re: Howick hall Northumberland
Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 5:49 pm
by bakubo
All very nice. I think I like the church photo the best.
paulmurphy wrote:My wife thought I had finally cracked, lying on my back in the woods to get this shot
At some point when living together you just can't hide your true self any longer. It always comes out.
