Heading Towards the Castle, a photo from Northumberland, England

Photographer's Note

Good Morning Everyone,

A short break in Northumberland saw us visit the ruined castle of Dunstanburgh. It was built on a headland overlooking the sea, with exceptional views in all directions.

The castle is approached by a well-worn path across a grassy pasture, interspersed with gorse bushes, adding interest to the viewpoint.

From English Heritage:
The castle was built at a time when relations between King Edward II and his most powerful baron, Earl Thomas of Lancaster, had become openly hostile. Lancaster began the fortress in 1313, and the latest archaeological research indicates that he built it on a far grander scale than was originally recognised, perhaps more as a symbol of his opposition to the king than as a military stronghold.

Unfortunately the earl failed to reach Dunstanburgh when his rebellion was defeated, and was taken and executed in 1322. Thereafter the castle passed eventually to John of Gaunt, who strengthened it against the Scots by converting the great twin towered gatehouse into a keep.

The focus of fierce fighting during the Wars of the Roses, it was twice besieged and captured by Yorkist forces, but subsequently fell into decay.

Thank you for your visit. Have a great day, Bev :-)

pajaran, holmertz, ikeharel, snunney, Fis2, macondo, GyurMaster, jhm, ktanska, cornejo, alvaraalto, fotka, PaulVDV, ChrisJ has marked this note useful

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batalay (41261) 2016-04-25 1:22

Hello Bev,

Just a perfect composition, with the strollers approaching the castle in pairs... Just yesterday I watched a 2003 remake of a 1968 film, "Lion in Winter" about this period. Thank you for the a wonderful photo, accompanied by a superb note.

Warm regards,

Bulent

holmertz (102760) 2016-04-25 1:23

Hello Bev,
This is a wonderful composition, looking entirely spontaneous while following every "rule" I can think of. People walking along a diagonal path, fine balance between the nearest couple and the yellow flowers, the bushes and the woman in pink placed on thirds and the inspiring ruined castle as a perfect focal-point in the background. The weather was nice and sunny and you got yourself a perfect photo. That was a day to remember.
Kind regards,
Gert

ikeharel (113411) 2016-04-25 1:44

Good morning Beverley,
The choice of a wide and inclusive view of the old castle ruins, works well with the people stride towards it.
Each couple, kids and adults gave a measured different distance on the green lawn.
The ruins by itself is imposing in view, certaily a closer photo you would probably show shortly.
Have a nice new week,
Ike

Fis2 (170839) 2016-04-25 1:45

Witaj Bev!
Beautiful ruins of castle.
I like it.
Good frame and colors.
Persons add flavor to this composition.
Nice day.
Krzysztof

snunney (130967) 2016-04-25 1:46

Hello Beverley,
An excellent composition making good use of the figures to provide scale and create depth. I like the framing offered by the gorse bush. You seem to have had good weather for your trip up North; the image has very good colours and clarity. Leaving for Bordeaux airport tomorrow afternoon to fly to Berlin for several days on Wednesday. Have a pleasant afternoon.

Tue (92442) 2016-04-25 1:56

Hello Beverley,
A great photo of one of Britain's many old castles. I really like the POV you chose, that includes the small yellow flowers and the visitors in the foreground. It was a nice and sunny day, but by the look of the people's coats, it seems cold.
Lars

macondo (20449) 2016-04-25 2:28

Hi Bev.
Well this reminds me of my own photo today, a group of people with backs to the camera in front of a structure of note.The arrangement of the figures and the foreground vegetation add life to this one and enhance the way the eye is drawn along the path to the castle entrance. So the composition, timing and natural looking colours make for a very appealing photo.
Regards,
Andrew

lousat (139308) 2016-04-25 3:56

HI Bev,very nice place to walk,one of the first good days of springtime talking about the weather and a magnificent scenery too with the castle ruins in background,very long perspective and fine details too.The colors are very cold,it seems that you use a blue filter..what happens? Have a nice week and thanks,Luciano

npecanhuk (79329) 2016-04-25 6:13

Hi Beverley!
Inviting picture!
Special regards to the soft light & colors, chosen pov and composition!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

Sergiom (117241) 2016-04-25 6:41

Bonjour Beverly,

C'est une tr鋊 bonne id嶪 d'inclure les marcheurs dans l'image.Cela fait diff廨ent et cela apporte de la vie et de la couleur � ce paysage de ruines. Beau point de vue comme cach� derri鋨e le bosquet de fleurs jaunes.

Amicalement

Serge

Nicou (193806) 2016-04-25 8:11

Hlelo

Ces personnage partent en ballade pour visiter ces vestige quel d嶰oupage dans ce ciel quel rendu et mur de pierre fantastique vue et ensemble.
Bravo et amiti�
Nciou

ktanska (44790) 2016-04-25 9:39

Hi Bev,
Such old castle ruins have magical look, there are nothing like such in Finland. And this one is on beautiful coastal landscape. Real joy to wander around there on sunny weather.
Kari

cornejo (61504) 2016-04-25 10:15

Hi Bev, very good picture of this scene of daily life, with the castle in the background, very well composed and captured in this interesting image with good sharpness, light, color and quality. A great job well done, congratulations my friend. Thanks for sharing this interesting work.

Good night and happy start to the week.
All the best from southern Spain.
Angel.

hay_kes (31439) 2016-04-25 11:21

Hii Bev,
Very nice daily life and architectural shot.Good POV, colors and perspective.TFS.
Cheers,

hAyAti

alvaraalto (42804) 2016-04-25 12:20

Hello Bev.
A castle-ruin like a long time neglected teeth. It looks like a cold but sunny day. That𠏋 better than cold and rainy, like here today. I hope we will have the same next days in Kent and London.
Groet Rob

dale54 (17768) 2016-04-25 14:03

hello bev...beautiful shot..everyone enjoying the day here..wonderful colorful scene to enjoy! tfs..dale

carlo62 (81265) 2016-04-25 14:16

Ciao Bev
in Inghilterra non mancano certo i castelli, in ogni caso � un peccato vedere queste rovine, il luogo � anche molto strategico, il panorama del mare deve essere fantastico.
Ottima composizione, mi piace la presenza delle persone, il luogo sembra vivo e la maglia della signora ci offre un ottimo colpo di colore.
Saluti
Carlo

emka (158204) 2016-04-26 0:15

Hello Bev, Charming picture from the family excursion. Nice ruins (I love such places), the yellow buses I remember from my trip to Scotland, the lady in red also makes no harm to composition :). Delightful scene.

WArm regard s Malgo

jhm (211736) 2016-04-26 5:11

Hello Bev,

Thank you very much for your visit to my picture with tulips.
But I like the rough landscape, of the picture, truly a nice place for a good stroll during the summer.
You did excellent addition the people this gives more attention to the picture
Depth and perspective are wonderful.
Composition and presentation are very well.
Pleasant to look at.
Very well done, TFS.

Kindest regards,
John

fotka (9005) 2016-04-27 5:09

Hi Beverley,
Perfect daily life photo when people are strolling around ruins of the castle. The photo is nicely composed with yellow bush in the foreground and the path leading to the castle. Well done with good quality.
Regards,
Zbigniew

PaulVDV (62970) 2016-04-27 9:45

Hello Beverley,
I find it impressive how such thin but huge parts of the walls of the castle still remain upright.
Ruins are sometimes more impressive than a well-kept building :)
Well composed with the yellow flowers on the foreground and the visitors spread out at regular distances. They surely allow us to estimate the correct dimensions.
Best regards, Paul

ChrisJ (171878) 2016-04-28 9:20

Hello Bev,

The yellow flowers and the reddish pink blouse contrast well with the blue sky to give a great warm cold colour contrast. Excellent sharpness and the ruined castle in the bg provides a fine centre of interest. Tfs!

Photo Information

Copyright: Beverley Robinson (Royaldevon) (85932)
Genre: 人物
Medium: 彩色
Date Taken: 2016-04-21
Categories: 城堡，建築，Ruins
Camera: Nikon D-300, NIKKOR AF-S 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED DX, 62 mm HOYA Circular Polarize
Exposure：f/1.4, 1/32 seconds
Photo Version：Original Version
Date Submitted: 2016-04-25 1:05