Hever Castle, a photo from Kent, England

Photographer's Note

As you can see Hever Castle is a popular tourist attraction, especially on a warm and sunny day.

Some information about Hever Castle from the castle's official web site:

孏here have been three main periods in the construction of this historic castle. The oldest part of the castle dates to 1270 and consisted of the gatehouse and a walled bailey. In the early 1500𠏋, the Bullen family bought the castle and added a Tudor dwelling within the walls and so it became the childhood home of its most famous inhabitant, Anne Boleyn. It later passed into the ownership of Henry𠏋 fourth wife, Anne of Cleves. From 1557 onwards the Castle was owned by a number of families including the Waldegrave𠏋, the Humfreys� and the Meade Waldo𠏋. Finally, in 1903, William Waldorf Astor invested time, money and imagination in restoring the Castle, building the 塬udor Village� and creating the gardens and lake.

Since 1983, the castle has been owned by Broadland Properties Limited and open to the public. The castle has a homely atmosphere and houses historic 16th century portraits, furniture and tapestries. Other artefacts include two magnificent Books of Hours (prayer books), both signed and inscribed by Anne Boleyn. A costumed figure exhibition in the Long Gallery adds to the atmosphere and is popular with the children The Council Chamber in the thirteenth century gatehouse contains recently acquired swords and armour which have been added to the existing collections of historic instruments of execution, torture and discipline.�

robertosalguero, gildasjan, dareco, ChrisJ, papagolf21, jlbrthnn, besnard, macondo, TopGeo, salvator, carper, Budapestman, Fis2, saxo042, rushfan2112, Cricri has marked this note useful

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robertosalguero (292) 2008-01-02 0:48

Hello Stephen,

This is a nice view of this castle. The angle of the building and the contrast of lights and shadows add to the beauty of the image. This place seem popular. Thanks and have a Happy New Year.

Roberto

gildasjan (43826) 2008-01-02 0:50

Bonjour Stephen
Merci pour le travail accompli sur le site l'ann嶪嶰oul嶪 et bonne ann嶪 2008 pour toi et proches.
Bonne journ嶪.
Amicalement
Gildas

dareco (17136) 2008-01-02 0:52

I can definitely see why the tourist go there. A very beautiful castle!!! I also like the grass in the foreground. TFS

horatiuTT (4570) 2008-01-02 0:53

Hi Stephen,
Wonderful perspective here using very well the beautiful
foreground.Very charming place with this british-looking garden.
Excellent colours and tones.Well done again!
Cheers,
Horatiu

ChrisJ (171822) 2008-01-02 1:05

Hi Stephen & Happy new Year!

I like the fg reflection, & the well manicured grounds, of this attractive castle in Kent. Good sharpness, & the overcast day has allowed maximum shadow detail, due to the diffused light. Tfs!

papagolf21 (152607) 2008-01-02 1:10

Bonjour, cher Stephen,
Merci de ce cadeau, cher Stephen, passionn� d'architecture, j'appr嶰ie grandement le sujet parfaitement cadr�. Il est int廨essant de faire la comparaison des ch漮eaux anglais et fran蓷is de la m瘱e 廧oque. J'appr嶰ie 嶲alement les topiaires.
Que la Sant� vous accompagne tout au long de 2008, que l'Amiti� vous c矌oie chaque jour, que l'Amour s'installe dans votre demeure et y reste, que la Joie se s鋗e partout o� vous passerez .. et surtout .... pensez � partager tout 蓷 autour de vous.
Amiti廥.
Philippe

jlbrthnn (76043) 2008-01-02 1:30

Bonjour Stephen,
C'est une magnifique demeurs, peut 皻re un peu aust鋨e, mais quelle histoire et quelle prestigieuse suite de propri彋aires. Tr鋊 bon cadrage au dessus de ces foss� et roseaux.
Passe une bonne journ嶪
Cordialement
Jo螔

wolf38 (30) 2008-01-02 1:30

Hello Stephen. A photo as from the picture book. The motive is very beautifully composed and worth seeing. Ideal light and natural colors. Exemplary text. If the castle would be in my proximity, I would visit it. Best regards, Wolfgang.

besnard (59196) 2008-01-02 1:40

Bonjour Stephen
Bien pr廥ent� ce ch漮eau que tu nous avais laiss� entrevoir. Voil� une architecture int廨essante dans un bel 嶰rin de verdure.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journ嶪.
Nicole

macondo (20449) 2008-01-02 3:27

Hi Stephen.
Very nicely composed shot, with the grasses around the water looking so sharp, and the people providing flashes of colour. Perhaps the upper portion of the photo could be a bit darker, but that's a very minor point. I found your note interesting. There are so many such stately homes and castles in Britain, and although I think I've visited several dozen, I haven't even heard of this one till now.
Regards, and best wishes for 2008
Andrew

TopGeo (38220) 2008-01-02 3:42

Hi Stephen.. A wonderful scene this picture! I want you to thank and afterwards you to wish better for you and that you in have in your heart. Your picture beautifully once again with a reception most excellent.. You I praise also you I wish Happiness,,Georgios

UnTrained (0) 2008-01-02 3:51

Hello Stephen,
nice view from a shadowed place along a trench to the castle. The green surrounding is pleasant and together with all those people giving life to this place of history. I think it is always a luck, if those old castles are open to the public and presenting history in several ways.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

salvator (19110) 2008-01-02 4:02

Hi Stephen,
Very nicely composed image with nice colors and use of light.
I wish you a very happy, healthy and prosperous new year with all the ones you love.
Best regards. Salvator.

carper (96) 2008-01-02 4:06

looks me a very nice place you show us here,
the castle is nice and there are may people in the shot, the note is fine, good photojob, for you and your family a good 2008.
gr. jaap

Budapestman (82620) 2008-01-02 4:16

Hi Stephen,
Picturesque image for the Hever Castle with splendid composition. I like the attractive architecture details and the amazing environment, Very well done!
Have a nice week
George

Fis2 (170779) 2008-01-02 7:23

Witaj Stephen!
Wonderful place, beautiful castle. Good frame and composition. I like the colors and light. Persons add savor of photo. Good work.
Regards
Krzysztof

saxo042 (38078) 2008-01-02 9:13

Hi Stephen,
An impressive castle but this time a bit in the background. The fine foreground is dominating this photo. A very interesting note, as usual.
Regards
Gunnar

rushfan2112 (2965) 2008-01-02 13:22

Hi Stephen and Happy New Year!

Quite a 'formal' composition with the castle sitting nicely on a 'third'. I particularly like the reflections and the reeds with the impeccable topiary adjacent to the path.

Very naturalistic colours and, overall, a really good shot. Regards, Paul.

gracious (20025) 2008-01-02 18:21

Hello Stephen,
Lovely captured of this beautiful castle!
good pov with light and shadow, beautiful colouration and details to view and enjoy!
a very well composition!
sincerely wishing you HAPPY NEW YEAR AND THE BEST YET TO COME IN 2008
Tony

Cricri (176) 2008-01-03 3:09

Hi Stephen,
Jolie aussi la prise de vue sue le chateau avec le cour d'eau en avant plan, jolies couleurs et lumi廨e bien pr廥erver du moment, compliment
Friendly
cricri