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Kirby Hall


Kirby Hall
Photo Information
Copyright: Andrei van der Walt (andrei) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 274 W: 138 N: 168] (1196)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-06-03
Categories: Architecture
Camera: canon EOS350d, Sigma 70-300 F4-5.6 APO DG Macro
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-06-09 14:57
Viewed: 615
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
History
Kirby Hall is one of England's greatest Elizabethan and 17th-century houses. Begun by Sir Humphrey Stafford in about 1570.
Although this vast mansion is partly roofless, most of its walls survive to their full impressive height: so does the stupendous three-tier inner porch, begun following French pattern books and later further embellished in the Classical style by the sculptor Nicholas Stone.
For those of you who would like to visit:-
Access:
Access to hall: Via impacted gravel path from main gate. Whole ground floor easily accessible to wheelchair users. Great West Staircase is suitable for most ambulant disabled visitors. Chairs available in some rooms.
Gardens: All accessible via impacted gravel paths and smooth grass. Alternative entrance from forecourt to gain entry to garden.


Slight adjustment on brightness of walls. Gravel was overexposed and I used a second darker layer for this. Then sharpened and frame added. No cropping.

Hope you enjoy the photo as much as I enjoyed the day out at this great site.
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Hi Andrei,
I love this perspective and the light and shadow. A romantic place, I like it, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Nice architecture. I like the wall texture and the repeating arches. The light and shadows creates interesting colour contrast.

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  • Janone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3362 W: 86 N: 2730] (18045)
  • [2006-06-10 11:46]
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Beautiful view from this point, but must say why so sharp?
Jan

great capture of the structure. I also like the repetitive arches... well done

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  • erdna Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 990 W: 71 N: 743] (5124)
  • [2006-06-18 0:31]

You have everthing done right on this beautiful pictre Andrei! I cannot think of anything else to improve it. The perspective and rythmn of the arches are pretty. The light light and shadow effect is excellent.

Andre'

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  • puffy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2014 W: 136 N: 3063] (16571)
  • [2006-06-25 7:43]

Nice shot Andrei, strong contrast, great details and sharpness, nice composition and well presented, thanks for sharing. :)

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3046 W: 568 N: 3415] (15131)
  • [2006-06-26 10:05]

Hi Andrei,
Very good POV et fine details in the texture. I like the light and shadow giving strong contrast! Well done! Annie

Hello Andrei,
Nice Tele effect on this historic walls.
Beautifull light and good xolours. Well seen and done. TFS & for the good note. Thomas

hello Andrei
splendide perspective,bon cadrage, trés romantique
bravo

jojo

This sort of shots I like! In the UK I went to many historic places! (in York..Briistol..London even Balmoral Castle in Scotland) So this is something I realy can apriciate ..specialy by the nicew way you have captured it! TFS and bye
John T

Andrei van der Walt sounds so 110% Dutch ?!? Is it?

Hi Andrei
I read the story of your name. It's the same Kirby Hall - old and amazing.
I like your picture very much. Great POV. The colours and shadows are very beautiful.
Thank you for sharing
Aga

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  • juanjo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 442 W: 53 N: 55] (3196)
  • [2006-08-23 15:13]

hello Andrei
nice and sharp photo+ the composition is very good and the colours too
congratulations

jjo

Good use of light!The texture of the building is great.I like the reflection (Isn't it reflection？)of the vivid green grasses on the window,unusual perspective!
Regards,
chiping

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  • fff Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 618 W: 0 N: 40] (2608)
  • [2007-02-15 14:35]

Hi Andrei excellent image loves the colour good view tfs bye Shimon

Hi Andrei! I love the architecture. You captured it in a very artistic manner, your POV is good. I like the tones and shades. A little bit zoomed out and a bit to the right would be perfect for me. TFSTP
Freddie :)

Andrei,
I like the depth you have presented here with the arches at a bit of an angle. I think there is some overexposure but nothing damaging to the photo. I would like to see maybe 1/500th of a second exposure and see how it would look. Nicely composed and presented with good notes.
Well done,
Scott

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