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A Jewel in a coastal crown


A Jewel in a coastal crown
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Copyright: John David (johnnymag) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 95 W: 18 N: 465] (2357)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-04-24
Categories: Nature
Camera: NikonD70, Nikkor AF-S 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 G DX IF-ED
Exposure: f/8, 1/500 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Castles of the World [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-11-28 14:28
Viewed: 647
Points: 10
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Built on the orders of Henry VIII in 1550 (using stones taken from Lindisfarne Priory) to protect Holy Island from attack by the Scots, the castle was converted into a private home by architect Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1903.

The rooms are filled with a fine collection of antique furniture, mostly oak, of the early 17th century. Ornaments and pictures are in harmony creating a unique and picturesque home.

The castle's small walled garden was designed by Gertrude Jekyll and has been newly replanted according to her original design.

Originally known as Lindisfarne and often described as "The Jewel of the Northumberland Coast", Holy Island is only accessible across a causeway at low tide.

In the 7th century it was one of the great seats of Christian learning in Western Europe and was where the beautiful Lindisfarne Gospels were written. Adjacent to the ruins of the Benedictine Priory, destroyed by Henry VIII, is a Visitor Centre commemorating the life of the monks. The stones from the Priory were used to build the unforgettable Lindisfarne Castle.

The Lindisfarne Gospels were written in the late 7th century to celebrate the life of St Cuthbert. Housed in the British Library, they are quite simply the greatest European artwork from that time. A facsimile version is on display in the Lindisfarne Heritage Centre on the island. There is an active campaign for the permanent return of the Gospels to the North East

As well as its many historic attractions, Holy Island is situated at the heart of the Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve. Extensive dunelands, intertidal sand and mud flats, saltmarsh and ancient raised beaches support a wide variety of plant life and attract vast numbers of birds. Like Norham and Bedlington, Holy Island (Islandshire) was part of the Palatinate of County Durham and controlled by the Bishop of Durham from medieval times. The final transfer back to the County of Northumberland was not completed until 1844.

An extensive local Web site "The Holy Island of Lindisfarne" is maintained by the villagers themselves and is essential reading for all with an interest in the island.

Holy Island is the end point of the popular St Cuthbert's Way long distance footpath which begins in Melrose in the Scottish borders. (source:www.northumberland.gov.uk)

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Cloned out a DHL Van!
sharpend. Neat Image.
Border RS for TL.

Hope you like the shot,

John
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Lovely view, nice colors and great detail.
TFS
Regards,
Lurdes

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  • juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2640 W: 1 N: 1262] (15439)
  • [2006-11-29 9:23]

Magnífica vista y bello entorno, buena composición y pov. Saludos pt

Great POV you've used to compose this picture and you've created some great leading lines into the picture. Colours seem a little flat and as a result the details aren't as crisp as they could possibly be.
Thanks for sharing
Mark

Preciosa imagen llena de contrastes. Muy buenos detalles y una composición fabulosa.
Muchos saludos, JL.

Woul like to visit this place! Excellent capture and note!

~Take care!~
mArtynas

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