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Blenheim Pillars and Posts


Blenheim Pillars and Posts
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Copyright: Helen Matten (Helkoryo) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2074 W: 251 N: 4932] (21996)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-20
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Canon EOS 400D/Rebel XTi
Exposure: f/8, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-08-03 3:36
Viewed: 246
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Good morning Peeps

This shot was taken looking up at the side of this amazing palace.. Note that its called a palace but has never actually been the residence of any royal family and as such is the only one of that type in this country.

Below is some more detailed information on the building of this magnificent palace, I shall be posting images from here for the rest of this week and will continue this information with each posting, so if you like English architecture and history you may well like to check back for the full history.

In the winter of 1704-5 John Churchill, duke of Marlborough engaged Sir John Vanbrugh to build a house in Woodstock Park, and together they chose a site overlooking the Glyme valley opposite the old royal palace. From the first, in accordance with the queen's wishes, the house was called Blenheim. The foundation stone was laid on 18 June 1705 on a site prepared by the royal gardener Henry Wise. Building continued at the Crown's expense until 1712, when, after the Marlboroughs had lost favour, the Treasury ceased to provide funds. On the queen's death in 1714 the Marlboroughs returned from voluntary exile, but little was done until debts to Blenheim workmen were partially settled in 1716. Building then continued at the Marlboroughs' expense, and the family took up residence in 1719. After the duke's death in 1722 Sarah, duchess of Marlborough, completed the chief features of Vanbrugh's house plan, together with outworks such as the Grand Bridge, the Triumphal Arch, and the Column of Victory. Her work was substantially complete by the early 1730s........ to be continued

From: 'Blenheim: Blenheim Palace', A History of the County of Oxford: Volume 12:

Do you see the statue stood looking over the grounds on the rooftop? I am not certain but I believe that ti be the duke of marborough... I will make further enquiries and get back to you on it. :-)

TTFN and thanks for the visit

Kind regards Smurfie

P.S. many thanks for your messages regarding my health. I am feeling much better today, summer flu just has to be the worst!
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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3228 W: 282 N: 6427] (24121)
  • [2008-08-03 3:52]

Good morning, Helen!
What fun to have you as my downstairs neighbour in the gallery!
Fabulous original PoV here and the colours are perfect!
Love the sky :)
TFS
silke

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  • lele Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 677 W: 21 N: 643] (6182)
  • [2008-08-03 4:13]

ciao helen...bellissimo pov.....ottimi i colori e bella la geomentria....ottimo pov....complimenti
lele

Helen Hi:
Marvelous POV of the architecture of the Palace, with detail and clarity.
Thanks for the educational note, I will observe daily to continue to learn.
Congratulations, very nicely done.
Larry
USA-tfs

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  • pikas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 195 W: 9 N: 286] (1078)
  • [2008-08-03 13:26]

Hello Helen,

Fantastic perspective of a beautifull arquithectonic monument.

Great colors and details. I like very much the notes.

Congratulations.

Wow Helen, this pic just GLOWS!! Incredible color saturation here! LOve the diagonal comp, I can't get over that sky! Amazing!
B-)
Linda

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3157 W: 237 N: 7020] (28231)
  • [2008-08-03 14:41]

So, It's not Peeping Tom but the Peeping Duke up there on the roof.
The sky catches me attention first - lovely to see blue skies overhead - it's been a long time since we've seen them down under.
I am always interested in the architecture of your old palaces and houses. Good POV Helen, and TFS
Janice

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  • Mitra Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1320 W: 75 N: 838] (7426)
  • [2008-08-03 16:46]

Hello Helen,
Fabulous original PoV and the colours are perfect.Love the sky. Well done.
Mitra

Hi Helen,
Blenheim Palace and gardens is - for me - one of the MUST see places in the world and I really hope I'll make someday. Nice light and details under a perfect blue here - but: will you send us some more from the gardens as well? It would be very inspirating for me.
Have a good day,
THomas

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