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The Kymin


The Kymin
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Copyright: John Winder (RhythmThief) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 193 W: 5 N: 216] (1735)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-05-20
Categories: Daily Life, Architecture
Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-11-20 16:15
Viewed: 559
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hello everyone,
this is a shot, taken early in the summer, of the Georgian circular banqueting house on the top of the Kymin near Monmouth. The house was built at a cost of 80 guineas (that's £84 in today's money, I think) in 1794 to protect "the Gentlemen of Monmouth" from the vagaries of the weather during their regular Tuesday afternoon outdoor luncheon parties at this spot. It's possible to see ten counties from the windows of this building, and a party could take lunch in the banqueting room for one shilling and sixpence.
Near here is the Naval Temple (described as the "Navel Temple" on monmouth.org.uk, from where this information is cribbed), built in 1801 to honour several British admirals, including Lord Nelson. He visited the monument in 1802, arriving from Ross on Wye on a Trow (a local sailing boat used for trade on the River Wye).
The Kymin and the Naval Temple were donated to the National Trust by the people of Monmouth in 1902. See my picture "Kymin Bench" for an idea of the view from here.
No PP work, this is exactly as it was taken.
Cheers all, John.
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  • Great 
  • lukie Gold Star Critiquer [C: 79 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2007-11-20 16:20]

Hello, neighbour of the day,

very strange building... At first sight, I would think it is a little light-house at the sea... I like the late sun colors on it.

regards,

Luc.

  • Great 
  • linz Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 77 W: 29 N: 161] (1742)
  • [2007-11-20 18:35]

Hi John
Love the light in this image, interesting architecture which you have captured beautifully. Great composition.
TFS Lindsay

Hi John
Interesting architecture. Great lighting and nicely researched note. Thanks for sharing.

Greg

Hi John! What a lovely scenery with dramatic lighting. The timing of the shot is perfect. Very good colors and details. Saturation and exposure is well managed. I like how you framed your picture with the tree as a natural border.
TFS,
Freddie :)

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  • rewind Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 113 W: 5 N: 128] (1084)
  • [2007-11-20 22:13]

Hi John, lovely photo and an interesting note. I looked again at your "Kymin Bench" photo and have added it to the theme "Benches" as I think it is a great photo.
Cheers,
Dad

Morning bro,

good shot, interesting building. I wonder if they would sell it, i would be willing to offer £100! Thats a decent profit.

cheers

tom

Hello John

Superb image here, lovely subdued light and superb sunset reflections on the walls. Lovely POV and a good sharp image

TFS regards Helen

Hi John,

I really like the composition.
This house has a lovely calming effect from the outside. Beautiful!
TFS

Shel

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