Corfe Castle, Dorset. UK
Corfe Castle underwent major structural changes in the 12th and 13th centuries.
In 1572, Corfe Castle left the Crown's control when Elizabeth I sold it to Sir Christopher Hatton. Sir John Bankes bought the castle in 1635, and was the owner during the English Civil War. His wife, Lady Mary Bankes, led the defence of the castle when it was twice besieged by Parliamentarian forces. The first siege, in 1643, was unsuccessful, but by 1645 Corfe was one of the last remaining royalist strongholds in southern England and fell to a siege ending in an assault. In March that year Corfe Castle was demolished on Parliament's orders.
Canon 5D III, Canon 600mm lens and Canon 1.4 TC.
Taken between squally showers and gusty winds
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Great clarity and light on download. Beautifully captured!
Jolly Roger wrote:
Corfe Castle underwent major structural changes in the 12th and 13th centuries.
In 1572, Corfe Castle left the Crown's control when Elizabeth I sold it to Sir Christopher Hatton. Sir John Bankes bought the castle in 1635, and was the owner during the English Civil War. His wife, Lady Mary Bankes, led the defence of the castle when it was twice besieged by Parliamentarian forces. The first siege, in 1643, was unsuccessful, but by 1645 Corfe was one of the last remaining royalist strongholds in southern England and fell to a siege ending in an assault. In March that year Corfe Castle was demolished on Parliament's orders.
Canon 5D III, Canon 600mm lens and Canon 1.4 TC.
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Enjoyed the history lesson. A fine image with nice details. I like that the background is very hazy. Brings my eye right to the castle where it should be.
Nice image and great information.
How did you get that view? Drone?
I lived in a nearby town (Wool) for a year a long time ago but don't have any images like that. On return some years ago we found you now have to pay to visit. :cry:
Doddy
Loc: Barnard Castle-England
I was there a few years ago, and what amazed me was the size of the place. That is a a great shot from an unusual perspective.
Linda From Maine wrote:
Great clarity and light on download. Beautifully captured!
Thanks for looking and your very kind comments Llinda.
ebrunner wrote:
Enjoyed the history lesson. A fine image with nice details. I like that the background is very hazy. Brings my eye right to the castle where it should be.
Thanks for looking and the kind comments ebrunner.
I stood there for one and a half hours waiting for the light to improve. Earlier the castle almost disappeared with rain squals. I managed to get cold and wet whilst getting this shot.
Excellent capture of a beautiful ancient structure...I always enjoy these photos! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
MtnMan wrote:
Nice image and great information.
How did you get that view? Drone?
I lived in a nearby town (Wool) for a year a long time ago but don't have any images like that. On return some years ago we found you now have to pay to visit. :cry:
Thanks for looking and your comments.
nearby upon a hill is a village called Kinston. I shot it from that area.
I doubt a drone could carry all that gear. :lol:
angler wrote:
Excellent shot Roger.
Hi Jim. Thanks for looking and your comment.
Doddy wrote:
I was there a few years ago, and what amazed me was the size of the place. That is a a great shot from an unusual perspective.
Thanks for looking and the comment Doddy.
Nice one, Roger. The perspective really gives a good idea as to the size, and lets you imagine the besieging army at the walls. Excellent effort on this one!
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