Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire

...superb capture and very well framed...

Hi Erika ,
Thank you very much!
I'm happy that you had a good look!!
Best Wishes, and a good week ahead
Peter

What a great structure, Peter, and awesome architecture. the early / or late/ shadows add interest and the tree framing the scene is nice. have a good week ahead Peter,

Best wishes, Sarah

Hi Sarah,
Your visit is much appreciated. Thank you!
I am pleased you found it interesting.
As you know, I do like to frame the pictures with trees, if I can find them!!
Best Wishes, and a good week ahead
Peter

This is an exceptional cathedral, beautifully shown on a clear winter's day. Perfect, Peter.

Hi Amelia,
Thank you so much for your very kind visit.
I am so happy that you like the scene.
I am sure that there are lots better photo opportunities in the grounds, but unfortunately time was a little short..
Best Wishes, and a good week ahead
Peter

Well taken Peter in beautiful light ~ it is an impressive structure

Hi Nick ,
Thank you for visiting!
Glad you like it.
Apparently it has been changed a few times during its life!
Best Wishes, and a good week ahead
Peter

Gorgeous ******************

Hi Marie-claire,
Thank you so much for your very kind visit.
I'm pleased that you have enjoyed it!
Best Wishes, and a good week ahead
Peter

wonderful!

Hi Annemarie ,
Thank you for visiting!
I'm happy that you had a good look!!
Best Wishes, and a good week ahead
Peter

My dear Peter,

Thank you so much for showing this great architecture to us!
It is shame that I didn't visit this place when I visited York!
As always I wanted to learn more about this great monastry before comment these wonderful pictures.

Now I know There has long been a tradition of monasticism in the North of England, especially in Yorkshire where abbeys were established as early as the 7th century.
Perhaps the most impressive of these abbeys is Fountains Abbey, famous for its superb setting and extensive ruins. Fountains Abbey lies along the valley of the River Skell about two miles west of Ripon.
It is located approximately three miles south-west of Ripon in North Yorkshire, near to the village of Aldfield. Founded in 1132, the abbey operated for over 400 years, until 1539, when Henry VIII ordered the Dissolution of the Monasteries.
The abbey was named Fountains Abbey because of the springs of water that existed in the area.
The abbey church survives almost to full height, with the nave and many windows almost to full height.

The shadows you have used masterfully, add interest to the naves and windows!
The exceptional monastery is now top of my list of my next visit to England...

Love Füsun
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My dear Füsun
Your visit is most welcome. Thank you.
I am pleased you found it interesting, and thank you so much for sharing what you found out.
The gentleman who showed us round explained that over the years it has had many re-builds, with different styles of architecture, and that much evidence remains (eg round windows replaced by pointed ones) of past styles. I know you will enjoy coming here!
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Best Wishes, and a good week ahead
Love Peter
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Hi Peter,

Ah yes, I remember it well....as the song goes! It is a beautiful picture you have taken. We stayed in a campsite near York, in the village of Acaster Malbis. Many years later whilst on holiday in Rhodes, Greece, we shared a dining table with a couple from that very village, and have been writing to them ever since!

Thanks for sharing and for more memories Peter.

Best wishes, Rosa.

Hi Rosa ,
Thank you so much for your very kind visit.
I'm happy that you had a good look, and revived many happy memories of the past!!
When I visited this restaurant in Germany (http://www.ipernity.com/doc/2247998/47922564 ) I discovered that relatives of the owners knew my father! It is interesting to speculate on such coincidences!
Best Wishes, and a good week ahead
Peter

Impressive ruins; well captured.

Hi Jaap ,
Thank you very much!
I'm pleased that you have enjoyed it!
Best Wishes, and a good week ahead
Peter

A beautiful capture of these old ruins! Great light and framing!

Hi Rainer,
Thank you for visiting!
I am so happy that you like the scene, and the tree!!.
Best Wishes,
Peter

A smashing shot of the Abbey indeed Peter and one most certainly liked by me too ..

Saved in fav's with a YS and also a few thoughts on groups once again supplied

Best wishes .... Steve

Hi Steve ,
Your visit is most welcome. Thank you.
Glad you like it.
I have listened to your suggestions, and offered it to the groups you suggested. Thank you!!
Best Wishes,
Peter