Stourhead October 2013

I wondered if and when you might be posting some of your beautiful autumn photos of Stourhead, dear Nick. I don't think I've seen this before though.
LGM x

I had some time at the weekend to review some of my old files dear LGM, I have so many and they are not particularly well labelled just numbers, which means that you have to open every folder to get an idea of what might be in it . London buildings occupy a lot of course. The temple is a bit bleached here I think, it is difficult to get the balance right ~ so yes probably not uploaded to Pano in the past ~ Thanks for your compliments x

Still looks about the same Nick ;-))
Super shot! Love the reflection.

Yes Rosa ~ I leave the gardens to you now :~) You do a much better job of recording the seasons there ~ All the best ~ Nick

I must have first gone to Stourhead in the very early fifties, my father used to love going there in the spring

Don't do that Nick! Yours are brilliant!
I remember in the 1960's it was open to anyone free of charge from November to March.

Wow that is nice of you to write Rosa, unfortunately I'm no longer able to drive long distances by myself. In the past I always used to get up really early and drive down to Stourhead getting there before the crowds did or even before the staff got there. The little gate was always open. Isobel does not like early starts :~) My heart still lies down in this area of Dorset, Somerset & Wiltshire and the greater area of Wessex.

Sorry to hear that Nick. I can see Isobel's point ;-) I see though from your pictures, you have so many beautiful locations in your area, and of course there is still Gosport/Portsmouth.

Have a good new week. All the best, Rosa.

Very nice indeed Nick and one certainly saved in fav's by me here as it was on Pano

wonder when our pano pics will transfer to Google plus as November was mentioned at the time ?

Best wishes .. steve

Hi Steve, thanks for your praise and Y*. I wonder too, I've rather last track of what is going on, but happened to look at my old google account yesterday and everything still seems to be there.

I seem to remember registering for Google plus but haven't a clue now as to my password or anything else.

When you think of all the work we all put in it seems a shame but there you go. Nothing stands in the way of Google's so called progress (Which of course is always awesome)

The world is saturated by pictures now and phones seem to be the medium most use now too.

Well we had some fun along the way.

All the best to you

Nick

Great shot Nick, great colour and reflections. Can be hard to get the exposure right under these conditions...

I have visited Stourhead once, in the spring. About time I did the autumn visit... :-)) YS... John...

You are so right John :~) I think that Stourhead lacks the vast spread of autumn colours that is to be found at Sheffield Park. However the landscaping and features are great and isolated areas of Autumn colour contrast work well. The Spring colours at Stourhead I seem to remember are more impressive.

All the best ~~~ Nick

How beautiful, love this place

Thank you Gillian :)

This is a super shot Nick and I have just posted a recent shot of the acer !!!

Then I'll come and have a look at it Jeff :~) Thanks for your kind compliment too ~~

NICK, this is so very pretty! that color and the way you composed this, just perfect! I love it , and like Amelia, I remember these lovely shots you have posted in the past. Love it again! This could even be a fantastic Fence Friday shot.... Hugs and best wishes, AND A YS !! :) Sarah

Hi dear Sarah, I trust that you are feeling a little better now/ I'm so pleased that you like this image. Warm wishes and hugs ~ Nick

Just gorgeous! Have a great weekend!

Thank you very much Cheryl

A high contrast job from you Nick. Great subject and colours.
Regards, Herb

Hi Herb, yes bit of a challenge really ~ All the best ~ Nick

Nice work on this one Nick, superb colours. YS...Best wishes, Bill.

Thanks for your kind appraisal Bill and your Y* ~ All the best ~ Nick

Hi Nick,

Really nice composition between the tree and the white building, as well as nice colours!
Big star!

Have a nice week end!

Best wishes
Peter

Hi Peter ~ Thanks for your generous comments and Y* ~ Have a good week ~ Nick

We had glorious weather, but the autumn colour hadn't arrived unfortunately. Also there was far too many people enjoying a warm autumn Saturday, so I didn't click the shutter very often. This scene is what I wanted to see, Nick.