PaulOfHorsham's photos
Goodwood
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Seen from "The Trundle" (or, apparently, St. Roche's Hill), Goodwood is possibly the most scenic horse-racing circuit in the UK, located high on the Sussex Downs above Chichester.
How many fences in this picture?
Starlings on a Fence
Two Beers
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The light seemed just right, sat in a corner seat at The Belgian Cafe in Eastbourne (though I have been unable to persuade ipernity's map that that's where I actually was!)
Thorney Island Yacht Gate
Thorney Island Gate
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Jutting out into Chichester Harbour, access to the island is through a pair of gates, one on each side. This is due to the presence of a Royal Artillery base, who took it over from the Royal Air Force; a runway remains, though I don't think it sees any regular use.
You have to be buzzed through both gates onto and off if you are taking the circular walk around the island.
Ashcombe Windmill
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Situated on the South Downs just outside the village of Kingston Near Lewes (to give it its full name), the mill was built in 1828, but destroyed in a storm in 1916.
Reconstruction started in 2009, and a working mill was in operation in 2016.
Taking in the view
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Several groups were walking Juggs Road towards Lewes, so I took a quick photo of this couple looking out over the Ouse Valley towards Beddingham Hill and Firle Beacon.
Murmuration in Colour
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A whole bunch of starlings is called a "murmuration". A well-known one occurs over Brighton Pier (vaguely visible in the distance) at dusk. I didn't expect anything similar in the afternoon on the Downs. It's quite a rush to hear several hundred birds swooping just a few metres overhead.
Murmuration in Monochrome
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A commotion on the path ahead had me stopping and waiting. I wasn't expecting a spectacular display from starlings
A dry summer
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World Photography Day 19th August 2022
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Just like much of Europe, the UK has had a very dry summer, particularly in the South of England. I had hoped to get a photo which emphasised this drought but, not only has there been some rain this week, it also rained on this very day (as you can probably tell from the dark clouds).
Arundel Park Dry Valley
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A recent walk around Arundel and the castle park led me across this dry valley.
Dry valleys are a feature of the South Downs, due to the underlying chalk. These valleys were formed during the ice age but, subsequently, the water dissipated through the porous chalk, leaving the dry valley behind.
Hiorne Tower
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High on a ridge in the park of Arundel Castle is this "folly". Built by Francis Hiorne in 1787 as part of a bid for the rebuilding work at the Castle. He failed to get the work and died a couple of years later.
Arundel Castle from Maltravers Street
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The castle towers over the town, best seen from the Arun Valley, but this view is from scenic Maltravers Street.
Holmbury Hill
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From the view point on Holmbury Hill, you can easily see the ridge of the South Downs.
This forms part of The Hurtwood - a privately owned area of common land.
Holmbury Cricket Club
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Deep in the Surry Hills, I didn't expect to encounter a cricket ground, but this is the home of Holmbury CC, which they quite reasonably describe as "possibly the most picturesque ground in the South of England".
The effect of the drought conditions is clear to see on the outfield.
Petworth House
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Recently went for a wander across Petworth Park . The 700 acre Deer Park was designed by "Capability" Brown. The House is clearly enormous; it was originally built in the 17th Century and has been substantially altered at least twice since then.
Much of Southern England has seen very little rain for months, and the effect of this drought is plain to see in the parched grass.
Wild Teasel
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Spotted an interesting looking flower, so took a few photos. Turns out to be wild Teasel (thanks Google Lens, which is so helpful in these situations)
Stork overhead
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