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Posted: 29 Nov 2016

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The Wobbly Hedge!

The Wobbly Hedge!
The Wobbly hedge was planted in the 1850's at Montacute House and the unusual bumpy shape of the yews was caused by heavy snowfall in the winter of 1947, which caused it to collapse under the weight.It grew back naturally in this abstract shape. It was featured in Ang Lee's 1995 adaptation of "Sense and Sensibility".

ROL/Photo, Beatrice Degan(MARS), , Majka and 6 other people have particularly liked this photo

19 comments - The latest ones
 Amelia
Amelia club
There are some wonderful examples of wobbly yew hedges at Powys castle, Rosa. Well worth a visit especially as you're a NT member, and it's not far from Shrewsbury.
7 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
A very good idea Amelia but I'm afraid it will have to be another time as we have a full timetable already....I just do as my daughter says :) Time for a coffee with you though! Cheers, Rosa.
7 years ago.
 John Goodwin
John Goodwin
I like the mist in the distance, and the muted sunlight!.. YS.. John... Interesting caption as well!.
7 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to John Goodwin
Thank you John. I think the mist has definitely added to the picture. I was there once when they were trimming it...quite a difficult job! .....Rosa.
7 years ago.
 photosofghosts
photosofghosts club
Magnificient depth with a nice misty horizon, great shot !
All the best
Fabio
7 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to photosofghosts club
Thank you for your kind comments Fabio. I like an atmospheric mist :)

All the best, Rosa.
7 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
The hard winter of 47 was serendipitous then! I really like the 'wobblyness' of this hedge. Very nice shot too!
7 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Andy Rodker club
It is certainly a good talking point. I am really pleased they kept it this way. Thanks for your YS :))
7 years ago.
 Pedrocut
Pedrocut club
Its nice to see that they advertise the grounds for winter walking.

Best wishes, Peter.
7 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Pedrocut club
I love walking around there in the winter Peter and in the surrounding parkland.

Best wishes, Rosa.
7 years ago.
 Joe, Son of the Rock
Joe, Son of the Rock club
I love the perspective and the slight haze in this scene, Rosa. Cheers, Joe
7 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
I am always happy to take pictures in a hazy atmosphere. I am usually pleased with the results and I am very pleased with your comments. Cheers, Rosa.
7 years ago.
 Jeff Farley
Jeff Farley
A great shot Rosa and I can remember the snow of 1947 !!!
7 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Jeff Farley
I just remember the 1962/63 snow ;-))
7 years ago.
 Majka
Majka
Fantastic!!!Greetings, Majka
7 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Majka
Thank you very much. Greetings, Rosa
7 years ago.
 Beatrice Degan(MARS)
Beatrice Degan(MARS)
Spelndid shot with great depth and high definition and above all..such an evocative atmosphere!!
Star!!
Best greetings, Bea
7 years ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Beatrice Degan(MARS)
Thank you for your kind comments Bea. Much appreciated.
Best wishes, Rosa.
7 years ago.
 ROL/Photo
ROL/Photo club
Excellent
6 years ago.

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