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The magnificent Dunstanburgh Castle

The magnificent Dunstanburgh Castle
A real treat for those that can do the hike along the coast to get as close as this. In fact on our walk from the little port of Craster there was a constant line of many visitors making their way to the castle itself. We went as far as the large gateway entrance here but swung left to the back of the castle and the sea for different views. This was the best overall view though in my opinion. A strange haze seems to cover the whole scene here and made it quite soft but for me it worked nicely. As can be seen. I resisted the temptation to push the contrast slider to the right.

“Dunstanburgh Castle is a 14th-century fortification on the coast of Northumberland in northern England, between the villages of Craster and Embleton. The castle was built by Earl Thomas of Lancaster between 1313 and 1322, taking advantage of the site's natural defences and the existing earthworks of an Iron Age fort.” WiKi


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David G Johnson, Berny, Nouchetdu38, Frans Schols and 16 other people have particularly liked this photo


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 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Beautifuo view towards that impressive castle.
3 years ago.
 Malik Raoulda
Malik Raoulda club
Superbement prise et admirablement partagée.
Bonne journée.
3 years ago.
 J.Garcia
J.Garcia club
Breathtaking vastness and on top of the hills astounding ruins
Fabulous image, Herb!
3 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to J.Garcia club
it was a great scene looking at this piece of history.

Best wishes. Herb
3 years ago.
 TOZ
TOZ club
Super shot full screen Herb love it a very impressive castle.
Regards Gordon
3 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to TOZ club
It was most impressive Gordon. Glad you liked it.

Best wishes. Herb
3 years ago.
 Daniela Brocca
Daniela Brocca club
Very beautifu shot and place.
3 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Daniela Brocca club
thanks so much Daniela.

Best wishes. Herb
3 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
You did well here Herb. The ruins look beautiful..!!

There is a bit of haze as you said, but I don't think it detracts from the image at all. I'm impressed you managed to tease out some details in the otherwise plain looking sky! I really like the look and colour of the grasses in the foreground.
3 years ago. Edited 3 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Keith Burton club
Always good that you enjoy my scenes Keith. The mist was actually a bit of sea-fret that they get a lot of around here. Despite the mist the detail was still seen as you say.

Best wishes. Herb
3 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne
Magnificent castle and picture Herb!
The man above has said it all again ;-))

All the best, Rosa.
3 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne
He does make some good points Rosa, as do yourself many a time. Glad you liked it.

Best wishes. Herb
3 years ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
Wonderful
!!!!
3 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
A terrific image Herb, the slight haze adds a very nice softness as you rightly say,
3 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Roger (Grisly) club
Glad you liked this one Roger. Yes that haze suits nicely I think too.

Best Wishes. Herb
3 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
It's a magnificent shot, Herb and I think you were right in your decision re contrast slider!
3 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Andy Rodker club
Cheers for this Andy. Sometimes best to leave a photo alone!

Regards. Herb
3 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
A lovely image and impressive ruins, herb.
3 years ago.
 Nouchetdu38
Nouchetdu38 club
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3 years ago.
 David G Johnson
David G Johnson club
A grand all round wide scene capture Herb'' illustrating the area well . In scenes such as this,. I always cast my thoughts back to the time when it would be busy with sounds of working and smoke, from the life going on there.. // Dj.
3 years ago.

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