A ''Happy bench Monday'' to everyone,. from Dj.

An early evening view across the ''Great pond'' towards 'Hardwick Hall' built between 1590 and 1597 and the ''Hardwick old hall'' now under renovation - hence the white sheeting,. built 1587 to 1596 by Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Shrewsbury, known as Bess of Hardwick.

Nouchetdu38, Pat Del, Fred Fouarge, ╰☆☆June☆☆╮ and 24 other people have particularly liked this photo

52 comments - The latest ones

Christa1004 ^club

I like the golden light on the bare trees on this winter day. HBM David.

16 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Christa1004 ^club

Thanks Christa'... a HBM to you too - Cheers from Dj.

16 months ago.

Amelia ^club

What a glorious winter's day. The golden light on the lake and the stillness - just a lovely place for relaxation.

16 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Amelia ^club

Thanks Amelia'... it is good for return visits yes,.. and to visit the hall when open.
A HBM to you - from Dj.

16 months ago.

David Slater (Spodde… ^club

A peaceful looking spot David. HBM and best wishes for the new week.

16 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to David Slater (Spodde… ^club

Just the sounds of birds and ducks - David yes,...
A HBM to you - a ''good new week'' too - and Cheers from Dj.

16 months ago.

Karl Hartwig Schütz ^club

HBM Dir!

16 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Karl Hartwig Schütz ^club

Thanks Karl... a HBM and best wishes to you - from Dj.

16 months ago.

Nicolas Mertens ^club

Very inviting. Nice.

16 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Nicolas Mertens ^club

Cheers Nicolas'.. cold and dull though - but bearable.... have a fine new week - and keep well - from Dj..

16 months ago.

Annemarie ^club

beautiful image, HBM

Wish you a peaceful week ahead:)

16 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Thanks Annemarie,... a HBM to you - and have a pleasant new week ahead too - from Dj.

16 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Beautiful light and a stunning location, David
A popular seat no doubt
HBM and a nice week

16 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

Cheers Roger,.. yes a very popular spot for a breather,.. and duck feeding too !...
Have a good new week (HBM) keep well from > Dj.

16 months ago.

tiabunna ^club

A lovely scene and beautiful light, David. HBM and have a good week.

16 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to tiabunna ^club

Thank you George,... a ''Good new week'' to you (HBM) and keep well - from Dj.

16 months ago.

Stefani Wehner ^club

What a nice picnic-place!

HBM David and enjoy your week!

16 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Stefani Wehner ^club

Thanks Stefani... (HBM) have a good new week and 'Good wishes' too - from David J.

16 months ago.

Makrofan ^club

HBM David!

16 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Makrofan ^club

Thanks Karl..... a HBM to you - and have a fine week ahead - Cheers from Dj..

16 months ago.

TOZ ^club

A great place to sit and enjoy the view David.
HBM have a nice week.
TOZ

16 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to TOZ ^club

Gotcha thanks Gordon,.. yes a regular visit for us,.. plus the house when open..
In fact we go so often - they invite us to the staff functions... (Old joke)
Keep well - HBM - and Cheers'..... from Dj.

16 months ago.

Mecklenburg-Foto ^club

Ein schöner Blick über den Großen Teich, es fehlen nur die großen Dampfer ;-) HBM!

16 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Mecklenburg-Foto ^club

Ha' ha'.. yes gotcha'.... thanks - a HBM to you - keep well - and good wishes too - from David J..UK.

16 months ago.

Xata ^club

Such a beautiful warm and smooth light pn this HBM photo…

16 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Xata ^club

It's a lovely setting to rest a while.. but quite noisy from the very close road,.. but ok. when deeper into the paths,.. Thanks Isabel,.. HBM to you and Keep well - from Dj.

16 months ago.

Paulo Moreira ^club

HBM, David.
Beautiful place.

16 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Paulo Moreira ^club

Thanks Paulo'.. HBM to you - and good wishes - from > Dj.. UK.

16 months ago.

Ecobird ^club

Lovely warm evening light and an attractive location David. It looks very peaceful there
HBM and have a good week ahead

16 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Ecobird ^club

Gotcha thanks Carol.,.. we take lots of bird / duck nosh with us,, but never too much ! it all gets scoffed.. You too have a fine week ahead,.. (HBM) and good wishes from > Dj.

16 months ago.

Ulrich John ^club

HBM and a nice week ahead, Dj !

16 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

Thank you Ulrich,.. HBM and a ''very good week'' to you - Cheers from Dj.

16 months ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Lovely place for a rest with a view.
~~Happy~~ BM and enjoy the rest of the week

16 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Cheers'.. Jaap'...... have a fine rest of the week (HBM) keep well and good wishes too from Dj.

16 months ago.

trester88 ^club

Ein wunderbares Licht, David! Und ein schöner Fernblick auf die Hall.
HBM und einen guten Start in die Woche!

16 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to trester88 ^club

Thanks Wilhelm,.... you too - have a good week,.. keep well and HBM to you.,.. // Dj.

16 months ago.

cammino ^club

Sitzbank mit schöner Aussicht.

16 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to cammino ^club

Gotcha'..... thanks 'cammino'... a HBM to you.. and a ''Good week'' ahead,.. // Dj.

16 months ago.

Edna Edenkoben ^club

Beautiful serene scenery. And a nice bench arrangement for a relaxing picnic.
HBM, David, and have a great week!

16 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Edna Edenkoben ^club

Thank you Edna'..... yes a very popular spot here,.. a late (HBM) to you - but enjoy a mighty fine week ahead,.. and 'Best wishes' to you - from > David J.

16 months ago.

MaggsMep ^club

Wonderful shot Dj, the light is perfect and the tones you've caught are great.
Deffo something special about this one.

16 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to MaggsMep ^club

Many thanks,.. Maggs,.. .... :-)
You too enjoy a good new week ahead,.. (HBM) keep well - and 'Good wishes' from > Dj.

16 months ago.

Sarah P. ^club

A lovely view of history

16 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Sarah P. ^club

Gotcha'..... thanks Sarah'... two houses from a lady second in wealth to the Queen at the time,..
Thanks for comment,.. and Good wishes from Dj.

16 months ago.

Heide ^club

Herrlich, die golden erleuchtete Landschaft mit dem Blick auf "Hardwick Hall".
Ich wünsche dir noch eine schöne Woche, David

16 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Heide ^club

Thank you Heide...... Good wishes to you,.. and keep well too - from David J.. UK.

16 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club

One I missed the other day David. Love this light. I don't really know that hall at all but you have caught it beautifully. Well done.

Very belated HBM. Herb

15 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Herb Riddle ^club

Thanks Herb,.. yes both houses are good visits but the old house got too dodgy for visitors hence the work..// Have a good a fine week ahead,.. and keep well - from Dj.

15 months ago.

Keith Burton ^club

A cracking view from that bench David..............and the light is gorgeous too, very nicely composed and taken.

15 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

Thanks Keith,.. it's hard to believe that troops were billeted and trained there during WW2.. hope you had a good weekend - and do have a fine week ahead,..
Cheers from Dj.

15 months ago.

Pat Del ^club

A nice view from this picniv place !

15 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club has replied to Pat Del ^club

Thanks Pat,.. I returned to your Humber bridge photo'.. it seems I failed to click 'post' earlier.
Keep well and Cheers from Dj..

15 months ago.

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