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Images from our recent visit to Belsay Hall and Castle, Belsay, Northumberland, England.

(Shot raw and processed using: DxO PhotoLab Elite/ ViewPoint/ Nik Collection, Adobe Lightroom Classic/ Photoshop with TK-9 Panel and Topaz Labs Studio 2/ Sharpen AI).

You can find out more about Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens by clicking Here.

Phil and Karen


1. Belsay - home to the Middleton family since the 13th century. The medieval castle was enlarged in the 17th century, its pele tower is late 14th century.

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2. Belsay Hall, built in the Greek Revival style between 1807 and 1817 by Sir Charles Monck (a Middleton who changed name for ‘inheritance purposes’).

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3. The Pilar Hall, around which the reception rooms are arranged.

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4. Don’t forget to look up. (Creative edit).

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5. The library - read all about it.

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6. The Castle, Hall and Gardens (which links them) are managed by English Heritage. The Hall is kept without furnishings to 'reveal the fine craftsmanship'.

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(Sources: English Heritage, Wikipedia).
 
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Nice set of photos & a good showcase of what can be done with the 16 f2 8
Hi Myles,

Cheers - appreciated!

I really like the RF 16mm - it's a distorting lens, but generally in a nice/ fun way.

(Does a great job with dramatic skies - not so good for close-up portraits... :LOL: ).

Phil
 
I've enjoyed using it. Never had an ultrawide before but found myself using it more than I thought I would, even a couple of group selfies, the trick is always be the one in the middle :)
 
Images from our recent visit to Belsay Hall and Castle, Belsay, Northumberland, England.

(Shot raw and processed using: DxO PhotoLab Elite/ ViewPoint/ Nik Collection, Adobe Lightroom Classic/ Photoshop with TK-9 Panel and Topaz Labs Studio 2/ Sharpen AI).

You can find out more about Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens by clicking Here.

Phil and Karen


1. Belsay - home to the Middleton family since the 13th century. The medieval castle was enlarged in the 17th century, its pele tower is late 14th century.

View attachment 19134

2. Belsay Hall, built in the Greek Revival style between 1807 and 1817 by Sir Charles Monck (a Middleton who changed name for ‘inheritance purposes’).

View attachment 19135

3. The Pilar Hall, around which the reception rooms are arranged.

View attachment 19136

4. Don’t forget to look up. (Creative edit).

View attachment 19137

5. The library - read all about it.

View attachment 19138

6. The Castle, Hall and Gardens (which links them) are managed by English Heritage. The Hall is kept without furnishings to 'reveal the fine craftsmanship'.

View attachment 19139

(Sources: English Heritage, Wikipedia).
The tonal structure of them is quite nice, not too dark, not too light.
 
Nice set. Love the B&W. Not the correct era but we are watching The Last Kingdom on Netflix so the regions are interesting to follow as you post.
 
The tonal structure of them is quite nice, not too dark, not too light.
Hi Cemal,

Cheers - appreciated! I think at least some of these were processed post monitor calibration (which I believe is starting to pay dividends).

Phil
 
Nice set. Love the B&W. Not the correct era but we are watching The Last Kingdom on Netflix so the regions are interesting to follow as you post.
Hi Only RF,

Cheers - appreciated!

We hadn't done any research before we stoped off here, so the blend of empty hall, abandoned castle and unique gardens (in a quarry!) was a fascinating mix.

P&K
 
Hi Only RF,

Cheers - appreciated!

We hadn't done any research before we stoped off here, so the blend of empty hall, abandoned castle and unique gardens (in a quarry!) was a fascinating mix.

P&K
I like your shots because we've aways been fascinated by England's history. Of course that is a TV series but still. Starting season 4 tonight. I'm not sure what my wife will do without Uhtred Ragnarsson on the screen every night :)
 

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