Your R System Images - July 2026

[PKM-UK]

We hope you enjoy creating fantastic images this month!

Have fun - but stay safe and well…

Phil and Karen

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Any R System images can be posted. If you would like to say something about the subject, settings, or processing, that will be very welcome.

Remember, you don't have to only post things you took this month - sometimes people don't have time to process/ edit images straight away. (Think of it more as an ‘images I’d like to post here this month’ sort of thing). Images taken with non-R System lenses are also very welcome.

Images posted on this thread will also be available to view in the dedicated Monthly R System Images Gallery.

Commenting on people’s posts is encouraged as it keeps everyone interested and coming back. (Please be considerate, thoughtful and constructive).

We aim to provide feedback - but we're away for part of each month and busy with ‘life stuff’. The lack of a comment from us is not a sign of disfavour!

Finally, please post in accordance with the RF Shooters Community Guidelines.

Thank you!

 

[PKM-UK]

Images from Scotney Castle, Lamberhurst, Kent, England.

(Shot raw and processed using: DxO PL E/ ViewPoint, Adobe LrC/ PS with Tony Kuyper Panels and Topaz Labs Studio. These images are all by Phil as Karen was working in nearby-ish Maidstone).

You can find out more about Scotney Castle by clicking Here.

Phil and Karen


1. Boasting two castles within a nationally significant garden, Scotney is primarily the vision of three people: Edward Hussey III, Scotney’s 19th-century owner; Anthony Salvin, the architect; and William Sawrey Gilpin, the garden designer and artist.

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2. Originally called Courthope, the estate was listed in 1086 as the property of Bishop Odo of Bayeux (d. 1097), the brother of William the Conqueror. In the later 12th century, the estate was acquired by the powerful de Scoteni family and the name ‘Scotney’ derives from them.

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3. Scotney’s Old Castle is the result of building work undertaken by Roger Ashburnham (d. 1392) around 1378–80. It was fundamentally designed for show, rather than defence. The Ashburnham family held Scotney until 1418.

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4. Scotney eventually passed though marriage to John Darrell of Ashford (1386-1438) and the Darrell family owned Scotney for the next 350 years.

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5. In 1778, Edward Hussey I (1749–1816) purchased Scotney. Edward Hussey III (1807–94) decided to build a new castle on the site and employed the architect Anthony Salvin to realise his vision. The Old Castle was deliberately partially ruined and became a focal point in the revised landscape design.

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6. Christopher Hussey (1899–1970), who inherited Scotney in 1952, was an important campaigner for the preservation of country houses, gardens and estates, and the need to share them with the public. As soon as he inherited the estate he approached the National Trust to leave it to the nation. It is estimated that Scotney has the third largest collection in the National Trust.

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(Source: National Trust).

 

[David Berry]

A welcome backyard guest …

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This cocky little fella dropped in for his (her?) photo… and stayed in our garden for around ten minutes.

Assuming that the bird would need to steady itself as it clambered over the rocks, I positioned the camera quite low in order to include the subtle yellow undersides of its wings.

Thanks for looking.
… David

 

[PKM-UK]

A welcome backyard guest …

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This cocky little fella dropped in for his (her?) photo… and stayed in our garden for around ten minutes.

Assuming that the bird would need to steady itself as it clambered over the rocks, I positioned the camera quite low in order to include the subtle yellow undersides of its wings.

Thanks for looking.
… David

Hi David,

A wonderful capture of a beautiful (and extraordinary - for us) creature.

(You get fantastic visitors to your garden!).

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[David Stallard]

Whilst trackside it is always worth looking around - be surprised at what you find if you just look. R1 - RF100-300 with 1.4

Whilst getting these:

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Turnaround and get this:

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[PKM-UK]

Whilst trackside it is always worth looking around - be surprised at what you find if you just look. R1 - RF100-300 with 1.4

Whilst getting these:
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Turnaround and get this:
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Hi David,

Two very different, but equally enthralling, shots - plus a valuable lesson to us all (beware of your surroundings!). Both images are simply stunning.

Great work all-round - thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[MikeZ]

You can find out more about Scotney Castle by clicking Here.

Phil and Karen

Phil,

 

[MikeZ]

Sorry, hit post too quickly.
Another amazing set of photos and a very interesting subject. Thanks for the mini-vacation.
Mike

 

[PKM-UK]

Sorry, hit post too quickly.
Another amazing set of photos and a very interesting subject. Thanks for the mini-vacation.
Mike

Hi Mike,

Cheers - much appreciated!

The 'two for one' factor gives this place added appeal - the only thing missing this time round was Karen (though she's been here before).

Phil

PS. I've made pressing the wrong button into an art form, but you should be able to edit - or 'delete' - an erroneous post (I've done both).

(I think any deletion has to be done early, possibly before a reply is posted).

 

[ACEkin]

Images from Scotney Castle, Lamberhurst, Kent, England.

(Shot raw and processed using: DxO PL E/ ViewPoint, Adobe LrC/ PS with Tony Kuyper Panels and Topaz Labs Studio. These images are all by Phil as Karen was working in nearby-ish Maidstone).

You can find out more about Scotney Castle by clicking Here.

Phil and Karen


1. Boasting two castles within a nationally significant garden, Scotney is primarily the vision of three people: Edward Hussey III, Scotney’s 19th-century owner; Anthony Salvin, the architect; and William Sawrey Gilpin, the garden designer and artist.

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2. Originally called Courthope, the estate was listed in 1086 as the property of Bishop Odo of Bayeux (d. 1097), the brother of William the Conqueror. In the later 12th century, the estate was acquired by the powerful de Scoteni family and the name ‘Scotney’ derives from them.

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3. Scotney’s Old Castle is the result of building work undertaken by Roger Ashburnham (d. 1392) around 1378–80. It was fundamentally designed for show, rather than defence. The Ashburnham family held Scotney until 1418.

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4. Scotney eventually passed though marriage to John Darrell of Ashford (1386-1438) and the Darrell family owned Scotney for the next 350 years.

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5. In 1778, Edward Hussey I (1749–1816) purchased Scotney. Edward Hussey III (1807–94) decided to build a new castle on the site and employed the architect Anthony Salvin to realise his vision. The Old Castle was deliberately partially ruined and became a focal point in the revised landscape design.

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6. Christopher Hussey (1899–1970), who inherited Scotney in 1952, was an important campaigner for the preservation of country houses, gardens and estates, and the need to share them with the public. As soon as he inherited the estate he approached the National Trust to leave it to the nation. It is estimated that Scotney has the third largest collection in the National Trust.

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(Source: National Trust).

Meticulous attention to detail, as usual. Great architectural and historic subjects.

 

[Only RF]

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Yes Sir!

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This is the biggest squirrel I've ever seen. 3 to 4 times the size a typical one. Eastern Gray I think.

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[VanDyck]

Scotney’s Old Castle

Amazing and awe-inspiring exteriors and interiors, but the reflections in the water are the most enjoyable views for me.

 

[PKM-UK]

Meticulous attention to detail, as usual. Great architectural and historic subjects.

Hi Cemal,

Thank you for these very kind words - very much appreciated!

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

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Yes Sir!
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This is the biggest squirrel I've ever seen. 3 to 4 times the size a typical one. Eastern Gray I think.

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Hi Only RF,

Fantastic! Several contenders here for cutie of the month - all beautifully captured in their natural environment.

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[SwampGrizz]

Very well done for all of the above!

 

[PKM-UK]

Amazing and awe-inspiring exteriors and interiors, but the reflections in the water are the most enjoyable views for me.

Hi Walter,

Both properties are bursting with interest - as is the surrounding gardens and parkland - but the old castle is a spellbinding and charming feature.

(I got there later in the day as this visit followed on from Bodiam Castle - which featured last month - making 'people free shots' a fun challenge!).

Phil

 

[Grumps]

Hi Walter,

Both properties are bursting with interest - as is the surrounding gardens and parkland - but the old castle is a spellbinding and charming feature.

(I got there later in the day as this visit followed on from Bodiam Castle - which featured last month - making 'people free shots' a fun challenge!).

Phil

Now you've kick-started old memories.

Old ruined castles.

https://pendragon-castle.co.uk/

Peveril Castle

Spectacular hilltop castle that’s well worth the climb.

www.english-heritage.org.uk

 

[VanDyck]

Artic Mill on the Pawtuxet River in West Warwick.

The original mill was built in 1834 to produce woolen goods. A new owner tore down the structure to build a four-story stone cotton mill, and a large stone dam with a 30-foot drop, the highest in Rhode Island. The building burned in 1865 and was rebuilt in that year. The structure remained in industrial use until the 1980s. It was renonovated and opened as an apartment complex in 2023. (From Rhode Tour; State of Rhode Island Historical Perservation & Heritage Commission)

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The south branch of the Pawtucket Rivers as seen from Factory Street.

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The side of an old factory building.

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The falls as seen from the wild side. Accessing the river required stepping, and at times, sliding down at a step angle.

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A gnarly vine seen during the downward descent.

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An interesting building on Main Street.

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[SwampGrizz]

Excellent as usual. Thanks for posting these!

 

[PKM-UK]

Now you've kick-started old memories.

Old ruined castles.

https://pendragon-castle.co.uk/

Peveril Castle

Spectacular hilltop castle that’s well worth the climb.

www.english-heritage.org.uk

Hi Roy,

You certainly kickstarted memories here - I thought I'd previously posted a couple from Peveril Castle (quite the climb up from Castleton, as I'm sure you'll recall). We haven't been there since the below shots were taken as it's usually closed when we visit the village in December (for visitor safety).

It seems I never posted them here. At the time of our visit the lighting was all over the place (as were my camera settings) - amazingly, it stayed dry!

This was also the place where we famously encountered a man in a gorilla suit riding a BMX bike with no brakes backwards down the Category 3 Winnats Pass (we've cycled up it - and it's steep!). At the time the road surface was covered with ice and snow was falling.

Phil


1. Storm the castle (then catch your breath)...

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2. Just when you think you've seen everything...

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[PKM-UK]

Artic Mill on the Pawtuxet River in West Warwick.

The original mill was built in 1834 to produce woolen goods. A new owner tore down the structure to build a four-story stone cotton mill, and a large stone dam with a 30-foot drop, the highest in Rhode Island. The building burned in 1865 and was rebuilt in that year. The structure remained in industrial use until the 1980s. It was renonovated and opened as an apartment complex in 2023. (From Rhode Tour; State of Rhode Island Historical Perservation & Heritage Commission)
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The south branch of the Pawtucket Rivers as seen from Factory Street.
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The side of an old factory building.
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The falls as seen from the wild side. Accessing the river required stepping, and at times, sliding down at a step angle.
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A gnarly vine seen during the downward descent.
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An interesting building on Main Street.
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Hi Walter,

A set of very powerful and thought provoking shots - love the dreamy water.

Absolutely fascinating backstory too - thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[StevenAunan]

Living in California, I rarely get the chance to photograph waterfalls. So when I was in Geiranger, Norway, I made sure to get shots of the stunning river that flows through town. If you ever get the chance to go there, don't pass it up.

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[VanDyck]

we famously encountered a man in a gorilla suit riding a BMX bike with no brakes backwards down the Category 3 Winnats Pass

That would absolutely be a money shot!

Great shots of Peveril Castle! I enjoy imagining what life was like at the time whenever I see you castle photos.

 

[VanDyck]

river that flows through town

The third image is my favorite. Well done!

 

[Sela69]

Lago della Balma. Valle d'Aosta. Italia | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM

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