Your R System Images - June 2026

[PKM-UK]

We hope you enjoy creating fantastic images this month!

Have fun - but stay safe and well…

Phil and Karen

——

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 get around to processing/ editing 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 as this adds to the interest.

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 try to be considerate, thoughtful and constructive).

We aim to provide feedback - but note we are 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 Witley Court and Great Witley Parish Church, Great Witley, Worcestershire, England.

(Shot raw and processed using: DxO PLE/ ViewPoint, Adobe LrC/ PS with Tony Kuyper Panels and Topaz Labs Studio. Compilations feature Karen - R7 and Phil - R5).

You can find out more about Witley Court by clicking Here and Great Witley Parish Church Here.



Phil and Karen


1. The manor of Great Witley was first recorded in the mid 13th century, when it belonged to Hugh Cooksey. In 1624 it passed to Sir William Russell who replaced the house with a grand mansion in 1630. In 1655 it was purchased by Thomas Foley of Stourbridge, heir to a fortune made in the West Midlands iron industry, and it would remain associated with the Foley family for nearly two centuries.

• Join to view EXIF data.

2. In 1837, the house was purchased by the trustees of William Ward, 11th Baron Ward of Birmingham (then a minor), who later became the Earl of Dudley. He later commissioned Samuel Daukes to design the dramatic redevelopment of Witley Court between 1855 and 1860.

• Join to view EXIF data.

3. In the 1920’s and 1940’s most of the estate was sold off, with the house being purchased by Sir Herbert Smith, a carpet manufacturer from Kidderminster. On 7-8 September, 1937, the house suffered a devastating fire. The task of restoring it was too much for Sir Herbert to bear and the property fell into ruin.

• Join to view EXIF data.

4. In 1972 the Department of the Environment took the house and grounds into state guardianship to preserve them. Major repairs were carried out and it was transferred to English Heritage in 1984.

• Join to view EXIF data.

5. The Great Witley Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels is attached to Witley Court and it was transformed by the Foley, Ward and Dudley families who created a stunning Italianate Baroque interior.

• Join to view EXIF data.

6. Fate had it that the parish church was not touched by the fire of 1937 and it is now managed and maintained by members of the parish committee, being funded by donations from around the world.

• Join to view EXIF data.

(Sources: English Heritage, Great Witley Parish Church).

 

[Bryan Conner]

Wonderful images as always Karen and Phil. Thanks for sharing.

 

[PKM-UK]

Wonderful images as always Karen and Phil. Thanks for sharing.

Hi Bryan,

Cheers - much appreciated!

P&K

 

[Wings and Things]

Another great post from one of our lovely English locations. As always, beautifully presented too.

 

[PKM-UK]

Another great post from one of our lovely English locations. As always, beautifully presented too.

Hi Ian,

Cheers - much appreciated!

Both of these places were a real joy to wander round - fascinating histories and literally dripping with photographic opportunities.

P&K

 

[David Berry]

More of the same: Common Bronzewings having a squabble over some issue of great importance to them.

• Join to view EXIF data.

 

[SwampGrizz]

Both of these places were a real joy to wander round - fascinating histories and literally dripping with photographic opportunities.

Superb as always. Thanks again for transporting me to another mini vacation. Look at all the frequent flyer miles I’m getting right here in my easy chair. Well done!