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England as Scene in Black & White. 1 a day.

Englands Beauty, be it in Photography, Oils, Watercolours, Charcoal, or Pencil.

Featured Work

Groomsbridge Park B/W by Anna Shaw

I don’t normally work in B/W, although I do love seeing the work of others using this medium. However, Richard Veal threw down the gauntlet, and so I just had to respond. (LOL!) So Richard, this one is just for you… Groombridge Place Gardens & Enchanted Forest, as its name suggests, is in the little village of Groombridge, near Tunbridge Wells in Kent. It was the beautiful stage for the lavish 2005 film adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic story of love and social mores, Pride and Prejudice. The 17th-century moated manor was chosen to be Longbourn, the Bennet’s family home, because (in the words of the film’s location manager), “This house has immense charm and is untouched by redevelopment.” Scenes were shot around the lake and gardens, as well as inside the house and an exhibition records the experience, including photographs of Elizabeth Bennet (Keira Knightley) and Mr Darcy (Matthew Macfadyen) in action. The film was directed by Joe Wright / and starred / Keira Knightley / Matthew Macfadyen / Brenda Blethyn / Donald Sutherland / Judi Dench / Rosamund Pike / Tom Hollander / Rupert friend Taken with a Nikon D200 / F22 1/5 – 9 exposures (+/-3) / Processed in Photomatix Pro / Edited in Photoshop CS4
Milton Abbay by Gary Heald

Taken in Milton Abbas, Dorset, Uk Processed using capture NX2 and silver efex pro The school and abbey were used for “The Browning Version” which is a 1994 film directed by Mike Figgis and starring Albert Finney and Gretta Scacchi. It is a remake of the 1951 film. Both films are based on the 1948 play by Terence Rattigan.
Groombridge Place, Groombridge, Kent, England by bobculshaw

Originally a 3 frame HDR series taken on 10th September 2009, processed in Photomatix 3.2, converted to B&W, tweaked and texture added in CS3. Canon EOS 400D, Canon EF-S 17-85mm IS USM Lens at 20mm F/L, ISO100, -2,0,+2 EV’s at f22. The Moated Manor House, Groombridge Place. There have been manor houses on the site of the present Groombridge for centuries. The earliest mention of one of these is from 1239, when the Lordship of Groomsbridge was granted to William Russell. William and his wife Haweis built a small moated castle at Groombridge, and, later that year, were granted a charter by Henry III of England to build a chantry. When William died in 1261, lordship was granted to Henry de Cobham, 1st Baron Cobham, heir of the influential Kentish family, the de Cobhams. By the mid 14th century, the lands were held by Sir John de Clinton, whose grandson, Lord Clinton and Saye, sold Groomsbridge to Thomas Waller of Lamberhurst c.1400.[1] Here, his descendant Sir Richard Waller detained Charles, Duke of Orleans, as his prisoner (following the Battle of Agincourt) for many years, until he was taken to the Tower of London.[2] The Wallers held Groombridge Place for over two centuries until it was sold in the seventeenth century.[3] In 1604, the estate was purchased by Sir Thomas Sackville, 1st Earl of Dorset the Lord Treasurer of England. Sir Thomas also built a number of houses in the town of Groombridge. In 1618, Richard Sackville, 3rd Earl of Dorset had to sell Groombridge to John Packer due to gambling debts. Packer was deeply religious, and contributed mainly to the construction of nearby St. John’s Church. Just two generations later, the estate belonged to architect Philip Packer, who, in 1662, built the present day house with the help of his friend Christopher Wren. However, after marrying an heiress in a failed attempt to resolve his financial problems, Phillip Packer died at the age of 32, and the estate was vested in the Chancery. Though Groombridge Place has remained largely untouched since it was built over 350 years ago, the manor has undergone its share of restoration. In the 1920s, electricity and bathrooms were installed. In 1986, the roof timbers and the chimneys were rebuilt to their original design, as heavy growth of ivy had damaged them. The house itself is a private home and is not open to the public, although the superb gardens are. The House featured as the home of the Bennet family ‘Longbourne’ in Joe Wright’s adaptation of ‘Pride and Prejudice’ (Jane Austen) in 2005 starring :- Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen, Brenda Blethyn, Donald Sutherland and Dame Judi Dench / The gardens featured in Peter Greenaway’s first feature film, ‘The Draughtman’s Contract’ 1982, starring Janet Suzman and Anthony Higgins The House and Gardens were a popular visiting place for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It was at Groombridge Place that his world famous Sherlock Holmes novel “The Valley of Fear” is set, though it should be noted that the House is renamed “Birlstone Manor”. Thanks to Wikipedia for the above details. This image is an entry for the Screen Stars Challenge. Top Ten Challenge Winner ‘Screen Stars Challenge’ England as Scene in B&W Group October 2009 Featured in England as Scene in B&W Group 27th October 2009
Montacute House by DaveReed

Montacute house and gardens, Montacute, Somerset. / This location was used in the 1995 film of Jane Austens novel “Sense and Sensibility”, staring Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Kate Winslet and Hugh Grant. /
Remains of Today by Richard Veal

This is a view of Powderham Castle, which is in the village of Kenton, which lies between Dawlish and Exeter in Devon, England. / Uploaded for the Screen Stars Challenge in the England, as Scene in B&W group. This Castle was used for some of the locations in the 1993 motion picture, The Remains of the Day, which starred the late Christopher Reeve, Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, and many more. / Christopher Reeve made an appearance at the local Junior School in Dawlish, during a break in filming. Hope you like it. / Thank you for looking. Best Viewed Large. Hand Held Capture. / Pentax K110D. / Sigma 70-300mm DG Macro. / Shot in RAW and converted to B&W in CS3.
Trerice Manor House by Catherine Veal

Trerice is an Elizabethan manor house, located in Kestle Mill near Newquay, Cornwall, UK (grid reference SW840584). The building features a a main south-east facing range of ‘E’-plan abutting a south-west range containing two earlier phases. Phase I comprised of a tower house with low north-west block. This was extended early in the 16th century, probably by ‘Jack of Tilbury’, to include a 2-storey range to the south-east of the earlier tower, together now forming the bulky south wing. Sir John IV Arundell, High Sheriff of Cornwall and father-in-law to Sir Richard Carew, historian, added the main range of the E-plan circa 1570-1573. The house, along with its surrounding garden, is a National Trust property. The garden features an orchard with old varieties of fruit trees. The property also features an exhibition on the history of the lawn mower and a collection of lawn mowers. / Ref. from Wikipedia. The house has been featured as inspector Lynley’s ancestoral home in The Inspector Lynley Mysteries on BBC.From 12th. March 2001 – 1st. June 2008. Then re run on Sky TV. Starring Nathanial Parker as Inspector Tommy Lynley and Sharon Small as Sergeant Barbara Havers. Thank you for looking. Edited in Dynamic Photo HDR FREE DOWNLOAD 1 shot x 3. then into CS3 with my own textures and coverted to B&W. finished off in Picasa3 FREE DOWNLOAD. / Thank you for looking. / UPLOADED FOR THE ‘SCREEN STARS’ CHALLENGE. / IN THE ENGLAND IN BLACK & WHITE GROUP.
Asheton Arms. by Irene Burdell

This is for a challenge in the group England as Scene in Black andd White / It is the pub used in the TV series from 2002 -2005 Born and Bred . / Situated in the village of Downham Lancs UK . / The series ws about a doctors practice and a village hospital during the 50’s , starring James Bolam ( of the Likely Lads ) and Micheal French ( of Eastenders ) . / Downham was the village where the 1961 film starring Hayley Mills and Alan Bates was filmed , Whistle Down the Wind They used mostly local children from around the Clitheroe area for the extra’s in this film. . Taken 3 shots HDR processed in Photomatix. Tripod used.

Recent Work

Eastbourne Seafront by Clare Forder

View of Eastbourne seafront from the pier.
Writing

The Gathering…Just for fun.

Just a fun piece of writing to highlight the Great West Country Getaway, which is a joint group meet taking place on March 22nd 2010 in Cornwall for a minimum of 4 nights. Also for fun, I have incorporated the names of the three groups involved within the poem. If anyone else wants to join in the fun in March, then feel free to join us.
Brighton Beach, Sussex by Steve Smith

Please View Large Another image from the ever growing vault of Lesley. Taken on the morning after the great storm on the south coast. This image was very very close to the West Pier in Brighton. Featured in – England Vs Australia – 19th November 2009 Nikon D200 / Sigma 18-200mm
After All This Time . . by Spencer Trickett

Stonehenge – world Heritage site stands open to the elements, moss clings the surface of the stone giving the stones an almost living prescence. Wiltshire UK. Cropped down for a different view.Canon 450 D
Fungi by Jesse-Brett Atkinson

Photograph of mushroooms/toadstalls (?) taken on Salisbury Plain near Tidworth, Wiltshire.
Obli-gated by Jay Lethbridge

Taken at Dartmoor, Burrator Reservoir nr Sheepstor in South Devon, England, UK Don’t ask me why, but I couldn’t think of another title for this one….......so, I called it “Obli-gated” for some strange reason LOL. / I just had to take this shot, they are oblong in shape and they are gates…......there you go….....”Obligated” !!
Tree by Lisa Williams

Taken at Claydon House, a National Trust Property in Buckinghamshire. / Fuji S5000 / / Featured in Fuji Fine (3/day, Model Req’d) November 2009
The Old Church by Anthony Hedger

This really is better viewed larger The Old Church is set almost opposite The Blue Ball Inn, a Grade II listed 13th century Inn on Exmoor, Countisbury, near Lynmouth, Devon. You may remember the colour version of the church but I don’t think I ever made a B&W copy so here it is. The church has a name but I can’t remember it and can’t find it either but it sits on top of the hill in Devon. It is very old and weathered and has a rugged beauty about it. I took the shot back in June 2008 and have tweaked it a little in Photoshop Elements 7 All the materials contained may not be reproduced, copied, edited, published, transmitted or uploaded in any way without my permission. My images do not belong to the public domain sector. Please ask for my permission before using this image for any purpose and in anyway because without it will lead to legal action. / ©Anthony Hedger Photography 2009 NIKON D60 DSLR / F-stop f/3.5 / Exposure time 1/1250 sec / ISO speed 100 / Focal length 18 mm on an 18 – 55 mm Nikon lens. / Exposure bias -0.7 step / Aperture Priority
Vintage Lindisfarne by Rachael Talibart

I have ‘aged’ this image with textures to try to capture the timelessness of Lindisfarne, Northumberland’s Holy Island.
W. Pond Ironmongers by Catherine Veal

Taken in Wareham, Dorset. UK. / An old fashion shop. / Edited in Dynamic Photo HDR FREE DOWNLOAD1shot x 3. Into CS3 layered, textured and converted to B&W. Finished in Picasa3 FREE DOWNLOAD. / Thank you for looking. / BEST VIEWED LARGER
Beached by Richard Veal

Fishing Boats at Cadgwith Cove on the Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall, England. I wasnt sure which one to upload in full, so I added the colour version so you can see both. Hope you like it. / Thank you for looking. Best Viewed Large. Pentax K110D. / Pentax 18-55mm lens.
Craster in black and white by Rachael Talibart

Craster is a village on the coast of Northumberland, known for its kippers and for being where people park to take the coastal path out to Dunstanburgh Castle. A colour version of this shot also appears on my site. / Canon EOS 400D and SIGMA 10-20mm lens. Converted to black and white in Photoshop Elements 6.

Featured Members

About This Group

Special Featured Artist & Challenge Winner.
Anna Shaw.

Welcome.
This is a group where you can show the beauty of England.
Our stunning Landscapes, Seascapes, Cityscapes, in fact anything to do with England, as long as it’s in Black and White.

Membership is open to all, but artwork submitted must be from England.

Please familiarise yourself with the group guidelines before submitting work.

Other Groups you may be interested in.
Devon & Cornwall.
Smugglers Havens.
Retired & Happy.
Bargain Shooters.
Wessex.
The Great West Country Getaway.

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Groombridge Park by Anna Shaw.