The Hardy Monument

Artist: A90Six
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The Hardy Monument

Featured in the European Everyday Life group, 17^th December, 2008.
Featured in the Nautical group, 16^th December, 2008.

Located near Portesham village in Dorset, England, on the highest point of the Blackdown area is Hardy’s Monument. There are excellent views of the Dorset coast from this location.
This is not a memorial to the poet Thomas Hardy – it is to Vice Admiral, Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy (1769 – 1839). Hardy lived in the nearby village of Portesham. During the battle of Trafalgar in 1805, Hardy served as Lord Nelson’s flag captain.
The monument is 72 feet high.

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Teresa Zieba

Outstanding image Tony. Fantastic capture.
A90Six replied

Thanks Tenia!
:) Tony.
Angel Warda

wow…stunning!!!!
A90Six replied

Thank you Angel!
:) Tony.
drec

great lighting and colours. the sky is excellent, nice work
A90Six replied

Thanks drec!
:) Tony.
David Lade

This is an absolute ripper Tony! Wonderful composition and light!
A90Six replied

Thanks David! Right place, right time!
:) Tony.
Gary L. Suddath

beautiful work
A90Six replied

Thanks Gary, glad you like it!
:) Tony.
kalaryder

Stunning work.
A90Six replied

Thanks Michael!
:) Tony.
down23

Fantastic capture! Gorgeous!
A90Six replied

Thanks Robbi!
:) Tony.
ANNETTE HAGGER

Stunning image Tony and so enjoyed readig your words to go with it….anna ; )
A90Six replied

Thanks Anna!
:) Tony.
carlosramos

Perfectly photographed, outstanding work!
A90Six replied

Thanks Carlos!
:) Tony.
sigfusson

Gorgeous shot Tony – well done. Cheers, S.,
A90Six replied

Thanks Sandra!
:) Tony.
SaRaHKnOwDoG

Fantastic work Tony : ]
A90Six replied

Hey Sarah, How ya diddlin’! Thanks, glad you like it!
:) Tony.
Stacy Rodriguez

beautiful shot,great comp and color
A90Six replied

Thanks Stacy!
:) Tony.
Helen Phillips

Wonderful, I remember this place well and it was many years before I realised it was not for Thomas Hardy the writer! You have done a fantastic job in photographing it.
A90Six replied

Thanks Helen!
:) Tony.
Béla Török

Fabulous work, Tony!
A90Six replied

Thanks Béla!
:) Tony.
Paulette x

Beautifully composed, love the mix of clarity and softness. So, erm, there ‘is’ excellent views is there? Some goats to… Oh, one other thing – History group! Where would you be eh?
A90Six replied

Yes there is! Waiting approval! In the kitchen making coffee!
:) Tony.
Rinkydink

brilliant work
A90Six replied

Thanks Cat!
:) Tony.
Marilyn Harris

Ditto!! Brilliant!! Love your work Tony!! :o)
A90Six replied

Thanks Marilyn for the comment and fave!
:) Tony.
Tessa Bishop

Fab work Tony – probably the best take I’ve seen of this Dorset treasure!!!
A90Six

Thanks Tessa! Whaddyamean ‘probably’!
:) Tony.
Jason Connolly

Awesome work Tony..
A90Six replied

Thanks again Jason!
:) Tony.
Lyn Evans

Sensational capture!!!
A90Six replied

Thanks Lyn!
:) Tony.
Rosina Lamberti

amazing capture… congratulations on sale
A90Six replied

Thanks Rosina!
:) Tony.
FritzFitton

Wow! it’s certainly far from the maddening crowd. Fritz ,Fremantle West Australia
A90Six replied

Thanks Fritz! The Mayor of Casterbridge would sometimes escape the throng here too!
:) Tony.
RedHillDigital

Excellent capture Tony, instant fave!
A90Six replied

Thanks Red and thanks for the Fave!
:) Tony.
jacobea

Interesting what you’ve done with the sky. It looks like mackeral scales :) The monument looks pretty good too-not as ugly as it does from the road. You’ve caught it in a very good light.
A90Six replied

Thanks jacobea! The clouds are as was, though the colour has been altered a touch.
:) Tony.
Robert Hardy

Wonderful image, excellent processing!
A90Six replied

Thanks Robert! Any relation?
:) Tony.
Steven Lee

Fantastic.
A90Six replied

Thanks Steven!
:) Tony.
Tom Gomez

Love it, the composition is spot on …
A90Six replied

Thanks Tom!
:) Tony.
JimFilmer

wonderful perspective and composition
A90Six replied

Thanks Jim!
:) Tony.
Elana Bailey

Incredible lighting, sky, colours, mood and capture. Well done. An instant fave.
A90Six replied

Thanks Elana for the comment and fave!
:) Tony.
Scott d'Almeida

great work….................