Scotney Castle undergoing a little T.L.C.

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Scotney Castle undergoing a little T.L.C.

Scotney Castle is a country house with gardens south-east of Lamberhurst in the valley of the River Bewl in Kent, England. Belonging to the National Trust, the central features are the ruins of a medieval, moated manor house, Scotney Old Castle, which is on an island on a small lake. The lake is surrounded by sloping, wooded gardens with fine collections of rhododendrons, azaleas and kalmia for spring colour, summer wisteria and roses, and spectacular autumn colour.

Shot taken with a Olympus FE-170 point and shoot camera

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Scotney Castle undergoing a little T.L.C. by ChelseaBlue
Scotney Castle undergoing a little T.L.C. by ChelseaBlue
  • Rita  H. Ireland

    Rita H. Ireland

    Awesome!

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thanks Rita

  • Asenna

    Asenna

    Excellent shot gordy, the scaffolding adds a nice touch..

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Cheers mate

  • Richard Veal

    Richard Veal

    Nice capture and reflections ‘CB’.

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Appreciate your comments Richard, Thanks

  • Jim Hunter

    Jim Hunter

    Gordon Great shot, Jim

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thanks Jim, appreciate your comments

  • bill  oneil

    bill oneil

    fantastic, love the reflection

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Appreciate your comments

  • Vinnie Copper

    Vinnie Copper

    Your not wrong Gordon, Very good work. Vinnie

  • Alan Findlater

    Alan Findlater

    excellent work well done

  • Astrid Pardew

    Astrid Pardew

    Wonderful work!

  • wigs

    wigs

    I love this picture purely because the relfection is captured so well…

  • jacobea

    jacobea

    It’s an interesting looking “castle”-looks a little more like a fortified house (least from this angle), but it’s beautiful nonetheless. Nice reflection you’ve caught too :)

  • ChelseaBlue

    ChelseaBlue

    Thank you all for your kind comments

  • DonDavisUK

    DonDavisUK

    Simply spectacular! I really like the way you’ve captured the reflection in this shot. Don.

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Appreciate your comments Don, thank you

  • LindaMcCarthy

    LindaMcCarthy

    Oh so beautiful! Amazing shot.

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you for your kind comments Linda

  • ldeiter78

    ldeiter78

    Looks gorgeous!! Great reflection too!

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you for your kind comments

  • Michael McCasland

    Michael McCasland

    Wonderful capture, especially with tough lighting excellent composition and interesting subject.

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you for your kind comments Michael

  • Mayina

    Mayina

    Brilliant!!

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you Gwenda, glad you like it

  • Kristin N. Hamm

    Kristin N. Hamm

    This is absolutely gorgeous, the angle, the lighting, stunning!! : ) Well done!

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you for your kind words Kristin

  • LindaR

    LindaR

    amazing reflection ~ wonderfully composed ~ congrats on being featured! xx

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thanks Linda, appreciate your comments

  • Susan6110

    Susan6110

    ohh wow! amazing photography here!!

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thanks Susan, glad you like it

  • gaylene

    gaylene

    so peaceful and beautiful and the tranquillity captured – love it. You’ve got great work. I have never been to Britain – but I have relatives in the Isle of WIght and Kent areas….so one day I must get over there and say “Hello” to my rellies.

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thanks Gaylene, glad you like it

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    was going to bed when i saw this,,,,,,,,,,if i sleep it out in the morning,,, lol

    beautiful

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thanks Sean, glad you approve !

  • SandyK

    SandyK

    Great capture, I love the reflections!

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thanks SandyK, appreciate your comments

  • Mohsen Bayramnejad

    Mohsen Bayramn...

    a very beautiful reflection shot and what a lovely view point!
    excellent capture.

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thanks Mohsen

  • Michelle Legg

    Michelle Legg

    Wow. This is lovely. The reflection is wonderful and it looks like there are a lot of fun places to explore.

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    It’s a lovely place, thanks for your comments

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    What a wonderful scene! It’ll look even better when the TLC is done with.

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thanks for your comments Mel

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    WOW- gorgeous!!!!!

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you for your kind comments Cheryl

  • Elana Bailey

    Elana Bailey

    What a gorgeous place and love those reflections.

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thanks Elena

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    its such a gorgeous place ! fantastic shot

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you for your kind comments Lucindawind

  • cieloverde

    cieloverde

    Chelsea blue…A very beautiful sight with reflexes…Congratulaciones.

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you for making such nice comments

  • Ron Thomson

    Ron Thomson

    Great setting for a restoration, good sharp detail, great reflection, Ron

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you for stopping by Ron and your kind comments

  • hilarydougill

    hilarydougill

    I love this, what a glorious place, would love to live there. Wonderful capture, wonderful picture. hugsxxx

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you Hilary, it is a wonderful place

  • brian pendrey

    brian pendrey

    nice shot

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thanks for your kind comments

  • photosbylefty

    photosbylefty

    fantastic dof,super color, bravo my friend

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thanks John, appreciate your comments

  • Beatriz  Cruz

    Beatriz Cruz

    Fantastic capture with nice details!!!

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thanks Beatriz for your kind comments

  • Linda Jackson

    Linda Jackson

    Another great artist! More globe trekking from my computer! Fantastic shot! Take care, Linda

  • ChelseaBlue

    ChelseaBlue

    Thanks LindaJ for your kind comments

  • naturelover

    naturelover

    Fantastic shot- great light and reflections!!!

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thanks for your fine comments naturelover, appreciate it

  • amarica

    amarica

    Beautiful capture!!!

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you for your comments amarica

  • Romo

    Romo

    beautiful:)

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you Romo

  • goddessteri211

    goddessteri211

    WOW I love this shot!! The reflections of this castle in the water are fabulous! If only we had some castles around here to visit…I’m sure it has a great historical feel to it! TERI~

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you, glad you appreciate it

  • Marinapallett

    Marinapallett

    awesome shot ;0)

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thanks Marina

  • Shaina Lunde

    Shaina Lunde

    Beautiful shot!

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thanks Shaina

  • goddessteri211

    goddessteri211

    Yes I do and thank you for sharing the image! TERI~

  • Malcolm Chant

    Malcolm Chant

    This is a stunning capture, I really like this one, Excellent shot.

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you mrcoradour, appreciate your kind comments

  • Marilyn Harris

    Marilyn Harris

    Fabulous capture!!! Love those reflections!!! Great work!!! :-)

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you Blossom for your kind comments

  • Lois Romer

    Lois Romer

    what a fantastic little castle. such a fairytale look being on the island. well captured

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you Lois for your kind comments

  • rodsfotos

    rodsfotos

    I have looked at this beautiful reflective image several times and somehow can’t believe I’ve not commented on it YET, good to see them restoring this priceless part of our heritage, a beauty my friend and the mirror-like reflections are a big plus,
    Regards, Rod.

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Wonderful comments Rod, thank you

  • Sandy Woolard

    Sandy Woolard

    This is amazing…would love to see castles…the reflection is wonderful. You have some amazing shots!!!

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thanks Sandy, appreciate your comments

  • reflector

    reflector

    Great location and shot ! Excellent reflections and mood.

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you Reflector, glad you like it

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    Perfect…...

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thanks Antanas

  • Patricia Gibson

    Patricia Gibson

    This is stunning!!!

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you Patricia

  • cjcphotography

    cjcphotography

    Beautiful old charm building! Love the reflection, great capture.

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you very much

  • eXposure

    eXposure

    superb reflections.

  • ChelseaBlue

    ChelseaBlue

    Thank you very much

  • Anthony Vella

    Anthony Vella

    A beautiful image with an equally beautiful description Gordon. Excellent presentation.

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you Anthony, appreciate your comments

  • KENDALL EUTEMEY

    KENDALL EUTEMEY

    Hi Chelsea. Thanks for checking me out so I could check you out. Your work is fantastic and this is unbelievable beautiful! I love the reflections. Peace!

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you Kendall, glad you like it and I appreciate your comments

  • Erhan OZBIYIK

    Erhan OZBIYIK

    Great shot and nice to meet with a master :)

  • ChelseaBlue

    ChelseaBlue

    Thank you for your kind comments Erhan

  • Al Bourassa

    Al Bourassa

    Stunning, gorgeous, and many more wonderful adjectives!

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thanks Al, very kind of you to comment

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    Stunning shot mate.

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thanks Jason for your very kind comments

  • madmac57

    madmac57

    Perfect image… Beautifully done…

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you Madmac, nice of you to comment

  • Mary Campbell

    Mary Campbell

    Beautiful, the national trust in the UK does such a fabulous job preserving these treasures. I so enjoyed visiting their building when there.

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    I agree Mary, they give such wonderful photographic opportunities

  • Charles Dobbs Photography

    Charles Dobbs ...

    Beautiful shot! Thanks for sharing it!

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you Charles

  • Carol  Lewsley

    Carol Lewsley

    fabulous capture

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thanks cazz, appreciate you stopping by

  • carlosporto

    carlosporto

    Nice capture, good colors, details and reflections.

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you Carlos

  • Adam Bykowski

    Adam Bykowski

    AHHH calm water. What a great feel this has with the clouds and the lush greenery and an old world castle. But you have to go back when the work on the castle is finished. Of course, you won’t get the same weather conditions will you.

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    I will try Adam, thanks for your kind comments

  • Nuno Pires

    Nuno Pires

    nice shot, i just love waterscapes and with this reflection, it’s great =)

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thanks Nuno, appreciate your comments

  • Meeli Sonn

    Meeli Sonn

    Gorgeous reflection

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thanks Meeli, appreciate your comments

  • Glenda  Remaklus

    Glenda Remaklus

    Absolutely gorgeous. The tones and water refledtion are awsome. Great work!

  • ChelseaBlue

    ChelseaBlue

    Thanks Glenda, appreciate your comments

  • chen cohen

    chen cohen

    excellent shot chelsea!!! great reflections!!! well done!!!

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thanks Chen, appreciate you stopping by

  • linda858100

    linda858100

    STUNNING

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you Linda

  • Yool

    Yool

    Beautyful!!!!

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you Yool !

  • emolena

    emolena

    WONDERFUL !!!

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you Emolena, nice of you to comment

  • StarKatz

    StarKatz

    Stunning!

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you for your kind comments StarKatz

  • maxy

    maxy

    Wow! You’ve captured this perfectly -the reflection is amazing too!

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thanks for your comments Maxy

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    beautiful scene

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you Sean

  • chen cohen

    chen cohen

    wonderful shot!!! beautiful image!!! great light and reflection!!! excellent!!!

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you Chen, appreciate your comments

  • Jennifer Malcomb

    Jennifer Malcomb

    That is a dream house!!!

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Certainly is, thanks for stopping by and commenting Jennifer

  • Dan Landau

    Dan Landau

    Beautiful shot. I love it.

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you Dan, appreciate your comments

  • Alan Findlater

    Alan Findlater

    excellent work well done

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thanks Alan, appreciate your kind comments

  • Rinkydink

    Rinkydink

    This is somewhere I have always wanted to visit, well captured & great reflection

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you Rinkydink, appreciate your kind comments

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    brilliant mate llove it

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you Scott, appreciate your comments

  • Clare Colins

    Clare Colins

    very nice indeed Chelsea…well done :)

  • ChelseaBlue

    ChelseaBlue

    Thank you Clare, appreciate your comments

  • Adam Gormley

    Adam Gormley

    Hi Mate, this is a stunning image, loving the beautiful reflection! Very well done :)

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thanks Adam, appreciate your comments

  • WendyJC

    WendyJC

    superb beauty and reflections!

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thanks Wendy, I appreciate your comments

  • Ken Boxsell

    Ken Boxsell

    Superb

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thanks Ken, appreciate your comments

  • Shaun Whiteman

    Shaun Whiteman

    Amazing building stunningly captured!

  • ChelseaBlue

    ChelseaBlue

    Thanks Shaun, really appreciate your comments

  • Rob Parsons

    Rob Parsons

    Nice shot, visited there a few times when I lived back in Essex and always enjoyed it. It’s a very photogenic building.

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thanks Rob, appreciate your comments

  • chijude

    chijude

    Awesome shot. And great to see the TLC !!

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you for your kind comments

  • Pamela Jayne Smith

    Pamela Jayne S...

    lovely capture and reflections

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you very much, appreciate your comments

  • kalaryder

    kalaryder

    Superb shot and reflection and interesting description

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Why thank you, appreciate your comments

  • shakey

    shakey

    Great capture.

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Cheers mate, appreciate your comments

  • Naleen Senevirathne

    Naleen Senevir...

    great capture… reflection is amazing

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you Naleen

  • Teresa Zieba

    Teresa Zieba

    Amazing image with superb comp and reflections. Lov eit.

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you Tereas, appreciate your comments

  • Ghelly

    Ghelly

    Beautiful reflection and composition

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Appreciate your comments Ghelly

  • Ginger  Barritt

    Ginger Barritt

    Fabulous reflection ….altogether a wonderful image!

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Very nice of you, thanks a lot !

  • Braedene

    Braedene

    Awesome indeed – reflections superb – a fav.Liz

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you Liz, appreciate your comments

  • KarenKSmith

    KarenKSmith

    WOW what a house..and what an excellent photo in every way! Awesome reflection!

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you Karen, appreciate your kind comments

  • PPPhotoArt

    PPPhotoArt

    how beautiful, just a wonderful shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you very much

  • joak

    joak

    stunning shot mate very beautiful well done

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you Joak

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    lovely shot!

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you very much

  • Greg Roberts

    Greg Roberts

    Very impressed with the reflections, i’ve never seem to got them right – perfect example :)

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you Greg, appreciate your very nice comments

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    cheers fabulous;

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Well thank you Scott, appreciate it

  • Laura  Sierra

    Laura Sierra

    Exquisite! Such a beautiful image!

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Very nice of you to comment, thanks

  • janfoster

    janfoster

    absolutely great capture : )

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you Jan

  • Andrew Murrell

    Andrew Murrell

    You can sure makea point and shot camera sing. The composition is again supurb and teh exposure andled wonderfully. Well done

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Very nice comments, thanks Andrew

  • triciamary

    triciamary

    Another great shot! Too bad about the scaffolding, but it is a necessary part of life to keep these historical buildings safe and available to the public. Great perspective and details. And I agree with Andrew! You have the eye for a good photo and you show that even though you are using a “point and shoot” camera, it’s the ability to see a good shot that is most important. Well done!

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    You are very kind Tricia, thank you for your lovely comments

  • Prasad

    Prasad

    Absolute wonder!

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you Prasad

  • David Tribby

    David Tribby

    lovely, I wish I could visit here :)

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Its a lovely place, thanks for your kind comments David

  • skippygirlgraphics

    skippygirlgrap...

    What a beautiful place and a cool capture – it has my vote !!!

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you very much, appreciated

  • Madonna007photo

    Madonna007photo

    What a wonderful scene , this is stunning !!!
    Perfect shot !!!!!!!!!!!!

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you so much

  • poupoune

    poupoune

    It’s beautiful!!!!

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you, appreciate your comments

  • grimduke1

    grimduke1

    One place I’ve never been, even though I’m quite local. But having seen your excellent image,(love the reflection) I’m going to give it a visit!.. so you should contact them and ask for some commission! ;)

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Well ! . . . . I saw your picture of the crane at Chatham Historic Dockyard and it reminded me to re-visit there, so likewise, you should contact them and ask for your share. I will keep an eye open for your Scotney Castle images and stay posted as I also intend to put a couple of Chatham ones on soon. Thanks for your comments

  • AnnDixon

    AnnDixon

    WOW !!! this is fabulous, the reflection is perfect,

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you Ann, appreciate your comments

  • EarthGipsy

    EarthGipsy

    Stunning image ~ thought about adding it to the Heritage Listed and Other Trust Sites groups challenge

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you, I will do just that, appreciate your comments

  • EarthGipsy

    EarthGipsy

    Congratulations on your Top 10 placement in the Castles challenge in the in the Heritage and Other Listed Sites group

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you so much

  • Leslie Robinson

    Leslie Robinson

    I love the way you captured the reflections in the water. Truly a beautiful photograph.

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you Leslie, appreciate your comments

  • Jing3011

    Jing3011

    amazing

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you for your comment

  • CraigsMom
  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Brilliant, thank you so much

  • kkphoto1

    kkphoto1

    Beautiful and i love the reflections!

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Very nice of you to comment, thank you

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    Fantastic capture

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you Kathy

  • AlecMalcolm

    AlecMalcolm

    Wow looks amazing great shot

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you for your kind comments

  • CraigsMom
  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you, very nice of you to comment

  • Paul Woloschuk

    Paul Woloschuk

    A fine shot mate.

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Cheers Paul, appreciate you commenting

  • Steve  Buffington

    Steve Buffington

    Beautiful place nicely captured.—Steve

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you Steve, appreciate your comments

  • Janie Oliver

    Janie Oliver

    simply gorgeous. outstanding work.

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Thank you Janie, appreciate you stopping by

  • Ritva Ikonen

    Ritva Ikonen

    Great image indeed! Love the reflection and your composition. Congratulations on your features.

  • ChelseaBlue replied

    Appreciate your comments Ritva

  • AnnDixon

    AnnDixon 27 days ago

    This is captured beautifully, excellent work,

  • ChelseaBlue replied 26 days ago

    Thank you Ann, appreciate your kind comments

  • Sinisa Saratlic

    Sinisa Saratlic 25 days ago

    Excellent !

  • ChelseaBlue replied 25 days ago

    Thank you so much !

  • Brenda Dow

    Brenda Dow 25 days ago

    Wonderful image… love the reflections and the mood that the color intensities create!!!! Perfect POV, DOF….. really really nice!
    Brenda

  • ChelseaBlue replied 25 days ago

    Thank you Brenda, appreciate your very kind comments

  • leealanjudy

    leealanjudy 11 days ago

    Gorgeous composition! Love the reflection!

  • ChelseaBlue replied 11 days ago

    Thank you for your kind comments

  • sendao

    sendao 9 days ago

    Awesome capture

  • ChelseaBlue replied 8 days ago

    Thank you so much

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