Easter Blossom: Leeds Castle. Kent UK

DonDavisUK

Easter Blossom: Leeds Castle. Kent UK

My First Visit to Leeds Castle
Looking through the blossom. Easter Flowing Beauty at Leeds Castle Kent UK.

On this photography trip, I thought “I’ll go out and only take my 50mm prime (no Zoom capability) with me, this meant that for every single shot, to get the framing right I had to move rather than the lense. It was really interesting. Peoeple were watching me much more than normal, I had to duck down, stan tall, kneel in mud and walk back or walk forward, just to get the framing right. It was a good exercise because what you do get with a prime lense is pure light and quality of glass. It’s obvious in the sharp details in the 170 pictures I took on this shoot. I’ll definitely try it again. However, only taking the 50mm prime did hhave it’s limitations as well. I couldn’t get close enough to some subjects to capture the detail that I’d like to have. However, next time I can alway take along my zoom with me.

One good things about Leeds Castle, it cost £16.50 to get in, but that enables you to go back as my times as you like within one year. So I’ll definitely be back to capture some more wonderful scenes from here. The place is a choc-box full of delights for any photographer or artist. It’s magical and amazing.
Camera. Nikon D700 50mm at ISO 200

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Easter Blossom: Leeds Castle. Kent UK by DonDavisUK
Easter Blossom: Leeds Castle. Kent UK by DonDavisUK
  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Nicely framed with the blossoms Don, good shot …

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hi Tom, well done in getting in first with this one, you’re a good friend. Thanks for the kind comments. Don.

  • Catherine Veal

    Catherine Veal

    this is beautiful Don and framed so prettily. A fave for me.x

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hi Catherine, I guess you’ll know this place quite well. Thanks very much for the kind comments. Don.

  • Luca Renoldi

    Luca Renoldi

    very nice shot Don,

    never seen this blue sky in Yorkshire ( been there probabily 10 times )
    :)

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hey there Luca, you’ve got to stay in Yorkshire for a while:-) LOL. But the rain and wind offer different kinds of beauty up there. Thanks my friend. Don.

  • BarbaraManis

    BarbaraManis

    Stunning work, Don! Beautiful framing!

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hi Barbara, I was walking past all these lovely trees full of blossom, when the castle came into view in an opening, I just had to capture it. Thanks my friend. Don.

  • Chris Clark

    Chris Clark

    brilliant compositional photography Don and love the scene

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hi Chris, the composition was just shouting out to be captured. Thanks my friend. Don.

  • Irene Burdell

    Irene Burdell

    A beautiful shot Don and nicely framed with the blossom .

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hi Irene, couldn’t believe my luck (or blessings) when this view jumped out at me:-) Thanks my friend. Don.

  • hilarydougill

    hilarydougill

    absolutely glorious!!! beautiful composition and wonderful capture. Spring in England at its very best. hugsxxx

  • DonDavisUK replied

    O what a lovely comment Hilary, thank you very much. Don.

  • Katagram

    Katagram

    mmm, almost the dream most every girl has..the castle, the flowers, the moat…my goodness, where is Prince Charming?? oh, that would be you LOL
    great capture INSTANT FAV ! !

  • DonDavisUK replied

    I think I’ll have to change my name on RedBubble now Prince Charming I like that:-) LOL. Thank you very much for the lovely comment. Regards, Don.

  • Katagram

    Katagram

    well, there ya go ! ! works =0)

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Ha Ha! Thanks for that. Don.

  • Veikko Suikkanen

    Veikko Suikkanen

    Wow, fantastic spring scene Don!

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hi Veikko and Genevie, thanks soooo much for that my friend. Regards, Don.

  • GCAPARO

    GCAPARO

    Don, perfect!

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Thanks Gary.

  • DonDavisUK replied

    And thank you very much indeed for the FAV. Regards, Don.

  • SharonD

    SharonD

    Gorgeous photo and beautiful framing Don.

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Thanks Sharon, always appreciated. Don.

  • SPQQKY

    SPQQKY

    Wicked framing Don….I have the same lens and love it.. :)

  • DonDavisUK replied

    hey there SPQQKY, these 50mm f/1.4 Nikors are just BRILL. But there were times when getting wet and muddy that I thought about my Zoom laying at home, crying to be used. Ha ha. Thanks agian Ship-Mate. Don.

  • Marie Sharp

    Marie Sharp

    So your exercise and camera achieved this magnificent capture! Another instant favorite, Don!

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Thanks again Marie, for the comments and for the FAV. Fantastic, Brilliant, Awesome! Regards, Don.

  • DesImages

    DesImages

    A beautiful spring shot – the composition really makes this.

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hey there Denise, thank you very much for the encouraging comments my friend. I hope that Easter Goodness comes your way, but if it’s chocolate, don’t eat it all at once:-) Ha Ha. Have a great one. Regards, Don.

  • Shaun Whiteman

    Shaun Whiteman

    Don this is the best shot I have seen in a long time, wonderful framing and composition….a fave!!

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hi Shaun, thanks very much for that, it just jumped out at me:-)

  • DonDavisUK replied

    P.S. Thanks for the FAV too. Don.

  • annalisa56

    annalisa56

    Excellent capture !!!

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Thank you very much Annalisa. Regards, Don.

  • Finbarr Reilly

    Finbarr Reilly

    great comp lovely shot!

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Thank you sooo much Finobub. Regards, Don.

  • Elaine Teague

    Elaine Teague

    Picture postcard perfect Don.

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Thank you very much for the PPPs:-) Don.

  • Alexanderargyll

    Alexanderargyll

    great work Don

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Thanks very much Alexander.

  • CraigsMom

    CraigsMom

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Oh WOW! That’s FANTASTIC. Thank you sooo much for that, soooooo pleased. Regards, Don.

  • Teresa Zieba

    Teresa Zieba

    Oh my Don, this is fabulous. Spectacular image. Instant fave my friend and congrats on your feature.

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Thanks very much for that Teresa, blessings for Easter. Don.

  • SHRyan

    SHRyan

    Lovely shot Don, Isn’t this the castle that they nicknamed the ladies castle, because of all the Tudor queens etc who stayed there,xxxSandy

  • DonDavisUK replied

    I don’t know about that, but on my next visit, I’ll find out all about the history of the place. This time I just went for the photography. Thanks for viewing and commenting Sanday. Have a great Easter. Don.

  • kimie

    kimie

    Congrats on your feature, well deserved, a fantastic shot. x

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hey there Kimie, thank you very much for that my friend. Don.

  • Lois Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    Oh, Don … this is amazing!!!!!! What a beautiful castle, and what perfect framing!!!!!

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Thanks for that Lois, I just loved the way the blossom was framing the Castle. Don.

  • Lois Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    ... and congratz on your Feature!!!!

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Thanks Lois, I’m over-the-moon now:-) I’ll be back in a while. Don.

  • Braedene

    Braedene

    Super framing – love the spring blossom – castle at excellent angle and an altogether beautiful image. A fav for me. Liz

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hi Liz, thank you very much for that my friend, and for the FAV to. Have a great Easter Weekend. Regards, Don.

  • 29Breizh33

    29Breizh33

    Gorgeous picture. Congratulations.

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hey there 29Breizh33, thanks you so much for that. Am really please to have been featured. What a joy to know that people like our work isn’t it? Thanks again my friend. Regards, Don.

  • Heather Nel

    Heather Nel

    lovely shot of one of my favourite castles … really great : ) Did you take any of the maize ????

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hey there Heather, thanks for that my friend. I didn’t take any of the maze this time, but next time I go I will:-) Regards, Don.

  • Mayina

    Mayina

    Picture perfect….

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hi Gwenda, thank you soooo much, always appreciated my friend. Regards, Don.

  • Jens Helmstedt

    Jens Helmstedt

    Very beautiful view, great capture!

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hi Jens, it was a beautiful place and I couldn’t fail to capture something lovely. Thanks again my friend. Regards, Don.

  • Luci Mahon

    Luci Mahon

    Wonderful shot Don!

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hey there Luci, thank you soooo much, always appreciated my friend. Regards, Don.

  • Arrowman

    Arrowman

    A superb shot Don !!!!

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hey there Colin, sorry I missed you comment. Leeds Castle is such a stunning place to visit. Thanks my friend. Don.

  • Brunoboy

    Brunoboy

    A wonderful picture of this fabulous castle.

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hey there Bruno, thank you so much for stopping by and visiting through my album. Always appreciated. Regards, Don.

  • AnnDixon

    AnnDixon

    This is gorgeous, I love how you have framed it with the blossom,

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hi Anne, thanks so much for that, it was simply an inspirational day, with so many wonderful views to behold.

  • Terri~Lynn Bealle

    Terri~Lynn Bealle

    GORGEOUS! I love the way you framed this castle with beautiful spring blossoms. Lovely!

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hey there Terri-Lynn, thank you for the wonderful comment, I’m just so glad that you liked this shot of Leed’s Castle. The Cherry Blossom was so beautiful, and I just peered through to see the castle beyond. Then I thought, this is just perfect for an Easter Blossom Pic. Thanks again my friend. Regards, Don.

  • FelicityB

    FelicityB

    How beautiful!!

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hi Felicity, thank you very much indeed my friend. Leeds Castle is always beautiful, but even more so in the Spring time. We’ve visited a few times now, but I’d really love to go back at Sunries and Sunset to capture some spectacular pics with beautiful sky. In my dreams though! I don’t think they’d let me go in that early. Thanks again for your visit and kind comments. Regards, Don.

  • LYNETTE EVANS

    LYNETTE EVANS

    Now that is just STUNNING Don.

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hey there Lyn, thanks for taking the time to view and comment, much appreciated. Don.

  • Robin Brown

    Robin Brown

    Now that’s a sunny disposition Don. Blooming fabulous shot!!

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Ha Ha sooooo bright:-) LOL. Thanks again Robin.

  • Braedene

    Braedene

    Heavens I’ve missed so many pics in my jaunts away- this is stunning Don – worth every minute of your time taken. An instant favourite. Just spectacular. Liz

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hey there Braedene, thanks for that my friend, much appreciated. Don.

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Sorry, Liz. I keep forgetting people’s real names. Ahhhhhh.

  • aussiedi

    aussiedi

    This is beautiful Don.. well composed.. great dof and great framing of the castle.. a fave for me.

    DI

  • DonDavisUK replied

    WOW! A Fav. Thanks so much for that Di, really appreciate that my friend. Regards, Don. P.S. Hope you have an amazing weekend too. All the best.

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