Cliveden House: Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire. UK. by DonDavisUK
Cliveden House, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire, UK.
Camera Nikon D700 with 24-120mm Lense.
ISO 400, 32mm, 1/200th sec at f/8.0
Circ Polariser filter.
Features Featured in Historic Places.
Don’s Cliveden Youtube Video
Hi friend, you can now watch a selection of photos from Cliveden Estate and listen to some lovely music too:-)
We had a stunning day out at this grand old house and estate in Buckinghamshire. It’s strange, but before today, I’d never heard of Cliveden House and was astonished at the beauty and majesty of the place. We didn’t go inside, but will do that next time, focused mainly on looking at the gardens, fountains, woods, ponds, statues, trees and plants. It’s the kind of place that is a photographer’s dream location for all kinds of work.
Information From National Trust Site
This spectacular country estate overlooking the River Thames, open daily for most of the year, was once the glittering hub of society as the home of Waldorf and Nancy Astor. Later in the 20th century it was infamously associated with the Profumo Affair. The various formal gardens include topiary and colourful seasonal planting in the Long Garden and the celebrated parterre with its breathtaking views. An outstanding collection of sculpture and statues from the ancient and modern worlds adorn the gardens. Part of the house, now let as a private hotel, is open to visitors at limited times
Don’t miss
■Relax in grand style in these magnificent gardens.
■Don’t miss the introductory video Cliveden and the Astors.
■Stunning views from this haunt of the rich and famous.
Making the most of your day
Waymarked walks in the woodlands. New picnic and play areas. Full programme of events and guided walks. Dogs: Dogs under close control in specified woodlands only
More Images of Cliveden Just click the little pic to take you to it’s own page…
Comments
Gosh those colours are jumping off the page Don…what a gorgeous place. Beautiful image.
Hi Lyn, so sorry, had to go and watch Britain’s Got Tallent Show:-) Thanks so much for your comment. Don.
– DonDavisUK
Hi Lyn, I’ve also now posted a youtub video to go with this image showing more scenes from Cliveden Estate. I produced this with ProShow Gold a neat slideshow creator. I’d appreciate you letting me know what you think? How can it be improved???? All the best, Don.
– DonDavisUK
the word that comes to mind is…luscious – stunning landscape. Wish I were there (with the weather as perfect as it looks in this picture)
Thanks so much for those wonderful words Leystan, it was a glorious beautiful day and we really enjoyed the spleandour of this magnificent house and gardens. You’d love it too:-) All the best, Don.
– DonDavisUK
Hi Leystan, I’ve also now posted a youtub video to go with this image showing more scenes from Cliveden Estate. I produced this with ProShow Gold a neat slideshow creator. I’d appreciate you letting me know what you think? How can it be improved???? All the best, Don.
– DonDavisUK
This is superb work !! – Colin
Hi Colin, you’d love this place mate, soooo many wonderful photo opps. Cheers, Don.
– DonDavisUK
Hi Colin, I’ve also now posted a youtub video to go with this image showing more scenes from Cliveden Estate. I produced this with ProShow Gold a neat slideshow creator. I’d appreciate you letting me know what you think? How can it be improved???? All the best, Don.
– DonDavisUK
Wow…magnificent place…magnificent shot! I love the foreground, and it leads your eye right in. It amazes that this is called a “house”. It is certainly not what I think of when I think of “house”. I think mine would fit in the front porch of that!!!
Thank you Mary Ann, you are such an encouragment. Our house is big, but I have to agree, our’s would fit in half of this one:-) Don.
– DonDavisUK
great shot!
Thanks very much indeed Emel, much appreciated. Don.
– DonDavisUK
Hi Emel, I’ve also now posted a youtub video to go with this image showing more scenes from Cliveden Estate. I produced this with ProShow Gold a neat slideshow creator. I’d appreciate you letting me know what you think? How can it be improved???? All the best, Don.
– DonDavisUK
beautiful Don, love how the tulips and borders pulls you into the image, and what a wonderful house, sounds like a beautiful place to walk in, look forward to seeing more
You will Karen, I only took 250 shots today:-) LOL. Not all of them are perfect though. But I was astonished when I got home how good some of them were. Thanks for that my friend. Don.
– DonDavisUK
Hi Karen, I’ve also now posted a youtub video to go with this image showing more scenes from Cliveden Estate. I produced this with ProShow Gold a neat slideshow creator. I’d appreciate you letting me know what you think? How can it be improved???? All the best, Don.
– DonDavisUK
Wow that’s beautiful Don!
Hi Lisa, thanks so much. Don.
– DonDavisUK
Hi Lisa, I’ve also now posted a youtub video to go with this image showing more scenes from Cliveden Estate. I produced this with ProShow Gold a neat slideshow creator. I’d appreciate you letting me know what you think? How can it be improved???? All the best, Don.
– DonDavisUK
Fabulous!!!
Thank you very much Svetlana. Don.
– DonDavisUK
Hi Svetlana, I’ve also now posted a youtub video to go with this image showing more scenes from Cliveden Estate. I produced this with ProShow Gold a neat slideshow creator. I’d appreciate you letting me know what you think? How can it be improved???? All the best, Don.
– DonDavisUK
WOW Don, this looks like a super postcard! AWESOME shot!!! Congrats!
Thanks very much for that Terri-Lynn, always appreciated. Don.
– DonDavisUK
Hi Terri-Lynn, I’ve also now posted a youtub video to go with this image showing more scenes from Cliveden Estate. I produced this with ProShow Gold a neat slideshow creator. I’d appreciate you letting me know what you think? How can it be improved???? All the best, Don.
– DonDavisUK