Stourhead
Stourhead
Stourhead is a 2.650 acre estate at the source of the River Stour, near Mere in Wiltshire, England.
The estate belonged to the Stourton family for 700 years before being sold to Henry Hoare I, the son of a wealthy banker in 1717.
The beautiful gardens at Stourhead (amongst the finest in England) were created by Henry Hoare II in the period 1741 to 1780. The gardens are home to a large collection of trees and shrubs from around the world, including many fine rhododendrons.
The view here is taken from close to the main entrance, overlooking the elegant Palladian bridge, the lake, and across to the Parthenon temple.
The Stourhead estate has been in the hands of the National Trust since 1946.
This shot has been viewed over 200 times since being posted.
Date: 2nd May 2009
This shot was featured by the National Trust Properties group, 10th May 2009 and by the A Garden Somewhere group, 23rd May 2009.
Stourhead belongs to the following groups:
"National Trust Properties" , A Garden somewhere..... Xmas edition, All Countries ~ Wetlands, Ponds, Lakes and Rivers, Bridges, Landscape Photography, PostCard Style (Describe your image please) Limit 2 per day), United Kingdom and Wessex UK - ancient and modern Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters
Richard Veal
Well framed capture Howard.
I will have to get there someday.
Straight up the A30/303.
RedHillDigital replied
Many thanks Richard. You should!
Tom Gomez
This is lovely Howard. The trees make a great natural frame …
RedHillDigital replied
Thanks Tom, I took a shot with the trees and another without but this one looked better!
rodsfotos
I too am overdue another visit to Stourhead Howard, a well thought out balanced composition and captured so well,
Regards, Rod.
RedHillDigital replied
Many thanks Rod, this was my first visit since going digital! I’m hoping to go back in the autumn for another shoot!
Pat Yager
This is truly one of the more beautiful gardens I’ve ever visited. Richard and Rod, you MUST get over to experience it! And a marvelous view from where you took this shot, Howard. – Pat
RedHillDigital replied
Thanks very much Pat. The gardens certainly are beautiful and all credit to the National Trust for keeping them that way!
Steve Liptrot
Great composition mate. Well done
RedHillDigital replied
Many thanks Steve.
Trainman
This one taken from a slightly different angle and what a difference from all othe other shots taken of the bridge well taken Howard,Regards Dave.
RedHillDigital replied
Many thanks for your comments Dave.
Trainman
Just an edition to the previous comment Howard,my other half tells me that this is one of the best pics of Stour Head that she has seen if you produce a calender for 2010 can you add this one. Regards Dave.
RedHillDigital replied
Please thank Sylvia for me Dave – tell her she can have this one every month if she wants!
frogster
A postcard shot
RedHillDigital replied
Many thanks Larry – I must add it to the Postcard Style group!
Irene Burdell
Wow , this is just gorgeous , as Larry said picture postcard . x
RedHillDigital replied
Thanks very much Irene.
GCAPARO
Not the normal shot you see, well taken its ggod to see a differnt angle, like it lots a Favourite.
RedHillDigital replied
Thanks very much for the favourite Graham.
Jason Connolly
This really is a gorgeous shot Howard, fantastic views…
RedHillDigital replied
Thanks Jason, it’s certainly proving popular, cheers mate!
TIMKIELY
what a beauitful shot, well done
RedHillDigital replied
Thankyou very much Tim.
PhotosByG
Congratulations! Your photo has been featured in “A Garden somewhere …..”
This photo was chosen because it was of a very high quality and it captured exactly the sort of work I am looking for in this group.
Please keep up the great work and I hope you continue to add more of your excellent photographs to this group.
RedHillDigital replied
Wow! Not one but two features by the same group on the same day. I’m honoured!