The deer reminds me of a monumental deer (I was thinking about it just this morning) high above a baronial style gate to Charborough Park in Dorset. The big one famously has 5 legs but you have to get at a very particular angle to see that. I was told that it was done so that you would in fact see 4 legs at pretty much any viewing angle (rather than 3)
Nice shots - I like the deer. Amazing how some people can capture movement in a thing of stillness. Hope all is well - Stewart M - Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria, Australia
I want to wander through that first gate photo and see all of this with my own eyes. I giggled a little at the "bullet proof vest" hanging on the wall in one of the last photos. look nothing like now. I thought of that because of the pistols. the details in each photo are just amazing. each one has so much to see
I am sorry you couldn't view the videos! Joe really loves them, so I keep posting them. I work really hard to choose the best thumbnail, as I know some don't have the time or inclination to view them. It makes my happy to catch their behaviour!
Hari Om That's the fireplace featured in last Thursday's post - so wood surround. But if you mean the grate itself, that's cast iron. The wee figures (Chinese lions) in front of the grate are indeed bronze... Yxx
we love the chimney... and so much art... a wonderful place..
ReplyDeleteThe deer reminds me of a monumental deer (I was thinking about it just this morning) high above a baronial style gate to Charborough Park in Dorset. The big one famously has 5 legs but you have to get at a very particular angle to see that. I was told that it was done so that you would in fact see 4 legs at pretty much any viewing angle (rather than 3)
ReplyDeleteNice shots - I like the deer. Amazing how some people can capture movement in a thing of stillness.
ReplyDeleteHope all is well - Stewart M - Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria, Australia
I want to wander through that first gate photo and see all of this with my own eyes. I giggled a little at the "bullet proof vest" hanging on the wall in one of the last photos. look nothing like now. I thought of that because of the pistols. the details in each photo are just amazing. each one has so much to see
ReplyDeleteMuch to enjoy here, YAM. The deer is perhaps the eye-catcher but there is charm in every picture.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry you couldn't view the videos! Joe really loves them, so I keep posting them. I work really hard to choose the best thumbnail, as I know some don't have the time or inclination to view them. It makes my happy to catch their behaviour!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shots! Love the wood carved furniture and is it wood on the side of the fireplace or bronze?
ReplyDeleteHari Om
DeleteThat's the fireplace featured in last Thursday's post - so wood surround. But if you mean the grate itself, that's cast iron. The wee figures (Chinese lions) in front of the grate are indeed bronze... Yxx
The wood carvings are all just exquisite!
DeleteBeautiful collection of photos. The deer and it's shadow is one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteTake care, have a great day!
All these photos make me smile for so many different reasons. And the weather looks very inviting too
ReplyDeleteHugs Cecilia
Lovely selection!
ReplyDeleteAll the ornamental iron...WOW. What a lovely place to meander!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely collection of pictures from your visit.
ReplyDeleteThe open gates are so calling to me - would love to enter and be entertained.
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