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В последнее время серферить по сети в поисках симпатичных картинок для аватарок, фонов и т.д.-моё любимое занятие)) И очень часто попадаются такие красоты, что дух захватывает! Не все найденное могу использовать в "Аватар-Ателье", потому и остается эта красота за кадром. Подумала я, подумала на досуге и решила, что таки нужно выкладывать все для общего просмотра, ведь просто поглазеть порой - тоже приятность ))

Так как мы пока что не располагаем галереей с возможностью сортировки картинок по темам, именно в этой части блога я буду выкладывать то, что залежалось в закромах инета:)


Британские панорамы от фотографа David J. Osborn

(NB! Если требуется перевод, напишите в комментах, пожалуйста:)

 


Llanrwst Bridge, Conwy, Wales, 2003
The elegant 17th century stone bridge over the River Conwy. Believed to have been designed by Inigo Jones. The first and greatest of English Renaissance architects and Surveyor of the King's Works (1615 - 1635). He designed London's Covent Garden, The Banqueting House in Whitehall and Queen's House at Greenwich.
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Rutland Water, Leicestershire, England, 2001
Normanton Church dates back to 1826. It is a copy of St John's Smith Square in London and is reached by a
causeway. Rutland Water is a man made reservoir completed in 1977. To save the church, it was raised above the water line on a pier of stones. The church is now a museum to The Rutland Water Reservoir.

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Whitby Abbey, North Yorkshire, England, 2003
The Abbey was founded in 657AD on the site of what may have previously been a Roman coastal fort. Whitby
Abbey was destroyed during a Viking invasion in 867 but one of William the Conqueror's knights revived it in the
late 1070's. After its dissolution in 1538, Whitby Abbey passed to the Cholmley family. Bram Stoker, author of
Dracula, lived in Whitby.
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cd8ceaf95fb8.jpg Castlerigg Stone Circle, Cumbria, England, 2003
One of the earliest stone circles in Britain and thought to be about 5000 years old. There are 38 stones in a circle
approximately 30 metres in diameter. Within the ring is a rectangle of a further 10 standing stones. It is believed
that it was used for ceremonial or religious purposes and contains significant astronomical alignments.
Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland, England, 2003
The probable site of Sir Lancelot's famous castle of Joyous Garde. In 547 it became the capital of the Northumbrian
'Kingdom' of the Angles, as such it would have been a stronghold of the Saxon alliance, who was Arthur's prime
enemies in his fight to maintain British rule. The castle has been extensively restored, and is the home of the
Armstrong family.

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River Ogwen Waterfall, Conwy, Wales, 2003
The river runs out of Lake Ogwen at the head of the Ogwen Valley. Reputed to be the resting place of Excalibur,
King Arthur's treasured sword. It is a strong contender after the belief that Sir Bedivere threw the sword in to the
lake and that his final resting place lies somewhere on the face of Tryfan, a nearby mountain rising 3000ft.
Eilean Donan Castle, Highlands, Scotland, 2001
The island of Eilean Donan has been a fortified site for at least 800 years; the present building largely dates from
the early 20th century. Today's castle, which rose from the ruins of its predecessor, was re-built between 1912
and 1932 by Lieutenant Colonel John MacRae-Gilstrap.
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194356cef20c.jpg Lake District Morning Mist, Cumbria, England, 2003
Cumbria is set on the Border between England and Scotland. A Border drawn up in the middle of the 1200's.
However, the private cross-border raiding which had been a feature (and often the cause) of past official wars
continued without pause. Families on either side of the Border plundered each other in circumstances of
indescribable violence and brutality.
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79d5811122d1.jpg Lord Leycester Hospital, Warwickshire, England, 2001
In 1571, Robert Dudley, Earl of Leycester acquired the buildings and founded, under charter from Queen Elizabeth I,
a Hospital for aged or disabled soldiers and their wives and this use continues to the present day. Formerly a guild
hall. The Guild of St George was created under a license issued by King Richard II on 20th April, 1383.
Levens Hall, Cumbria, England, 2003
The Hall is a magnificent Elizabethan mansion built around a 13th century Pele tower. It is the family home of the
Bagots. The world famous award winning gardens were laid out from 1694. Amazing Topiary, beech hedges
and colourful seasonal bedding create a stunning visual impact.
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Kilchurn Castle, Lochawe, Argyll, Scotland, 2003
A square tower, built by Sir Colin Campbell of Glen Orchy c1550. Much enlarged in 1693 it incorporates the first
purpose built barracks in Scotland. The substantial ruins are some of the most picturesque in the country with
spectacular views down Loch Awe.
Arlington Row, Bibury, Gloucestershire, England, 2003
Arlington Row is a group of weaver's cottages close to the River Coln.The row was originally a timber framed hall
used to store the Bishop of Worcester's wool. The hall was converted into a row of cottages in the 17th century.
Bibury was described by William Morris as "the most beautiful village in England".
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997799fc8388.jpg Alfriston, East Sussex, England, 2002
After the Napoleonic wars the village turned to smuggling, and the Alfriston gang, well known for their violence,
used the Cuckmere River to bring the illegal goods in to the village. The gang was broken up when the leader
Stanton Collins was caught for sheep rustling in the early 1830's and transported to Australia.
Bisham Church, Buckinghamshire, England, 2001
When the black monks of Bisham were forcibly evicted from their adjoining Abbey in 1538, Henry VIII's
commissioners had to drag the Abbot from the High Altar. As he was bundled into a cart, he turned and cursed
any family who should ever live there: "As God is my witness, this property shall ne'er be inherited by two direct
successors, for its sons will be hounded by misfortune."
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Dolbadarn Castle, Conwy, Wales, 2003
Built by the Welsh Princes of Gwynedd, Llewellyn the Great, and dates to the 13th century about the year 1230.
The tower stands 40ft high and is built of local slate. Standing on top of a hill overlooking Lake Padarn the castle
blocks any movement in the steep sided valley below.
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902c936d1f14.jpg Broadway Tower, Worcestershire, England, 2003
One of England's outstanding viewpoints. It is possible to survey an area which includes as many as thirteen
counties and as far as the Welsh mountains and beyond. Amongst others it has been a country retreat for
the Pre-Raphaelite artists, notably the artist, designer, writer, craftsman, and socialist William Morris.
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Selworthy Morning, Somerset, England, 2002
Selworthy was rebuilt in 1828 by Sir Thomas Acland of Killerton. He designed the deliberately old-fashioned
'model' village to provide housing for the aged and infirm of the Holnicote Estate. Located on the wooded slopes
of Selworthy Combe, the village is laid out loosely round a long green and climbs the hill to the 15th century
church of All Saints
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c4feda0672ad.jpg Lagangarbh Cottage, Glen Coe, Highlands, Scotland, 2003
100 million years ago, molten granite rose upwards from the seabed through the 'Highland Schists', which then
formed Scotland. Huge areas of the country were created forming mountains as high as the Alps. Subsequent
erosion has reduced these to their present day level. Around 25,000 years ago, during the Ice Age, moving
Glaciers cut the deep-sided valleys.
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Craigievar Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, 2003
This fairytale-like castle, which exemplifies some of the best Scottish Baronial architecture, seems to have
grown naturally out of the beautiful rolling hillsides of Aberdeenshire. The Great Tower stands just as it was
when completed by Master William Forbes - 'Danzig Willie' - in 1626.
Clovelly House, Devon, England, 2003
Set into a steep hillside, the ancient fishing village is mentioned in the Doomsday book, existing all the way back
to Saxon times. The single cobbled high street drops 122m (400ft) in 0.8km (half a mile) through the 16th century
cottages to a small harbour.
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Clovelly Harbour, Devon, England, 2002
Clovelly played its part in smuggling using the many caves north of the harbour, reaching its height during the time
of the Napoleonic Wars (1793-1815). Smuggling alcohol was especially popular to avoid paying the duty but there
were strict penalties; fines, imprisonment, or even Transportation to Australia, for those caught.
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Black Rock Cottages, Glen Etive, Highlands, Scotland, 2003
The nearby Glen Coe massacre of 1692 had roots in the Campbell-MacDonald feud, which dated back to 1500.
The Campbell's were prosperous and ambitious - with friends in high places. The MacDonalds were notorious,
particularly for their ability to make cattle "disappear."
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ffb1be845b7e.jpg Tal-y-braich farm house, Conwy, Wales, 2003
Situated high up in the River Ogwen Valley a sheep farm stands almost alone. Surrounded by bare mountains
where the climate is harsh, often wet and blowing a gale. Yet ten minutes away, across the mountains, the
weather can be blue sky and sunshine. An environment where only sheep are able to cope all year round.
Little Langdale, Cumbria, England, 2003
The name Langdale comes from the Viking meaning long valley. In 1000 AD the area enjoyed considerable
prosperity, with farming an important component. It was at this time that the fell side grazing land began to be
controlled with the boundary dry stone walls which are such a distinctive feature of the landscape today.
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Phone Box, Brecon Beacons, Wales, 2003
The red Telephone 'Kiosk' was first seen in 1926 as result of a Post Office competition. Made of cast iron it proved
too costly. A later variant was nicknamed "The Vermillion Giant", combining a telephone and stamp machine. The
stamps however, became soggy in wet weather. The "Jubilee Kiosk" appeared in 1936 and more than 60,000 of
these were introduced throughout Britain.
Preston Patrick Church, Cumbria, England, 2003
Preston Patrick is first mentioned in the Doomsday Book. The Doomsday book was commissioned in December
1085 by William the Conqueror, who invaded England in 1066. The first draft was completed in August 1086 and
contained records for 13,418 settlements in the English counties south of the rivers Ribble and Tees (the border
with Scotland at the time).
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Built by the Stewarts of Appin in the 16th century on a small islet. At high tide it is only reachable by boat. Sold by
Duncan Stewart, the 6th Laird of Appin, in 1620 it then came into possession of the Campbell's. The Privy Council
of 1684 ordered it to be given back to the Stewarts and after a prolonged siege the Stewarts retrieved it. They
lost it again in 1690 and abandoned about 1780.
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Lower Brockhampton, Herefordshire, England, 2002
Built between 1380 and 1400 for John Domulton. The manor house was built in an isolated spot in the depths of
a wooded valley. In the unsettled country of the Welsh Marches defence was considered essential. A small
15th century detached gatehouse bridges the waters of the moat. This is one of the few surviving timber-
framed gatehouses.
Lake Gwynant, Snowdonia, Conwy, Wales, 2003
Lake Gwynant rests at the base of Mount Snowdon (right), Britain's second highest mountain. Snowdon gets its
English name from the Saxon Snow Dun, the snow hill or fortress. The highest point is Yr Wyddfa (3,560 ft),
named after Rhita Gawr, a giant killed by King Arthur said to be buried in a cairn (Gwyddfa Rhita) on top of
the mountain.
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0804734c5605.jpg Pendragon Castle, Cumbria, England, 2003
This, according to legend, is the site where Uther Pendragon, father of King Arthur, died. The story goes that Uther,
also a King, had his capital at nearby Carlisle. Hugh de Morville built the castle around 1173. In 1341 the Scots burnt
the castle, but it was rebuilt in 1360 and lived in by the Clifford's until a fire destroyed it in 1541.
Lindisfarne Castle, Northumberland, England, 2003
The Holy Island is cut off from the mainland at high tide. In 635 AD, the Irish evangelist, St Aidan, founded a
monastery. Viking raids forced the monks to abandon the island in 875, but in 1082, St Cuthbert rebuilt the Priory.
Lindisfarne Castle was built in 1570. The original Tudor fort was built to safeguard a harbour that sheltered English
ships at war with Scotland.
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Lake Mymbyr, Snowdonia, Conwy, Wales, 2003
A Welsh legend tells of a man falling in love with a fairy who lived in Lake Du'r Arddu. She agreed to marry him
on condition he never struck her with iron. She brought her fairy cattle and sheep out of the lake and they lived
happily together. One day by accident, his bridle struck her and she returned to the lake, taking with her, all
her cattle and sheep.
Brill Windmill, Buckinghamshire, England, 2001
Windmills have been a feature of Brill since at least the 13th century. The present windmill or 'post-mill' was
erected in the 1680's. A post-mill is a mill in which the whole structure revolves around a central post in order
to face the wind. Brill windmill operated with two sets of stones; a pair of French burr stones for milling wheat,
and a pair of peak stones for milling barley.
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c784cc8a6b2a.jpg The Hermit's Chapel, Roche, Cornwall, England, 2003
A chapel built in 1409 by a hermit. Legend tells of hellhounds chasing the cruel son of Jan Tregeagle across the
moor. He ran to the chapel, crashing through the east window to gain access. His head became stuck in the
stained glass window, leaving his spirit body to hang outside for the clawing demons to maul. His howls of
torment are heard today.
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Muker, North Yorkshire, England, 2003
Set in high moorland of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Muker has 63 stone barns within a half mile radius of
the village. The traditional Dales stone barns are used to store hay and house cattle in winter. The Dales became
a protected National Park in 1954 and settlements in the Dales date back to the Bronze and Iron Ages.
Selworthy Cottages, Somerset, England, 2002
The village of Selworthy lies in the heart of the Holnicote Estate on the northern edge of Exmoor. The estate of
12,443 acres is the National Trust's main property on Exmoor. Extending to the sea, the heather and braken
covered Exmoor contains Britain's highest cliffs at 1200 ft. Selworthy, at 1,705 feet is the highest point on the moor.
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St Materianas Church, Tintagel, Cornwall, England, 2002
The church rests above the ruins of Tintagel Castle, King Arthur's castle in which Uther Pendragon falls in love with
Ygerna, wife of Gorlois, Duke of Cornwall. To keep her away from Uther, Gorlois sends her to Tintagel. Uther goes
to Cornwall and with Merlin's help enables him to look like Gorlois. Disguised, he enters the castle to sleep with
Ygerna, whereby Arthur is conceived.
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Castle Menzies, Perthshire, Scotland, 2001
The seat of the Chiefs of Clan Menzies for over 400 years. Built in the 6th century and importantly situated, it was
involved in the turbulent history of the Highlands and here Bonnie Prince Charlie rested on his way to Culloden in
1746. Architecturally fascinating, it is a splendid example of the transition between an earlier rugged fortress and
later mansion house
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Castle Howard, North Yorkshire, England, 2003
The largest house in Yorkshire and has been the home of the Howard family, since the 17th century. Built in
1699 it is a working estate of some 10,000 acres. Designed by Sir John Vanbrugh, whose first project this
was, his second was Blenheim Palace. Castle Howard is one of England's grandest homes.
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Glen Coe Farm, Highlands, Scotland, 2003
The valley is most well-known for the massacre of the MacDonalds, often named the site of "Murder under Trust".
On February 13, 1692, the MacDonalds welcomed the Campbell's into their homes and acted as gracious hosts.
In the middle of the night, when all the MacDonalds were asleep, the Campbell's then slaughtered all of the
MacDonalds.
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Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire, England, 2001
Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild created Waddesdon Manor from the profits of Banking in the years (1874-89) in the
style of a French 16th century chteau for no other reason than he loved France. Never intended as a home,
Waddesdon was designed as a pleasurable showpiece where specially invited guests could share in
Ferdinand's passion for 18th century French art.

Добавлено 13.06.08 г.

Еще немного фотографий от David J. Osborn

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Bowersmans Nose,
Devon, England, 1996
Edensor Village,
Peak District, England, 1996
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Stokesay Castle,
Shropshire, England, 1996
Border Country,
Herefordshire, England, 1996
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Tintern Abbey,
Wales, 1996
Castle Howard,
Yorkshire, England, 1996
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Wesleyan Methodist Chapel,
Saeson, Wales, 1996
Owlpen Manor,
Gloucestershire, England, 1996
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Eilean Donan Castle,
Scotland, 1996
Bamburgh Castle,
Northumberland, England, 1996
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Sheep Pens,
Ogwen Valley, Wales, 1996
Roche's Rock (Hermits Chapel),
Cornwall, England, 1996
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Castle Coombe Village,
Wiltshire, England, 1996
Broadway Tower,
Worcester, England, 1996
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Seashore,
Isle of Skye, Scotland, 1996

 



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Inna [05.07.2008 04:15] Inna 5 5
Красота-то какая! Очень впечатляют! И сразу захотелось побывать в тех местах!))) Жаль, что я ничего не поняла, что там написано.. Ни бум-бум в англ..

Адская Гончая [25.08.2008 14:04] Адская Гончая
О, Морни, моя любимая сепия...Шикарные фотографии, такие атмосферные... *Выпала в осадок и лежу под столом.

KatarinaE [30.05.2010 16:50] KatarinaE 5 5
Просто восхитительно!

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Чаёвничаем. Делимся планами:) ну конечно же я о блоге и о готовящихся галереях/статейках:)
29.06.08 08:21 Шляпы...шляпки:)24
Женские шляпки. История. Галерея :)
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Рисованный pin-up. Галерея:)
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