This is the Basilica of St Gregory the Great at Downside, although I have only ever called it just “Downside”. It’s a Catholic abbey, monastery and school that sits in the “no man’s land” between Chilcompton and Stratton on the Fosse, back in Somerset, near to where I was born.
This picture was taken on a frosty morning, and somehow the light seems to add a kind of painterly feel to the image. I have to say that I was disappointed that there was a car parked outside the buildings, as otherwise the image would have had a more “timeless” feel. Oh well.
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frost. i keep forgetting you're in winter mode. i was thinking humidity and fog. :)
ReplyDeletedreamy beautiful image, i would love to walk into it. nice clarity on your macros below.
ReplyDeleteTerrific capture of a really lovely looking place! Looks like a painting!
ReplyDeleteIt does look chilly!! Have a great week, Stewart!
Sylvia
That's a gorgeous shot!
ReplyDeleteYep, gorgeous and atmospheric!
ReplyDeleteIt does have the feel of a painting!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteIt does look like a painting Stewart and agree with above comment that it is atmospheric. Cool shot!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a beautiful scene. It is lovely. Thanks for sharing, have a great week ahead.
ReplyDeleteOh, that is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful and beautiful! I love this... can you tell? lol
ReplyDeleteWhat a magnificent place to visit, I'd love to explore something such as this!
Have a wonderful week Stewart!
Cheers.
We have just got the green leefs and a taste of the summer, interesting to see this nice pic from downunder!
ReplyDeleteBrr...cold..
I love the frosty effect in this capture Stewart ... It looks like a painting.
ReplyDeleteThat does indeed have a paited look and a great capture!Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteShantana
I wonder if you miss the frosty mornings! They can certainly transform something quite ordinary into something spectacular. I don't know this part of the country but it certainly looks beautiful. I'm saving those parts of Britain I haven't been to for when I'm no longer up to the long distance travelling. Although with my map reading of late there's no knowing where I might end up.
ReplyDeleteAmazing shot! Like a painting. Have a nice day.
ReplyDeleteThat's gorgeous, Stewart! It almost looks like a painting!
ReplyDeleteI agreed about the "painterly feel" to your beautiful photograph, and empathized with the desire to move that car. So many times, I have wanted to do just that when trying to get a photo :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice and it does have painting look to it!
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