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Leigh Park Gardens......the Lake

Strangely enough the ruins (which date from the early 1800s) are what is left of a small gun battery set up for nine guns. Why anyone would need that in an ornamental lake is a mystery..!!
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Annemarie said:

most beautiful

wsh you a peaceful Sunday!
3 weeks ago

Keith Burton replied to Annemarie:

Many thanks Annemarie.
3 weeks ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Beautiful; looks soquiet and peaceful !!
3 weeks ago ( translate )

Keith Burton replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

Thank you very much Jaap.
3 weeks ago

Diana Australis said:

They obviously intended to repel invaders of their private retreat. Or to do outdoor performances of the 1812 overture with live cannons…
Lovely photo Keith..such a pretty spot! Happy Sunday..Diana
3 weeks ago

Keith Burton replied to Diana Australis:

It's obvious now you mention it Diana..........I should have known :-)))

Glad you like the photo............and thanks for your visit and lovely comments!
3 weeks ago

Gudrun said:

The ideas people then came up with;-) In your photo the remains of the battery look so peaceful, helped by the lovely reflections. A beautifully composed photo.
3 weeks ago

Keith Burton replied to Gudrun:

I think the landowner was a bit eccentric :-)))

I'm pleased you like this photo though Gudrun...........many thanks.
3 weeks ago

Herb Riddle said:

It was built for the duck-shooting season Keith ( ˚◡˚) Nice One!

Thanks for sharing with our UK Landscape Photography Group , Herb
3 weeks ago

Keith Burton replied to Herb Riddle:

Obviously :-)) Maybe the ducks were bigger and a more agressive in those days!

Glad you like this one Herb...........many thanks.
3 weeks ago

Günter Klaus said:

Als Fotomotiv schaut das aber richtig klasse aus mit dieser Bauminsel und dieser Ruine lieber Keith,das hast du sehr schön aufgenommen an einen herrlichen sonnigen Tag :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Sonntag,liebe Grüße Güni :))
3 weeks ago ( translate )

Keith Burton replied to Günter Klaus:

Thanks for your visit and kind words Güni..........I'm pleased you like my photo. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday.
3 weeks ago

Fred Fouarge said:

Die donkere bomen,,zou ik genoeg vinden,die zijn perfect-die andere werken wat verwildert ,vind je niet Keith !?
3 weeks ago ( translate )

Keith Burton replied to Fred Fouarge:

Thanks for your visit and comments Fred.............enjoy the rest of your weekend.
3 weeks ago

J.Garcia said:

But is a paceful environment, Keith
3 weeks ago ( translate )