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HFF 19 June 2026

Happy Fence Friday, All

Radcliffe Square, Oxford.

From Wikipedia -
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radcliffe_Square

"Radcliffe Square is surrounded by historic Oxford University and college buildings. The square is cobbled, laid to grass surrounded by railings in the centre, and is pedestrianised except for access.
The square is named after John Radcliffe, a student of the university who became doctor to the King, made a large fortune, and left a significant legacy to the University and his college (University College), which is nearby in the High Street to the south.
The centrepiece of the square is the circular and imposing Radcliffe Camera, a library (originally for science) paid for by John Radcliffe's legacy, built 1737–48. This is part of the Bodleian Library, the main building of which is situated immediately to the north of the square. The two are connected by a tunnel and there are many books stored under the square (with space for around 600,000 volumes). These books may be requested by readers. There used to be a small underground railway to transport books between the Radcliffe Camera and the main Bodleian site. To the west is Brasenose College, one of Oxford's older colleges. To the east is All Souls College."

A couple of years ago I bought a 10-20mm wide angle lens and I think I only used it once :-) I decided to give it another try :-)
It's very difficult to include all of Radcliffe Square with any kind of standard lens so I tried the wide angle lens set at the 10.0 mm point :-)

Maybe, view at full screen, please :-)
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15 comments

Christa1004 said:

I don't know this square, but I would say the wide angle lens worked well. You can get a good idea of ​​it. HFF Roger.
25 hours ago

Roger Bennion replied to Christa1004:

Thanks very much, Christa.
HFF and have a lovely weekend.
25 hours ago

Mikus said:

Weitwinkel ist prima für die Architektur, wie man sieht. HFF und einen schönen Start ins Wochenende, Roger.
24 hours ago ( translate )

Don Sutherland said:

Magnificent capture.
22 hours ago ( translate )

Gillian Everett said:

Great wide view, Roger
21 hours ago ( translate )

Madeleine Defawes said:

Superbe image de ce beau bâtiment !
HFF Roger
19 hours ago ( translate )

Annemarie said:

wish you a nice Friday and weekend!

beautiful image
17 hours ago

William Sutherland said:

Outstanding shot! HFF!
15 hours ago

Roger (Grisly) said:

A lovely wide view with beautiful buildings Roger,
HFF and a good weekend!
14 hours ago

Ecobird said:

A beautiful wide angle shot Roger. I love the architecture, the mellow colours accentuated by the light. What also captured my eye was the sky and the way the clouds form a visual 'Tada' above this lovely building

Well captured. HFF and have a good weekend
14 hours ago

tiabunna said:

A lovely wide angle image of this interesting streetscape, Roger. HFF and have a great weekend
14 hours ago

Gudrun said:

An excellent wide angle view of Radcliffe square and its "bicycle" fence. HFF and a good weekend!
13 hours ago ( translate )

David Slater (Spodde… said:

HFF Roger and best wishes for the weekend.
8 hours ago

Bergfex said:

HFF und ein schönes Wochenende!
8 hours ago ( translate )

Xata said:

HFF to you!
8 hours ago