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Upper part of the western ediface of Farnborough Abbey

A French styled Benedictine Abbey designed by a French architect.
Napolean lll rests inside, in a crypt paid for by Queen Victoria.

I would have preferred to have stood further back so as to include more of the gargoylantuan building, but that would entail chopping down a few oak trees.

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William Sutherland said:

Majestic perspective!

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7 years ago ( translate )

Polyrus replied to William Sutherland:

Many thanks, William.
7 years ago ( translate )

Pam J said:

Loveeeeeee the Gothic-ness(my word !!)
7 years ago

Polyrus replied to Pam J:

Thank you, Pam. Your word is your bond ;-)
7 years ago

Gudrun said:

It's veeery impressive as it is, excellent contrast and colours It would have been a pity to chop down the oaks;-)
7 years ago

Polyrus replied to Gudrun:

Thanks a lot, Gudrun. I hope to return to the site one day with a wider lens but they have very restricted opening hours. Also timing is critical if the sun is out, because of the shadows.
7 years ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Wonderful architectural picture.
Congrats on Explore

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7 years ago

Polyrus replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

Thanks for everything, Jaap.
7 years ago

tiabunna said:

Quite imposing in its gargoylantuan (I've learnt a new word here) way.
7 years ago

Polyrus replied to tiabunna:

Many thanks for your visit, George. I don't believe it was a word this time last week and to me it is a collection of letters which saved me writing a long sentence ;-)
7 years ago

Keith Burton said:

Wow! That's an impressive piece or architecture............it looks superb against the sky..!! Smashing shot Neil...............and I look forward to seeing your results when you go back with a wider lens!
7 years ago

Polyrus replied to Keith Burton:

Many thanks, Keith. For me is was very impressive and very unexpected as it is so different to anything else in this corner of Hampshire. It lives a peaceful existence and I bet half the residents of Farnborough are not aware of the abbey.
7 years ago
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