Dunstanburgh Castle
The cloud didn't hang around for long on Sunday morning so decided to convert this LE into Black and White, makes a big transformation from the colour version.
Had a wee trip round a couple of spots in Northumberland. This is the spot sunrise is usually shot at
Looking north from the ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle
Lilburn tower at Dunstanburgh Castle is a quite iconic silhouette ... pictured here at dawn reflected in one of the rock pools on the beach.. My...
A five shot HDR photo of the wonderful rocks that line the shore by Dunstanburgh Castle in Northumberland.
A long exposure of the so-called "black rocks of death". Apparently these super-slippery boulders have caused many a fall and broken camera and I...
The unique boulder field on the beach next to Dunstanburgh castle is a favourite spot for photographers. This shot was taken at dawn a few months ago...
Dunstanburgh Castle in Northumberland on the north east coast of England. A 14th century fortification between the villages of Craster and Embleton....
Stuck in the house all day I had to get out! but sunrise didn't look like it was going to happen! headed to Death Rocks at Dunstanburgh Castle for...
You know I travel all the way from Scotlandshire to Englandshire in the belief that these rocks have nice water sloshing around them and what do I...
Lilburn tower sits high on a rocky outcrop .. part of Dunstanburgh castle in Northumberland ... & made for a great subject to shoot at dusk the other...
Lilburn tower at Dunstanburgh castle lined up quite nicely with the Milky way the other night ... 11 images joined into a vertical panorama.
The best sunrise I've had at Dunstanburgh so far, usually greeted by blanket of grey cloud so this little bit of colour whle not great is a welcome change.
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Dunstanburgh Castle lies on a headland on the coast of Northumberland in northern England, between the villages of Craster and Embleton.
The castle is the largest in Northumberland[1] and the site shows traces of much earlier occupation before the erection of the castle was started in 1313 by the Earl of Lancaster. Recent evidence suggests that the site of the castle was occupied in prehistoric times: however, the principal remains date from the 14th century.[3] In 1313, Earl Thomas of Lancaster, cousin of Edward II of England, began construction of a massive fortress. By the time of his execution in 1322, the castle was substantially complete. John of Gaunt improved the castle in the late 14th century as the Duke of Lancaster.
The castle did not play a significant part in the border warfare against Scotland. In the Wars of the Roses the castle was held for the Lancastrians in 1462 and 1464. The damage done was not made good and the castle fell steadily into decay. A report in 1538 mentioned it as being a "very reuynus howsse and of smalle strength" and another source in 1550 described it as in "wonderfull great decaye". It continued to deteriorate and was robbed of stone for the building of other places in the area. The last private owner Sir Arthur Sutherland donated the castle to the Ministry of Works in 1929. The castle is now owned by the National Trust and in the care of English Heritage. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building. It lies within the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Turner painted Dunstanburgh many times, usually rising at dawn to do so. One of his oil paintings of the subject is in the Dunedin Public Art Gallery. Another is in the National Gallery of Victoria.
Had a recce up at Embleton Bay a couple of weeks ago. The light was useless so had a go at a few moody monos.
For my first morning of my holiday I headed to the infamous Dunstanburgh death rocks on what turned out to be a difficult morning. My decision to go...
Sunset at Dunstanburgh Castle.
Dunstanburgh, Northumberland coast.
Thanks for looking Gracias por mirar Merci d'avoir regardé Danke für das Schauen Ringraziamenti per...
A view South from Embleton Bay towards the remains of Dunstanburgh Castle, across the Infamous "Death Rocks"
"Dunstanburgh Castle is a 14th-century...
A first image of 2019 ... I dashed up to Northumberland & just managed to catch the last bit of colour from the setting sun above Dunstanburgh castle...
A shot I've taken many times before, but never tire of ... there's something I just love about Dunstanburgh castle when combined with a clear night...
The sun sets on a glorious winter's day and illuminates the face of the Lilburn Tower at the northern end of Dunstanburgh Castle, Northumberland. The...
Dunstanburgh Castle, Northumberland
I decided I would look back through some of the images and experiences I was fortunate enough to catch during my...
An image of Dunstanburgh castle taken nearly a year ago.
I havent been around for a while due to a close family bereavement, but hope to catch up...
Except the sun did not get the memo and never made it!
Another attempt at night photography on the recent visit to Dunstanburgh
Embleton Bay, Northumberland
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This mornings chilly outing to Embleton bay & Dunstanburghj castle ... & the dawn light didn't fail, lighting up the skies with a vivid orange glow....
Dunstanburgh Castle
This is dedicated to David White (aka StrawDog), taken on the day of his death. Rest in peace mate 9-6-1979 - 28-6-2015
A shot of I took of Dunstanburgh Castle a while back but never really liked! the clear sky just didn't quite work!! playing with photoshop I added...
Another view from last Saturday's jaunt down the Northumberland coast with Kevin Wallace. This time it's a view of Dunstanburgh Castle,...
Another shot from the other day, this time with 35mm and post sunrise.
Moments before dawn at Dunstanburgh. The light began reflecting beautifully on the super slippery wet rocks. It didn't last long but totally worth...
Dawn at Dunstanburgh castle ... what a great place to watch the sun rise.
A striking sunset at Dunstanburgh castle
A rework & slight twist to my previous upload.... Shooting star trails over Dunstanburgh castle.....
Must be Viewed Larger On Black
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