Stourhead Gardens.

I love the contrast in architectural styles between the Bristol High Cross and the terrace of cottages. I love also the way you have framed the service vehicle with the tree trunk and branches.

In your second photo, I love the textures in the architectural feature. The framing by the vegetation is very effective.

The wee robin on the bench looks magnificent. I was at Dumbarton Fairy Trail yesterday, with the lady, who adds the decorations, and the wee robin that resides there gave us a nice song, and posed long enough for me to take a pic.

Cheers,

Joe

Thank you very much for all your kind comments Joe. There were a couple of friendly robins around the gardens. I think they must be very used to people, which makes it easier to get a picture of them.

I love the robin's song Joe and I look forward to seeing your picture.
Cheers, Rosa.

i love the english gardens.......

A lovely comment Annemarie, thank you.

A nice set of images, bringing the High Cross to the garden would have been a cheap way to get a very elaborate folly, it would be unfortunate if a historical society in Bristol decided they wanted it back !! I hope you have a nice day Rosalyn despite the rain

Thank you very much Peter. Here is a link telling the story of the Bristol High Cross and where the rest of it is now. Happy Wednesday.

www.speel.me.uk/sculptplaces/bristolhighcross.htm#:~:text=It%20lasted%20a%20mere%2032,that%20most%20acquisitive%20of%20institutions.

Interesting series, great shots!

Thank you very much Andy.

Nice composition Rosa. I like the way you've framed the image under the trees. The cottages look lovely and the High Cross makes a very impressive garden feature. I see from the link you posted on Peter's comment that it's had a very chequered history!

I like the images in the PiPs - especially the robin, which is just delightful.

I'm guessing there will be more to come from Stourhead (I hope)!

Thank you very much Keith. When I worked at Stourhead in 1990-92, one of the cottages was a Post Office stores. A shame it has gone, as it seemed very well used to me. As for the Bristol Cross, I think bringing this top section to Stourhead saved it, and it does look impressive at the entrance to the gardens.

I am pleased you like the PiP's and there just might be a few more pictures to come ;-))

Wonderful series,Rosa!!
And as always some nice information...

The main picture is so beautiful and you have done an interesting frame adding the service vehicle there.
Also I like the third picture very much too. The robin on the bench looks so pretty!

Best wishes
Füsun

Thank you very much Füsun.
The groundsmen and women were working hard around the estate.
The robin was very sweet and I think, quite used to people.

Best wishes,
Rosa.

I Like the main shot the best I think. very interesting Rosa, 3 nice shots, and too tho, I LOVE the little Robin, was he singing? :)))) best wishes Rosa and stay well and healthy.
Sarah

Thank you very much Sarah. Who doesn't like a robin, they are so cute. Unfortunately he wasn't singing, but maybe he would have if I'd had a few crumbs for him!!
Take care and have a good evening Sarah.

SO BEAUTIFUL

Thank you very much Pam.

Looks very nice there !

Thank you Ulrich. It is very popular all year round.

in zo ene reed ik ook op mijn werk

Brings back memories for you then Fred.

Excellent point of view and a lovely capture Rosa

Thank you posting your image in the group
www.ipernity.com/group/west.of.england

Thank you very much Roger.

What a lovely series Rosa...and I´m glad for your explanations..so very beautiful there with the little cottages!
Have a wonderful weekend Rosa :)

Thank you Tanja. Your kind comments are much appreciated.
I wish you a good and safe weekend my friend.

Hi Rosa
A very nice collection of pictures!! I like them very much!
Great colours, and I get an even greater desire to go there!!
Best Wishes, a nice weekend, and stay safe!!
Peter

Hi Peter,
I am pleased you like the series, thank you.
Some people find enough there to spend the day looking around and some just walk around the lake. I love to spend all the time I can there.
Take care and have a good weekend,
Rosa.

Da hast du wunderschöne Eindrücke aus diesen Garten mitgebracht liebe Rosa,was ist das für ein hoher Turm,gibt es da eine Kirche,du findest echt immer tolle Orte:)9

Wünsche Dir noch einen schönen Abend,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))

Thank you for your lovely comments Gunter. Always appreciated.

Best wishes and a good new week, Rosa.