Saturday, 27 November 2010

Beautiful Great Britain


Arctic air is flowing over Southern England bringing frost and even a light dusting of snow.

This picture was taken by Anthony Spencer (note it is copyright), one of the finest landscape photographers in the world. It is of Corfe Castle in the Westcountry, the rural part of S. England. I used to take my girlfriend there when I was working in Bournemouth. She was a student at London University and used to visit me for the weekend. The pictgure has won the landscape photo of the year award.

See more of Spencer's amazing work here:

http://tonyspencer.wordpress.com/
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20 comments:

  1. Porky27 November 2010 at 10:12

    It's a great place to reflect on history and human nature. The whole area is beautiful. Thanks for the pic.

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  2. John Lambshead27 November 2010 at 10:19

    Dear Porky
    Yes, all things must pass. Sic Transit Gloria Mundi.
    J.

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  3. jabberjabber27 November 2010 at 10:23

    Awesome picture -- makes me miss the UK.

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  4. Paul´s Bods27 November 2010 at 11:06

    No wonder it won the award....beautifull.
    Cheers
    Paul

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  5. Alan M27 November 2010 at 11:42

    Definitely a lovely spot (although I would say that as an ex-Dorset boy!) and a deserved win. As a youngster I have fond memories of walking along the nearby Nine-Barrow Down, still one of my favourite place names!

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  6. Steve-the-Wargamer27 November 2010 at 14:48

    Absolutely fantastic - brilliant post...

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  7. mork696927 November 2010 at 15:50

    Another reason to visit the U.K.again. The first (and last) time I had the pleasure to be there was in 1988.

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  8. Musings of a Smurf27 November 2010 at 17:41

    Why go to the West Country when you can go to Shropshire (my home) or Wales (my other home). We are blessed in the UK with beautiful countryside.

    I would love to see what you guys get in America, I've not had the pleasure yet.

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  9. John Lambshead27 November 2010 at 20:07

    Dear Jabber
    Where are you now?
    J

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  10. John Lambshead27 November 2010 at 20:09

    Dear Paul
    The Dorset coast is one of my favourite places.
    J

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  11. John Lambshead27 November 2010 at 20:18

    Dear Ethics
    My family are from Dartmoor but I was born and brought up in Newquay. We used to holiday in Weymouth.
    J

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  12. John Lambshead27 November 2010 at 20:19

    Dear Steve,
    Thanks
    J

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  13. John Lambshead27 November 2010 at 20:21

    Dear Cyborg
    The terrain of the Shire and surrounds is Southern England. Your Security gropers are making headlines here. One comedian said that America is the only country that they shout at you when you arrive but feel you up when you leave :)
    J

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  14. John Lambshead27 November 2010 at 20:23

    Dear Smurf
    Shropshire Is in the Westcountry - have you heard the accents?
    My father was transferred from the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry to the Shropshires just in time for Anzio.
    J

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  15. John Lambshead27 November 2010 at 20:29

    Dear Mork
    The UK has changed a lot since the eighties. Our ecomomy boomed and we all got materially richer - but no happier. West London is apparently the richest region in the world. Also we have had massive immigration into Southern England from other parts of the British Isles, Eastern Europe and further afield. London is still a vast, dirty, busy city - New York's twin sister.
    J

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  16. Igi27 November 2010 at 21:48

    Cyborg Trucker: At least you are not being robbed by your own government. :S Hungary sucks right now...

    John: When I see the city name Dartmoor, I always visualize castles and knights...

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  17. jabberjabber28 November 2010 at 04:04

    John -- Down Under

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  18. John Lambshead28 November 2010 at 09:22

    Dear Igi
    No castles or knights on Dartmoor. It's a national park dominated by grazing and bogs.
    J

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  19. John Lambshead28 November 2010 at 09:23

    Dear Jabber
    I bet it's warmer there than here right now.
    J

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  20. Igi29 November 2010 at 09:15

    Dear John!

    In my mind there are! :) Until i can visit there.

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