Kingdom
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Kingdom
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
I think you�ll find the only difference between the rich and other people is that the rich have more money.
~ Mary Colum [critic, in an exchange with Ernest Hemingway]
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Originally laid out in the18th century by the landscape architect Capability Brown, (reknowned as England's greatest gardener), Sheffield Park in East Sussex is now a National Trust property of 200 acres, which includes woodlands, gardens, and four lakes.
The area is rich in history: Sifeld was a sheep clearing mentioned in the Domesday, Henvry VIII was entertained here in 1538, and by 1700, the Deer Park had been partially formalized. The present house dates from 1779, when Sheffield Park House was remodelled in Gothic style. Cricket was first played at Sheffield Park in 1845.
The lakes at the park are linked by picturesque bridges and cascades. The lakes are man-made.
This is a classic view from the Top Bridge at Sheffield Park Garden, looking over Ten Foot Pond towards Sheffield Park House, a privately owned neo-Gothic mansion. The water looks very green from the lush vegetation surrounding it. And while it looks like it might be a winter scene, with the grey sky overhead, it was actually high summer ... on a day with English drizzle :)
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image :
Photography ONLY - Landscapes and Landmarks
All Seasons Photography
All Art Welcome
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December 14th, 2015
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Comments (24)
Brian Tada
Connie, what a magnificent view of Sheffield Park Garden and Mansion in your beautiful photograph! Spectacular composition and reflection, with a deep sense of history and royalty in this splendid image of beauty! F/L
James Lanigan Thompson MFA
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Connie Handscomb replied:
Now you see how far behind I can get here, James! {& I can do even later than this, trust me, I can}; thank you for appreciating this image here ... it is still a very small Kingdom ... {but growing} :))
Ana Dawani
Great scene and fantastic reflections , Connie ! Thank you very much for great comments on my paintings .
Dianne Cowen
Lovely Springtime reflections, Connie. Congrats on your feature in All Seasons Photography ! :)
Connie Handscomb replied:
Very late thanks to you, Dianne! on this one; actually taken in the summertime, after a rain, so yes, it does look like springtime:))
Jerry Bokowski
Pure perfection, Connie! I love the history and efforts to preserve such places. I am working on a series of paintings that will feature historic Empire Ranch here in Arizona. My home in Vail is named after the family that owned the 100,000 acre ranch in the 1880s. I'll be posting them in the first and second weeks of 2016. ...........................FAV / LIKE
Connie Handscomb replied:
I will certainly be checking into your historic works, Jerry .. & well done, you, for doing them! A wonderful 2016 of Happiness ... & Artistic Prosperity to you, Jerry! :))
Connie Handscomb
Judy, thank you! for featuring this image in Photography ONLY - Landscapes and Landmarks:))
Roy McPeak
Wonderful capture, and amazing reflections Connie L/F
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Roy! I find the green water amazing from the surrounding reflected vegetation .. very lush .. :))
Abstract Alien Artist Stephen Killeen
so Connie... we finally get to see a picture of your Kingdom, huh? very pretty.... ;)) L/F
Connie Handscomb replied:
haha! oh ... I wish... ; it is very pretty in that enormous park, Stephen .. glad you enjoyed your visit! :))
Nick Boren
Had to come back and view your masterpiece one more time dear Connie... I hope you don't mind? lol ;-))))) I have a good feeling you don't mind.... ;-))
Judy Vincent
This image is being featured in the “Photography ONLY – Landscapes and Landmarks” group – one of the most active groups on Fine Art America featuring the best landscape photographers in the world! Congratulations on your excellent work!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Late thanks to you post-Christmas, Judy! hope yours was warm & wonderful ... & best to you in 2016! :))
Linda Lees
Beautiful! Wow, just think, this was once a place someone called home. L/F
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hi Linda! Actually .. I think it still is someone's home. The park is open to the public .. but the mansion is not; it is a private residence. Thank you for enjoying the scenery! :))
Nick Boren
A postcard perfect landscape image dear Connie and I could view this one for hours. Don't be surprised if I do.... lol ;-)) FV
Connie Handscomb replied:
Lol... view away, my friend, into this reflective pond ... ; always nice to see you, Nick ... Happy New Year! :))
David Godbolt
A stunning capture of this delightfully beautiful place Connie! Great reflections, just love it!.......l/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, David! I think it's time I paid another visit to this delightful park .. ; pleased you enjoyed this scene .. best to you in 2016 :))