Watching the World Go By, a photo from Lancashire, England

Photographer's Note

Good Morning Everyone,

My last photograph revealed part of the ruin of Wycoller Hall, a once beautiful residence and the supposed inspiration for Ferndean Manor, in Charlotte Bronte's book 'Jane Eyre'.

This photograph was taken from inside the ruin, looking out through the mullioned windows.

I hope this photograph will give you some indication of the thick, stone mullions into which the glass would have been embedded, and also, the pleasant view that would have been obtained through the windows.

The windows looked out towards the footpath, the beck and two of the old bridges which traversed the beck. It would have given the occupants an excellent view of anyone going past the hall. I feel sure that it was important to observe everyday life, through the window, especially for budding authors!

Another view of the ruin in my w/s and next time, I will show the bridge which is outside this window.

Have a wonderful w/e and a Happy Easter to those of Christian faith, Bev :-)

ChrisJ, pajaran, pierrefonds, ikeharel, Fis2, COSTANTINO, aliabazari, jemaflor, jean113, jhm, PaulVDV, mcmtanyel has marked this note useful

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holmertz (102846) 2022-04-15 3:29

Hello Bev,
The interior makes me think of a Greek temple, even though the view outside is much more English. But maybe the architect had dreams of ancient times. The mullions definitely look more like columns to me. They are nicely seen along a diagonal and the photo is well exposed. The WS shows us that the building unfortunately seems to be beyond repair.
Best regards and Happy Easter,
Gert

lousat (139362) 2022-04-15 3:34

Ciao Bev,your two photos today give us an idea of how the building was tall and imposing and the magnificent view that could be enjoyed from the many windows, now everything is in ruins but the atmosphere that these views cause are always special and I like them very, very good high quality photos again and I reciprocate Happy Easter to you and Len. Luciano

ChrisJ (171888) 2022-04-15 3:45

Hello Beverley

The building must have been magnificent in its hey day. The gaps in the stone windows permit tantalising glimpses of the old stone fence and outdoor gardens. Tfs!

pajaran (116065) 2022-04-15 4:28

Pozdrav.

Lep pogled, interesantan tekst ...
Lepa stara arhitektura, dobro pokazana sa lepim bojama i kontrastom.
Dobar rad sa lepom fotografijom u radionici.
Lepa rusevina.

Zelim vam lepo popodne, sve najbolje za vikend.
Paja

pierrefonds (114608) 2022-04-15 4:48

Hi Bev,

The ruins are impressive. The point of view is showing the details of the ruins of the windows of Wycoller Hall. The light is bringing out the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Silvio1953 (221781) 2022-04-15 5:27

Ciao cara Bev, great perspective on fantastic ruined columnes, excellent clarity, fine details, wonderful colors and splendid light, very well done, my friend, happy Easter, ciao Silvio

ikeharel (113501) 2022-04-15 6:44

Hi Beverley,
The outside surrounding looks beautiful from the interior of this decayed manor. Yet, nice the idea to have a view from inside - out. Well managed.
The WS here also wonderful sight.
Good afternoon,
Ike

Fis2 (170945) 2022-04-15 6:55

Witaj Bev!
A very nice photos.
Interesting ruins, pictures pake impression.
Good framing, colors and sharpness.
Krzysztof

COSTANTINO (116674) 2022-04-15 21:19

Hello dear Beverley and have a nice day
and a happy week end
i liked your chosen title...
....watching the world go by....
clever idea to take such a photo
from inside the ruins....
two different worlds
regards
Costantino

aliabazari (22347) 2022-04-15 23:04

Hello Beverley
Beautiful view of the windows of this ruin. Combines well with the background of the trees. Clarity and lighting done well.

jemaflor (147300) 2022-04-15 23:08

Hi Bev,
interesting ruins and note, well taken with these columns, good management concerning the light capture, with the strong contrast between shadows and sunlight, tfs.

kasianowak (17676) 2022-04-16 1:57

Hi Bev
You really know how to create a special atmosphere in your post. The landscape bathed in spring sunshine divided into chunks by dark stone as well as your note make me feel as if I were standing there myself, centuries ago, watching the people walking across the beck.
The WS image gives us an idea what the ruins look like from outside.
Thank you and Happy Easter to you too.
Kasia

Tue (92548) 2022-04-16 8:34

Hello Beverley,
I like the contrast between the dark ruins of the manor and the sunlit world outside. You used the old windows very well to frame the trees, grass and small wall on the other side really well.
Lars

jean113 (27899) 2022-04-16 10:17

Hello Beverley, a lovely close up of the mullioned window, so characteristic of buildings in this part of the world, all built at a particular time in history.
Even though the view through the stone mullions is bright and sunny, we still get to see the details of the stone pillars.
Happy Easter.
Kind regards, Jean.

ifege (48253) 2022-04-17 23:29

Hi Bev
2 more good and interesting photos of this ruin.
cheers
Ian

GyurMaster (24840) 2022-04-18 3:36

Hello again,

You used the columns well to frame this scene.

Best Wishes,
Gy.

jmdias (115342) 2022-04-18 10:25

bev

even damaged we can see the beauty of the frames of the window and the carvings with the landscape ahead.

take care

jorge

PaulVDV (63024) 2022-04-19 0:23

Hello Beverley,
Your main photo creates the impression that we are looking out through the columns of an ancient temple even if no capitals are present.
The photo in the WS also reminds me of the ruins of old abbeys in the UK that we regularly see here on the site.
Best regards, Paul

mcmtanyel (68707) 2022-06-27 21:07

Hello Beverly,
The manor must have been magnificent when it was in good condition. The ruins are magnificent, too.
Regards,
MT