Jumping for Joy, a photo from Northumberland, England

Photographer's Note

Lindisfarne Castle- Northumberland. A stunning and beautiful place on this world and even more fun in Spring is in the air and even the Lambs are " Jumping for Joy".

I had not noticed this young chaps action until I was going through the images from last weeks trip up North..

I guess I could have cropped it closer but did not want to loose the magnificent Castle.

About this Photo:

There are many photos on TE of this stunning Castle - It just lends itself to it. This however is the side of the Castle that is least attractive ( sort of like takiung a picture of your back door and back garden). The colours and the Lamb just made it for me.

The funny shapes on the LHS are overturned Herring Drifters - Cut in half and now used as storerooms and the Ticket office for the National Trust ( who now Manages the Castle). They are intriguing boats and I will post a separate image and details)

About the Castle:

There is so much on the Castle on the webb , I could not try to cram it all in - but briefly.

The original in habitants of the Island can be traced back to 635AD (St Aiden) - The Island is primarily a spritual and religious Island - Thus the name.

Dramatically perched on a rocky crag and accessible via a three-mile causeway at low tide only, the island castle presents an exciting and alluring aspect. Originally a Tudor fort, it was converted into a private house in 1903 by the young Edwin Lutyens. The small rooms are full of intimate decoration and design, with windows looking down upon the charming walled garden planned by Gertrude Jekyll. The property also has several extremely well-preserved 19th-century lime kilns

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posternpete (203) 2010-04-12 3:36 [Comment]

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carper (96) 2010-04-12 3:46

itґs very nice richard,
a well taken shot of a marvelous place, good contrast, the light was not perfect but even that you made a good photo job here, well done Richard,
have a nice day.
regard jaap

csabagaba (7018) 2010-04-12 4:06

Hi Richard!
Nice photo. The small sheep should look the same - people will inevitably look at the old castle - but in the end, it is possible taбlni. Good composition, true for me, more interested in the castle. Step colors, good sharpness. I like it. The sheep are icing on the cake :-)
Regards, Csaba

SNOOP_Chan (4377) 2010-04-12 5:03

Hello Richerd, u caught a very funny moment here! I guess you were trying to catch the castle, right? Very impressing building, good sharpness, tfs!

bebbetto (122) 2010-04-12 5:19

Hi Richard.
Very good picture. The jumping lamb is a must

delpeoples (60342) 2010-04-12 6:30

Hi Ricx, great subject matter here, ancient castles are such amazing subjects with endless possibilities. And your Note is as lively as that little lamb in the FG jumping for joy at Spring. The green grass is so beautiful, I can't get Tom Jones' song out of my head now :) Excellent DOF and a very threatening sky. Great work, have a wonderful week, Lisa

ikeharel (114409) 2010-04-12 9:16

Beautiful castle surrounding, very green.
well taken pic.
Ike

worldcitizen (16226) 2010-04-12 10:08

Hello Richard,
You always manage to find the sweetest animals. :-) This shot is a great combination of architecture and nature. I like the natural green and brown tones, and it is great to see the lamb enjoying itself so much. :-)

diomed (13926) 2010-04-12 13:51

Hi Richard,
beautifull landscape, nice green. The jumping lamb is fantastic. TFS
Nice Day
Antonio

Helisa (330) 2010-04-12 14:47

Hi Ricx!

How your trip to Dales?
I've been to Holy Island last summer and must say that it was a very exiting trip! With tides coming in and cutting off the way out so fast we only JUST got back to the mainland before the road was flooded. I never did anything with my photos, but yours is a good reminder. Probably if not your comment I wouldn't have guessed where it was taken, as you say, not many people decide to do this side of the castle as it's not so spectacular. You have done a good job with this photograph , nice saturation and interesting foreground model :) good, strong composition too!

regards

paololg (31448) 2010-04-12 15:09

Ciao dear Richard,
even if this is the "side B" of the castle you have done a pleasant photo, well animated by the sheep and by the people in the BG. This is really a dream landscape, a place that inspires so much calm and tranquility. Excellent sharpness, compliments, dear friend!
Ciao, have a nice day!
Paolo

edge (7409) 2010-04-12 18:52

Hello Richard, Interesting castle shot. It exudes age just looking at it. I like the foreground with the sheep in the meadow. I think you win the prize for having the lamb with the highest elevation in its jump. Great pastoral scene with the castle as dedicated subject. Regards. Roger

JCG (35153) 2010-04-12 22:14

Hello Richard,

Passage with ford which seems perilous for this young sheep !!! By seeing the hulls of turned over boats, one imagines the sea not very far. A beautiful catch of sight of this castle massive and reassuring. In spite of a difficult weather I like contrasts. Interesting photograph just like your note, thank you Richard.

With all my friendships and a very good day,

Jean-Charles… and thank you to have put my last photograph in your favorite

snunney (130967) 2010-04-13 0:45

Hello Richard,
You did not have the best weather for your trip to Lindisfarne, somewhere I have never visited. Nevertheless, the grey sky makes a good contrast with the spring colours of the foreground fields. The sheep are a definite bonus and contribute a sense of dynamism and vitality. It is always interesting to see a building from the backyard side. An image well worth posting I would say.

Ola_Kwiatek (0) 2010-04-13 3:49

Very fine sheep. Very fine jump. Wonderful castle. Superb image.
Cheers

Graal (103040) 2010-04-13 23:47

Hi Richard,
beautiful castle on the hill. Good caught moment with the jump and sheeps on FG. An interesting note and well done photo.
Have a nice day.
Aleksander

josepmarin (59385) 2010-04-14 0:20

Hi Richard,
I like the combination of the scene led by the lambs jumping up in the meadow and the architecture of the magnificent castle in background, that has a good graphical result in your composition.
Best regards,
Josep

AiresSantos (56155) 2010-04-14 1:08

Hi Richard
Beautiful picture of the Lindisfarne Castle
I also like the moment with the jump of the lamb
Fine colors and shapness
Have a nice day
Aires

pierrefonds (115384) 2010-04-16 18:12

Hi Richard,

The distance between the sheeps and the castle is giving depth to the composition. The point of view is showing the details and colors of the castle. The cloudy sky is giving a good contrast to the colors. The jumping sheep has a special effect on the picture. Have a nice day.

Pierre

mkamionka (75009) 2010-04-20 1:58

Hi Richard,
very funny catch in a fantastic setting. I like very much this place it has so much charm and character. Very similar to Irish landscapes. You can almost feel the atmosphere of this place from this shot.
Very well done,
M