Tintagel Castle by CavalierLady
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Hi everyone... I am finally back online again with a new computer.
While the new pc was on order, I had the opportunity to fulfill a lifelong dream... to visit the ancient and Arthurian sites of southern England!
So to begin a new series, this is the legendary site of King Arthur's birth... Tintagel Castle on the coast of Cornwall. The day was beautiful, one of the few without rain, and I was wishing for Merlin's magic mist so as to avoid the climb up and down (twice!) some very taxing steps to the "island". The ruins shown were built around the 12th century, but archaeological excavations have found pottery dating back to the 5th or 6th century, when the legendary King Arthur was thought to have ruled Britain.
My new monitor has a larger screen resolution, so the images had to get larger too. Thanks very kindly for stopping by. I'll try to catch up in the gallery in the next few days.
Comments (62)
BorisB
A wonderful composition, I like the strong diagonal!!
G_Mansco
Nice to see you around Maria ;O) This is a beautiful capture!
JaneEden
Welcome back Maria, I missed you. My son and my grand-daughter are living next door to Cornwall in Devon, and in fact my son is moving this very day! I used to holiday in Cornwall as a child it is a beautiful place steeped in history, and I remember the Tintagel castle ruin very well. It would take me - 7 hours car drive from my village to get there. This is a fabulous shot of the ruin, and the sky is really fantastic!!! hugs Jane xx
kansas
So happy you have a new 'puter. An excellent photo of this piece of history. It is amazing that so much of it is still standing. Looking forward to more pics of your trip to England.
PR0XIM0
beautiful capture
Pannyhb
I wondered where you were:) I've missed your posts - and you! Arthur was one of my very favorite legends - and to see his castle is a real treat!
virginiese
WOW ! That's pure history ! I've always liked king Arthur's legends but I thought at it as a simple legend. Now, you show me a proof that it is real ! Nice shot and very colorful !
Alz2008
Beautiful capture, excellent well done..
danob
Superb Maria and as you know just love this and looking forward to the whole series.. The Cornish light is perfectly shown and the colours are spot on
rainbows
A warm welcome back, dear Maria. A stunning capture, it is beautiful. I look forward to the rest in this series. Have a happy day. Hugs. Diane. xx
MrsRatbag
Ooh, I still haven't made it to this spot, much as I want to. Excellent capture, now I KNOW I have to see it in person!
vlaaitje
wow Maria, you made wonderful shot, this has so much to tell....I really like it..and I am happy you meet up with Danob as well....
RodolfoCiminelli
Fantastic place and splendid photo my friend....!!!!! Impressive details......!!!!
Star4mation
I stood there and took the exact same photo the last time I was in Tintagel!!! :) I love Cornwall and spend as much time as I can down there. (Living in Devon makes that easy to do ) Excellent photo:)
Fidelity2
Very well done. 5+.
thelamb
Beautiful picture, well worth the hike (i did it last year only it was raining!) xx
tennesseecowgirl
what a beautiful picture, can't wait to see more of your trip. And welcome back!
drag
What interesting stonework. Welcome back. It looks like you made do of you time away lol.
PD154
Wellcome back Tex :)...and here you are in the UK, in the west country, and didn't come to London to see your old mate RJ?...LOL, this is a stunning capture, and congrats on the new machine, hope it brings you many happy hours...Harumpf...Harumpf...Harumpf!!!
CaressingTheDark
Absolutely gorgeous. Great shot
dorothylee
Stunning composition of this awesome looking place. Wow!
inshaala
I'm intrigued at the holes in the walls. Very cool composition. Have you read the Warlord Chronicles (Trilogy) by Bernard Cornwell? a "historical" take on the Arthurian Legends, and a very good read.
jocko500
welcome back. King Arthur is super story of mine. cool shot
goodoleboy
OMG, our Maria has returned after a long hiatus! You were missed no end, young lady! Happy to have you back, and congratulations on your new computer. Spendid POV, DOF, colors and contrasts in this picturesque capture of the ancient ruins of the castle, with the spirit of Merlin definitely somewhere about. The least he could of done was help you up and down those steps.
bkhook
Beautiful shot and capture!
Richardphotos
awesome composition and quality clarity/focus
DennisReed
Awesome Maria!
FriedaFelicia
Interesting stuff and inspiring shot. Wonderfully presented. You can feel the history in places like this.
moochagoo
quite interesting !
Jaml
Superb!!!