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Ruins of St. Andrew
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Uploaded: 08/26/06 10:35 AM GMT
Ruins of St. Andrew
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These are the ruins of the castle of St. Andrew in Scotland. I have been there in 2002. I continue find it captivating ruine. And have also painted it itself. There has been a fortification of some sort at this site since the late 1100's. St. Andrews castle has been through many changes in ownership. It fell to the English in the early 1300's. The Scots retook the castle in 1314 but once again the English captured it in 1330. The Scots recovered the site in 1337. After this siege, the Scots destroyed the castle so that the English would find it unusable. Reconstruction was undertaken in the late 14th century by Bishop Walter Trail. During the 1400's, the Sea Tower was used as a state prison and had a bottle dungeon. The other unusual attraction is the existence of a mine and countermine used when the castle was under siege in 1546-1547. There were two false starts on a countermine that can be seen inside the entry gate. These might have been used as soundings to determine the direction to dig or to provide false directions to the attackers. <My Painting St. Andrew>.
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::Anita54
08/26/06 11:45 AM GMT
Wil, this is an amazing view and the colors, clarity and composition are fantastic. I like the framing you used as well. It's an excellent post and truly interesting writeup. Thanks so much for sharing this today.
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I would LOVE to see your painting! This is just beautiful! I love the framework too!
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Great photo and history lesson. I agree, let us see your painting.
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What a beautiful image and the framing is terrific too. Thanks for the information on the castle. I guess it was so strategically placed or so beautiful that everyone wanted it.
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Great capture, Wil! The colors are crystal clear. Great angle on this. I too, like the framing you chose for the image. Thanks for the history as well. Yes, we want to see your painting =)
Lori
Lori
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Well you are right here, it is a very captivating ruine indeed, great how it stands on the end of the cliff overlooking the water, thanks for this wallpaper !
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Fantastic Shot..and Great History..Yes,we want to see your painting..
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Excellent frame such a beautiful scene so nice this close to aqua..ty for sharing the fyi
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Well now, I feel fully edicated and informed. Great commentary and a beautiful scene. Thks for posting.
Pat
Pat
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A truly beautiful image that you've somehow managed to enhance with that great framing! Nicely done!
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Oh Wil, this is incredible! You have captured this perfectly! I too, would love to see your painting! Vicky
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Well Wil, this is a fantastic capture of the ruins of this capture...your perspective of taking this was perfect...tremendous commentary of the history of this castle...gerry..
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Beautiful scene and what an original, different frame.... love it!
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De ruïne van St. Andrew zijn werkelijk prachtig. Ik heb de painting hiervan gezien en die is heel mooi. Mooi foto Wil.
The ruins of Saint. Andrew are really splendid. I have seen the painting of this and those are very beautiful. Nicely photograph Wil.
The ruins of Saint. Andrew are really splendid. I have seen the painting of this and those are very beautiful. Nicely photograph Wil.
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Very interesting information Wil and what a beautiful presentation. Once again, your framing is just perfect . Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
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Hi,
Beautiful place & nice shot too
arnold
Beautiful place & nice shot too
arnold
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Great capture and the clarity is nice, also the landscape is very beautiful!
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Lovely comp, frame, color and subject. Hm, that makes it about perfect. Nicely done Wil. anne :-)
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This is a wonderful looking place and what a view. I love the history that you have added to the image. I like the framing too. Excellent work
jason
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Thanks for the comments, and I have made the picture with pleasure. For my and all of you.
Wil
Wil
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Hello Wil...What a wonderful capture you have here....The angle, colours and content of this picture is so pleasing to the eye...Top marks....All the best...Mick.
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