The spectacular Classical Renaissance-style fireplace, carved from 10 tonnes of Italian marble,Sits in the Drawing Room at Cragside Northumberland....R.
Smile, without a reason why. Love, as if you were a child, Smile, no matter what they tell you Don't listen to a word they say Cause life is beautiful that way. (From the film "Life Is Beautiful")
What a stunning capture of an incredible fireplace. You have provided us with a unique scene, composition excellent, for us to view such an original work of art. Lighting is truly perfect on this.
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Wow that is some fireplace - so intricate and possibly a bit overdone for normal folks but perfect for the landed gentry. Excellent lighting Richie to capture all that excess.
The carvings in this fireplace are museum quality and You've captured it all so wonderfully Richie. This would be a treasure to be viewed in person. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Nay, not for me... Claustrophobic it makes me feel! Boris says: will do on the other hand. Therefore, dear R, you shall be held responsible for a dispute in my family ! LOL SAM & SAAB
and I wonder about them indecent sculptures/ornaments - who admitted this image to a site where poor innocent underage agents like meself may take a look ... Boris SAAB i just learnt typig prou lik ell