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Claife Viewing Station
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Uploaded: 07/23/18 6:22 PM GMT
Claife Viewing Station
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On the shores of Lake Windermere...Built in the 1790s and later expanded, the building had windows tinted with coloured glass, designed to recreate the landscape under different seasonal conditions. Yellow created a summer landscape, orange an autumn one, light green for spring, dark blue for moonlight and so on....R.
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Must be quite a nice view through the glasses. The building stands out nicely against the dark background.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
Even though it's nestled in the trees, it sure commands the viewers interest, very nice. ...S.
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
Most unusual and I imagine the view from the Station would be beautiful. I love all the detail in the trees in this great composition.
Sort of looks other worldly !
Sort of looks other worldly !
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Camelot.
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The view through the colored glass windows must be quite special. But, that pales in comparison to this view. Beautiful photography.
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If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. ~Lewis Hine The Earth without art is just 'eh'.
I agree with Cornelius - very interesting shot and information. Would like to see this in person
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VIEWED IN FULL
I've read this on the net as well:
In the 1830s and 40s it was used by wealthy visitors for parties and dances. This quote from Mary Maria Higginson, who attended a dinner dance at Claife Viewing Station in the nineteenth century, paints a vivid picture of what it was like to come here: "The very nicest dance that I can call to mind was given by a friend at a place called The Station. It was built on account of the beautiful view it commanded, both up and down Windermere . . . the winding walks around the Station lighted up with Chinese lanterns and coloured lamps made charming promenades."
Exiting, isn't it? ☺ !