Jane at Levant: ABC Wednesday and H is for Houses

Tuesday, 6 March 2012

ABC Wednesday and H is for Houses

It is ABC Wednesday and H is for houses - subject - black and white This weekend we made a last visit to our local town Shrewsbury to try and capture the winning shot for our local camera club competition. It was a lovely evening and the town was less crowded which was more suitable to the occasion. The following are some of my shots

Castle Gates House - next to the Castle

A tricky one to get- The Old Council House - on Castle Gates

Rowleys Mansion - once a museum - now houses the Tourist Information Bureau

Just loved this lantern - spotted while walking up one of the shuts - spooky feel to it !

Moving into Hills Lane off the Mardol

Grope Lane - the houses are so close together - I love walking down this little street

The houses were so solidly made in those days - made to last

The Prince Rupert Hotel with St Marys spire in the background

Fish Street looking along to St Alkmunds Church Finally = make your mind up time - I think I shall enter one of these last two shots taken during the last week or two

Much Wenlock the Guildhall and Holy Trinity Church

Berrington Hall - just outside Shrewsbury What do you think ? Thanks for calling - I am linking to ABC Wednesday - how about you!

14 comments:

Leslie:6 March 2012 at 08:29
I just love that type of architecture. "Gropes Lane" - I guess because it's so narrow one might get groped there? lol

Leslie
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Jane and Chris6 March 2012 at 09:07
Gropes Lane made me laugh!
I love the last shot..and I'd like to live there.
Jane x
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Hildred6 March 2012 at 09:41
Wonderful shots, and as I scroll down I am so impressed with your photos of the Shropshire countryside.
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MERYL JAFFE, PhD - parent, psychologist, teacher, author...6 March 2012 at 09:43
I also loved that lantern shot. Did you win?
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Roger Owen Green6 March 2012 at 11:12
These are ALL great houses - love that style.
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
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photowannabe6 March 2012 at 11:33
Charming houses on the very narrow lane. I would love to see them for real.
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Molly6 March 2012 at 14:51
Fantastic photos
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Unknown6 March 2012 at 19:41
Beautiful houses with much character! Thanks for sharing:)
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Chubskulit Rose6 March 2012 at 20:35
Gorgeous houses.
House on the Prairie
Rose, ABC Wednesday Team
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Oakland Daily Photo7 March 2012 at 08:08
Love timbered houses and am so grateful that so many are preserved. Shrewsbury appears to have many riches to share.
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LV7 March 2012 at 14:52
These buildings are some very nice architectural work.
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EG CameraGirl13 March 2012 at 05:41
Shrewsbury has wonderful architecture. The whole town is a photo op!
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Barb19 March 2012 at 09:34
Well, I completely missed this post when it came through - blogger is messing with me!

Which pic did you enter and how did it do? If I'd had caught this sooner I think I'd have gone with the close up of Gropes Lane. A more unusual viewpoint with lots of leading lines.

Fantastic pics, Jane, and you're making my feet itchy!
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stardust21 March 2012 at 07:51
Breathtaking photos, Jane! I’d like to stroll around those narrow lanes viewing the fascinating architectures. Thanks for sharing.

Yoko
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