There’s something wonderful about ruins. They speak of age, memory and past lives, and stand as a living protest against time’s destruction. There’s a dignity about them, even in their decaying and worn-out appearance.
These ruins are part of the old Scotney Castle in Kent. Loved our visit there. Took this shot with my iPhone.
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Author: Don
My name is Don Scrooby and I live in The United Kingdom. I feel that more than anything else, nature, and the objective things around us, convey a speech and a message we always need to listen to and follow. This kind of listening is life-giving and there is a certain form spirituality about it.
In this blog, through the the photographic image and accompanying words, I’ve tried to share this experience as simply as I can. There is an underlying beauty in nature we all need to see and experience, especially in this day and age as we struggle to save our planet.
Most of my shots are taken with a Fujifilm XT100 camera and my Iphone. I’m no professional Photographer, but I do enjoy outdoor walks with my simple gear trying to capture what I see and experience.
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Yes, I agree completely. They do stand as a protest against the march of time.
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Thanks Lynette. Always felt there’s something timeless about them.
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I love ruins also, but even more so when there’s an archaeological dig beside or under them. I keep imagining someone in time-appropriate costume to walk out the ‘front’ door and speak to me.
Alas, we don’t have many in Australia, only old convict ruins from the late 1790s to 1850s, so I could only relate to what I saw in the U.K. & Europe on my trips in the mid to late 1970s for the really ancient ruins. Having said that, deserted old houses or old commercial premises which have decayed can offer interesting photographic opportunities too, especially if they have remnants of their prior use visible.
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I have to say Vicki that my imagination also has a tendency to run wild when I’m close to things like this. I imagine all sorts of things. Yes, and I feel the same about archaeological digs, even more so with them, I think. Thank you for your lovely comment.
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I agree with you completely.
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Thank you.
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That’s a great photo, Don. I think the clouds add a lot to the feel. I’d love to see this in person.
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Thanks Dan. I felt the same about the clouds. It really is worth seeing. Quite a place!
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The beauty of the history! Very cool photo, your technique is perfect!
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Thank you for your kind words.
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Indeed, there is something about ruins! Legendary architect Louis Kahn used to say that the ruins are now free of servitude and hence there is a spirit of architecture that can be felt in them.! 😊
Very interesting blog!
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Thank you for that marvellous quote by Louis Kahn. So true, and thank you for taking the time to comment.
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