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Silvio1953 (221525) 2020-05-24 0:40

Ciao Rob, lovely and original composition by great POV, I like more conventional view of thish fantastic castle in first WS, wonderful colors, fine details and splendid clarity, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

lousat (139220) 2020-05-24 1:21

Hi Rob,this contrast between the old ruins and the ulramodern staircase reminds me a little of the terrifying Calatrava bridge in Venice, where there was probably no need for modern attractions to attract tourists. Here, however, I must admit that the staircase gives a very special touch and it is also a style that affects those who see it. Excellent report with 3 classy photos, your Shakespearean research is also very useful. Have a nice Sunday and thanks,Luciano

tyro (30513) 2020-05-24 2:28

Hello Rob,

What a wonderfully researched and beautifully written note you have provided today!

I really loved reading Shakespeare's account of the approach of Bolingbroke, York and Northumberland to Flint Castle seeking out Richard. Yes, when I look at your wider view of the castle I could definitely imagine myself participating in the scene - but I just had to read a little further than what you put in your note - so I think I should very much like to participate as Sir Stephen Scroop - I've no idea who he was but I'm sure I couldn't go wrong with a name like that! :)

Anyway, to your photographs. The wide view of the castle ruins are what any visitor with a camera might take and I do believe I see the top of this new stainless steel staircase and viewing platform on the right as well as some short bridge across some ruins on the left. A nicely taken photograph with soft light.

But your main photograph and the workshop "looking upwards" are more innovative and give an excellent representation of this modern steel spiral staircase which actually does seem quite "at home" in these ancient ruins as well as, of course, providing a more interesting experience for visitors to the castle.

Just a pity, perhaps, that this spiral staircase is not built for defence (unless all the occupants were left-handed) as the spiral has a right-hand pitch and not a left-hand one.

An excellent trio of photographs and a splendid note!

Wonderful!

Take care and stay safe.

Kind Regards,

John.

pierrefonds (114395) 2020-05-24 4:41

Hi Rob,

The staircase is impressive. The point of view is showing the details of the walls and of the staircase. The light is giving nice tints to the colours. Have a nice day.

Pierre

jhm (211736) 2020-05-24 10:12

Godenavond Rob,

Uw positie om deze foto te nemen was duidelijk goed gekozen.
Vanuit de hoogte, met de kwart draaitrap, en de grote overloop krijgen we een goed overzicht over dit panorama.
Goed foto werk, bedankt.

Groeten uit Oost-Vlaanderen,
John

Miguel82 (47110) 2020-05-24 11:55

Hallo Rob, the modern staircase contrasts with these old ruins. It s a good idea to highlight this patrimonial site surrounded by the moor. It makes it more attractive and easier to explore by the visitors. Fine colors, good sharpness, interesting photo note, regards.

emka (158092) 2020-05-24 23:38

Hello Rob, I am probably too conservative but I like most here just the ruins from the Workshop, without any modern addition. And it is easy to imagine the scene from Richard II. But it is a good idea to have the staircase there to climb the tower for the view. I wonder how the original old staircase looked like. anyway, interesting all compositions.
I looked in Google Map. It is not far from Chester. Have you been there?
Take care

MAlgo

rychem (72187) 2020-05-26 7:17

Probably the original stairs in this tower were also a spiral staircase, it would be difficult to rebuild stone stairs in ruins, and the modern ones are really a great contrast to the old walls, a nice series of photos
regards Ryszard