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Sunset at Old John

Sunset at Old John

Old John Tower, Leicestershire’s most famous landmark.
This folly, or Prospect Tower, was built on the highest hill in Bradgate Park (deer park) in 1...
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Old John Tower, Leicestershire’s most famous landmark.
This folly, or Prospect Tower, was built on the highest hill in Bradgate Park (deer park) in 1784.

It's a scenic spot ---a sunrise and sunset point, a deer park, a nature walk, and a picnic.

This was taken shortly before sunset.
Autumn 2015 in Leicestershire, UK.
clicked using a tripod and remote release.
Continue with the Nik collection, HDR efx pro. (However, not by much.)
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NIKON D5300

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Aperture 8/1 ISO 100 Shutter 1/8 Focal Length 18/1

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Leicestershire, GB

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Jun, 2016

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I would love to visit it someday. Wonderful capture, well done :-)

Thanks Johnny. It's a lovely place for a day out, you'll enjoy it. :)

Lovely shot close to where I live in Burton on Trent !

:) Thanks Alan.

Hi Aarti

Great Photo, you have transported me back to 1969 when I made my first visit to Bradgate park on a school excursion.

Loved to hear that Gilbert. Such a beautiful place now for my memories too. :)

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Great Shot!!

Thank you Pete. :)

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Wonderful shot;-)

Thanks again Lizzie. :)

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beautiful capture!

Thank you for all your lovely comments Sonja. :) :)

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Excellent shot and thank you for the fascinating back story,

Thank you John. :)

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