This and the following photo are the wheels of two of the first steam engines we saw as we arrived - I like the strong shapes and vivid colours
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This chap was demonstrating his steam gramophone machine (yes, really!) - it played 78rpm records and water dripped from the horn as it played.
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The list of toll charges mounted on the wall of the early 19th century toll cottage, rehomed from Beeding in Sussex
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The Downland Gridshell. This building, constructed from slender oak beams was opened in 2002 and provides much needed storage and workshop space on site.
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A close up of the Gridshell's interlocking construction
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An external shot of the Gridshell. The wood of the outer shell has weathered to a lovely silvery grey colour now so I decided it worked best as a monochrome image to emphasise the strong lines of the wood, aluminium and glass.
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The Weald and Downland Museum is one of the few museums where dogs are welcome and almost every other family seemed to have brought their family pet along for the day. This chap is called Pepper and I liked his soulful eyes. Apparently he doesn't like cameras much usually but he seemed very happy to pose for me! I converted if to black and white as his owners' pink and blue legs behind were rather distracting!
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A candle I found burning in 'Bayleaf', a 16th century house from Cowfold in Sussex.
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The museum is also home to many animals typical of those which would have been bred around the time the houses were originally built. I had to use some stealth to creep up on this chicken!
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Some architectural patterns from the Titchfield Market Hall.
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The sign on the gate said these were Southdown Sheep and that they had woolly faces, although they didn't seem very willing to reveal them to us! By this stage I quite fancied joining them for a snooze in the shade after all that walking!
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awesome architecture!!!
kif123 · 2009-08-16: 12:23
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Fantastic set.
????? · 2009-08-16: 12:26
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Fantastic set.
qarqafoto · 2009-08-16: 12:57
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I love the way you capture the details! And also I adore the composition and the rhythm of lines in your shots! Well done!
Najeli · 2009-08-16: 16:00
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WOOOOW! Amazing post, Helen! The dog is my favourite, it's a wonderful portraits. And #4 & 5 are stunning!
nunuinpictures · 2009-08-16: 16:07
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Nice! Number 4 is my favourite!
Annire · 2009-08-17: 00:37
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Great set!
Tats25 · 2009-08-17: 01:43
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great set .. love the candle
slowpete · 2009-08-17: 07:32
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Great set!! I have looked through your PB and I must say you have great pics! You are a professional musician which reflects that you also are a professional photographer!!! Thank you for sharing!
nirol · 2009-08-17: 09:05
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I like the story about the gramophone....great photos..
maharba · 2009-08-17: 12:52
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beautiful set with interesting images including the textures and animals
miltonjacob · 2009-08-17: 15:10
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Fantastic shots, as always.
CKDay · 2009-08-21: 12:26
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I love that place - not been for years! Great photos - love the dog portrait :-)
Sharon · 2009-08-21: 15:28
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Amazing set.
Welldigger · 2009-08-24: 08:21
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