On my way home from Somerset this afternoon I passed Longleat, the magnificent Elizabethan house which is home to the Marquess of Bath and the Longleat Safari Park. I’d never been there before so I thought I’d try my luck and see how far I could get into the grounds before someone demanded money from me. It was 5 o’clock by the time I got there and the entrance kiosks were all locked up so I continued past them and found I could get all the way to the car park and the house for free – result! I had a little look around (although I wasn’t brave enough to take my car through the safari park – I didn’t like the idea of the monkeys puling bits off it!) and managed to catch some photos of the main facade of the house without anyone cluttering up the picture before I continued my journey home.

so stately! Nice capture Helen :) McMommy · 2011-04-17: 16:45

Impressive architecture! Eiram · 2011-04-17: 17:18

Well Done You! Love the picture. Kay · 2011-04-17: 17:20

You dare-devil.. I love Elizabethan Architecture. It makes me gasp. A truly marvellous capture. Going in my favorites. caroleagle · 2011-04-17: 17:40

Lots of good fortune was with you today Helen. Great shot. Love the B&W. "Monkeys pulling bits off!!" Hahaha danrav · 2011-04-17: 19:32

You're such a rebel, Helen! But the result is exquisite! Such incredible architecture and history in this single image! Thanks for sharing. djnana · 2011-04-17: 22:07

What a beautiful structure mystic1 · 2011-04-17: 23:32

A beautiful B&W Helen, and details are magnificent josy63 · 2011-04-18: 01:45

Superb! wildduck · 2011-04-18: 13:24

Lovely picture, it looks very nice in b&w. It is crazy to think that was someone's home! Andarta · 2011-04-19: 07:53

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