Arley Hall with ADAPS

This has been the subject of my two recent EPZ blogs, a very interesting special trip to Arley Hall. We had two hours to photograph the interior of the hall and then the rest of the day to enjoy the grounds and the Tudor Barn Restaurant. Here's a few sample shots, all with the K-5 and 10-17mm, 12-24mm and 18-135mm lenses.


In camera HDR (Auto)



10-17mm



18-135mm



18-135mm, 7 shots, Photomatix



18-135mm

For anyone who runs a club, many places are very willing to let amateur photographers in by special arrangement. Find an interesting place, ask and more often than not it can be done. At a cost of course! This one cost each photographer £10, which i thought was very reasonable.

A varied overview, not the least in the range of techniques and lenses employed! My favourite is the telephone and lamp on the tables because the processing works very well there. Those old leather bound books are looking like a stock trademark for you now John

The first one with the in-camera HDR has worked very naturally ... in fact you could get away with a little more HDR, but perhaps a slight highlight tweak down and shadow lift in the arched passage would help ?

The fish-eye type one can only ever be an 'effect' .... but it has the advantage of showing the entire space, which is impressive and worthwhile in itself.

A good set of this lovely old place, and how very nice to be able to photograph there without all the old biddies shuffling around !

Thanks for the comments Nigel. It sure is great to have a place all to ourselves and well worth the modest cost. We've done a few places now, such as Muncaster Castle, Haddon Hall, Dunham Massey and so on. The owners have all been very welcoming.