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04-MAR-2013

Canterbury, Kent. Westgate gardens

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The eleven acres of public gardens provide an ideal setting for a gentle stroll along the banks of the River Stour, while the less energetic can sit back, unwind and absorb the tranquil beauty of the garden and its wildlife.
The meandering river provides the perfect environment for swans, ducks and moorhens to settle and raise their young. In the summer, the garden provides an ideal setting for open air events, exhibitions or as a picnic area for organised groups.
The site of the foundations of the London Gate of the Roman City of Canterbury (Durovernum Cantiancorum). Beside the River Stour and West Gate Tower in Canterbury these formal gardens have spectacular displays of flowers throughout the year. This site has been a public space since the Middle Ages, although late Iron Age and early Roman pottery has been found on the site.

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Casey15-Apr-2013 17:02
Great composition! I feel like I should see some knights trotting by!
Dan Greenberg15-Apr-2013 14:18
What an magical scene you have captured here. Your composition emphasizes all the important parts of the scene - the river, the gardens and the castle, among others. ~V~
Carol Rollins14-Apr-2013 17:04
What a beautiful scene. Great composition.
runcible14-Apr-2013 16:20
Very nice. Beautiful composition. V
Kevin Warren14-Apr-2013 14:21
So well composed and full of interest everywhere!
Helen Betts14-Apr-2013 12:35
Just a lovely scene, made even more so with those shadows. Interesting that the building on left is right on the river. V.
Johnny JAG14-Apr-2013 09:52
Beautiful composition
Yohanan David14-Apr-2013 07:26
Great composition with the house on the canal and the casle in the background! V
Frank Tran14-Apr-2013 06:31
Great composition and capture! V+
Dennis Hoyne14-Apr-2013 02:51
Beautiful capture of this peaceful setting.
woody3414-Apr-2013 02:48
.Jose,I like the way you have managed to show the building styles to advantage amidst the tranquility of this delightful spot...V
janescottcumming14-Apr-2013 02:27
A fabulous place!
Tom Rinks14-Apr-2013 02:04
Nice composition!
Peter Stahl13-Apr-2013 23:30
Well composed and seen! :-))
Guest 13-Apr-2013 22:41
Lovely winding river and setting
Range View 13-Apr-2013 21:42
A beautiful scene in wonderful light.
Barbara
Barbara Read and Fred Schaad13-Apr-2013 21:34
Lovely view! V
Ann Cleeves13-Apr-2013 21:02
A nice capture of this attractive spot. The light and shade works well here.
Janice Dunn13-Apr-2013 20:38
Interesting scene Jose, and so are your notes
danad13-Apr-2013 20:05
A very beautiful place, very well captured. V.
Jim Coffman13-Apr-2013 20:04
Wow, what a neat looking place! Great capture!
Jean Chiasson13-Apr-2013 19:56
Beautiful image presentation vote
Jess. ( Lady.D.)13-Apr-2013 19:53
Excellent shot, perfect framing on this Jose....
SRW13-Apr-2013 19:49
As Martin says: a great view, very nicely composed and lit....
Martin Lamoon13-Apr-2013 19:33
Fantastic view. v
Mike H.13-Apr-2013 19:25
Would love to wander here exploring and
satisfying an itchy shutter finger.. Well done, José!
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