The Weekly Photo Challenge this week is ‘Frame’.
Here are a few photos from our visit to beautiful Cornwall in which the sea and sky are framed by openings or windows in historic buildings.
The first is looking through to the sea, from the inside of the dramatic ruins of Wheal Coates tin mine which stands above Chapel Porth beach.
Another highlight of our Cornwall trip was a visit to St. Michael’s Mount, a small tidal island just off the coast of Marazion. The castle which dates from the 14th century, stands high on The Mount and has stunning views across Mounts Bay.
Every window has a sea view, and I can imagine living here and every day looking out of the many windows, some quite narrow,
others a bit wider, to see the sea way down below.
I think this would have been my favourite; a window-seat where I could sit on a nice soft cushion and listen to the waves crashing on the rocks, whilst reading a good book,
or maybe this one, as the sun moved round.
The castle hasn’t always been so peaceful, and here is the view from the battlements past one of the many cannons which during the Napoleonic Wars, drove a French frigate to its capture on Marazion beach.
I hope that you enjoyed my frames from Cornwall. To join in the challenge, just click the link below.
Happy weekend to you all.
Dear Sylvia, I wanted to visit you after so long and had to comment on this post with your beautiful photos of Cornwall as we just returned from a trip there, our second this year. I just wanted to make sure you are okay after hearing news of the awful hurricane in Florida ❤
Thanks so much, Sherri. I love Cornwall too. The hurricane is nowhere near where we live, but thanks for your concern. It’s a bright sunny day here with hardly a breath of wind. 😘
So glad to hear this Sylvia, I wasn’t sure but wanted to check in anyway 🙂 I’ll see you soon my friend, have a lovely week in some more of that idyllic weather of yours…we’ve had our fair share this summer, I’m pleased to say, but dull and humid today! 🙂 ❤ xoxo
Beautiful photos of a wondrous place. I agree. That window seat would be my favorite.
Thank you so much for looking. You would have to share that seat with a few of us. 😃
Stunning photos, well done!
Thanks, Linda. 🙂
These are perfect photos for the challenge! A Cornish photo with blue sky and sea is hard to beat. 🙂
Thanks so much, Elaine. I agree with you. 🙂
My favorite one was the ornate framing while the window seat looks like a great place to perch. Sylvia, I am very happy that you shared these photos which make me feel like I stepped into a fairy tale. 🙂
Thanks so much, Robin. Glad you felt like the princess in the castle. 🙂
Gorgeous Sylvia!
Yes i enjoy it a lot
Thanks, Marylou.
Fabulous photos. I especially like the second one 😀
Thanks, Liz. Yes, the second one is very plain but effective.
Beautiful framed images 🙂
Thanks, Amy. 🙂
I love your frames, it’s a beautiful spot, I wouldn’t want to be there in winter though!
Thanks, Gilly. Me neither. 😕
I love your frames from Cornwall, Sylvia – and I can also see myself looking out those beautiful windows and pondering life 😀
Thanks, Dianne. No doubt you’d also get some writing inspiration. 🙂
I love that old cannon, great composition capture, Sylvia! 🙂
Thanks so much, Donna. 🙂
I really like the views from inside old structures like these. Like you, I can almost feel the passage of time.
… and some of those windows are works of art on their own!
Thanks, Joanne. Yes it seemed that every window was different. 🙂
Excellent selections for the challenge. It’s difficult to pick one as they are all well taken. Have a wonderful Sunday …!!!
Isadora 😎
Thanks so much, Issy. 🙂 xx
Just a beautiful response to the challenge. What views! I love the ornateness of the window handle shown in the ‘window seat’ photo. Interesting accompanying commentary. Thank you. 🐞
Thanks so much, JoHanna. All the windows had a uniqueness about them. I really need to go back for another look. 🙂
I have always really been visually drawn to the hardware of doors and windows. Finding they are as varied as the doors.
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You certainly rose to the challenge Sylvia! Smashing pictures.
Thanks, Adrian. Love the pun. 🙂
Good treatment of the theme, Sylvia
Thanks, Derrick. 🙂
Some great frames, Sylvia, and it makes me nostalgic…. Time I got back to Cornwall….but I’ve been saying that for a few years now 🙄
Thanks, Sue. Hoping to be there again next year. 🙂
Goodness, you’ll have to let me know when, and I’ll time my return to Cornwall!
Perfect Sylvia!
Thanks, Lisa. 🙂
Ruins + Cliffs + the Sea = Perfect Together!
Thanks, Nancy. 🙂
Great photos (and framing)! Looks like you had a stunning day for your visit too. Am I right in thinking that St. Michael’s Mount was inspired by Mont-St-Michel in France?
Yes there are striking similarities, and they both have fascinating histories.
Interesting. 🙂
I love your frames, Sylvia!
janet
Thanks, Janet. 🙂
Stunning Sylvia…xx
Thanks, Cheryl. 🙂
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One of my favourites county’s, this just reminds me it has been too long since I was there and it’s time we took the children for a visit!
Thanks, Susan. Cornwall would be my choice of county if I were ever to return to England.
St. Michael’s Mount, the English version of Mont St. Michel. Beautiful photos, Sylvia.
Thanks, Marion. The similarities between the two places are quite fascinating.
Gorgeous shots, Sylvia! I got a little dizzy from the heights. 🙂
Thanks, Jill. Yes, one would really need a good head for heights looking through those windows. 🙂
Lovely Cornish frames Sylvia and places I know well, though getting up to that castle is a bit of a hike these days, I prefer to wander on the garden terraces instead 🙂
Thanks, Jude. I would love to go back again next year. 🙂
You coming over to England next year?
We’ll be over to see my MiL in early November, but only for a couple of days on our way back here from SA. Next year, we hope to spend longer, and in warmer weather.
HOW beautiful, Sylvia!
Thanks, Anna. 🙂
Bags me a window seat at St. Michael’s Mount! I could live with that view. 🙂
Happy weekend, Ad!
Thanks, Jo. We could sit together. It would be very cosy. 🙂
I have a great tour from your pictures and the description. Yes, that window you like also my favorite one too. I would be good to look out for all seasons of the year.
Thanks, YC. I so agree with you, but this place might be a tad cold in the winter months. 🙂
Great frames – love old fortresses and such. Stones make beautiful frames! I would have liked your window seat as well…
Thanks so much. Love those old stones too. 🙂
These are great photos! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much, John. 🙂
Very very cool photos! 😃
Thanks, Andy. 🙂
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Nice! When were you in Cornwall? Did you happen to meet Jude there? I love the last one with the cannon, but then I’m always attracted to ruined things. 🙂
It was after MiL’s 100th birthday, three years ago. Jude wasn’t living there at the time, but if we return, I definitely want to meet up with her. 🙂