Syon Park is the London home of the Duke of Northumberland. And such a grand estate needs a fitting greenhouse. Well, this is called the Grand Conservatory and is an impressively elegant glasshouse, with a smattering of tropical plants and a magical setting for a wedding reception.
I was in my element with this building, with its layers of glass, architectural lines and symmetry – all topped off with a cathedral-like dome. There were few other visitors, so I could even lie flat on the ground to capture its height. A glasshouse fit for the aristocracy, a photographer’s delight.
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A fabulous set of architectural photographs, Mike!
Thanks so much, Robyn – a very elaborate greenhouse, this :)
Wonderful pictures!
Thank you. It’s one gorgeous greenhouse :)
It’s almost embarrassing that I was born in the city and yet there is so much of London that I’ve not experienced!! Beautiful images, Mike.
Thank you Richard. It took me a while to discover this too. I rather prefer it to Kew’s famous glasshouse which is very close by.
See now Kew I’ve been to! :) I’ve heard of Syon House, but never visited there. It’s a pain when work gets in the way…
It always the way! You just have to make the best use of the bits inbetween.
It’s finding the time to… It’s a long way from the sticks to the big smoke, lol…
Yes of course! I have even less excuse now :)
Great photos of a beautiful building! I wonder which photos were taken with you lying on the ground and, more than that, are there any photos of you lying on the ground taking pictures? ;)
Thanks Koos. Hahahaha! I’m afraid not, but this can be arranged for a modest fee…
Oooooh, you do anything for money! 😜
I’d do anything, but I won’t do that…
Very impressive! I will be sure to visit this next time I’m in the city.
Thanks for your comment :) Yes, I really recommend it. It look me 16 years of living in London to get there.
Absolutely awesome!
It’s quite a cool little glasshouse, isn’t it? It’ll be a bit steamy today – 26C forecast.
OMG that’s nearly as hot as here 27C today :) Obviously you don’t get massive hailstones in that part of the country!
You’re heading into winter though :) Last week there was a chill wind and a lot of rain here. Don’t we love the weather?
As photographers it makes sense – it can make or break a photo :)