Ham House

September 22, 2009 11:20 AM | Related Categories: Architecture,Ham House

I had the privilege last week of going behind the scenes at Ham House, near Richmond, Surrey in England. This was courtesy of Chuckeroon. Readers of his blog will know about his involvement with the house, and it was this relationship that allowed me to go around snapping happily - something that is not normally possible to members of the public. Many thanks also to the management and staff at the house for allowing this, and especially for their enthusiasm and friendliness.

The house is well worth a visit for its historical connections, the building and contents themselves, and its serene location and gardens which I recommend approaching via the 30min walk along the Thames from Richmond. For more info visit the National Trust website

Here's a photo of the "Round Gallery" - pandering more to my photographic tastes, rather than trying to show of the house!

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Okay - so what makes this photo so appealing ?
Is it the shadows or the angle or the patterns ?
I like it a lot.
# Posted By freefalling | 9/24/09 1:40 AM
Oh, so you spent some time with Chuckeroon ? I can imagine you two having a ball, roaming Ham House like two school boys on the run, discussing technical issues...
Best of love to you both!
# Posted By nathalie | 9/24/09 2:16 PM
Freefalling - I'm glad you like it, I do too, but I don't think I was even sure when I took the shot why it appealed to me. Sometimes you just see something and you think, that's a photo, without being able to figure out why. On the face of it seems a bit perverse to make a big deal about a balustrade rather than concentrate on all the historic treasures in Ham House. But the light is very nice, and that's normally what I'm looking for, and the geometery is pleasing
# Posted By Richard | 9/25/09 7:33 AM
Nathalie - you don't know the half of it....
# Posted By Richard | 9/25/09 7:33 AM
@Freefalling etc...........that's the wonder of Ham House: the geometry and the way that the natural light makes the most of the interior structure. Even today the house has only minimal electric light, but the atmosphere is most enchanting, and quite good for moving around in. This gallery enjoys a huge input of North light and is always good for a "Richard-style" snap.
# Posted By Chuckeroon | 9/28/09 2:08 PM
@Nathalie......I'm still recovering!!!
# Posted By Chuckeroon | 9/28/09 2:09 PM
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