This week Patti at Lens-Artists asks us to consider fore- middle- and background when framing our photos. And it just so happens I took a few (I think) suitable photos back in March when we were staying beside the river at Bidford-on-Avon in Warwickshire.
The house had a fine view of the town’s fifteenth century bridge. On the afternoon we arrived there was brilliant sunshine. I’m glad I caught it! I liked the shimmery reflections of trees and church tower in the river, but also that you can glimpse the upstream banks through the arches. Can you see the swan?
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A view from the bridge
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And lastly a couple of photos from our visit to nearby Hidcote Manor Gardens:
I liked the layered look of the magnolia blossoms near and far against the flat grey sky.
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What’s not to like about this red-framed window in the Hidcote tearoom, and such a rich red too. Then there’s the garden border beyond, still slumbering for the most part, and in the distance the manor house roof.
Choose a pane, any pane…
copyright 2026 Tish Farrell
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Lens-Artists: Framing your shot – fore-, middle, and background
This week Patti sets the theme, and gives us some excellent examples and guidance. Go and see!
Oh my, Tish, what amazing photos for this challenge. I loved the bridge in black and white, emphasizing texture. Your “View from the Bridge” is an excellent example for the challenge. The “Red Framed Window” was another favorite.
Many thanks, Anne, for all those kind words 🙂
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I’m loving the bridge in the sunshine, such wonderful light, and the tree. Great photos Tish.
Many thanks, Jude. The light was perfect that day.
What a great gallery this is! I especially like the quietness you photographed in the bridge photos. Beautiful!
That I photographed quietness in the bridge photos – what a very lovely comment, Egídio. Thank you.
I enjoyed your gallery of beautifully framed scenes. Lovely. I really like the contrast in the color vs b&w of the bridge. Wonderful!
Many thanks for a great challenge, Patti.
Perfectly placed photos both for the challenge, and for the Easter season.
Thank you, Margaret.
You had me at that beautiful bridge, Tish! My favorite is that black-and-white version. The view from the bridge is stunning!
So pleased you liked these bridge views, John. I’m glad I took a B & W version.
So satisfying, puts me right there. Who doesn’t like a rich red like that? And layered magnolia blooms, fifteenth-century arches, and subtle swans (if you can imagine such a thing). Stunning spring bouquet Tish!
Many thanks, Bill. Spring greetings to you, even as we both seem to have lingering chilly temps. Good effort in your garden (yard), by the sounds of it.
Like most gardeners I’m sure I overdo it this time of year, but it feels good despite.
It strikes me how swiftly a garden responds to even a small intervention. But yes, the overdoing it – even when we know we are – every year the same…
I must say, I second Margaret’s comments, Tish!
Cheers, Sue 🙂
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Bidford looks lovely and the river scenes so tranquil – I especially love the B&W shot 🙂 Also, that magnolia is fabulous and the window shot too!
So pleased these hit the spot, Sarah.
Actually “what’s not to like” about every image in your post Tish! I thought it would be impossible for my favorite not to be your beautiful opener but when I got to your closing image I have to admit it really touched me with the feeling of being right there with you. Wonderful choices.
That’s a very lovely comment, Tina. Many thanks.
Magnificent magnolias, and Bideford-on-Avon’s a nice looking place, Tish. I don’t know it xx
We didn’t know it either. Sister chose it. It was a good choice! The village has some very attractive ancient houses and inns (now homes) but somehow I managed not to take their photographs. The sun deserted for one thing.
Excellent pictures and good exemplars of the theme. I especially liked the Bidford Bridge and the View from the bridge. The final photo through the window is awesome.
Many thanks, Joanne.
so beautiful, I am especially drawn to the monochromatic bridge view
Thanks, Cath. I’m very fond of monochrome views.