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Rural Collection (#94)

"Embracing the Serenity: Exploring the Rural Charms of England and France" Nestled amidst the breathtaking beauty of Derwent Water

Background imageRural Collection: Broken granite rocks on Belstone Common at dawn, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England

Broken granite rocks on Belstone Common at dawn, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England. Winter (March) 2010

Background imageRural Collection: Remains of gunpowder mills at Kennall Vale Nature Reserve in Ponsanooth near Falmouth

Remains of gunpowder mills at Kennall Vale Nature Reserve in Ponsanooth near Falmouth, Cornwall, England. Autumn (October)

Background imageRural Collection: Misty morning over Loweswater in the Lake District, Cumbria, England. Autumn (November)

Misty morning over Loweswater in the Lake District, Cumbria, England. Autumn (November)

Background imageRural Collection: Otter Island near the southern shores of Derwent Water, Lake District, Cumbria, England

Otter Island near the southern shores of Derwent Water, Lake District, Cumbria, England. Autumn (November)

Background imageRural Collection: Morning sunshine burning through mist, Lake District, Cumbria, England. Autumn (November)

Morning sunshine burning through mist, Lake District, Cumbria, England. Autumn (November)

Background imageRural Collection: Glastonbury Tor at dawn from the Mendips, Somerset, England

Glastonbury Tor at dawn from the Mendips, Somerset, England

Background imageRural Collection: Glastonbury Tor and West Pennard Church on a misty autumn morning, Somerset, England

Glastonbury Tor and West Pennard Church on a misty autumn morning, Somerset, England. Autumn (November)

Background imageRural Collection: Ullswater from Gowbarrow Fell on a frosty autumn morning, Lake District, Cumbria, England

Ullswater from Gowbarrow Fell on a frosty autumn morning, Lake District, Cumbria, England. November

Background imageRural Collection: Cattle graze on the Mendip Hills, with dramatic views to Glastonbury beyond, Somerset

Cattle graze on the Mendip Hills, with dramatic views to Glastonbury beyond, Somerset, England. Autumn (November)

Background imageRural Collection: Autumn colours in Barton Wood, Exmoor National Park, Somerset, England. Autumn (November)

Autumn colours in Barton Wood, Exmoor National Park, Somerset, England. Autumn (November)

Background imageRural Collection: Black Dog (Labradoodle) sitting on Great Staple Tor, Dartmoor, Devon, England. Winter

Black Dog (Labradoodle) sitting on Great Staple Tor, Dartmoor, Devon, England. Winter (January)

Background imageRural Collection: Gorgeous evening light at Great Staple Tor in Dartmoor, Devon, England. Winter (January)

Gorgeous evening light at Great Staple Tor in Dartmoor, Devon, England. Winter (January)

Background imageRural Collection: Mist covered frosty countryside near Morchard Bishop, Devon, England. Winter (March)

Mist covered frosty countryside near Morchard Bishop, Devon, England. Winter (March)

Background imageRural Collection: Mist shrouded countryside looking towards the village of Morchard Bishop, Devon, England

Mist shrouded countryside looking towards the village of Morchard Bishop, Devon, England. Winter (March)

Background imageRural Collection: Picturesque Gold Hill in Shaftesbury, Dorset, England. Spring (May)

Picturesque Gold Hill in Shaftesbury, Dorset, England. Spring (May)

Background imageRural Collection: Sunset over the North Devon Coast, Devon, England. Spring (April)

Sunset over the North Devon Coast, Devon, England. Spring (April)

Background imageRural Collection: Waves lap against the seashore at Cullernose Point near Howick, Northumberland, England

Waves lap against the seashore at Cullernose Point near Howick, Northumberland, England. Spring (March)

Background imageRural Collection: Rolling countryside and thatched cottage near Frome, Somerset, England. Summer (June)

Rolling countryside and thatched cottage near Frome, Somerset, England. Summer (June)

Background imageRural Collection: Lavender field at dawn, Somerset, England. Summer (July)

Lavender field at dawn, Somerset, England. Summer (July)

Background imageRural Collection: Corn stooks harvested for thatching purposes, Devon, England. Summer (July)

Corn stooks harvested for thatching purposes, Devon, England. Summer (July)

Background imageRural Collection: Lavender field in full bloom, Snowshill, Cotswolds, England. Summer (July)

Lavender field in full bloom, Snowshill, Cotswolds, England. Summer (July)

Background imageRural Collection: Megalithic standing stones, part of Merrivale stone row, Dartmoor, Devon, England

Megalithic standing stones, part of Merrivale stone row, Dartmoor, Devon, England. Summer (July)

Background imageRural Collection: Sunset over the Atlantic near Lands End, Cornwall, England. Autumn (October)

Sunset over the Atlantic near Lands End, Cornwall, England. Autumn (October)

Background imageRural Collection: Spectacular sunset above rolling Devon countryside, Stockleigh Pomeroy, Devon, England

Spectacular sunset above rolling Devon countryside, Stockleigh Pomeroy, Devon, England. Autumn (September)

Background imageRural Collection: The Bishops Palace and moat in the city of Wells, Somerset, England. Autumn

The Bishops Palace and moat in the city of Wells, Somerset, England. Autumn (September)

Background imageRural Collection: A herd of fallow deer in Richmond Park, Surrey, UK

A herd of fallow deer in Richmond Park, Surrey, UK

Background imageRural Collection: Bedfordshire, England. A paraffin lamp in a glamping holiday tent

Bedfordshire, England. A paraffin lamp in a glamping holiday tent

Background imageRural Collection: Bedfordshire, England. The kettle boils in a glamping holiday tent

Bedfordshire, England. The kettle boils in a glamping holiday tent

Background imageRural Collection: Broadway Tower, one of the Cotswolds most recognisable buildings, Worcestershire, England

Broadway Tower, one of the Cotswolds most recognisable buildings, Worcestershire, England. Summer (July)

Background imageRural Collection: Wooden sea defences at Porlock Bay in Exmoor National Park, Somerset, England. Summer

Wooden sea defences at Porlock Bay in Exmoor National Park, Somerset, England. Summer (July)

Background imageRural Collection: Yachts in Porlock Weir harbour at sunset, Exmoor, Somerset, England. Summer (July)

Yachts in Porlock Weir harbour at sunset, Exmoor, Somerset, England. Summer (July)

Background imageRural Collection: Arlington Row cottages in the Cotswold village of Bibury, Gloucestershire, England

Arlington Row cottages in the Cotswold village of Bibury, Gloucestershire, England. Summer (July)

Background imageRural Collection: Colourful autumnal foliage on the banks of the River Brathay near Clappersgate Bridge

Colourful autumnal foliage on the banks of the River Brathay near Clappersgate Bridge, Lake District, Cumbria, England. Autumn (October)

Background imageRural Collection: Lavender field in flower, Snowshill, Cotswolds, England. Summer (July)

Lavender field in flower, Snowshill, Cotswolds, England. Summer (July)

Background imageRural Collection: Tumbling mountain stream at Ashness Bridge in the Lake District, Cumbria, England

Tumbling mountain stream at Ashness Bridge in the Lake District, Cumbria, England. Autumn (November)

Background imageRural Collection: Mist covered rolling countryside at dawn, Lake District, Cumbria, England. Autumn

Mist covered rolling countryside at dawn, Lake District, Cumbria, England. Autumn (November)

Background imageRural Collection: Wooden jetty on Derwent Water in the Lake District, Cumbria, England. Autumn (November)

Wooden jetty on Derwent Water in the Lake District, Cumbria, England. Autumn (November)

Background imageRural Collection: Mist shrouded mountains at dawn, Lake District, Cumbria, England. Autumn (November)

Mist shrouded mountains at dawn, Lake District, Cumbria, England. Autumn (November)

Background imageRural Collection: Early morning mist covered farmland, Lake District, Cumbria, England. Autumn (November)

Early morning mist covered farmland, Lake District, Cumbria, England. Autumn (November)

Background imageRural Collection: Megalithic standing stones forming part of Castlerigg Stone Circle, Lake District

Megalithic standing stones forming part of Castlerigg Stone Circle, Lake District, Cumbria, England. Autumn (November)

Background imageRural Collection: Bats Head cliff on the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, Durdle Door, Dorset

Bats Head cliff on the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, Durdle Door, Dorset, England. Autumn (November)

Background imageRural Collection: Pine forest with early morning sunlight, Morchard Bishop, Devon, England. Autumn

Pine forest with early morning sunlight, Morchard Bishop, Devon, England. Autumn (September)

Background imageRural Collection: Ancient clapper bridge at Postbridge, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England. Summer

Ancient clapper bridge at Postbridge, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England. Summer (July)

Background imageRural Collection: Picturesque Tarn Hows in the Lake District, Cumbria, England. Autumn (November)

Picturesque Tarn Hows in the Lake District, Cumbria, England. Autumn (November)

Background imageRural Collection: Bedfordshire, England. A camping table is ready for lunch

Bedfordshire, England. A camping table is ready for lunch

Background imageRural Collection: Red deer stag male roaring during the rutting season, Richmond Park, Surrey, UK

Red deer stag male roaring during the rutting season, Richmond Park, Surrey, UK

Background imageRural Collection: Herd of red deer running through Richmond Park, Surrey, UK

Herd of red deer running through Richmond Park, Surrey, UK

Background imageRural Collection: A pair of hinds, female red deer, at dawn, Richmond Park, Surrey, UK

A pair of hinds, female red deer, at dawn, Richmond Park, Surrey, UK




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"Embracing the Serenity: Exploring the Rural Charms of England and France" Nestled amidst the breathtaking beauty of Derwent Water, with majestic Blencathra standing tall in the backdrop, lies a rural haven in Cumbria's Lake District. As dawn breaks over Glastonbury Tor, a mystical mist blankets the countryside below, painting an ethereal picture that captures the essence Somerset. Witnessing horses gracefully pulling ploughs through fertile fields is like stepping back in time - a timeless scene that epitomizes rural traditions. Chatsworth House stands as a magnificent testament to grandeur amidst Derbyshire's idyllic countryside, showcasing architectural brilliance within its rustic surroundings. The thunderous gallop of horses and baying hounds echo through rolling hills as fox hunting enthusiasts embark on their exhilarating chase - an age-old rural pursuit. Spanning across Aveyron's picturesque landscape, Millau Viaduct bridges not only physical gaps but also connects us to nature's wonders in this charming region of southern France. Hadrian's Wall winds its way through history and nature alike; Sycamore Gap serves as a striking reminder of how ancient ruins blend seamlessly into rural landscapes. Coopers diligently crafting wooden barrels exemplify centuries-old craftsmanship thriving within quaint workshops - preserving tradition one barrel at a time. Transport yourself to Scotland's enchanting Loch Lomond with this vintage poster from the 1940s; it beckons you to explore its tranquil shores and embrace nature’s serenity. Gypsy caravans evoke images of nomadic freedom against scenic backdrops; these vibrant abodes bring color and culture wherever they roam within Europe’s rural landscapes. A powerful Shire horse team takes center stage during Ploughing Match festivities – showcasing both strength and unity while honoring rural heritage.