Chandeliers and Stumperies

Had a couple of days away over the bank holiday weekend visiting family, including a visit to Ickworth House near Bury St Edmunds.  Unusual house - built around a central 'rotunda' - particularly enjoyed the rather fine selection of chandeliers . . .

Was also rather taken with the concept of a 'stumpery' - the various tree stumps created some fantastic shapes . . .   

The tour of the gardens was also enlivened by the stalking of a robin, to see who could get the best close-up shot - almost as though we were some kind of bird paparazzi!