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Racton Ruin

Racton Ruin sits on a hilltop in West Sussex, looking out towards the Solent. It was built in around 1772 as a folly for the nearby Stansted Estate and designed by Theodosius Keene. There are stories that it was used by smugglers and wreckers to signal to ships and it is also apparently haunted. The ghosts of two 11-year old boys in 1950's clothing were reportedly seen floating in mid-air at around midnight a couple of years ago, although as late-night visitors to the Ruin are often armed with extra strong lager and recreational drugs, perhaps this sighting isn't too surprising!

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Photo Comments

	Charles Dyer1 said: Great angle. I love the ghostly effect. 19:11 on March 6, 2008
	Steve McHale said: I like the treatment you've given this Anna and I'm glad to see that 10-20mm is coming in handy...lol! It's a very ominous sky. That, and the bare branches would really add to the scarey movie feel. Super shot. Best wishes, Steve. 20:36 on March 6, 2008
	conners777 said: Superb shot Anna , very atmospheric and such a good angle, well spotted Steve 21:22 on March 6, 2008
	John Fanning said: Beautifully done Anna, very pleasing to view indeed. Rgds 21:55 on March 6, 2008
	giveumhell said: super shot, great angle very well done, matthew. 22:02 on March 6, 2008
	costello said: Great shot Anna. I agree with Charles, and love the "ghostly" effect. Juan. 22:48 on March 6, 2008
	alan1j said: A great atmospheric shot Anna. Makes you want to keep looking out for ghosts and gauls,LOL. I think the angle gives it that extra sence of balance, making the ruin seem so spellbinding. Rgds Alan. 02:31 on March 7, 2008
	andrewfuller said: The dark sky and super low wide angle make this one Anna. Well shot. Cheers, Andrew. 03:22 on March 7, 2008
	rbittner@shaw.ca said: Awesome job on this, Anna - this is now my favourite in your growing great gallery - tops - RB 07:57 on March 7, 2008
	David Webb said: Nice work Anna, quite a spooky feel to it. Cheers David 11:08 on March 7, 2008
	wayne d said: Nice work Anna, interesting treatment and atmosphere 20:59 on March 8, 2008
	Anna W said: Charles, Steve, Steve, John, Matthew, Juan, Alan, Andrew, Bob, David & Wayne - many thanks indeed for your kind and encouraging comments. As always, much appreciated. Kind regards, Anna 20:49 on March 9, 2008
	nh0501 said: Wow ! - really like it - Nick 12:21 on March 13, 2008
	zdolez said: What a dramatic shot, Anna! I love the atmosphere and the angle, though this is taken during a day, it has still kind of a scary feel to it. Great choice of tones! Well done. Zuzana 15:40 on March 13, 2008
	Wigan Bloke said: Great post work Anna, has a real spooky feel to it. Willy 17:28 on March 17, 2008
	amr photography said: really nice soft affect. siprised i haven't seen your gallery before had a quick look through it and very impressed. I will take some more time to comment and hve a proper look another day, (i am a bit busy at the mo, all this course work and homework that annoyes me to pieces). Great shot here really like it. regards. Andrew 20:49 on March 18, 2008
	Anna W said: Nick, Zuzana, Willy and Andrew, many thanks for your kind comments - much appreciated. Andrew, good luck with the course work and homework - hope it's not using up too much of your photography time! Kind regards, Anna 21:57 on March 18, 2008
	StuartGLoch said: Wow what a great ruin! love the low angle, great dramatic sky, love it! stu ;o) 08:36 on March 19, 2008
	brunomaria said: Incredible atmosphere here, beautiful treatment, great angle, love all of this image. Cheers. bruno 07:03 on March 29, 2008
	David Bracher said: Good spooky angle and tone. Like it. 12:09 on April 11, 2008
	makjak said: Another special shot Anna, You really are good at this type of shot. Your post edit work on this shot is brill.. Very well done, Take care Mark 09:18 on April 17, 2008
	Dulz said: Another superb shot in this superb gallery! 13:31 on April 19, 2008
	Upstart said: Love this shot Anna, you've captured a great atmosphere with the light and shadows and the w/a distortion makes the building look even more creepy and imposing, great stuff. Rgds Paul 00:56 on April 22, 2008
	Creative Reign Photography said: Very nice....love the soft feel and great color. Exceptional composition. Steve Mortada Creative Reign Photography 11:57 on April 24, 2008
	DCmag Team said: Great angle and nice treatment - very dramatic. Rach 10:09 on June 5, 2008
	makjak said: Congratulations on POTD Anna, well deserved. Take care Mark 10:49 on June 5, 2008
	andrewfuller said: Congrats on the MPOTD Anna. Well deserved. Cheers, Andrew. 10:50 on June 5, 2008
	Guy Roberts said: Great treatment, love the texture of the walls and the invading trees have an eerie feel. Congrats on mpotd. Guy 11:06 on June 5, 2008
	Steve McHale said: Well done on the front page Anna. I reitterate that its still a great shot and well post edited. Many congrats. Steve 11:25 on June 5, 2008
	rickjh said: Congratulations on the front page, Anna. It really is a striking image. Great post edit work. Cheers, Rick 12:29 on June 5, 2008
	madame_cholet said: Absolutely splendid shot - the colour treatment is spot on - congratulations on MPOTD. 12:55 on June 5, 2008
	costello said: Congratulations on the front page, Anna. Juan. 12:56 on June 5, 2008
	Wigan Bloke said: Congrats on the front page, well deserved. Willy 15:44 on June 5, 2008
	conners777 said: Congratulations on MPOTD Anna, well deserved , a great image as I said before. Steve 16:44 on June 5, 2008
	anything pretty said: Congrats Anna........fantastic image so full of atmosphere and history !! Sally 18:41 on June 5, 2008
	vxisme said: Grand stuff Anna, congrats on mpotd. Donny 19:50 on June 5, 2008
	Skyaye said: Very dramatic picture. Love the detail. Congratulations on MPOTD. Ayesha 21:17 on June 5, 2008
	John Fanning said: A hearty congratulations Anna, so well deserved. Rgds 21:54 on June 5, 2008
	Colin Russell said: Excellent work, Anna. A well deserved front pager. Congratulations. Cheers, Col. 22:22 on June 5, 2008
	brunomaria said: Many congratulations Anna, a very well deserved front page. Cheers. Bruno 22:34 on June 5, 2008
	wayne d said: Congrats Anna on some nice work. 23:01 on June 5, 2008
	alan1j said: Well done Anna, A well deserved MPOTD, Rgds Alan. 01:11 on June 6, 2008
	rbittner@shaw.ca said: as I said earlier, my favourite, Anna, congratulations! RB 07:15 on June 6, 2008
	Anna W said: Wow, what a nice suprise - I've only just spotted this on the front page (just as it's about to be removed - typical!!) Many thanks to Rach for choosing it and to everyone who's taken the time to look and comment. I really do appreciate it. Kind regards, Anna 09:07 on June 6, 2008
	zdolez said: Congratulations Anna. 09:34 on June 6, 2008
	lady-design said: you are amazing! 22:28 on June 23, 2008
	Noel1664 said: Wow I think that you have captured its spirit here lol. It looks very daunting, well done Regards, Noel 17:53 on September 23, 2008
	Pelao said: I love the fact that you've given, beautiful, very good. A greeting. 06:35 on October 24, 2008