I have to do a photography assignment for my degree. I was wondering if anyone could reccommend either a nature centre or some historical ruins in or around the city centre.

Many thanks

Donut/Rich

Manor Castle is steeped in history........but dont let the local kids see the camera! Manor Lodge on Manor Lane was actually where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned.

General Cemetery. (http://www.gencem.org/) Just off Ecclesall Road. Naturally wild with lots of old ruins and crumbling tombstones. PM me if you want to know more - I work there. :thumbsup:

have you tried the peak district, there is lots of great old buildings and in fantastic settings, i use to live in Bollington (other side from sheffield) and boy ist beautifull.
good look with the project, jason

or the rare breeds centre in graves park

I can really recommend many of the ten nature reserves that are managed around the City by the Sheffield Wildlife Trust

http://www.wildsheffield.com/NatureReserves.asp

From Blacka Moor on the edge of the Peak District on Sheffield’s south-western fringe to Sunnybank in the very centre of the city in Broomhall, Sheffield Wildlife Trust’s nature reserves protect wildlife and enrich the lives of people.

Chosen for their diverse mix of locally and nationally important habitats and species, the nature reserves have something to offer everyone and are well-loved by the communities. Evenm at this time of year you will have some great material for your photographs .

Why not post them onto the forum so that we can all see them
Let us know how you get on
Best
AndyK

the general cemetary is an absolutely amazing place to photograph i have undertaken many shoots there the varied architecture and contrast between semi park and rundown graveyard is the perfect opportunity also the wetlands and wildfowl centre near wath is perfect for all types of birdlife
also dont forget the herons on the hilsborough park pond

http://pretentiousartist.com pm myself iknow have access legall some not so legall to a load of empty places know the city like the back of my hand as this is what i do photograph the city of sheffield need more help info you could try http://deedah.org he is teacing in Oxford till Thursady we are going on the lash the same night e mail from there as he aint on this forum..

Good luck
0742

General Cemetery. (http://www.gencem.org/) Just off Ecclesall Road. Naturally wild with lots of old ruins and crumbling tombstones. PM me if you want to know more - I work there. :thumbsup:

ah so your the weirdo lurking round there :P

I have to do a photography assignment for my degree. I was wondering if anyone could reccommend either a nature centre or some historical ruins in or around the city centre.

Many thanks

Donut/Rich

Butterfly centre, can't remember location, I'm sure someone else will?

ah so your the weirdo lurking round there :P

Yes, Mel. I'm one of the "old ruins" :hihi:

Butterfly centre, can't remember location, I'm sure someone else will?


South Anston butterfly house.

Got some friendly primates, and a stunning sport (not albino) peacock in pure white - if you can get it to display for you it's a killer shot.

I'll second (or third) the General Cemetary. Also Endcliffe Park, Graves Park - there are a lot of places!

Try what's left of the steelworks, canal, Conisborough or the castle at Castleton or even Lady's Bridge on the end of the Wicker, lot of history.

Shaun