Cotehele is a Tudor manor house on the banks of the river Tamar, just over the border in Cornwall. It houses wonderful collections of oak furniture, arms and armour and tapestries inside its granite walls. Over the centuries it has been visited by Kings and Queens and more than one bed names a royal personage who has slept in it.
Here is the original photo, before it was cropped, straightened and colour converted.
Thanks to Issy for choosing me to take part, see her entries http://isadoraartandphotography.com/2015/02/15/5-day-bw-challenge-day-2/
Now, the challenge is to post a black and white image each day for five (I may take longer than five days to post five images) and to choose someone else to take part. For day one I’d like to choose Meg, she is currently on a long holiday in Poland and has lots of lovely photos to share taken in Warsaw. https://warsaw2015.wordpress.com/
Don’t panic if I pick you, relax and take part if you want to!
Lucid Gypsy 
How ornate, but what craftsmanship. I’d love a substantial headboard, wouldn’t you? Looks more old-fashioned in the black-and-white photo. ❤
Beautiful headboard, Gilly. I prefer it in B&W. It almost looks like it’s made of pewter. Stunning image! 🙂
Beautiful, Gilly. Thank you for participating. I’m thrilled.
A very nice B & W has wonderfully carved details. 😍
I really like this!!
I have panicked – and thank you for the honour! Your headboard sets a high standard. I’ll see how I go.
What a gorgeous headboard Gilly! The B&W processing makes it appear even more striking.
Cothele is a lovely house to visit, but I haven’t been there in a while. Great effect – looks good in b/w
A lovely picture, Gilly. And what a great job of straightening it. You know, I’ve always wondered how it would feel to sleep in one of those huge beds with the curtains pulled all the way around it.
You did a good job on this, Gilly 🙂
The kind my mother wants. Can’t deny … me too! 🙂