nicoladidsbury
(2007-04-09) | What a fabulous photo! Absolutely magic! :) |
sem
(2007-04-14) | Beautiful picture. How did you manage to get the birds so sharp in that light? |
KenWilliams
(2007-04-15) | Stunning image, a composite? Otherwise I'm bringing all my gear back to the camera shop and telling them 'I'll have what he's got!' Beautiful either way. |
mikeinsheffield
(2007-04-19) | Great must visit this one |
Aluta
(2007-04-19) | I assumed this was a painting--something about the shafts of light. |
andy h
(2007-04-24) | There's lots of stunning pics in the competition - but this one captures a moment perfectly. |
Andy B
(2007-04-24) | Mmm, can you reply to the quesions on the photo processing used please wayland... |
SirLawrenceTheVain
(2007-04-25) | As I have been to Castlerigg, this shot says it all....
This certainly looks surreal, and I can see you have taken some time with it as well.... Pure Magic. |
wayland
(2007-04-25) | I was going to wait until voting had finished before responding to comments but if you insist Andy.
The shot was taken on 21st january 2007 1/60th of a second at f11 effective Iso 100 34mm focal length on a full frame DSLR.
The sky has been darkened with neutral density graduation to retain the detail in a scene with very high dynamic range. This does make the light look a little murkier than the exposure would indicate.
The rooks are a constant, noisy presence at the Carles, nesting in trees just to the left of frame. |
jonnee23
(2007-04-25) | Stunning shot! Absolutely humbled... well done! |
KenWilliams
(2007-04-28) | Scrap that idea, its not a new camera I need, its a spare sun! |
wayland
(2007-04-30) | Thank you all for your kind comments and votes.
The Carles are my favourite stone circle and a place I visit every time I am in the area and after many photographs taken here, this shot finally captured the atmosphere of the place for me.
I'm glad it seems to do the same for you too.
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Aluta
(2007-05-02) | Lovely, but it just doesn't work for me. Even if they're real, the rooks and especially the light through the clouds look false. I've had that happen when I take a picture sometimes, real things coming out looking out of place or odd. Nice circle, though. Would love to go there! |
hamish
(2007-05-02) | Photos are of the moment,all moments are different and don't repeat.So every photo is unique. |
maia
(2007-05-03) | Wayland, I loved this shot. Some may say you got lucky but I also know that there is skill in knowing the moment to click! My last visit to Castlerigg was tough as my camera did not record any shots inside the circle - but I have shots from outside before and after. Very spooky, and taught me about the power of place. I will look out for you at Megalithamania. Well done. Maia of Shaldon, Devon. |
wayland
(2007-05-03) | Regretably I won't be able to make it to Megalithamania. I've passed my prize onto PhilipT for his excellent picture of this circle. |
Andy B
(2007-05-14) | Category *A* First Prize Winner, Congratulations! |
kris
(2007-10-26) | I know the voting is over and prizes awarded but as I have just discovered this site I am posting my comments.
This photo is absolutely stunning, it floats my boat!!
Well done Wayland. |
anti quarian
(2008-07-08) | An excellent and very atmospheric shot |
Thingy
(2009-02-17) | I assume from the stunning quality of this photo (& your expensive kit) that you're a professional photog. Have you had this published anywhere? If so, where? |
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