The Bane of Bogle Wood

A wonderful and eerie image Alf; the trees stand like guardians over the house - I am both intrigued and hesitant to go any further into those woods! Wonderful work! Thank you for sharing! :)

Wow!  Like a ghost yard or some scarey place.  Love the mood of the mystery and scare.  It would draw a lot of young kids to explore it.  Best Regards,

Many Thanks for your thoughts and positive feedback, much appreciated.

It is interesting to note that you find it peaceful and calm, you are not alone iin thinking this, though the majority of people consider it a scarey place : - )

 

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Alf

 

TRISHA

 

Sincere Thanks for your thoughtful feedback, much appreciated!

 

I quite like your ananlogy of the trees as "guardians"  The house is like one from a film where you are shouting at the screen "No No Don't go in there" ........but inevitabley they do : - )

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Alf

 

WANGHAN

 

Many Thanks for your interest and posiitive feedback.

Yes, I think the house would invite curiosity from yung people.........well the ones brave enough to explore inside : - )

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Alf

 

 

 

You managed to capture a foggy day and make it like cinematography.I feel like I am approaching the house but I don't know what is awaiting for me...or what lies around when there's no fog...Bravo Alf!

Original and moody image. Best wishes.

I admire the way you composed this, Alf -- Great use of the gnarled trees and branches framing the little house.... The misty, eerie mood is clearly coming though. I personally like the way Gordon rendered the lighter & darker tones a bit more evident, as I think it's a tad more subtle (& interesting, especially when seen printed perhaps) to look at. However, I can see one preferring a denser, heavier misty feel as well -- & in the end, it may all be a matter of personal taste.... I can easily see this picture featured on the cover of a (modern-day) fairy tale....

Many Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts, much appreciated!

Its very pleasing for me to read the way this one captured your imagination!

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Alf

 

EVGENI

 

Thank you for sinterest and positive feedback, much apreciated!

 

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Alf

 

MARJOLEIN

 

I have to admit the trees themselves were very much the protagonists in this shot.  It must have been a kind of Lightning hot spot, I've never seen so many stricken trees all within such close proximity.

Gordons version wasn't a million miles from how the image looked as a RAW file, but personally I thought the accentuated greys gave the image a bit more atmosphere.  But yes, like everything else in photography, its a matter of personal taste.  I initially thought it a bit too gaunt and grey to be on the cover of a fairy tale..........but then Harry Potter, The Lion The Witch & The Wardrobe, and The Hobbit, all had thier share of grey misty scenes.

Many Thanks Marjolein.

 

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Alf

Great shot Alf.  I do not visit PN much these days, but when i do i never fail to visit your page to find out what you have been up to. I like this image very much, and although i didn't read all the comments, i do agree with your response to Gordon, that in a foggy/misty situation increasing contrast will often end up destroying the overall feel of the image. For that reason i prefer your version.  However if you wish to establish some darker areas without destroying the overall foggy feel, you may want to consider the more selective technique of dodging and burning, and burn some areas like the darker sides of those trees, and some of the bushes for instance to bring out a bit more contrast without affecting the overall middle greys.  Just my two cents. However having said that, i see nothing wrong with your image as it is. It has a great atmosphere, and some mystery almost like an Alfred Hitchcock scene particularly those twisted dark branches over the path leading to the old house.  Lovely work. All the best - michel

Sincere Thanks for your invaluable feedback, very much appreciated!

I have learned the hard way with misty shots, and ruined decent photographs by applying the same processing criteria to them as I would a normal photograph, but I guess its the best way to learn : - )  Fortunately in all cases I retain the RAW file and so have the opportunity to have another go at a later date, with the benefit of hindsight.

I have seen some samples of your dodging and burning when you have applied that technique to some of my posted images by way of alternative views. And I have to say you have mastered this technique to a far higher level than I seem to be able to achieve. But I take on board your suggestions and try and apply them to my next processing attempt if it should be required.

For a spooky image I don't think I could ask for a better compliment than the image being compared to an Alfred Hitchcock scene, he was after all the old master of thrillers and suspense.

Thanks again Michel & Best Regards

 

Alf

Hi Alf One of my favourite images from your collection & ocasionaly enjoy the stark beauty of the scene Feel this is the better of the two images, this one feels more stark while the other is slightly brighter & is not as effective..Have often wondered at being attracted to images like this one. Looking at the image I feel as if the blacks are drawing me into the scene. It is a mystery, but have a few years left to solve the puzzle,Enjoyed your slide show & how the black borders seemed to increase the saturation & strength of your images.Very Best Wishes-Ross P.S. Must be on a black kick

Many Thanks for coming back to visit this one. It is also one of my favourites!

Maybe its the "dark side" drawing you back. The haunted eerie chill, the silent woods, and the stark ghost like trees conspiring like the souls of the dead to draw you ever deeper into the depths of the frozen woods. Spooky!

I guess some things just capture our imaginations, and this one does seem to have that effect.

Thanks again Ross!

 

Alf