Doorway, Muchelney Abbey

This shot is taken in the 'Abbott's House' attached to the medieval

Muchelney Abbey. The abbey itself was demolished by Henry VIII but a

couple of houses and an amazing medieval toilet block remains. I had

to remove a bookstand (in PS not literally!)from the far room. All

comments welcome!

I like this, it's an interesting view, but I think more shadows and contrast would make it better

Thanks Camilla, I was trying to keep the feeling of the light as it was but I will try out your suggestion and see what happens!

Hi Colin, I haven't seen how it was before, now it looks very nice

As it happens I haven't had time to change anything so this is the original!

Colin a very inviting space as it is out of the ordinary, rich character, and with these old worn floors.

Doors behind doors. I especially like the textures here. More contrast will make you loose detail, photo doesn't look if it's lacking contrast. Maybe bit tight taken on top.

David, thanks! As you suggest the textures of the materials was one of the reasons to take this shot.

 

Hans, the view through the doors is what I was trying to catch. I agree about losing detail but I can see what Camilla means though it is not the shot I was trying to get. I cropped a bit off the top...maybe too much!

Textures are really great and composition too. Moreover it is perfectly exposed. Congrats!

I agree with Roberto, however it may be too perfectly exposed. Sometimes in those cases, it becomes a nice depiction, but lacks atmosphere, or mood. That seems to be the case here. I do like it, but you may be able to work a bit more with it, Colin...

Of course, I had to try this before commenting - I thought it needed to be darker, too. There is great detail, but maybe a little TOO much because you would expect more shadows. See my attached version where I adjusted the levels a bit and also the brightness. I really like this photo, Colin. It has a lot of depth, textures, pleasing colors and I find it very appealing.

That's what I was thinking, too. The darkened colors add richness....

a very good image!!!!

Colin, you and Paul David Athey, realy give us some information of English History through your images, which is very nice.I like very much that old texture, and the masive building.I think that what Kim has done, enhances the image.Pnina

 

(I have written you something in my last upload.)

 

 

Linda, Kim, Pnina thanks to you all for your comments which all agree it looks better darkened as Kim has it. I tried this when working on it and preferred the lighter version as it was more like my memory of the place with lots of light. But I think I agree that the darker version makes a more effective image even though it is not like the original place. Thanks again for all your considered comments and to Kim for her version.

Beautiful place and very good composition, textures and light!!

Wonderful photo...

Colin, I often try to stay true to the original scene, even though it may look better adjusted differently. I guess it depends on what you are going for when you post - aesthetics or more informational. Either way, I really like this composition.

There is nothing that can be better done in this beautiful invetation

I like this ... and also like Kim's darker version (notice her frame...) :-D

Thanks Baldur!

 

Thanks Lou Ann, I like Kim's version too. (Prefer my frame though!) But I think the shot is missing something. Maybe it would look better with a ladder and paintpot just visible through that doorway!

For some strange reason, I want to punch the wall to see how hard it is... It just does that to me somehow, and it would hurt. Must be the texture. Anyway, one of my fav things here is the floor just past the door, the slight distortion in it, the darker tones, the way the door almost looks to small for the frame. If I break any bones, I'm blaming you.

I keep coming back to this one - I really like it!

Very nice! Muy bonito!

Stephen, I've had a few different reactions to this one but yours is a new one on me! I would advise against hitting it as you might damage your monitor. And it would look odd on the insurance claim!

 

Judith, thanks for stopping by.

 

Kim, When my wife and I visited here while on holiday we were both really delighted by the atmosphere of the place. It was filled with a beautiful light from the old whitewashed walls and the stone is a warm golden colour as you can see. It is set in the middle of an area called the Somerset Levels which would have been mostly flooded in medieval times when the abbey was built so it would have been very remote. It seemed to still have some of that atmosphere. We came here to visit this location mainly because there is a well known pottery just up the road and Gill could not resist that.

 

As far as the photo goes I think it works oth in your version and the original though my memory of the place is so strong I have to prefer the original. I feel it just lacks a little focus and my suggestion above to Lou Ann about the ladder and paint has some truth to it!