nicholasprice 0 Posted May 27, 2005 Historically, this castle, has had a rather chequered past. Originally built in 1220 by Alexander II as a defence against the Vikings, it subsequently became a stronghold of the Mackenzies of Kintail (later the Earls of Seaforth) who installed the MacRaes as hereditory keepers. Then in 1719, it was destroyed whilst acting as a garrison for Spanish troops fighting for the Jacobite cause on behalf of the 5th Earl of Seaforth. Restoration work was only started two hundred years later and not completed until 1932. Link to comment
nicholasprice 0 Posted May 27, 2005 I thought about Black & White for this image, and post an example here for comparison. In the end, I thought that the dull greens and browns of this colour version highlight the poor Scottish weather, and add mood to my composition. ...but what do you think? Any comments or suggestions would be welcome. Regards, Nick. Link to comment
nicholasprice 0 Posted May 27, 2005 I have also posted a sepia version of this image for comparison and critique. I think that unlike the B&W version above, the sepia toning improves upon the colour image, creating a timeless quality. Please let me know what you think of the sepia version. Fond regards, Nick. Link to comment
pjmeade 12 Posted May 27, 2005 Hello Nick,This reminds me of driving from Aberdeen to Maidenhead. The rain gave out in South Staffordshire. Every here and there were the ruins of castles, half seen through the rain. Possibly, the sepia might be considered a better "photograph", but look at the verdant bank beneath the castle. Only one thing produces such a lush green, lots of rain. So for me, the colour tells me more about the nature of the subject and that's something I value. The sepia is fractionally more easy on the eye. Regards. Pete Link to comment
nicholasprice 0 Posted May 27, 2005 Thanks Pete, that sounds like one hell of a drive. I once across Tazmania in one day, and vowed never to do anything so ambicious ever again. I love Scotland too, and think that the weather is as important as the scenery, and as you said moulds the scenery in so many ways. I still cannot decide between them. The only thing that I am sure of is that the B&W version doesn't work. Fond regards, Nick. Link to comment
jmontgomery 0 Posted May 28, 2005 A lovely castle from an interesting perspective. Too bad the sky didn't cooperate :) Link to comment
apotheker 0 Posted May 28, 2005 My vote is for the color version. The softness of the color invites me, (especially the green grass which uplifts the castle), & gives me a sense of the "actual". The sepia version is an interesting & strong variation but to me feels flat & un-inviting. Link to comment
a. a. 1 Posted May 29, 2005 I looked at all three versions many times and I have to say I like the color version much better. It reminds me of " Wuthering heights " (sp?) in a morning. Not sure why. Probably the washed out sky. Anyway I like it a lot and feel a connection to it. Cheers Misha PS: On a technical note a little tighter crop could've complimented the bridge a lot more. It has very nice textures. By crop I mean getting closer to the castle not an actual crop. Link to comment
amalsircar 2 Posted May 29, 2005 Nicholas, I looked at three versions of the same image. All have different kind of appeal.The winner is this one. Link to comment
colin carron 58,916 Posted May 29, 2005 Nick, I like the colour and the sepia versions for different reasons. The colour because it reminds me of the soft, rain-washed colours of Scotland (I lived in Glasgow and then in Perth for a number of years) and the Sepia because of associations with those Scots pioneers of photography Hill and Adamson. So too much nostalgia for much art there! Link to comment
alexandra rauh 0 Posted June 2, 2005 Interesting, how You bring me in the past. I wonder, what all happened there,nice a little color and how the castle looks in the open space. makes me dream. Link to comment
schneekranich 0 Posted June 2, 2005 I'd also vote for the colour version, colour is not distracting here nor does it take away from the historical feeling. Link to comment
jnicholson 0 Posted June 4, 2005 Nick, definately the color version for me. The lush greens are one of the things that makes Scotland Scotland. Actually, one of the benefits to the sky being as it is, for me, is my attention is immediatly focused on the castle, then down to the greens and the bridge then into the foreground. I like it. Link to comment
Landrum Kelly 65 Posted June 6, 2005 Yes, the color is special, Nick. Very nice work. Link to comment
ektorcoughanour 0 Posted June 24, 2005 Hi Nicholas!...in my opinion thise is the winner of the three options...Love the perspective and composition....Saludos. Link to comment
nicholasprice 0 Posted July 4, 2005 Hello Porter. I'm glad that you got the irony of this photograph! Clearly, like me, you have been to the west coast of Scotland in late summer! Fond regards, Nick. Link to comment
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