Hades Landing

Not Really Hades Landing, it's the ferry landing at Ullswater, but in the

spooky silence I could imagine the boat with deaths figure appearing

from the mst and so wrote.........

 

"With fearful eyes I watch the mist

that rises from that deep abyss

then walk these boards towards my fate

and ponder why deaths boat is late

no people here, not one soul standing

I wait alone on Hades Landing

GREAT!

Alf,

Wow.....this is a beautiful peaceful scene. The colors are amazing. Great job. I hope that you & your family have a wonderful holiday. Regards, Patsy

Interesting dialogue to go with this dramatic shot. Your p/p work certainly enhances the whole scene with bold, strong imaginative colours...Great contribution....May I wish you and your family a Happy Xmas and an even Happier New Year...Kind Regards Keith

but i really like the framing on the other photographer better. Have you got the same but without him on the jetty. i think you could sell that in Ullswater. or one with figures that look like normal people not blooming photographers getting in the way:-)

N

Very nice dramatic scene Alf. I like the high contrast and the composition. Very interesting accompanying story too. Regards - michel

I'm not sure that I like your imagery (as in descriptive language) but I very much like your image. It is warm without being hot, cool without being cold and inviting as apposed to threatening. Simply beautiful!

 

Jim

Amazing, so beautiful lanscape, great work.

 

Best regards.

 

Alberto

very beautiful scene...congrats

Wonderfrul! Great treatment of image, amazing atmosphere...maxa! Best regards

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Alf

 

I absolutely love the picture,the title and the poem.........it is a spooky/mythical looking picture.... The poem fits the picture perfectly...but then it would..... and the title is very apt..... Hades....The unseen.... "There is no queue, no people standing"... considering Hades and his brothers defeated the titans and became rulers of the underworld and sea......Hades landing.....the pier reaching out to the sea...the underworld.....I can imagine Hades rising from the sea and landing on the pier....just perfect Alf......you are not only a photographic genius you're a literary one too. I am a keen and regular visitor to your porfolio and I have to say its brimming with superbly composed shots,you clearly have an eye and talent for capturing excellent shots....congrats Alf and keep them coming

 

Warmest regards

Jacqueline

Nice composition , Amazing colors and light ,Beautiful dramatic scene ................ Best regards.

Very beautiful! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Best regards, Ilkka

its perfect. I love it. thanks

A classic composition, excellent PP and light.

Mysterious and beautiful. And if we are after beauty then why be afraid?

Wow! Thank you All So Much!

 

BOB

 

Thanks for looking in!

 

PATSY

 

THank You! Always a pleasure to hear from you! I hope you are well, and that you and your familly enjoy the holidays and have a great new year!

 

KEITH

 

Thank you Keith, I really appreciate your comments The dialogue is a poem relating to HADES (the mythological greek god of death and the dead) but didn't really come out formatted as I'd hoped, probably mostly due to my poor punctuation, so I'll try again here: -

 

"With fearful eyes I watch the mist,

 

that rises from that deep abyss

 

then walk these boards towards my fate,

 

and ponder why deaths boat is late,

 

there is no queue, not one soul standing........

 

I wait alone on Hades Landing"

 

You & Yours have a great Xmas Keith and a peaceful new year.

 

NORMAN

 

Thank you for looking in Norman, Yeah I have several of that scene without "other photographers" ......You can't be inferring that Photographers aren't "normal people" are you Norman? .......How very very dare you!! ha ha ha!

Have a great Xmas Norm

 

MICHEL

 

I'm really pleased you liked it Michel, thank you for looking in and commenting.

 

JIM

 

I understand Jim the verse could be construed as a bit macabre or sinister, but I should have explained better that it related to greek mythology, I'm really pleased you liked the image though and thank you sincerely for your support and encouragement.

 

 

ALBERTO

 

Thank you! I really appreciate your visit and very kind comments

 

MEHMET

 

Thank you for your support, and your very encouraging comments

 

DIEGO

 

Thank you for looking in and taking time to comment, I really appreciate it!

 

GALLEGO

 

Many Thanks and seasons greetings to you & yours

 

JACQUELINE

 

Thank you so much for your support and very kind comments, you nailed it spot on with your reference to the Titans etc. but as for genius ........I'm far from that, though there are some on photo.net that may fall into that category that I hope to continue to learn from.

A Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours Jacqueline!

 

FALAK

 

Thank you for your visit and for you very kind comments, much appreciated!

 

ILKKA

 

Thank you for looking in and taking time to comment, much appreciated!

 

BECK

 

Thank you for looking in and commenting, I really appreciate it!

 

PEDRO

 

Thank you for your very kind and inspirational comments!

 

TIBI

 

Good to hear from you, I hope you are keeping well!

The fear I refer to in this case is only imagined, but I see your point!

Many thanks for your support.

 

My Sincere Thanks, Best Wishes and Seasonal Greetings To All

 

Alf

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is absolutely true photographic art from you. Amazing capture and a splendid p/p work making this scene the perfect photo to go along with the poem about Hades. The dark vivid colors and the sunset deep back at the mountains makes it really stand out. I think good old mr J.R.R. Tolkien would have loved it as it could perfectly well be the dark mountains of Mordor in the background. You never stop surprizing us with your images and your knowledge. Take good care Alf and all the best to you and your family. Enjoy the X-mas and New Year. Your friend Jannica

This is a great use of perspective to literally suck the viewer into the depths of the picture. I like the almost mono-chromatic color palette. For me, the lateral lines and splotchy appearance of the wet dock planking slow the dramatic visual plunge and create a visual bond between the dock and the water. The background haze, which is the only soft element of the photo, adds a nice contrast. very well done!!

JANNICA

 

To be compared to a scene from Tolkien has to be one of the greatest compliments imaginable, I'm speechless!........well almost : - )

My Sincere and heartfelt thanks for your imput and support, I really do appreciate it Jannica.

 

Wishing you and yours a Very Merry Christmas and a Peaceful New Year

Your Freind Alf

 

 

SANDRA

 

Thank you for taking the time to look in and for sharing your observations, I really do appreciate your imput.

 

Have a Great Christmas and a Peaceful New Year

 

Alf

 

 

 

Happy Holidays, Alf! I love the bold blue tones here. I like contrasting lights. Wonderful interpretation. All the best for the season.

Have a Great Holday Liz and a Very Happy and Peaceful New Year!

 

Alf

Well done,my friend!...I wish you have a good X-mass and a good year,full of happiness and lots of shots!...Regards(Bobby).

Thank you so much!,

 

Best Wishes & Happy Holidays

 

Alf