Dunstanburgh-Dawn_(Click for larger view)

There were some amazing colours on this particular morning. I took

this shot looking across the bay at the ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle

from the beach at Low Newton. .....wishing I was back there now

Your thoughts and comments are always appreciated!

Thank You!

Alf,

this is amazing and it must be seen in the larger view to get the most impact.  Nicely done.

Wow, this pegs the historical curiosity meter; wondering about the history and lives that were impacted by this place.  I like how the ruins remain standing, defying time.  A really beautiful and moody image... Mike

Moody and beautiful sundown image.

Alf,

  Beautiful scene with amazing colors & POV.  Take care, Patsy

Alf, I love the nice silhouette against the beautiful sunset,what a great atmosphere!    Best  regards

This is a beauty Alf, the colors as everyone else has stated and now me, are amazing. The warmth layered between the cooler top and bottom is also very easy on the eyes. Large view is a must to fully appreciate this. Excellent.

BR, Holger

A stunningly presented piece of history!  Seven hundred years of varying uses of Dunstanburgh Castle are laid to rest beautifully in the wonderfully subdued blends of dawn colours, restful powder-blue seas and shadow blends of this supremely evocative subject.  What an excellent capture!

Once more beautifully done.  I love the play of colors with the shadows.  How fortunate for you to have so many archaic/historical structures to glean from.  Best regards...

-Dave

Stunning Alf, will be looking for this spot next year.

Many Thanks for your interest and kind words! Much Appreciated!

Alf

MIKE

You could google it :) But you will be a long time reading the history. The site is now owned and protected by the National Trust, a great place to visit but you have to be very early or very late to avoid the other visitors.

Many Thanks!

Alf

EYSTEIN

It was dawn to be exact, but you never can tell :)  Many Thanks Eystein!

Alf

PATSY

It was a great morning, the colours were spectacular and it felt good to be alive!

Thank you so much!

Alf

RICHARD

Thank you for your interest and thoughtful feedback much appreciated!

Best Regards

Alf

HOLGER

Sincere Thanks! I felt truly privileged just to be there and see it.  And although I like the resulting image, it really doesn't do justice to the whole scene that lay before my eyes.

Best Regards

Alf

SANS

Wow! Such an eloquent and encouraging appraisal, thank you so much for your thoughtful and positive feedback!

Best Regards

Alf

DAVE

We are indeed so lucky to have so many interesting historical structures, and spread amongst such a diverse and beautiful landscape on such a tiny island...who could ask for more!

Sincere Thanks!

Alf

GARY

Many Thanks! Let me know if you need directions! :)

Best Regards

Alf,

Serene morning, captured perfectly! wonderful work.

kamala

In a perfect sunset light and colors dark hill line contrast so nice and ruins as Mike say seem to defy the time,I like too proportion done for this image.All elements here create the mood and effect is for sure done for viewer.

lovely composition, the simplicity of it with the central silhouette works very well and of cause the great light.

Well done.

Rich.

Many Thanks for you interest and most encouraging feedback!

Best Regards

Alf

RADU

Sincere Thanks!

The area is steeped in history, there seems to be castles all over the county of Northumberland, and it easy to lose yourself in time amongst these iconic landmarks, particularly at dawn and dusk when there are comparatively very few people about.

Alf

RICHARD

Good to hear from you and it's good to see you posting images again!

Many Thanks!

Alf

A perfect marriage of landscape and human edifice.  The silhouetting adds both contrast and interest, especially regarding the castle ruins.  You've also successfully dropped the detail level down to present a peaceful sea and a multicolored sky.

My best always,

michael

Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback!

I usually try to balance an image with some interest in the foreground, but the ruins were so far away that I needed to zoom (at around 400 mm)  in for them to be in any way recognizable as a building.  The 15 second exposure gave the sea a flat calm kind of look. I then walked around the bay and manage to get some different shots, but haven't posted them yet ...so much to do...so little time :)

Cheers Michael!

Alf

Alf

Well, once again you have managed to make a masterpiece out of a subject that I probably would not have even tried.  Great composition and detail.  The key IMO was to use a large horizontal ratio and then placing the castle relatively far to the right.  I also like the effect of diminishing light from left to right as well as the complementary colors.

You really are the Master with landscapes.

TFS...

Jerry

Thank you so much for your interest and kind words!

It's interesting to note your thoughts on this one.  Particularly that  you may have overlooked this and wouldn't have tried for a shot.

Let me try and explain something that may help. When I first started with landscapes, I used a wide angle lens and tried to cram everything possible into the frame.  I later realised that sometimes within the landscape are lots of separate images that can look entirely different than the landscape as a whole and that can be framed if you zoom in. This helps when being selective about your subject too.

Cheers Jerry!

Alf