Castlerigg Stone Circle

Castlerigg stone circle sits on the top of a low hill surrounded by

the English Lakeland mountains. What an amazing location the

neolithic builders chose about 5000 years ago! But as a result it is

difficult to get a close view looking down on it. For this shot (two

frames merged) I held the camera as high as possible on a tripod,

holding on to the tripod's feet and tripping the shutter using the

timwer.

 

Finally managed to find time to do some photography! Work is still

crazy and probably will be for another few months but I hope to be

posting some shots from our recent weekend in the English Lake

District.

 

All comments welcome!

I rather like this even with the apparant distortion. I feel in this image it accentuates the the circle. Coupled with the darkening in the corners, this image seems to work very well. Well done.

Very nice!

Clever idea, a high camera point with tripod and timer ! Perfect the wide angle perspective to show this fascinating scenery. The vignette strengthens nicely the composition with three circles - grass, stones, sky. Exciting landscape !

What about a B&W ?

Echoing Carsten's comments - great idea. Love photos where the grass is actually green. Nice work.

Hi Colin.Joyful to see this.I read the explanation how you got to this point.The circle in a circle awakes spiritual feelings.Beautiful intense green.Fascinating place and the surrounding hills.I am glad you where able to post again,best wishes.

Colin! you are really missed! with your fine work. Thanks for the explanations and the technic you have used, it looks successful, as the circle of stones is well seen all around, surrounded by the green lawn and blue sky. interesting for sure. Hope to see you more often....;-))

Wow... Colin this is a fantastic photograph, - one of the most interesting i have seen for a while. I really appreciate your description of the technique - it certainly works really well here.

 

cheers,

 

Ben

Thanks everyone!

 

Carsten, I will have to try a b&w - good idea.

 

Richard, as this area has the highest rainfall in England the grass tends to be green. :-)

 

Alexandra, Pnina, thanks. I hope to be posting and commenting again now.

 

Ben, thanks for your comment. I like your images and will be visiting as soon as I can.

 

Pnina, thanks

Excellent shot. I like the great sensation of large view. Your tripod was really put down on the grass we see here ? We have the impression that it is taken from a little hill.

I imagine how it's difficult to shoot this subject from high angle without a ladder. Great result with peripheral light reduction effect.

Nice view of an interesting and ancient place.

I like the circular shapes throughout the composition. Great sky, as always, and nice colors and tones, Colin.

You provide us with a very good circular view of the place, Colin.

Mystic place, clever technique, convincing result. Karl

Colin, I like this image even with the distortion. Great idea of how to take a photo when there is no place high enough. Muted colors are perfect, well executed. Sondra

Extraordinary photo, Colin. Great composition, very introspective.

Congrats, greetings from Portugal.

impressive photo in an impressive area. great work!

The result is great, Colin. Amazing sign of such a far past and presented in an excellent way.

I see that I'm quite late to the party because I was asleep. I love your image and story about the site. You did very well at composing it as you've described.

As usual, excellent work illustrative, photographically and historically. Many thanks, Colin

Lovely view of the circle and how the lighting accents it. Thanks for sharing the history and your technique.

Very interesting history and the way you shoot.

(I will keep it in mind).

Very nice work.

 

Kind regards J O

Neat how you achieved this vantage point, Colin. Thank you for explaining your methods to us. I love the misty mysterious feel to it. Your British landscapes - love 'em! :-)

Hi Colin, I hope you are well and only busy, but you and your work are missed!