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Photographer’s Note

I had posted a picture earlier of this castle. Thought I would try something new today with it.

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sagar (2307) 2007-11-28 8:00

Hi Auntie,
Lovely view of the castle!!!I observe a few grains here but they do not cause a lot of distraction given the lovely mystique lights .
Regards and take care,
Sagarneel.

mehmetemin (7217) 2007-11-28 8:15

Hi Karen
Nice composition with a great reflection , compliments , very well executed
Mehmet Emin

crckt (7072) 2007-11-28 8:34

Hi Karen,
What I like about the shot is the warmish B/W tone that it has. It is not exactly pure B/W. It goes very well with the overall mood of the shot.
Well done,
Shaeri

Dyerco (9008) 2007-11-28 9:09

Nice composition. The B&W presentation works well here.
Phil

sanita (44) 2007-11-28 10:12

I love your holiday pictures, and this one has that far away holiday feeling to it, thanks

Graal (57631) 2007-11-28 23:37

Hi Karen,
unusual castle, nice japanese architecture, good composition with reflections. Pity that sky wasn't friendly.
Gr., Aleksander

Rosa (4589) 2007-11-29 0:36

Bonjours Karen
Belle photo que ce chateau avec ces toit si particulier de ces pays lointains que tu a visité. Beau reflet dans cette eau sombre et bon emploie du NB +- qui attire l' attention.
Amitiés
Rosa

kiwi_explorer (12195) 2007-11-29 0:39

Hi Karen,
Good effort and well rewarded. Very good sepia effect which really compliments the old scene ... just wonderful. The slight noise certainly helps age the photo. Excellent work! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

snunney (34574) 2007-11-29 2:26

Hello Karen,
A nice symmetrical composition that benefits from the black and white treatment. The tones and clarity are good, though I have to agree that there is some evidence of grain or noise, particularly in the water.

thiv56 (1454) 2007-11-29 2:59

Hello Karen!

I like your subject, b&w treatment and toning. But some things on the right bottom are disturbing and there is quite a heavy noise (over-compression? resizing?). TFS.

stego (22350) 2007-11-29 4:59

Hi Karen,
A dreamy view. The B&W and grain gives it an antique mood that combines very nicely with the architecture, giving it the look of an old postcard.
Regards, José.

joelcforte (80) 2007-11-29 16:40

the grain thing was ok for me it makes the picture look more old and have a better felling with it, i like what you did in this one, i only hope those two cars wasnt there

Henryk_Bilor (20365) 2007-11-30 6:53

Hi Karen
Interesting shot at the castle. I like symmetry and the old-fashioned mood. A bit pity of the white sky ;).
Regards

mrcrow (3989) 2007-11-30 12:40

hi karen
thats a better black and white shot..i thought it was the imperial palace in tokyo..it similar..i have one posted on TE
there are the usual over sharpened gremlins here..i got them on my prints when i scanned them and some grain
if you do get to grips with pp you will find its relatively easy to correct these...i am taking an honours degree in rocket science to try to do the contrast thingmajig on photoshop 2..haha
i cant remember why they do the roofs like that..its not for snow..i think its something to do with spirits
cheers
geof

AKITA (5230) 2007-12-02 12:40

Dear Karen,
I like this old feeling.
this old atmosphere of photo fits well the image of old castle, like one scene of old B&W movie, perhaps it may be a historical play with a sword fight...
old feeling is precious.
thank you,
Akihisa

gunbud (27755) 2007-12-04 20:24

Hi Karen,
Lovely Far Eastern castle that does well in the B&W medium. Lovely the sharp details and striking reflection in the calm lake. This one has a calming mysterious feel to it.
Regards, Tom

ShelteredGuy (9) 2007-12-07 20:25

This one is almost perfect ;-)
The only thing that I think would have been great is if the water in this shot had been super still...like a bottle, but nonetheless...breath taking...b&w....wouldn't be the same pic in colour..=-) Good job again..

rminkow (1566) 2007-12-10 20:30

Hi Karen...nice composition and black and white tones. I like the detail on the wall...

Roger

Uhu (7354) 2008-08-04 8:14

These strange Japan castles actually looks like palaces, not castles at all. Very interesting structures.
Great photo! Black/white looks good here.