The Surprise Exit, a photo from Jihocesky, Bohemia

Photographer's Note

This photo was taken at the Krivoklat Castle, the same Castle you see in the photo i uploaded a few days ago.

The door is actually the entrance to the castle but i didn't notice the beauty of the scene because of the direction we were walking.

It wasn't until we were leaving the Castle, and walking towards the exit with this exact POV that i noticed the elegant light striking the open black/red door.

Couldn't resist taking a few photo's for myself. Hope you like it.

Have a great Sunday everybody
Cheers
Craig

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emilbo (20852) 2012-09-02 6:24

Salut Craig,
Bien vue cette photo et bel effet graphique. Tu as vu ce que d'autres auraient passés sans le voir. Bonne gestion de la lumière, excellent détails et superbes couleurs.
Bravo!... et bonne semaine,
Emilius

rbellemare (2087) 2012-09-02 7:12

Hello Craig,

Nice colours and light. I like the presence of different textures in this picture. Perfect composition.

Great work

Réjean

holmertz (26958) 2012-09-02 7:13

Hello Craig,
A very nice door. I understand you didn't notice it at first since it was probably already open. The light falls very nicely on the coarse wall. I like the faded grey and yellow tones and the equally faded bricks.
Regards,
Gert

anupam06 (745) 2012-09-02 7:32

Hi Craig,

Well composed and framed. Love the colours, light and the texture of the wall. Specially like the door with such vibrant colour and the works. Love your presentation.

TFS & have a nice Sunday,
Anupam

ACL1978 (5783) 2012-09-02 8:01

I love those little surprise moments where you stumble on a great shot you missed completely the first time around. You made good use of the opportunity - the light is perfect here, which really brings out the reds in the door and the bricks and casts an amazing glow inside the vestibule at the side. Great use of a single light source to give mood and depth.

Andrew

Tigerlily (2343) 2012-09-02 8:03

Hi Craig,
This is really great! I love this one. Wonderful light and colour, great detail and nice texture. A Very inviting image.

mohammad_H (6598) 2012-09-02 8:55

Hello dear friend
Awesome castle entrance with beautiful view map
Good sharpness and light management
Good day and I hope to succeed in life and be happy

Highmountains (1834) 2012-09-02 9:05

Its a very well composed photograph. The vertical lines breaks the picture into three parts and they are conjoined at the ground by the solid cobblestone passage.
From the left - the door - well lit with beautiful metal framing and artwork opens to the central part that has a small arched open cavity ...Below it, the plaster has peeled off and the red bricks have been very well captured. The third section continues with the play of light and shade. The withering of the plaster off the walls with the passage of time has been taken in detail. Yes it is a beautiful composition that we would'nt usually notice since it is the entrance ..
Thanks for sharing.

Sonata11 (28341) 2012-09-02 9:18

Hello Craig,
I can't wait to see the surprise, what is after we exit this place. Very interesting snapshot. I really like it executed this photo. Wonderful composition with fabulous colors, sharpness, clarity, lighting, POV great. Bravo!!!
All the best and have a nice Sunday,
Barbara

kathryn_weir (1742) 2012-09-02 11:52

Hello Craig,
This is a wonderful shot, superb quality of light and perfect framing. The red of the brick work is echoed in the detail on the door . Complete magic, congratulations.
Thanks for sharing
Kathryn

Ps you may not need spare shoes if you visit and shoot with Lisa, I took her to a few of my favourite spots which tend to be coastal and very tidal :) Next time I visit Oz I hope to go with Lisa to her favourite haunts, which judging by today's post may be a graveyard :)

boa (4313) 2012-09-02 11:54

Hi Craig,
what a nice suprice to discover the front of this elegant door! I am a big fan of forgings and forgings products( I am manufacturing metal furniture for myself in a small scale)You handled the light in an excellent way here(RAW?)the sunlight lifts the shadows in the exit and enhances the red color in a beautiful way. Well done!
Have a nice evening.
Boa
Ps.I guess you had a nice holiday in Europe?

kennyblack (4139) 2012-09-02 12:55

Hello Craig
beautiful detail of an ancient traditional architecture. I really like the POV that highlights the light and colors. Beautiful detailed and well trimmed. Thank you for sharing.
Warm Regard's .... Marino

bona (10144) 2012-09-02 17:36

Hi Craig,

nice you have seen this pretty scene when you were coming out from the castle. It is a very beatiful detail and colors. The red here is fantastic.

Regards
Andre

batalay (32860) 2012-09-02 20:26

Hello Craig,

Absolutely breathtaking colors and textures, one of your best photos from your trip, and indeed your entire gallery. I hung it in the group theme "Old Doors."

Incidentally, I just uploaded a photo of Capilano Park.

Warm regards,

Bulent

jjcordier (62344) 2012-09-02 23:15

Craig
Très bon cadrage et magnifique effet couleur. Bravo pour la maitrise de la lumière et le très bon travail de PP réalisé.
Amicalement
JJ

emka (58152) 2012-09-02 23:32

Hi Craig, Nice detail taken in beautiful light. Excellent composition with the elegant gate and rough texture of the walls so nicely shown with patches of light. Lovely picture.

Have a nice week

MAlgo

annjackman (13219) 2012-09-03 0:41

Hello Craig,
There is real beauty in this shot. I think it is the balance of architectural shapes and the way that the light is striking the door and stonework. The colours are both rich and subtle picking out fine detail. A super observation that has been very well realised - excellent.
Kind Regards, Ann

dkmurphys (36819) 2012-09-03 1:06

HI Craig,
Superb artistic work. Simple and very artistic. You've captured some great colors and textures. Well seen!

Daniel

mauro61 (52527) 2012-09-03 1:10

ciao Craig,
mi piace molto il taglio con cui presenti la scena e il buon rapporto tra luci e ombre.
Il colore della porte dà una luce maggiore alla scena e rende piacevole la composizione,
buona giornata
maurizio

Royaldevon (17791) 2012-09-03 1:24

Hello Craig,

An engaging shot, full of textures, patterns and alternating light and shade.
It creates a mysterious setting, stirring the imagination!

Have a lovely week,
Bev :-)

Budapestman (82620) 2012-09-03 2:08

Hi Craig,
a superb photo with graphic details and beautiful lights, the composition is very nice, great shot, Tfs! Have a nice week! Kellemes hetet kívánok!
György

Graal (88908) 2012-09-03 2:20

Hi Craig,
an interesting old historic door, nice construction and details. Good presentation. I like the game of light with shadows. Nice photowork.
Have a nice day.
Aleksander

timecapturer (30334) 2012-09-03 3:14

Hi Craig
love this! The light and detailing here are irresistible and so beautiful. It is an elegantly composed and flawlessly executed image of real quality and appeal. Awesome imagery!

Have a good week - regards Brian.

francio64 (38188) 2012-09-03 3:29

Hi °Craig,
molto bello il contrasto di elemento tra porta e muratura.
Ben gestita e distribuita la luce.

Well done!
Francesco

maria-v1981 (10403) 2012-09-03 6:09

Hello Craig,
Wonderful capture of this old door. Perfect pov and light, perfect graphism created by your pov and colours. I do live the simplicity and traquility of this image.
Enjoy the day,
Regards,
Maria

jlbrthnn (79773) 2012-09-03 7:36

Hello Craig,
I envy the sensitivity of your eyes. This is an interesting observation of the light, colors and shapes. The composition is remarkable. The quality is excellent. Bravo.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

zoomer (3582) 2012-09-03 11:07

Hi,excellent textures and colors.The light is well used to show all the interesting details.Great shot,Wolf.

marabu61 (3924) 2012-09-03 12:41

Hello Craig
Wonderful composition with strong colors. Your framing is just perfect here. This is a real eye catcher. Great how the curve of the door is repeated in the arch in the wall.
Greetings
Daniel

adramad (27556) 2012-09-03 14:44

Hello Craig.
Formidable textures that you get with these old walls, the range of different shades of color, the same is great, the live gate adds a touch of color and beautiful graphics, with its design, The effect of shadows and lights also is very good.
Superb POV, I love the photo.
Have a nice day.
Best regards.
Luis.

papagolf21 (76569) 2012-09-03 15:14

Bonsoir, Graig,
La joie de pénétrer dans le château nous fait parfois oublier le début. Heureusement, l'oeil du photographe avisé a su réparer l'oubli avec un résultat de toute beauté.
Amitiés.
Philippe

westcoastgirl1 (660) 2012-09-03 15:49

Hi Craig

Yes, I spotted this castle door right away and was busy taking many photos of it while I remember you passed it by. But you managed to find the best POV here. And I must give you credit for noticing this amazing lighting and getting the best composition. It really paid off in this photo!

Take care,
Tosca

delpeoples (44960) 2012-09-03 18:58

Hi Craig

This is one of your HDRs that I absolutely adore. The lighting is really moody here and I don't think you would have got that type of drama without the HDR. The saturated colours and textures are also magnificent and the tight framing works so well. Congratulations matey, you did good!

Have a great day...evening...whichever it is over there :)

Lisa

Nard (6913) 2012-09-04 3:11

Hi Craig
Here, I really like the light and how we can feel the textures. The door is magnificent, the stone looks with nice relief and details, and the framing gives a very good atmosphere. Out of time. Well done.
Regards
Bernard

janraiski (340) 2012-09-04 5:07

Hello Craig,

very nicely composed and framed, good light management. I live near the castle and I walked through this gate many times, but I never noticed this beautiful view.

There is only one mistake - please correct region from "Jihocesky" to "Stredocesky".

Jan

dale54 (4922) 2012-09-04 5:42

well hi craig,this is amazing shot,love it all around,mainly that mysterious light,wonderfull! dale

gildasjan (38220) 2012-09-04 10:37

Bonjour Craig
La touche de rouge en haut à gauche apporte une excellente touche à cette image bien cadrée verticalement.Très bon rendu des lumières.
Bonne journée
Amicalement
gildas

dta (51454) 2012-09-04 11:09

Hello Craig ,
it is never easy to take pictures in interior . This one is really excellent . The subject was interesting , but not so easy to capture : perfect framing , angle of view and exposure here .
well done .

ManuMay (33345) 2012-09-04 11:39

Hi Craig!

Very good composition on three stripes, differenty stripes and colours, different light and textures...
I like the bricks on the wall effect...and its colour in contrast...

Very well seen and done!

Have a nice day...

Manu

mesutilgim (67982) 2012-09-04 12:51

Hello Craig
Amazing capture which lets the viewer think twice !
Perfect pov and compo. Very good light management.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

fabbs99 (5471) 2012-09-04 23:52

Hi Craig

The castle door really looks exotic in those bright.Great photography.

Regds
Farhat

Silvio1953 (98183) 2012-09-05 0:54

Ciao Craig, lovely composition with beautiful door, fantastic light, excellent clarity and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

Noel_Byrne (7374) 2012-09-05 12:41

Hi Craig,
The light you have captured here is indeed really special, and adds real life and feeling to the beautiful scene. To compliment that, your composition and point of view are also perfect. A wonderful shot.

Best wishes
NOel

mjw364 (3706) 2012-09-07 10:50

HI Craig

Now I really like this - it puts me in mind of a Mondrian painting because of the shapes and lines. Great contrasting colours and light too.

Intelligently observed!

Cheers

Mike

Hansaphotos (5433) 2012-09-07 17:58

Hello Craig

This is a wonderful image! The lighting really brings out the best of colours and textures here. Wonderful architectural details. Very nice colour contrast between the ancient wall and the door. Very well seen, I`m glad you made stop. Excellent work:) TFS. Enjoy your WE.

Best regards, Erling

thebest (3370) 2012-09-09 7:00

Hi Craig,

Fabulous castle door quite unique as castle doors go - the colours in this image are rustic & wonderful & enhanced by the red & black door... clarity & POV excellent I like your photo very much.

Kind regards,
Dawn.

SnapRJW (18752) 2012-09-18 12:37

Hello Craig - I compliment you on this beautiful shot. To my mind it is as close to perfect as possible. Composition, textural detail, colour and the wonderful ambient light work together in harmony. Top class work! Warm regards Rosemary

jcpix (3299) 2012-10-26 18:40

Hi Craig,

Definitely well spotted lighting, it gives such a nice, warm tone and creates good contrast of yellow and red. The textures are amazing and sharp. The simplest of things have always been some of my favorites, and this is a great example of that. I'm sure most people would have passed this by and thought nothing of it, but you've done a superb job capturing such great atmosphere. Very well done!

Cheers,
Jason