Papagolfade in Featherland Photo

Photographer’s Note

Papagolfade in Featherland in Alvaraalto-style.

Tenterden, Kent, England is a small town which was a centre of the weaving industry for many years and consequently in the fifteen century became a very prosperous area.
St Mildred's church is in the main part of the Tenterden. The church dates from the 12th century, and was progressively enlarged until 1461, when the distinctive tower was constructed. It was one of the churches in the 1588 system of warning beacons.
The church, is despite a heavy-handed restoration by G.M. Hills in 1864 still much of interest.

You can buy this mirror in one of the shops in Tenterden and make your own scene on the glass.
With greetings from Northiam, Sussex

TravelerNL, papagolf21, Tue, Gerrit, Cretense, Philippe, belido, Kielia, Didi, jhm, feather, danos, BWJ has marked this note useful

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TravelerNL (2967) 2009-10-18 11:20

Hallo Rob,
Een hele mooie spiegeling. Goede kleuren en erg scherp. Ook het frame wat feitelijk de foto begrenst staat er mooi op. Je hebt jezelf er mooi buiten gehouden. Goed werk!
Prettige avond verder,
Harko

papagolf21 (56715) 2009-10-18 11:30

Bonsoir, mon ami Rob,
Un grand merci pour cette sorte de dédicace. J'apprécie comme il se doit cette composition très originale (comme à l'accoutumée).
Le sujet est parfaitement traité. Un grand merci du clin d'oeil.
Amitiés.
Philippe

Fis2 (46341) 2009-10-18 13:44

Witaj Rob!
Good idea, fantastic effect.
I like the window...
Good frame and super colors.
The light and depth add savor of photo.
Well done.
Regards
Krzysztof

mafegan (4465) 2009-10-18 13:55

Hello Rob
Very clever, well seen and well executed. Tfs, Marlene

danyy (69393) 2009-10-18 23:10

Excellent ce cadrage, Rob et un clin d'oeil sympathique à deux grandes stars de notre communauté.
Pas facile de tout exposer avec des lumières parfaitement équilibrées, mais ton résultat est très bon.
Excellente journée.
Daniel.

carper (65598) 2009-10-18 23:15

prachtige spiegeling Rob.
zeer fraai fotowerk hier, mooie details, zeer origineel fotowerk.
groet jaap

Tue (25608) 2009-10-19 0:06

Hi Rob,
Een heel mooie foto van dit typisch Engelse kerkje in de spiegel. Zo te zien een aardige rommelwinkel. En wat een mooi licht.
Groeten,
Lars

Graal (58688) 2009-10-19 0:50

Hi Rob,
another unusual idea and photowork. Fine finaly effect. Well done and interesting note. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

Gerrit (36229) 2009-10-19 3:50

ERg mooi, Rob dit gespiegelde schilderijtje van een stadsbeeld.
De toren is prachtig maar de koe is de winnaar.
groeten, Gerrit

Cretense (57010) 2009-10-19 10:31

Hello Rob!

Very impressive photo, excellent "frame in the frame", great composition! Excellent idea and realisation! Great light management and beautiful colours! Congratulations!

Hercules

Philippe (11787) 2009-10-19 13:26

Dag, Rob. Een originele manier om ons de mooie kerktoren van Tenterden voor te stellen. Die steekt goed uit boven de goederen van de antiquair. Het frame van de spiegel trekt de aandacht uit naar de toren die goed uitkomt op een mooie Engelse blauwe lucht.
Ik wens je een prettige avond,
Philippe

pattabe (417) 2009-10-19 23:26

Hi Rob,
wonderful starting point for this picture to make, beautiful blue sky is in good contrast with the tower.
great job.
Regards Freddy (Bangkok)

belido (16807) 2009-10-20 5:45

Hi Rob,

this is very your work. I spent some time checking all those elements in the mirror. The little cow is a nice focal point...my favorite in the image :) Original composition!
Regards,
Carlos

Kielia (8727) 2009-10-20 10:53

Hi Rob,
a very fascinating scene and very well captured.
Your note is very nice too and made me smile to myself. Very interesting atmosphere in the mirror. I also love this tiny cow! TFS!
Warm regards
Harriet

Didi (36420) 2009-10-20 11:17

Bonjour Rob
Très intéressante image virtuelle au cadrage à la mode Alvaraalto.
Il me semble voir une vache :)
J'apprécie cette originalité.
Cordialement

pablominto (41314) 2009-10-20 21:31

Hello Rob,

Hehehe, for once I read the note first...

Creative framing, good details!
And i notice it is 7 past 12 on this fine sunny day...

Greetings,
Pablo -

UlfE (9158) 2009-10-23 11:09

Hi Rob,

Really funny title. Everybody that has been around for a while knows what is means. A very typical Alvaraalto shot. You have a very good eye for reflections of all kinds. This is a bit original since it actually is mirror this time that relflects the papagolfade, not water, a window or the like. Excellent picture TFS and have a nice weekend!

Cheers,

Ulf

stego (22448) 2009-10-24 21:27

Hi Rob,
Hilarious, but also very well composed. You are a really good observer and very good in finding these unusual POV's (and I am not talking only about the angle and framing). I wonder if there is a name for photos with cows, because this one also qualifies for that popular theme here. How surreal... :-)
Featherland... LOL!
Regards,
José

jhm (83276) 2009-10-25 4:19

Dag Rob,

Dit heeft u mooi voorelkaar gebracht met de spiegel.
Wanneer u iets meer had gecropt dan was het precies of u had de foto in een kader geplaatst.
Heel mooi gedaan, goed foto werk. Bedankt.

Prettige zondag,
John.

feather (50122) 2009-10-25 14:44

Damn fine idea to re-name the country! Did you write to Buckingham Palace to get the relevant permission??! ;D
You have the most amazing eye to seek out unusual places to find reflections. This could be either in a flea market or a junk shop. I love your sales line too --- you could even use it to make a self portrait next time you brush your hair! ;D
Kath

danos (33192) 2009-10-26 0:33

Good morning Rob,
nice your idea to put the bell tower in this physical wooden frame.Excellent presentation with the brilliant light to makes the scene even more superb.Well done.

Have a nice day,Danos

BWJ (1775) 2009-10-31 20:50

Hello Rob,
I like the idea and the result. The framing is beautiful, excellent DOF, nice sharp details, and rich color. It is a very attractive and enjoyable photo.
Kind regards,
Betty

batalay (21185) 2009-11-20 12:02

Hello Rob,

This is an imaginative shot Few people see a mirror as an effective a tool for photography as you do. I've learned to look at mirrors differently thanks to you.

Warm regards, Rob. Have a good weekend.

Bulent