dipping into Durisdeer Photo

Photographer’s Note

Deep in the heart of Dumfriesshire the road dips down towards the little village of Durisdeer, nestling in the hills.There are a few cottages and a church.It isn't a through road and we turn and return the same way passing the cemetery as we go.I think about a life led in such a tiny community, living, working and being buried in it's bosom. Would it be safe or stultifying ?

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dougie (2920) 2006-12-05 9:59

Hi,
What a brilliant title Bev. Give me Durisdeer every time! Good picture, nicely composed and with a wee sense of mystery looking to the village nestled in the valley. Thanks.
Dougie.

cepekdong (3668) 2006-12-07 2:07

wow, this is such a lovely picture. i love pictures with a street/path so much which run to the horizon and creat good depth like this ! i think this is typical scottish weather and the tree on the left shows some perishability of life, which also fits to your comment !
about the safety living there ? well i dont really know what you mean but villagers always live with the cliche of being 'retarded' in a way ( at least thats how people talk about farmers here ). but for me its not stultifying at all, not because i live in a village, but because i like the fact that old tradition are still cherished in rural areas and even old dialect survive there. its all relative

daniel

Tezic (16927) 2006-12-11 14:35

The perspective of the road was excellent... POV was very nice and the tone of the green perfect.. Very good framing and composition also..

ollie59 (776) 2007-04-05 12:11

Hiya Bev,
can't think how i missed this shot of yours its a beauty and deserves way more comments .Great title by the way, plus i for some reason like wee rds dissapearing away into the distance,check some of mine !
Colours are lush and i do like the way the wee village is hemmed in with those superb mountains
a winner
ollie

balatrek (7419) 2007-05-21 13:56

Hi Bev,

I like this landscape, good composition and a correct perspective, I believe the illumination levels could be improved, the scene is a little dark, he had been better a diaphragm more closed and a lower speed, anyway an interesting work with a special atmosphere. TFS

Regards
José

dodo (26) 2007-07-26 15:30

Hi Bev,
this is a great picture very good composition
well framed good DOF.
Love the mountains in the background,TFS
Dot.