Do you belive on fairy-tales?

Critiques [Translate]

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• fompositpro (38)
• [2007-08-04 21:55]

wow, love the image but the sky is overwhelming to the point that it might be worth reworking the image to downplay it.

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• Retagger (16)
• [2007-08-04 22:18]

Hello Philip,

Composition is perfect. You have captured the feeling of a true medieval castle. The dark clouds add drama to the overall photo. I like that you have also captured the road leading to the castle.

Great job!

Regards,
David..

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• maguero (308)
• [2007-08-04 22:24]

just i need to see a dragon!!!!!!

great job!!!!

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• Brian (1155)
• [2007-08-04 22:25]

Nice HDR work Philip. I love the vibrant colors and dynamic clouds surrounding this beautiful burg. I've never seen this Eltz before.
Good job,
Brian

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• isabela_sor (32116)
• [2007-08-04 22:53]

Yes,I do :)
And this scenery is perfect for one
The old castle was perfect captured,excellent POV and PP work
Isabela

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• jurek1951 (13077)
• [2007-08-04 23:03]

Hi Philip,
A pretty good HDR image Philip, good angle to shoot for the perspective of the castle,good composition , colors and contrast.
Georg

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• albogue (12)
• [2007-08-04 23:25]

Perfect exposition for the sky, from the bright left to the darker right, and also perfect for the forest and castle. Looks very difficult to take this picture.
J. Tejada

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• yang_yt (368)
• [2007-08-04 23:34]

fantasitc view!nice shot!

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• meltemi (7974)
• [2007-08-04 23:39]

Hello Philip,
yes, a beautiful castle, of fairy tale, of a lot of magic and fantasy. I like the colors of this construction, wonderful composition drawing the eye from the foreground detail up to the castle. Nice exposure. The greens look lush.
Congratulations.
Regards.
Stella

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• vincz (17510)
• [2007-08-04 23:42]

Fantastic picture, great rendering. i love he atmposphere. Very well done.

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• jackart (4123)
• [2007-08-05 0:41]

Hi Philip!

I very like whole Your serie of this castle. All photos are noticeable. Excellent place, amazing architecture very good captured

Regards
Jacek

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• Dpbours (7048)
• [2007-08-05 0:44]

Hi Philip!

I surely do after seeing this picture.... Good note going with your shot as well. Love it, only wondering slightly about the greyish burned parts in the sky. That doesn't look all too natural. Must have been a result of the HDR imaging. But next to that a nice shot, bringing back my belief in fairy-tales ;-).

Greetings, Dennis

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• gary91 (13167)
• [2007-08-05 1:14]

Hello Philipp,
I do believe in fairy tales... but I am affraid that yours doesn't end very nicely ;-)
The atmosphere of drama is enhanced by the dark clouds and lets me await some kind of bad thing quite quickly. Wouldn't be surprised to see a dragon coming out...
I like these moddy images.
Have a nice day.
Best regards, Christian

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• bostankorkulugu (23357)
• [2007-08-05 1:55]

this is definitely like from a fairy tale philip... i can imagine the beautiful princess sleeping in one of the rooms up there, or looking through one of those red windows waiting for the price on his white horse... such a beautiful setting for a castle like this one and such a beautiful shot to make me wanna be there... lucky you...

all the best

korkut

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• vero07 (1743)
• [2007-08-05 2:11]

Hi Philip,
In my opinion this is your best shot of this place. The POV let us to appreciate all the lanscape and this sky it's wonderful. It seems an amazing place that I hope to visit sometime.
Thanks for sharing and thanks also for your useful note.

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• Floydian (24159)
• [2007-08-05 2:13]
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Hi Philip,
Yes, a kind of fairytale look. I see a lot of pp work on the picture but for these kind of photo's it does not really bothers me, it gives it indeed that fairytale look to it.
Would like to thank you for this photo because i have been many times to this area but never heard of this castle before. I will write it down and try to locate it next time i am traveling in that area.
A very nice composed image...good work.
Regards, Henk

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• bracasha75 (11939)
• [2007-08-05 2:52]

Hello Philip
Yes i do to...
Exellent shot with mistic colors...
Greath work
Cheers,Braca

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• gramma (3427)
• [2007-08-05 5:16]

Hello Philip,

Another nice view. This castle is really impressive and colors of your image give it a "Harry Potter" atmosphere. Well done !

Christophe

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• smarcell (7767)
• [2007-08-05 9:40]

the effect is impressive, but I the postproduction on the sky is exagerate for my taste. I like the contrast of the castle with the greem. Here you worked very well with PS.

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• Graal (40749)
• [2007-08-05 23:34]

Hi Philip,
very nice composition and view, pleasant colours, unusual old castle. I like it. You had fine POV.
Gr., Aleksander

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• doubay (4401)
• [2007-08-06 5:24]

Hi Philip!
Fantastic shot! This scenery looks like taken from a fairytale. Nice,strong colours, very good POV and framing.
Regards
Andreas

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• Standa (1861)
• [2007-08-09 3:53]
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Hi Philip,
realy beautiful and interesting castle.
Just a pitty that it is too small. Using common object lens you would solve the sky and the problem with sublime. I would also place the castle to the left to bring more depth to the picture.
Anyway nice subject
Thank´s for notice
Regards,
Stanislav

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• lilimih33 (9604)
• [2007-08-09 7:28]

Hello Philip!
Yes, wonderful castle!
Fantastis sky and lovely light!
Beautiful colours and clarity!
Nice point of view!
Excellent done!
Best regards!
Lili

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• cdmonson (1263)
• [2007-08-09 16:38]

Hi Phillip:

A shot of this castle on a sunny day would have been a nice image. However, this shot, on a stormy day, with the lighting you got, is an absolutely fantastic image. Nice job including the surrounding environs to give us an idea of its size. Great work in every respect.

Clark

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• batalay (14244)
• [2007-08-12 22:35]

Hello Philip,

This is a first rate shot, of the fairy tale castle nestled in the depths of a forrest. The foreboding sky makes a very dramatic backdrop — it seems all the more appropriate for such a scene. Very informative note,

Warm regards,
Bulent

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• lucabellincioni (1315)
• [2007-08-13 2:00]

Superb shot and still ancother fantastic place...

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• Dyerco (4981)
• [2007-08-15 22:05]

Hi Philip

Noce job here. The composition and exposure are excellent. It looks as if you used a graduated gray or neutral density filter to get that sky.

Great job

Phil

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• capthaddock (27873)
• [2007-08-17 10:51]

Indded like a fairy tale, I like the pristine surroundings of the castle, maybe the sky is overdarkened.

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• corsicastorm (3164)
• [2007-08-22 14:27]

Tres belle vue et une ambiance assez misterieuse avec ce chateau isolé au milieu de la fotêt: un usage tres judicieux du filtre et en même d'une pause longue si j'en juge l'effet sur les nuages

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• PlayaLimon (154)
• [2007-08-26 4:17]

the breath of history

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• Victor (219)
• [2007-09-05 3:15]

Seeing your photo, Philip, I'm quite sure I do believe... :-)

Breath-taking HDR. Good work.

Good light.

V.

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• Nelu_Goia (1740)
• [2007-09-08 11:31]

Heavy and skilful post-processing,strong colors and great composition; this is exactly
how a good photo should be,in my opinion. This is how your photo is and this is the reason for I like it so much.
You know how to make good photos,Philip.
Regards,
Nelu

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• pablominto (28015)
• [2007-09-11 23:16]

Hello Philip,
Good point of view to this impressive piece of architecture!
Post processing adds drama, and I like the varied light that makes the castle really stand out...
Greetings,
Pablo -

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• cepekdong (3510)
• [2007-09-12 2:34]

looks like a very creepy place, great sky and landscape

dan

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• norman_isaure (881)
• [2007-09-16 12:56]

Bonsoir Philip
J'aime beaucoup la façon dont tu as traité le ciel !! Un ciel comme cela est il naturel ou travaillé ? La composition et la luminosité ainsi que la couleur sont idéales.
Cordialement.
Georgy

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• dcawker (4884)
• [2007-09-17 9:47]

I love the dark tone and light on the castle here.. It works well. Is this an HDR shot? Regards, Doug

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• Dakota55 (382)
• [2007-09-17 9:51]

This is a realy nice photograph, the light is amazing the castle seems to glow. I would be inturested to know about the post production used on this one??

Very well sopted and photographed.

All the best Rob

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• fserajian (3550)
• [2007-09-17 12:50]

Hi Philip,

Nice POV and dof, the lighting is excellent too. TFS

Fara

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• tegochu (38)
• [2007-09-17 21:39]

Wow, this is an amazing photo!
It looks like the perfect setting for a medieval fantasy story. :)
I love the contrast between the dark clouds above and the bright green grass below~
Love it!

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• eserrano (135)
• [2007-09-18 8:59]

Hi Philip... This is an awesome picture you took here. It makes it easy to believe in fairy tales. TFS.

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• lousat (4180)
• [2007-09-19 13:50]

wooow spectacle !!!!

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• guillaumejm (7492)
• [2007-09-22 9:41]

Hello philip,
very nice work here creating good light and saturated colours. the sky itself is great too.
Best regards
JMarc

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• paura (20343)
• [2007-09-23 10:40]

Philip,
Colors and composition are really nice in this composition from this interesting castle in the forest.

Very well done.

Paulo

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• clic (3478)
• [2007-09-27 11:59]

Hello Philip
I was impressed when I saw Cinderella's castle at Dysneyworld, but it's nothing compared to the magnificence of Castle Eltz that appears as a jewel set in a green velvet case!
Best regards.
Robert

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• skerdreux (1389)
• [2007-09-29 12:00]

I don't believe in Fairy tale but after this shoot I start to believe it ! The sky is so dramatic and the foreground has so dynamic colors !
your shot is simply beautiful !
have a nice day
Sylvain

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• soupie01 (623)
• [2007-10-03 16:47]

Nice! Great colours and pov, I like the dark sky it gives a sense of brooding to an otherwise fairytale setting.

Thanks,

Patrick

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• marknunnerley (2760)
• [2007-10-10 4:26]

Hi Philip,
a very atmospheric shot here of the castle in the wooded area. Really like the moody sky as well.
br
mark

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• korbee (2145)
• [2007-10-20 4:07]

these are moments of life Philip.
jan

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• DzULA (742)
• [2007-10-31 3:03]

Great photo, just like in the 3D games, great 3D effect, nice colors, sharpness and lights

Greetings
DzULA

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• prashant29 (34)
• [2008-03-18 0:45]

Hello Philip !

Excellent composition. I think, sky condition has played wonderful role to highlight the castle inits real 'story-book' image.

Great job !

rgds / Prashant

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• Felip (1565)
• [2008-03-18 0:53]
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Hi Philip
I'm not sure what appeals me more of your shot, if the incredible sky (tell me the truth, is HDR?), or the astonishing forest, or the amazing castle in the middle of the scene...It doesn't matter, the result is that the pict is worth seeing once and again!
TFS

Felip

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• npecanhuk (3004)
• [2008-05-18 10:39]

Hi Philip!
A great picture with the "fairy tale Castle" right in the middle of it, surrounded by an "enchanted forest" and menaced by those dark clouds high up in the sky!
TFS - Congratulations!
Greetings from Brazil,
Neyvan Peçanhuk

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• burkay08 (44)
• [2008-05-22 6:44]

Hi komshi:)

super shot and very nice composition...

and vey good HDR :)

congratulations komshi:)

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• placombe (6774)
• [2008-05-22 18:22]

Hi Philip
Superb shot, "grandiose" site. Colors, sharpness, depthness +++
Regards from Canada
Pierre

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• Dragut (835)
• [2008-05-25 8:54]

Hi Philip

Nice HDR shoot.

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• pavelilioski (218)
• [2008-05-29 8:56]

Hello Philip
Cool compo , POV , colors ,
Nice photo ,
Regards

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• dipti (91)
• [2008-05-30 4:26]
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Hey Philip
leme tell u a small story....i was new to trek earth some time back and i was surfing, this particular picture i saved on my computer cos i didnt know much what to do with it.....i loved it n it was on my desktop for a long long time, showed it to everyone n tried to find the person who clicked it, as i saved the pic then not the page, i had no info...n we've critiqued each other's fotos before but i didnt come across this until today. n am so glad i found it, n i am so happy it was yours.

ITS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, OUT OF MY DREAMS :D

Regards
Dipti :D :D

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• Silversnow (853)
• [2008-05-30 13:19]

Superb castle, and very good poin of view. the foreboding clouds add a lot to the heavy atmosphere, and are very well contrasted.