The Crowns, a photo from Cornwall, England

Photographer's Note

The Crowns engine houses are precariously sited on a promontory just above the sea. Their dramatic setting has inspired generations of writers, artists and photographers. There is great technical interest in the inclined Boscawen Diagonal Shaft (sunk 1858-62) that runs out under the Ocean bed to a distance of 800m from the cliffs.

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nikosrio (1158) 2008-07-12 2:18

Hello Derek.
Excellent shot,nice colors and light and very sharp.Excellent POV,
regards,
Nikos.

meyyappan_rmp (135) 2008-07-12 2:56

Blue color is always pleasant and makes the frame awesome.

Cloud__Warrior (391) 2008-07-12 3:24

Hi Derek

An interesting shotof some history, goood colours and pov but maybe a little centred?

A interesting note but whats the shaft you speak of, guessing a tin mine?

Andy

marjan (7) 2008-07-12 4:28

hi Derek, good shot, interesting place and notice.
Marjan

Floydian (30970) 2008-07-12 6:31

Hi Derek,
Interesting place so close at the sea, the view must be awesome standing there and seeing the rough sea hitting against the rocks. Strong colours also with an interesting vignette effect.
Regards, Henk

dkeus31 (27739) 2008-07-12 9:08

Hi derek
very nice landscape, the castle before the tumultuous sea is very nice, but the vignetting in the sky quite disturbing.
No try to remove it?
regards,didier

chirasak (2) 2008-07-12 16:54

Hi Derek
nice picture i like your angle of ruins and the sea look so nice and fresh
nice shot TFS

Regards
Chirasak

toto (0) 2008-07-14 2:38

Bonsoir,
belle photo de ce chateau et de cette maison en ruine bien visibles sur ces paroies rocheuses.
Jolies couleurs et bonne netteté, ces vagues qui se brisent sur ces rochers sont impressionnante.
Amitiés Thomas
Je reviens

B-F-G (322) 2008-07-16 2:57

wonderfull dramatic view and lovely lighting.

jimkilgallon (0) 2008-07-17 13:13

Hello Derek
Your coastal shots look very good, and Cornwall is certainly a beautiful part of the UK coast. Strong blues tones with great positioning of the Crowns engine houses. The lighting has been well managed with natural colours and sharpness.
Regards
Jim

AiresSantos (56155) 2008-10-02 0:53

Good morning Derek
Beautiful view of these crowns engine houses in ruins. I like this POV and vivid colours. The lighting has been well managed
Thanks and have a nice day
Aires