So I thought to myself I am quiet enjoying this meander between the highlands of Scotland and Italy – so I went for wee wander in to my archive and had a play with some bleach toning – I hope you like the result – I am extremely pleased with it – when I took the shot I simply didn’t have the skill-set to cope with recovering the strong light around the figure at the end of the tunnel – but more importantly I am pleased that my composition has stood the test of time (well that’s my view anyway – lol)
Castel Sant’Elmo is a medieval fortress located on a hilltop near the Certosa di San Martino, overlooking Naples, Italy. The name “Sant’Elmo” derives from a former 10th-century church, Sant’Erasmo, shortened to “Ermo” and, finally altered to “Elmo”. It presently serves as a museum, exhibition hall, and offices (Description via Wikipedia)
A really cool pic, Scott. It looks so peaceful there.
a fabulously powerful huge Castle which dominates Naples
The composition and especially light are stunning.
Lautal thank you so glad you enjoyed it – I seen the shot immediately when I was there but couldn’t master the exposure – time has provided the opportunity to grab something from it now.
Wonderful.
Thank you for saying so Rabirius
I, too, enjoy your meanderings between Scotland and Italy, and your mix of natural landscape and manmade architecture. This is a beautiful shot, so tranquil.
Cheers Lorna, – I don’t think I could have produced this result only 6 months ago never mind when I took the image 4 years ago.
Great shot…good atmosphere of sun , shade, setting and scale. Harsh light always tough but this works well.
Thank you David – I am very happy how this turned out – I do enjoy casting my eye back through those overlooked shots
It is wonderful to look back and find images you still love in older stuff. Sometimes just needing a bit of refining with skills you didn’t used to have. I’m glad you kept it and thanks for sharing.
I could not agree more – I often would like to back and take the same shot again with my present knowledge and equipment….
excellent photo
thanks very much
What beautiful architecture!! Your photography make me want to visit Italy.
well Dawn don’t think twice – if you get the chance go for it. Naples is amazing and disappointing all at the same time – it is rather dirty but get beyond the dirt and the mafia and you will love it – Northern Italy is safe as houses and beautiful
This works really well Scott and the conversion to a sepia monotone is very effective.
Cheers Mark – I have to admit I am pleased when I consider how the blown the character was in the original colour image
I think I remember the colour version, or maybe somebody with a similar shot? It’s beautiful. 🙂
I haven’t posted the colour version Jo – so perhaps a similar shot
what beautiful photographs! Namaste. . .Anne
Thank you Anne I hope you will take a look around my archive
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A really cool pic, Scott. It looks so peaceful there.
a fabulously powerful huge Castle which dominates Naples
The composition and especially light are stunning.
Lautal thank you so glad you enjoyed it – I seen the shot immediately when I was there but couldn’t master the exposure – time has provided the opportunity to grab something from it now.
Wonderful.
Thank you for saying so Rabirius
I, too, enjoy your meanderings between Scotland and Italy, and your mix of natural landscape and manmade architecture. This is a beautiful shot, so tranquil.
Cheers Lorna, – I don’t think I could have produced this result only 6 months ago never mind when I took the image 4 years ago.
Great shot…good atmosphere of sun , shade, setting and scale. Harsh light always tough but this works well.
Thank you David – I am very happy how this turned out – I do enjoy casting my eye back through those overlooked shots
It is wonderful to look back and find images you still love in older stuff. Sometimes just needing a bit of refining with skills you didn’t used to have. I’m glad you kept it and thanks for sharing.
I could not agree more – I often would like to back and take the same shot again with my present knowledge and equipment….
excellent photo
thanks very much
What beautiful architecture!! Your photography make me want to visit Italy.
well Dawn don’t think twice – if you get the chance go for it. Naples is amazing and disappointing all at the same time – it is rather dirty but get beyond the dirt and the mafia and you will love it – Northern Italy is safe as houses and beautiful
This works really well Scott and the conversion to a sepia monotone is very effective.
Cheers Mark – I have to admit I am pleased when I consider how the blown the character was in the original colour image
I think I remember the colour version, or maybe somebody with a similar shot? It’s beautiful. 🙂
I haven’t posted the colour version Jo – so perhaps a similar shot
what beautiful photographs! Namaste. . .Anne
Thank you Anne I hope you will take a look around my archive