Al's Images
Carew Castle
Posted by Alun (cheshire, United Kingdom) on 1 May 2008 in Architecture.
A little Castle in Pembrokeshire Wales. It was a very gray day so the b/w worked better.
@Rhys: Thanks Rhys, I took it in colour but the sky was washed out but i think it worked better in b/w.
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
A place that reeks of history and I wonder why and how it got into such disrepair. An intriguing image!
1 May 2008 7:08am
@Michael Skorulski: Life started in the 11th century, and it changed over the years more being bilt and updated. It was abandond in 1686 then the national trust took over in 1983. So it was left for a long time. Cheers Michael
@BABYLONEZOO: Thank you
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
A wonderful image of day gone by!
1 May 2008 11:53am
Rob from Velveetaville, United States
Very nice capture Alan. Being from the States it's hard to imagine buildings this old some times. In my opinion, we don't appreciate our old buildings like we should but it's our heritage and we should preserve them.
I like what you have in your portfolio so far and can't wait to see more.
Cheers,
Rob
1 May 2008 12:14pm
@Rob: Yes we do have some old buildings, I have just been looking at your portfolio, you do like your dogs, and there's some great images of them.
can't wait to see more.
Thanks Rob
Rob from Velveetaville, United States
Sorry about the misspelling of your name Alun...
1 May 2008 12:16pm
@Rob: No problem, Its the welsh way of spelling it
cheers
@Lorraine: Thank Lorraine :)
Observing from Chester, United Kingdom
Lot's of history in them walls, pity they didn't look after it better. I must visit it sometime.
1 May 2008 1:54pm
@Observing: Yes, it's a very nice area to visit, Lots of castles.
Cheers :)
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Another great capture of an old historical building. I wonder what those walls could tell us. I especially like it in b & w. Just lends to the ambience of the picture.
1 May 2008 1:57pm
@Marion: Thank you Marion
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
Oh what I'd give to be able to photograph such places.. sigh. Brilliant in the b/w, Alun! Great shot!!
1 May 2008 2:14pm
@amy: You sould take a holiday here in the uk, you could take loads of photos of castles with your new camera. Cheers
danthro from Suburbia, United States
how quickly civilization can erode almost into nothingness. nice capture
1 May 2008 7:43pm
standley from Brou-sur-Chantereine, France
This is an exceptional shot. Well done!
1 May 2008 7:54pm
Earnest from Oklahoma, United States
Would love to explore that place. Fascinating.
1 May 2008 9:32pm
Kris from Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Very nice, historic and epic. Also, love the black & white
1 May 2008 9:55pm
Ian Bramham from Manchester, United Kingdom
Great photo Alun...it really suits B&W!
1 May 2008 10:14pm
@Ian Bramham: Cheers Ian
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
Beautifully shot. The processing gives it a 10th century feel.
1 May 2008 11:33pm
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
A fantastic shot of this impressive Castle Alun, brilliant b&w.
2 May 2008 12:18am
João Mourão from Amadora, Portugal
a Xth century reliq. I love the way and mood you gave to this picure. It's wonderfull.
2 May 2008 12:58am
@João Mourão: Thank you very much for your comments
Anthony from Bielefeld, Germany
Been there,done that,didn´t buy the T-shirt because the National trust is too expensive.I also paid over 6 quid for 4 ice creams from the van in the car park last time I was there !!!!
2 May 2008 9:24am
@Anthony: We didn't buy any ice cream, I cant believe the National trust hasn't started charging you £6 to park. So people get down there before they start.
Vikram from Chandler, United States
Oh yes! The light is superb! Looks beautiful in b/w!
I love this architecture!
2 May 2008 7:13pm
Canon EOS 40D
1/200 second
F/11.0
ISO 200
40 mm