[Jos25]

August 13, 2012 at 12:14 pm

Thanks for the reply John.

You’re right about the darkness of the image. I didn’t have the time to edit it on PS :)

I like my photography to provoke a response. If you felt sad, then I’m happy (!) because I meant the shot to convey a person who is indeed upset/depressed, etc. I wanted to create a dark, foreboding effect that would immediately strike the viewer. If I’ve achieved this, the photo in my opinion has been successful.

Regards,
Josiah

[Jos25]

August 13, 2012 at 12:10 pm

Yeah, don’t like the red at all, but unfortunately like you said it was outside my control.

[Jos25]

July 30, 2012 at 1:53 pm

OK John, the castle is Castlewellan castle in Co. Down. Hopefully that answers your question :)

[Jos25]

July 30, 2012 at 1:51 pm

OK, under the overwhelming odds against me, I concede defeat :D The expression is probably not very ‘happy’ (apologies Isabella :wink: ). The textures are a old pane of glass, stained by the nearby greenery. he was just looking out from a shed and someone threw something at the window, hence his expression. I was wondering if the shot was technically strong, and that’s really why I posted it.

[Jos25]

July 28, 2012 at 2:09 pm

Personally, I think this is a tribute to the innocence and excitement of little boys. I assure you he was very ‘happy’ when I took the shot. Entitled to your own opinion though.

[Jos25]

July 28, 2012 at 2:04 pm

If that’s not a castle, I don’t know what is, John.

[Jos25]

July 26, 2012 at 1:14 pm

Hey, the monster of the castle is waiting in the shadows around the corner! Wouldn’t you be scared? :D :D

[Jos25]

July 25, 2012 at 1:29 pm

Thanks a lot everyone for the advice, will definitely take on board :D

[Jos25]

July 24, 2012 at 4:13 pm

Yes, gate :D :D (How could you miss it?) The Mountain is the revered Croagh Patrick in Co. Mayo

[Jos25]

July 24, 2012 at 4:08 pm

Thanks for the reply – I thought the posts sort of drew the eye into the image, and I loved the gate. The fog gave the whole image an out-of-this-world feel.

[Jos25]

July 12, 2012 at 3:11 pm

Thanks John, I’ve learned since then to be more ‘up front’ with subjects, its a real pain trying to get shots ‘without them seeing’. Thanks for the feedback.