Castle Exteriors
Paul Browning

Castle Exteriors

November 2021

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Entry 10933582
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This is beautiful. It looks like Bamburgh castle ? That could be playing a big part of my love for this as I have an emotional connection to Bamburgh- growing up in Northumberland. The composition is fantastic, I love a portrait landscape shot and this is a beautiful example of using the rule of thirds to take my eyes through the sand to the castle. Stunning colours and softly edited. Great work! Congratulations! Thanks so much for entering my competition!

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Entry 10933486
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I love this . It’s so epic . It’s straight out of Harry Potter or Lord of the rings. I really feel emotional and get swept away by the foggy scene, and can imagine it to have ghosts ! The composition really works for me, I’m a big fan of portrait landscape photos , and like to explore a photo with my eyes and this just grabs my attention. Great work ! Thanks so much for entering my first competition.

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This is perfect composition. The framing with the tree above and the reeds around the moat is great. It really makes me appreciate the time you took to find this composition ( I know how long it takes outside a castle to find the angle that works ) . The reflection is gorgeous too. Totally beautiful photo . Congratulations! Thanks so much for entering my first competition!

Stunning . Powerful . Dramatic. My three words for this. I want to walk down the walkway and explore the castle, I also get the feeling of two different days or weather systems either side with the sun setting on the right side . It’s a beautiful symmetrical composition that feels so smooth and elegant. Super great work. Thanks so much for entering my first competition!

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Composition is spot on . My eyes are drawn straight into the left third point which is almost exploding out with the clouds, and I’m a big fan of having people to show scale like this . Stunning work ! Congratulations! Thanks so much for entering my competition!

This looks like my favourite castle on my favourite beach at Bamburgh? I love this photo , the composition is great - the way the rocks curl round to frame the beach and the moody Northumberland skies . Beautifully edited too. Congratulations! Thanks so much for entering my competition!

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I love the Dracula style of this photo . Great composition and tone. The fog adds such great atmosphere and makes me explore the picture with my eyes. Congratulations! Thanks for entering:)

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Let me see your photos showing the exterior of castles from around the world. Please only enter castles from the outside, not the inside. The castles can be derelict or in use and images can include the surrounding landscapes. I am looking forward to seeing your magical photos.

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Entry 10933581
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I’m not sure this is a castle? But I really felt connected to this photo and really enjoyed exploring it with my eyes , I love the autumnal colours and reflection. Really beautiful work . Congratulations. Thanks so much for entering my competition!

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This caught my eye immediately. It has great balance and leading lines to the castle . The sky is beautiful too and really sets the mood. Great work! Thanks for entering my competition!

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