bluechameleon
never underestimate the darkness
Posted by bluechameleon (Vancouver, Canada) on 11 January 2009 in Architecture and Portfolio.
“Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before.”
-- Edgar Allan Poe
(a companion piece to this image)
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Laurie from New Jersey, United States
Such a beautiful and imposing entry. The snow really makes this one.
11 Jan 2009 5:37am
Jean-François from LES ISSAMBRES, France
ambiance fantastique !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
11 Jan 2009 5:43am
ordinaryimages from Kentucky Bluegrass, United States
Exceptional light on a snowy day. best...jerry
11 Jan 2009 6:17am
EYES WIDE SHUT from The library of my soul, United Kingdom
A deep, dark, brooding scene with the black laced spectre loitering by the right side of the door. The dark Lady must never be approached , nor should you ever, in the event of the lifting of her delicately embroidered veil, engage those fierce eyes for fear of mortal demise......
Cracking shot, Sharon. Talk about atmosphere! The falling snow really accentuates the ambience. Superb
11 Jan 2009 6:18am
micke bergling from Sweden
Wow ... incredibly cool with the snow falling .. a beautiful photo
11 Jan 2009 6:26am
john4jack from Corvallis, United States
Beautiful scene. I love the building; it seems strong enough to keep one safe (at least externally) from the darkness.
11 Jan 2009 6:26am
Sien from Valkenswaard, Netherlands
A fine crisp image with a really nice composition. Sharon
Grz Sien
11 Jan 2009 6:27am
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
So moody, so cool. It would be just great without the snow. With the snow, it's simply amazing.
11 Jan 2009 7:17am
Ajay from Pune, India
Another lovely shot of snow and how it sits on the top of those poles.
11 Jan 2009 8:12am
zahai from Berlin, Germany
Beautiful light...reminded me... "the sun never shines on closed doors"
11 Jan 2009 9:00am
Paco Díaz from Spain
Both images are very interesting and suggestive. The citation of EAPoe gives a special feeling that I like very much. Great b/w.
11 Jan 2009 9:25am
gelfoto from Madrid, Spain
That you treat the black and white one well. Spectacular the snowed ones that fall over there. Beautiful resistances produce.
greetings
11 Jan 2009 10:17am
Elaine- from Canada
came a tapping on my chamber door... love edgar, and love your slightly creepy image :)
11 Jan 2009 11:24am
Catalin from Bucharest, Romania
excellent shot, looks great in b&w and the composition is very good
11 Jan 2009 12:51pm
Anna.C from LA ROCHELLE, France
nevertheless your B&W is very luminous ! good composition
11 Jan 2009 2:22pm
613photo from DALLAS, United States
Nice shot all the way around. As others have said, the snow falling is a subtle element that softens things up and adds a lot of mood.
11 Jan 2009 2:29pm
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
The dream is alive and no darkness can take it over, geesh you have you sprouting poetry, sort of ;) Great photo my friend!
11 Jan 2009 3:01pm
Marcah from Quincy, United States
Excellent image. The contrast is perfect and the snow coming down adds to the mystery of the story.
11 Jan 2009 3:18pm
kiji from valenciennes, France
What a good ambiance! It reminds me a J. Carpenter movie
11 Jan 2009 4:33pm
dan from Paris, France
Whiteness of the snow calls back to me whiteness of clouds.
The dream continues.
11 Jan 2009 4:45pm
António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal
But don't overestimate it either.
Harmony is what I can see in this image. There is a dark shadow at the base of the right columns that I can't figure out what it is.
11 Jan 2009 6:12pm
Marion from Liberty Township, United States
your photo works really well that that excerpt from Poe. Great combination! :)
11 Jan 2009 6:35pm
JamesC from portland, United States
The snow adds so much character to an already beautiful architecture scene. Really nice.
11 Jan 2009 10:58pm
Cheryl from Texas, United States
that snow looks like icing on a cake! nice image again.
12 Jan 2009 12:39am
martie from United States
Love the gothic image - the snow really adds a dimension to the composition. Well done!! (Again)
12 Jan 2009 1:29am
Ivar from Indianapolis, United States
Great contrasts bin this shot, also like the added effect of the snow falling.
12 Jan 2009 3:16am
Andrew Gould from Sydney, Australia
Fabulous composition and contrasts --as we can expect from you!
13 Jan 2009 10:24am
baobab from Cambridge, United States
this makes me sad somehow. but in a good way. nice image, superb title. can't beat bluechameleon's poetry.
16 Jan 2009 5:48pm
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