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At Peel Castle, Isle of Man, they were ready for attack from behind as well from the fore...
| Camera: | Fuji FinePix 6900 |
| Recording media: | digital |
| Title: | Know thine enemy... |
| Username: | 
Janet Pattison |
| Uploaded: | 31 Jul 2003 - 8:02 PM |
| Tags: | Landscape / travel |
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Dear Graham, Your comments about "I wish people would comment on photographs" in that thread was read by me, and I tried a few of YOUR photos.
The point of MY Peel Castle shot is the CANNON! If the focus was the town then neither the CANNON nor the WALL would be in focus. My aim was to emphasise the targetting angle and height of the Cannnon Master's choice when the castle was originally manned in the C15 and C16 heyday of this place. You will see comments on other people's photographs where suggestions are made to "throw the background out of focus".
Do you think I achieved that in my shot? I do!
Hi Janet,
When I look at this shot my eyes are directed along the cannon towards the town as the main focal point. Its as though I'm the gunner looking for targets. Wall and cannon are just supports for the town. Also because of the eroded surface of the cannon its focus is uncertain. I would slightly de-focus the wall as well as sharpen the image of the town.
These are only my opinions Janet and I may be entirely wrong. My remarks are given only in the spirit of sharing images and not meant to cause offence. I really like this shot and wish I had taken it myself.
I think this is a perfect example of two different viewpoints from two different photographers. Thank you for your comments - they are appreciated.
I recommend a visit to the Isle of Man. We put it off for years as we couldn't believe the "hype" over the TT but the island has MUCH MUCH more to offer. Have a look at my uploads in Photo Locations "Mannanan's Isle" for further peeks. Cheers.
I'm with Graham on this one, this could have been a really cracking shot. The lack of a sharp main focal point detracts from the image. The eye doesn't know where to go. If the town was sharpened as Graham suggests then the cannon gives it the perfect "lead in" line. We read photographs from left to right, the cannon is in the correct position, the hole is lighter so we are forced to look through the image into the town.
Thanks, Meggsy, I love the pun! Look out for some fireworks soon.
This is a very difficult shot to do and one that you have done perfectly,the focus being on the cannon with perfect exposure,so i congratulate you on a well thought out composition.
regards,Andy..
Excellent. I love the framing. It draws you into the image. Well done indeed.
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