And you have taken it very well, Pat!
The colours are very nice! Is it an influence of owd Bob?
John

And a Fine Take you made Pat.
Is everything in the UK Old except that BIG Ferris Wheel ? LOL.
Composition and Color are Excellent.
Thanks Pat.

E J

Pat, watching this image, the same question arose as John brought forward above. See a lot of similarities with the images of Owd Bob. Two possibilies: either the same environment in which Owd Bob is operating or the result of practising the advice of Bob. The answer doesn't matter anyhow as this is a stunning image (or in your words: a keeper!). 'Captured' (notice the inverted comma's, lol) very well.
Regards, Cornelius.

Amazing image. Thanks for sharing and stuff.

RG

Absolutely Stunning shot..with Lovely colors and light.

Wow, Pat. Definitely one of your best!


:)PJ

I guess I need to address something here. Bob's work has always influenced me. I have always wished to have his expertise with PS and other software programs. I fully intended for us to spend time together while I was over there, teaching me techniques. But, it never happened. We just didn't have the time. The only thing we went over was how to replace a sky and I still have not attempted it yet. I do not know how to do HDR or combine images. So, where there is a will, there is a way. I figured out how to accomplish the same look using just a few simple tools available to everyone in PS. It may be more work and take longer, I don't know, but the results are the same. Secondly, I have always been displeased with my photography work taken here in Louisiana. I have pretty much blamed it on a lack of variety in and quality of available scenery. I was anxious to see what would happen when I got my hands on some good scenery in the UK. The scenery in the UK does indeed far exceed what is available around where I live. Thirdly, one needs a decent camera but not a pro camera to capture nice scenery. A D300/D3 or a Canon Mark III will not produce a better image in the hands of one who does not know how to use it. National Geographic Traveler Magazine produced an issue several years ago using professional photographers who were required to use entry level cameras not over 6 mega pixels. The Pros had a hissy fit. They said the issue would look horrible. The issue turned out beautiful. I love Bob's work. He was not able to teach me anything technical while I was over there. But his work challenged me to find another way to accomplish what he does.
I hope this answers why my work may have a different look to it than before.

Love the comp of this one, an excellent take Pat! :) Enjoyed the historic commentary as well. I'm unsure about the post editing though, it looks a little over sharpened to me or something. But I do love it none-the-less :) I'm curious what the original looks like...
'Lisa

Then there is hope, huh, Pat. (I read your comment.) I have PS, but haven't figured much out yet. Your work here does resemble Owd Bob's work. Also Patti's. Very very nice.

Jimbob

This is an amazing shot. Great colours and clarity. You have been to some beautiful place. My husband and have traveled the World a lot and just love the history to it all. FANTASTIC JOB, Pat Love THIS

OK Owd Momma, I don't want to hear anymore about my narratives and epistles. You seem to be able to fling a word or two around yourself. lol You also fling around some great image taking and editing. When I first read your description I thought the conflict only lasted 20 minutes from 1100 to 1120. Then I realized there is no 1170 so figured it must be years. Great work and I would say you do just fine on your own.

Tick

Pat, You did a fantastic job on this one. The composition, coloring, details and lighting are all wonderful.
sandi ♪ ♫

good job, pat. now you can be the teacher for the rest of this. the image you've presented is an excellent one. i think the color and sharpness are exceptional.

Nice one my sweet...

I am only both sorry and disappointed that we didn't have more time for 'teaching'...as you say, we didn't have time!..and when we did, we were tired after the hectic days out shooting!...
Fabulous days, enjoyment and fun times!...

This castle is a great feature, and you have portrayed it very well!...Yeah, yer right...the only castle the Scots couldn't defeat!....that was because they had me defending the walls!!!!..he he!

You've given a great feel for the complexity of some castle defences and it's a beautiful image as well. Nice one Pat.

Momma storms the castle!! You're lucky you didn't have to face those angry Scots, you know about the 'secret weapon' they're rumoured to keep under their kilts! As for the scenery/camera/postwork issue I agree with what you say - good cameras don't take great pictures on their own. Yesterday I was looking at an exhibition of photos of the horizon in Arizona, taken with a pinhole camera. They were fantastic. If there's some crossover between your images and Bob's it's not surprising, you were both shooting the same scenery with the same colour palette. I am actually surprised by how different your take is from his. As for Photoshop etc, I do think that sometimes understanding what's possible in post work can open up new possibilities for photographing what's around you - certainly true for me in London. Perhaps that's one way stirring up your inspiration with the Louisiana landscape? There's plenty of willing tutors on Caedes Momma and I'll happily share the little I've learnt so far. I love this shot though and I don't see any need to 'improve' it. What was it Billy Joel said... "Don't go changing, to try to please me......"

You sure have collected a marvellous assortment of photos from your UK trip...not taking anything away from your previous local shots but your latest, including this one, really pop with color and vibrancy...and of course the subject matter is fascinating to ponder...great work, Pat...looking forward to more.

An expert capture Pat - top of the range here :)

This what a castle should look like. You can imagine people living, fighting and dying here. The angle that you took this from is really good and the colours are wonderful.

Nice shot and view of the castle! I like the angle you took it in and the colors!

haha Pat! ...they will have to rename it Momma's Castle! lol It's a beautiful shot with all those lines and angles - like a picture out of a fairytale book.

This is beautiful Pat - the colors, the clarity, your perspective. I like everything about it. Excellent capture.

Wauw Pat that's a great shot i love it