Quite an atmospheric shot to my eyes Patti.

And inasmuch as the people present giving some sense of perspective ... I personally would prefer that left to my imagination and might have been tempted to clone the individuals out. Looks doable.

That said, it looks like we agree to disagree on the inclusion of the silhouettes.

If I may, one more suggestion ... and again, this might reside with me only ... some ... some, Shadow/Highlight adjustment in Photoshop might be interesting to see the impact that that would have on the overall mood and feel.

Nice colour and exposure of the sky. Which is my segue of sorts to point you to this quick synopsis of metering for your camera, which I came across the other day. Just an f.y.i. which might be appropriate to this situation, and that you may or may not be aware of ... go here. Other links to other aspects found at the top.

Yeah, nice shot.

And but of course, thank you for sharing this one with us. :o)

After Les has spoken ... I can only say: Congratulations, dearest Patti !

thanks for your comments Les. ...and about the people - well I have taken several photos of this folly and some with and some without people, but I just trust my instinct about an image and in this case the people added to the atmosphere of the image - so I have not really agreed to disagree about anything, but at the same time value your comments and like that you have freely expressed yourself! :) this was another experiment with adding saturation and toning and reducing sharpening, but I am also aware of metering which is centered.

Oh I really like this closeup better than the first! I can even make out the brick form. Excellent Patti!
Joanie

It never bothered me to have poachers in photo. lol I like the close-up as well. Just lock the poachers up and it will solve Les' disdain for them. Good coloring, composition and presentation. Good post Patti.

Tick

I think it's perfect and really like the slight glow on the front of the stone. The Sky has a wonderous shade of almost purple but lighter. Good job Patti, I thought you named it after me though and was a little disappointed. ROFL

I think this is excellent Patti! I personally feel the people add to the atmosphere myself, and I love the structure itself. =)

I'm no expert but I feel the people really add life to the image, I would definitely not clone them out. So glad you shared another image of this place and the sun on the windows is wonderful, it looks like there's lights inside, very cool.

Well it is still hard to believe for me that it is realy a folly. this house seems large enough to be real, but you showed me the property on a air photo earlier, and then yes, it is just a folly :-) Great image, good mood with very nice colors, nearly at sun set. Good one and thanks for the posting.

I think it's wonderful as you have presented it my friend.
Sandi♥

I like it!!!...the folks do give a hint of perspective to the size!....

Did I say 'I like it'!! then....I do..

I agree with Kelcey(snapdragonk) and I think it's a wonderful composition!...perfect in all ways!...love it!

Nice work...was this taken in Follywood?

Such a great capture, I thought there were lights on, didn't realize it was the sun.

Such atmosphere - I am in favour of the people - and they also give some pespective as to the size of the cage.
Nice work Patti :)

Agree LynEve..A Wonderful capture,Patti..

That's a cool lookin' place!! I like the lighting reflecting off the windows!!

Hi Patti, this shot is brilliant. Just LOVE that colour of the sky, and the way the sunlight is reflecting in the windows.

Paul

Hey Patti,you really have captured a nice shot. I agree with you that the people included in the picture enhance it. I often come visiting my daughter in the UK. Where is Lyme Park?

Very good picture Patti

Another keeper for the FOGZ FOLDER ! Thanks.

E J

This is an interesting image, Patti. There's something almost surreal about it - like something Magritte might have painted - I guess because of the unusual juxtaposition of the image elements. It's as if we've been allowed just a little view of a whole world going on: why are those people there, what are they up to, and what are they discussing? I like the low sunlight in the windows too!

I love the ambience of this image Patti. The sun reflecting in the lower windows, the blue in the crepuscular sky...I love this building and its history. The people add interesting light. + faves

Fabulous shot, very mystical place, I like very much the composition with some people around.

very eerie shot. Well done.

very eerie shot. Well done.

It is a great shot and I like the silhouettes of the people. It does give more to the composition. Well done, Patti

fantastic! The lighting is just perfect and the colors great too.

I agree Fogz, the light in the windows is really good and the silhouettes make it. Without them I don't think you'd get such a good sense of scale. It's quite a romantic winter image, two couples wrapped up warm together against the cold and the light in the windows could almost be a real fire. Almost worth coming home for!