Watch out for the thorns in that bed Bob! Stunning image, you captured it perfectly! Well done!

I like the contrast between the the colorful flowers and the weathered building. The lighting give it a interesting mood. Very nice. The only thing that bugs me is the horizon is low on the left. My pictures are always low on the right. I used to blame the camera, but I've come to realize that it's me. Could say that I'm just a little bit off. hehe.....

Also, if you to make it a proper architectural shot, try adjusting the perspective in photo shop so that the sides of the building are parralel.

Roses?? I'm not sure which flowers those are, but I'm sure they're no roses... ;-)
Well, besides that, I like the symmetry of the composition, the subtle colours and the lighting make a really beautiful image!

Forget about the roses, I meant flowers!

Well done pal, I dont I would care to lie on a bed of roses!....Might get 'pricked'! Ooops I will rephrase that remark, and say I might get scratched!... sounds as bad as the first one! ...
As we both would say Sir....'Let Battle continue'
well done my friend...I give you high points for this
so 'WHERE THE HECK IS MINE!!!!!......catch you soon.........Bob (sir)

Aaaah Hahhh! what trickery is this!!!get the maidens on your side vagabond!! rouge!! stooping to be the best !!!!!....... Changing the flower bed will not make any difference...I have a BIG four poster, with a blanket of daffodils ...OOOps I mean ROSE Petals!!!
take that kind sir!

I love the aged look of this building. Flower beds are always a good thing. The teaming of fresh flowers with vintage building.....brilliant!

By the way Paul my friend...terrific shot of this castle...great composition
cheers for now......Bob

Wowzers!! This is wonderful. Good write up too.

Nice shot, Paul!

In addition to Sir Paul and Sir Robert .. we can add Sir Real .. the lighting on this, in relation to the blue sky looks surreal ..

I must admit, try as I might, I have a hard time imagining what life was like .. the comings and goings that went on with castle estates such as this

Perhaps because America has such a shorter history span, I don't know

I bet our young maiden doesn't really care who wins this childish clash of the two oxen (either literally or as a methaphor). She is well-educated, ambitious and emancipated and she knows perfectly well there is nothing to be in a hurry for.... Unless for the bed of flowers, lol.
Stunning shot Paul!

P.s. about the surreal light here, I trust can you all see that I put this whole thing together in 3 different layers! Need I have said that??
You see, if the lady prefers a different bed, I can always change the flowers!
And if she wishes to lay under a starry sky...well...

Nice one.. Neat Story.. I'll just sit back and watch..

Interesting manipulation Paul. This design works well for a wallpaper. Good job.
Russ

Great pic and great story.

I wondered why the carpet of dame's rockets would run through the front gates but anyway, it fits beautifully. I love the design of this castle, the way the right and left wings grow sucessively larger and push forward, and the lovely Palladian entrance. It's an imposing building. great job filling the foreground with color.

I like the flowers leading up to the house! Imagine coming home to that every day :)

Laying on a bed of flowers sounds pretty nice indeed! Hmmmmm Havent I seen you post this one before? It seems vaguely familiar sweets! Or was that due to us being there?

You are getting good at this Paul! The flowers are particularly appealing to this fair lady :)..I like how they are extended up the walk. The castle has great appeal with the aged .stones that it is built with. I presume that is the moat in the front? I also lie how you captured the angle of the walls of the moat against the straight angles of the castle. This has much appeal to it. The only thing I find a bit distracting is the people in the dead center of the image....that is just my opinion though :))..this is still downloaded to my favorites folder on my hard drive!
Also, thanks for the visit to ~is it spring?~ that is my hope bouquet....I am hoping that spring shows up here really soon! I doubt that you will miss it when it visits you!! I am looking forward to the warmer weather! I am glad that you enjoyed the softly muted colors as much as I did. Your continued support ,comments and critiques are deeply appreciated Paul :~)

One day after your upload: 62 downloads an a ton of comments -> you are the best seller of caedes.net ;-)
Thanks Paul for sharing these wonderful images!

Great shot, wonderful old building, if only those walls could talk.. =)... good luck in the battle of the fair maidens hand, just dont break too many flowers in the flower bed.. LOL

Just awesome!
JuneBug

Hi Paul, this indeed is unfinnished business at best, so the maiden in question will settle this once and for all! However, this is classified information and must not be 'leaked'! Oh that's right, you don't live in the US, so you may not understand that little refference! It is just a small political joke! Even so, The maiden doeth protest and without question prefers a bed of Roses, preferably 'pink' to that of flowers! If this can't be managed, she will ride her steed to the 'Dunstickin' forest where she will find rest and peace on the old grey bench pray tell, never to return again to this castle! While she loves the castle, she is drawn to the forest so must make a decision! Who knows 'Robin Hood' may even be there! That would be a plus!! In spite of this she will sacrifice at her own risk! There may be many! She may even invite Russel Crow ( a gladiator) to help clear this up!!!! The battle, thus far has been mighty bloody indeed, with the 'lancers' doing their 'lancing', and my how saddened she has become, as she doeth love both Sir Paul and Sir Robert! Oh my, what a dilema for this beautiful maiden, whatever will she do, I guess in conclusion the choice is the old grey bench in the 'Dunstikin' Forest! Seriously Paul I remember this castle and it is really extraordinary in everyway a castle can be, purely fascinating and very well done! Sincerely, Marilyn

The whole image is wonderful. The building with its weathered architecture looks magnificent and those improbable flowers are beautiful.

beautiful,beautiful,beautiful image!! nice shot..

Paul,
What a shot...the colors flow graduated till the bottom. The effect of lines of the fading roof top takes you from top to bottom of the image.

Well I did say you are the master. You didn't make a liar of me here. Great job as usual.

WOW! that's all I have to say :D

Very nice! Thanks for sharing with us!

If you trespass on my property again, I'll have you sent to the gallows! No sweet storytelling will get you out of there my friend. Oh wait, nevermind, wrong castle.

Excellent setup for showing of this architectural marvel!

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