Minard Castle

Or what is left of Minard Castle.  Its funny, when I first arrived at this location, I was uninspired.  Once again, I was letting my preconceived ideas influence my ability to see.  Then I saw Peter Cox setting up a shot with his Phase One machine which he only takes out for shots he deems worthy.  At that point I asked myself, what am I missing?  I got my camera and set up this shot, quickly realizing the conditions were perfect for it.  Letting go of expectations is a hard thing to do, however, when we do inspiration will come in almost any location we photograph.

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9 Comments

  1. Posted June 30, 2012 at 8:49 am by Victoria | Permalink

    WOW… I do hope this is one of our stops… what a spectacular vista… and of course you photographed it beautifully. I’m so happy to be along on this tour (2nd go-round for you, first for me).

    • Posted June 30, 2012 at 8:52 am by john8276 | Permalink

      Yup, we will be going here for sure. Lots of detail shots to be had here too.

  2. Posted June 30, 2012 at 1:20 pm by Phyllis Burchett | Permalink

    Fabulous shot John, wonderful perspective.

  3. Posted June 30, 2012 at 3:59 pm by Daniel Ruf | Permalink

    This is really a fine capture, John. I especially like the “mirror” image of the cloud pattern with the rock pattern below. Great eye!

  4. Posted June 30, 2012 at 8:59 pm by Karen Messick | Permalink

    Awesome…you must have cloned out a lot of footprints in the sand and photographers!

  5. Posted July 3, 2012 at 9:07 pm by joe conroy | Permalink

    Hi John, meet you briefly in Peter’s gallery today.
    I’ve seen a few images of this spot and i must congratulate you – its excellent!

    • Posted July 3, 2012 at 9:38 pm by john8276 | Permalink

      Hey Joe, great to meet you. Loved your passion for photography. Chase that dream and you will do very well. Thanks so much for your kind comments on my images. Very much appreciated.

  6. Posted July 5, 2012 at 5:47 pm by Mark Summerfield | Permalink

    Another winner, John. I like the way the rocks on the beach appear to be reflected in the cloud formations.

  7. Posted July 6, 2012 at 7:21 pm by Denise Bush | Permalink

    LOVE this one! Both the clouds and rocks seem to be pointing to the castle ruins.

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