Conwy Castle

[Snappers]

This picture was taken in very high winds, I dont think it has turned out too bad but let me know what you think.

http://www.proudphotography.com/forum/gallery/files/7/4/8/pic6.jpg

[jerryph]

I've always loved castles and I am a little jealous that you are right there and have taken sucha good pic!

I felt that we could have drawn out a little more detail so I looked at the EXIF information and saw that you used an F/10 aperture and a 10 second shutter speed. That aperture made a nice starburst effect around the lights, but it left the castle a little darker. Also, one thing that I could not find is what ISO you were using, it was not in your EXIF data? I think it was a bit higher than normal becuase I see saw noise in the darker areas of the shadows.

I hope you don't mind, but I took your pic, brightened it up just a little, added some nooise removal and then sharpened it up 10%.

These are the results that I got:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2071/2364244389_aa69a866d3_o.jpg

If you did not want your pic modified, please let me know, I will erase it. :)

Your pic made me wish I was there!

[dkippen]

Andy - a little dark, but nice shot. I like what Jerry did to help capture the reflection in the water.

[ladyups]

I'm with Jerry....I'm danged jealous. Makes my barns look so blaa.. This would have been a great photo to take at dusk with the sky just a bit light enough to see the outline more of the castle..But, considering your windy conditions, I think you did great! Now, I know why you took so many photos...I'd have done the same if I'd had such wonderful landscapes to capture.

[Snappers]

Thanks all.
Jerry, I dont mind at all. I do like what you did with the shot.
I think the ISO was 200. To be honest, I never even gave the ISO setting a thought! (Bad Boy!)

Sadly Mary, I was unable to take the shot earlier as most days I was out all day at one location or another and did not get back until after dark.

The days I did get back early it was raining! Finally, I saw my chance on this particular day but I had been out and was on my way back. As I said the wind was very bad, so bad that some of the shots I took even with the tripod were shaken. The wall that you can see in Jerrys shot better, is the wall I was hiding behind to try and get some shelter.

I do have some other shots of the castle which I will have a play with and see what they look like and then post one here.

[Snappers]

Here's another shot of the castle that I took.
http://www.proudphotography.com/forum/gallery/files/7/4/8/conwy_castle.jpg

[jonrayner]

Hi Andy

I much prefer the second one, better lead in lines and better composition. Spot on!

[dkippen]

Andy - the second is a lot better. You can see more detail with just enough light.

[laura]

Considering there were strong winds, it looks great.
I do prefer the second one, it looks fantastic. You have inspired me to go to Conwy - The last time I went I was about 10 yrs old - I will look at in a different way now (through a lens)!

[Snappers]

Laura, There are many great places for photography around the Conwy area. I went at easter for a week on my own visiting various places and I am going again next week. I love the area.

If you do decide to go, drop me a pm and I'll try and send you some of the places I visited which are well worth a try.

[laura]

Thanks Andy I will. Enjoy yourself next week.

[Snappers]

Thanks, I'm sure I will.