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Published: 2007-03-16 19:05:07 +0000 UTC; Views: 12309; Favourites: 609; Downloads: 0
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bending the compositional rules in photography
i did wonder if the central positioning could ever work, but after submitting it to a few other galleries like my flickr i was encourage to submit it here to cos i recieved positive feedback
one kind gentleman told me that the unusual composition 'makes it look more like a highland castle and less like a tourist trap' which i think quite a compliment considering how photographed this castle is!
hope many of you will too enjoy this more unconventional view of the famous castle
camera: Canon 350d
lens: 18-55mm
location: Eilean Donan Castle, Scotland
PS work: stitch and contrast
I didn't really want to visably mark this one, so I have halfed it's size to prevent it being abused.
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Comments: 121
This is a fantastic photograph considering this place has a main road and carpark etc right in front of it. Great job
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Everything about this photo is amazing. I'm kind of sorry I'm just now seeing this.
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Sick!! It's so awesome that you were able to go to that place!!
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This is beautiful beyond words.It looks like it's been taken from a tale.Doesn't look like a tourist trap at all honestly,it looks like a rather isolated area.I love the castle's rusty colours compared to the colours of the lake and background,they complete each other perfectly
Anyway,you did very very well and laws/rules are meant to be broken anyway,no?
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Awesome shot, the bridge, the castle, the water, all come together to make the shot work.
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Beautiful. I love the crisp reflection in the water.
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personally, i like the layout. there's so much to look at... very nice.
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I think it's terrific.
It looks as though it's taken straight from "Highlander"... granted there are no McLeod's walking over the bridge.
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Hi there!
I have featured this wonderful piece in my journal. You can find it here -> [link] Please send me a note if you'd rather not be featured. Many thanks for the great work!
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You're very welcome! 
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I love it 
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to me the central position is perfect here, since the surroundings of the castle are so different on each side.. like the castle is sort of in the midst of two different worlds, separating them.
(uhm, is my english even making sense? lol hope you get what i mean)
& anyway: wonderful photo!
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yeh i do, thanks for taking the time to comment!
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the reflections in the water are beautiful and give it charm...
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Beautiful picture. :fav:
I have to visit Scotland someday.
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I only just noticed that a Castles Calendar i have in my Kitchen has Eilean Donan Castle for June, there image is almost same perspective as yours, but i am Happy to tell you that when i saw it told my Wife that there is a far superior photo of the Castle on dA, This One!
I don`t mean to blow sunshine up your bum, just thought you would like to know.
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aww wow thats cool to hear! thanks for letting me know!
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oo yes I do like the unusual view of this castle! Actually, I like this view better than the common photographs. I agree with what that reviewer said, and that's what I like about a lot of your photographs... how they have the ancient feeling to the scenes...
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This picture is beautiful, I don't think the word beautiful gives it justice. I don't know a thing about takeing pictures but I reckon your doing an amazing job.
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Rules? What rules? What rule do you suggest that you bent? The composition seems perfect, to me!
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Hi there 
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thanks so much! and sorry for the late reply! xx
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That's okay and you're always welcome
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Wow... The shot is great... I love the colour contrast and the compo
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It's very nice, and it's not that far from the rule of thirds as it may appear. And it's more of a guideline than a rule.
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I don't know what may or may not be right with it but it's beautiful!
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Even though you are focused on your main subject of the structure. There are many other elements in this comp that are as equally important. The reflection on the water. The leading lines of the bridge, the sky and clouds, even the small single tree. In reality I would not see this as a central location shot at all, but a rich scape with depth and balance.
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