The Ogrodzieniec Castle

© Stan J. Bendkowski

The Ogrodzieniec Castle

Uploaded: October 03, 2008

Description

The Ogrodzieniec Castle is the most impressive Eagle Nest of all the sights on the Eagle Nest Trail on Jura Highlands, Poland. The first castle was built in 12th century and after it had been completely destroyed it was rebuild and extended. The last extensions of the fortress were made in the year 1545. The castle was inhabited till the year 1810. The photo was taken during the day but I wondered what the place would like at night with the full moon high above in the sky. This is what I come up with after playing with the photo in PS Elements.

Exif: F Number: 20, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/13 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 17.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 20D

Comments

Tiia Vissak October 03, 2008

I like what you did with it! Very dramatic! #1009585

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe October 03, 2008

Good work Stan with PS. Very dramatic indeed. #6546645

Barbara Waldoch October 03, 2008

Wonderfully moody, Stan! #6546973

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict October 03, 2008

Very errie work here, Stan but beautifully done.


Dominick #6547008

whitney morgan October 03, 2008

Your edits are great, this picture caught my eye immediately. Nice Work! #6547017

Ray Thoms October 03, 2008

Great work Stan...certainly in time for the season! Well done #6547065

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 04, 2008

Oh! So dark and dangerous! I love the mood here. You did SO VERY WELL! Perfect for Halloween Month!

I am expeting to see a vampire arise from this place and leave for the night! Ah-ha ha ha haaaaaaaa! -Laura Swan #6551095

Max Aureli October 04, 2008

This will scare the kids!!:-))) he he he
Stan Fantastic shot and well compose with lighting and details!
It's look as a 3D rendered image!! Great!
#6553569

Mike Clime October 10, 2008

Excellent capture and mood, Stan! #6581310

Wendy Stevenson October 13, 2008

Stunning image Stan! Love the low light and mysterious mood! Fantastic work! #6591630

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic October 15, 2008

Fantastic mood, Stan!
Wonderful tones and light.
~Lisa #6602728

Sherry L. Davis October 16, 2008

Excellent image and mood, Stan! #6610208

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