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Greenan castle ayr 2015

Greenan castle ayr 2015

Took this photo just as the sun had set, which created the overall feel to the image. Used the Golden Section composition rule to frame the castle, which meant ...
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Took this photo just as the sun had set, which created the overall feel to the image. Used the Golden Section composition rule to frame the castle, which meant not using the traditional 2-3rds land to 1-3 sky I would normally consider.

Used the grassy verge leading up to the castle as a leading line through the photo
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I love the little holes in the sand.

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The colors in this photo are gorgeous!

Wow, gorgeous details!! Want to visit this place!

Nice capture Gary, I'm not buying this place that's for sure not long for dry land by the look of it!

Beautiful!

Although I would have less sky in this shot. Had I taken it, this is still a GREAT image!

great shot really need to get there soon as i can and when the weather is better

Beautiful coastal pictures! Would love to walk the rocks and explore the ruins.

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Love the shot! It's a great place, have been there and hoping to go back either in April or May.

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Great composition, great value study, and excellent foreground to background sharpness! Congratulations on a wonderful shot!

Thank you for your excellent feeback, very much appreciated!

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