Conwy Castle

[John 2]

One of the historic Castles of North Wales. Had to take several to catch some time without car lights dominating the scene.

Nikon D7000
18mm-200 Nikkor @ 63mm
3 secs @ f18 ISO 250

[Brownbear]

Stunningly gorgeous... so much so it looks like a fairy tale, the promotion photo for some movie.

[GeorgeM]

Very nice! Love that sky as well.

[dje]

Very good work John. Great mood captured with that sky and the composition with the walls and walkways leading through to the castle works very well indeed.

Dave.

[Nancy Moran G]

Agree, it looks like an opening of a Hollywood movie!
Excellent photo.
Nancy

[Karm Redland]

John, nicely composed and processed.

karm

[GeorgeM]

John: I was there on a whirlwind tour back in the late '90s. I was struck by the existence of a thriving town within the walls of the castle. I'd also visited Warwick Castle, Castle Beaumaris, and Leeds Castle; all of which were tourist destinations.

[Dave Humphries]

Hi John,

I can't really add anything without repeating phrases already used by others, but I'll try; "magnificent".

Worth the wait,

[Donald]

I can't really add anything without repeating phrases already used by others, ".

Same here. The only, colloquial, term I can think of is that this is a real 'belter'. I think the use of that wall prominent in the foreground and taking us back into the image is an excellent bit of composition.

[John 2]

Thanks so much for your comments all of you. Wales is one of our favourite UK holiday destinations. Photographically, there always seems something around the corner. I spotted the possibility driving past earlier in the day on the way back to our cottage behind the castle. If I'm good, I am allowed out for a couple of hours on my own with a camera and this was one of those occasions. George, there is no doubt that the castles are a draw and we do have a few in the UK but North Wales has four within easy reach of each other. All are worth a visit if you ever get another chance.

[dje]

If I'm good, I am allowed out for a couple of hours on my own with a camera and this was one of those occasions.

I can relate to that

[Shadowman]

Worth the effort, very nice.

[Wavelength]

What a hovering enigma!!! Stupendous !!!

[John 2]

The World over Dave
Thanks John.
Thanks Nandakumar.

[Kaye Leggett]

Its a great shot and definitely fits into the category of a much photographed scene/landmark captured from an unusual spot to make a special and unique photo.

[John 2]

Thanks for the comment Kaye. I guess that's the challenge with holiday destinations but I rarely succeed.