How long does it take to make a picture?

[Mike Buckley]

I do have one from inside the cemetery looking out to the hills and the Atlantic. And it's a got a sky full of billowing clouds. I must go back to it also and look at it again.

Even if it's not a terrific image, your description of it sure is terrific! If you like the image after viewing it again, I look forward to seeing it.

[Donald]

Even if it's not a terrific image, your description of it sure is terrific! If you like the image after viewing it again, I look forward to seeing it.

Okay, Mike, here it is.

[terrib]

Donald, I wanted to comment on this in a timely manner but life, you know....

It is difficult to give feedback on an image that represents a subject that the photographer feels so passionately about. I will tell you that I feel that it's impact is furthered by the backstory. The photograph on its own doesn't evoke a great emotion from me. But the photo along with some explanation has given me a great desire to understand more about the land ownership issues in your country. I had hoped to read up on it more before commenting. But rest assured, I will. I am intrigued.

[Donald]

But the photo along with some explanation has given me a great desire to understand more about the land ownership issues in your country.

Terri

One of the most well informed and informative commentators on there issue of land reform is a guy called Andy Wightman. I have heard him speak and he approaches the subject in an carefully planned, thoughtful and informed way. he doesn't make outrageous statements. His comments are backed up by intensive research. His strength is that he lays out the truth and those who don't like it find they have no weapon to fight it other than pour scorn on what he writes him and/or try to ignore him.

His blog is at - http://www.andywightman.com/

And his book, "The Poor Had No Lawyers" (http://www.amazon.com/The-Poor-Had-N...=andy+wightman) is, I think a 'must read' for anyone interested in the subject. As the introduction states: "An exploration into Scotland’s history to find out how and why landowners got their hands on the millions of acres of land that were once held in common, The Poor Had No Lawyers tells the story of how Scotland’s legal establishment and politicians managed to appropriate land through legal fixes"!