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The 'back 40' of the Biltmoor Estate


The 'back 40' of the Biltmoor Estate
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Copyright: Gary Slocum (appalcarp) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1234 W: 173 N: 634] (4188)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-03-25
Categories: Architecture
Camera: HP Photosmart R707
Exposure: f/4.8, 30 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-02-24 1:06
Viewed: 845
Points: 25
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is another view of the 'back 40' of the Biltmoor accessible by horseback ride. I first posted (long ago) another view and this is the view as you close in with the pretty rockwork. Personally, I like it better than the Biltmoor--nice place to visit, but wouldn't want to live there :). Could you imagine just the housecleaning each day you'd have? Laundry? :)

PP--I was going to darken and contrast a bit, but lost too much detail in the cabin, so I just left it, cropped it and resharpened. I adjusted tone up just a bit to enhance the green some.

I have one other view with a slight flaw, but I used it in Powerpoint, so it's one that people like.
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These old houses and buildings, they're always interesting, with lot of stories held within.

As for the picture itself, it's very fine over here. I guess that it varies from computer to another and from screens too.

I also like your composition, very nicely put.

By the way, what was the use for the rockwork ? some kind of well ?

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  • Hitbit Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 440 W: 163 N: 451] (5870)
  • [2007-02-24 1:32]
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Lovely colors in this shot Gary. Nice structures in these old buildings. Sharp in the details and a good comp.

TFS
Grtz Pim

Bonjour,
Belle ambiance et bon cadrage.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

Good geometry but slight overexposed; I think it works better in sepia.

Helo Gary
I not sure but you have send me first critics here and i like it same like this old house exellent shot and that you have make this pic. in Alabama my critic was so
Sweet Home Alabama
Where the skies are so blue
Sweet Home Alabama
Lord, I'm coming home to you
But i think and so is she GREATH
My best regards,Bratislav

Hi Gary!
I think this looks great the way it is. You have done justice to this capture with all the necesary details here. Nice composition as well!
Regards
David

Wow! a brand new chimney :-).
Very good capture. Very sharp and detailled.
TFS.
Pierre

dear Gary ,
nice image and great colours and sharpness.
well composed.
regards
Saeed

Hi Gary,
Enjoying these shots of yours, interesting pics and each one you include some nice notes. Nice comp on this one and good detail in the shadows and highs.

Lyndon

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  • sela Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 479 W: 1 N: 472] (3750)
  • [2007-02-28 12:42]
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Very well composed and shown. It looks very inviting, very cosy.
Regards Rose

Lovely composition Gary. Liked the colors and sharpness in this photo. :) Vandana

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  • JamesP (140)
  • [2007-03-02 2:57]
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A nice view - typifies the Old USA for me (well the version I was given by Hollywood, I suppose). Good cool colours. James

The point of view is okay. May be you need to increase the contrast a little bit... (my humble opinion)

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1717 W: 16 N: 840] (15139)
  • [2008-07-26 20:37]

This looks like something straight out of an old movie , such an interesting place and I like the stone as well. Very pretty scenery! TFS

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