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Carlile House


Carlile House
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Copyright: Ralph Starck (HapiSnapa) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 203 W: 17 N: 277] (2151)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-18
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Nikon D-70s, Nikon 18-200 f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR, Marumi CPL
Exposure: f/8, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-07-23 0:50
Viewed: 355
Points: 12
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Tonight I’m posting a photo of the Carlile House in Ponsonby. It is now empty and very run down, the grounds are quite overgrown. This is a very large building and the photo only shows part in the front of this rambling old place.

There is not much information available about this building but from what I can find out it was once an orphanage and was involved in a large fire. About 43 children died in the fire and is believed that a nurse haunts the house. The neighbours believe that it is haunted as they often hear children playing and laughing and also a groaning noise. Carlile House is not classified as a heritage site but I thought it to be very interesting and well worth visiting and walking around the site, on a dull day there is a foreboding feeling when you are on the property.

PP work in Photoshop utilising Topaz Adjust.
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To Royaldevon: Hi BevHapiSnapa 1 07-23 18:02
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Hello Ralph,

I'm getting the impression that all houses are derelict in N.Z!

You have captured the details of this house well: its fine lines and lovely archicture. Only bordered windows tell a tale of neglect. (It would be snapped up for renovation, in England!)
The colours and light are good.

I cannot really explain why but, I would like to see a little more space round the building, especially skyward. It feels to be trying to push its roof out of the frame.

Have a good day,
Bev :-)

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  • bri Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 526 W: 1 N: 737] (3600)
  • [2009-07-23 2:56]

Hi Ralph,
Great shot of this old historic building, as with Bev I think a bit more space around would benefit, beautiful colour and detail, I think this would also work well in B&W. TFS
Bri

hi ralph
another fine mess this house is in,at least the grafitti artists had,ent arrived,good clean sharp colourfulimage,
regards
jimmy

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1710 W: 16 N: 840] (15153)
  • [2009-07-23 6:35]

Very nice architecture and superb detail. I love the colors and lighting. A very sad story to go with it. Very nicely framed by the trees. TFS

Hi Ralph,
Nicely composed and shot. Good details, nice warm lighting. A B&W could work well, or an HDR on a moody day to tell more the story of the building.
Regards,
Phil

Hello Ralph,

I like the old stones and on this composition, your image processing gives them a beautiful patina.
Good work
Regards
Laurent

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