Castle

[CLKunst]

Congratulations on your 2000th!

Technically perfect as far as I can see. The flagpole on the causeway is a minor distraction but it's really a part of the castle so I can accept it. I like the way the clouds frame the roof line. It has an interesting sky and background details. Gorgeous site to put up a manse. Is this in New Zealand or were you traveling?

[mattb]

Yeah, I looked at this last night and couldn't find anything I could critique about it, so I figured I'd have another look today. Still looks great!
I like the drama in the sky, the use of 1/3rds, the detail, and the tones. It's all working very well for me.
I might have tried this same shot with a ND filter to smooth the water. Not sure if that would make it better or not, but it might have been worth trying.

In short, great shot!

[llewpics]

Very nice image overall. Well composed and the sky has some nice definition in it. The only thing that draws my eye away from the overall "rustic" subject is the flagpole. Now, you may not want to touch this, and I would totally understand - but I would blame you if you cloned it out. It would bring it all together even a little better. Either way, nice.