This gatehouse is what is left of my local castle, built in the 1340s. The one great military event in the castle’s history was in 1644 when a garrison of 500 Lowland Scots held it for Parliament for 20 days against 2,700 Royalists. It is now holiday accommodation.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleLovely photograph Susan. I’d happily have that on my wall; looks like a painting. You certainly have an eye for a nice shot.
Thanks, Carrie. Playing with texture overlays for atmosphere.
Yes, it’s amazing what you can achieve with editing software. You’ve done a beautiful job with it. What editing software do you use? I’ve just spent the evening designing the cover for my extended version of ‘Through the Devil’s Door’. I started with a photo for that one and manipulated it with some interesting overlays. I find, if I have a cover, it helps me to focus on the actual story.
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You are very artistic, Susan. You know the right angle for the very nice shot. Thank you for sharing this photo with us, and sharing its history. That is very educational.
Thanks for saying so.
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A great photo, Susan! The building, the colors, the birds are very well composed. It’s incredible that this impressive building only was a gatehouse. The castle must have been very impressive.
That’s because we had got rid of your pillaging lot by then and just had to put up with feudal barons. The birds are poetic licence photographically speaking ?
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleHow dark and grim it looks Susan, and I wonder how many stories it hides – nonetheless, a great picture.
There is a story, Eric. In 1526 Margaret Tudor sought refuge and stayed there for 4 months as she fled from her enemies in Scotland.
I love how you have included some facts. You are so creative.
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