Overlooking The Valley Of Long Ago
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Overlooking The Valley Of Long Ago
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
Deep into that darkness peering,
long I stood there,
wondering,
fearing,
doubting,
dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before.
~ Edgar Allan Poe
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The Alcazar of Segovia (Segovia Castle, Segovia, Spain)
This magical, mystical castle in Segovia, Spain was the inspiration for Walt Disney's (Cinderella) castles.
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image :
Chiaroscuro Group
Gothic Romance
Shadows and Light
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July 2nd, 2014
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Comments (31)
Jerry Bokowski
Connie, I love this black & white. Superb contrast and depth that goes way back! Your title and description compliment this so well too! F/L Jerry
Connie Handscomb replied:
Jerry, I haven't been to some of my older images for a long, long time ... {so I just found your comment now! thank you!}
Steve Breslow
I love the interplay of light and dark, the evocative emotional feeling to the picture, very artistic - - where is the painting that could come of this?
Darlene Kwiatkowski
Wonderful mood of mystery! fv :)
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thanks, Darlene! ... appreciate your comment .. the 'mysterious' element was my intent ; thank you again! :)))
Connie Handscomb
Thank you, First Star Art! ... really,really appreciate your featuring this image in Gothic Romance {really!} :)))
Connie Handscomb
Christie! .. you are a Star! .. thank you so much for featuring this image in the Chiaroscuro Group {one day I will know how to spell it without looking, lol} :)))
Andrei SKY
great bw!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Andrei, Hello! .. & Thank You! Summer is over .. I am back here now; appreciate your visiting my site :)))
BASANT SONI
GREAT presentation with show of light ..GRAND vision in B & W ...Connie ..+l.f
Connie Handscomb replied:
Very late thanks to you .... traveling but now home again; do appreciate your kind words! :)))
Roy McPeak
Fantastic image Connie! v/f!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hi Roy! & very late late thanks to you! .... was away for a spell ; nice to be back , nice to see your kind comment :)))
Lianne Schneider
What a fabulous atmosphere you've created by presenting this in black and white. Gorgeous light. F/L T
Connie Handscomb replied:
A very belated thanks to you, Lianne .. returned recently from travels; thank you for visiting & your kind comment .. sincerely appreciate :)))
Henk Meijer Photography
Love the deep b&w setting, creates a strong mood!
Connie Handscomb replied:
ah, lovely .. so happy to hear you say that : just what I was hoping for; thank you very belatedly from me {we were traveling} :)))
Aurelio Zucco
Incredible! This is such a stunningly hauntingly beautiful capture...black and white is the perfect choice for this...just masterful work, Connie! L/F
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hello, Hello! Aurelio! we were away! thank you very much for your kindness .. hope you had a great summer :)))
Linda Lees
I love your poetic title for this lovely photograph. Beautiful capture and processing Connie. L
Connie Handscomb replied:
Very late thank you, Linda .. we were away; titles pop into my head when I look at an image .. not sure if that is poetry or .. just my head talking , lol ; your comment is so lovely, truly I do appreciate :)))
Deyanira Harris
Amazing photography dear Connie! great black and white!! have a fun week my friend!! :-) lfv g+ fb
Jenny Rainbow
This low key rendition perfectly suits the castle theme, Connie! Very atmospheric!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Jenny! we were away {a long time}; really appreciate your visit here .. yes, this place was quite Special :)))
CarolLMiller Photography
Love the play of light and shadow.
Connie Handscomb replied:
Very late thanks to you ! summertime travels had us overseas .. back now; glad to see you visited here:)))