A Shadow of the Past by alophoto

A Shadow of the Past

Another shot of the carriage house at the Kings Mansion. I was really digging the light and shadows that day. I also liked the symbolism that this place was a shadow of what it once was. It was the fancy carriage house for the mansion in the early 1900's.

I'm really feeling highs and lows with my project. Streaks of inspiration and streaks of slumps. Wish that I had more consistency.
@tammeray And here is just one more that combines our challenge. I had hoped to get downtown this week for more architecture. I had sick kids almost the whole week so it didn't happen:(. Thanks for the push, lady!
March 24th, 2013  
Love the shadows and the way you've related it in the title.
March 24th, 2013  
Variety is a good thing Amanda. I think you have range and tremendous creativity. I think the very word "consistency" goes against artistry. Take another look at your project and see the fantastic scope!
March 24th, 2013  
Excellent tones, textures, lighting and shadows. I think we all go through ups and downs with our project... It's just part of the journey.
March 24th, 2013  
I like how the shadow is growing from the windows. Neat sentiment. I think everyone feels ups and downs with this - I'd be shocked if they didn't!
March 24th, 2013  
I definitely feel the same way and think highs and lows are unavoidable. On the other hand, I have too much consistency...I'm in a rut in terms of what I'm shooting or trying. Maybe I will join get pushed. At least the project makes us try and keeps us thinking! I really like the three branch shadows here!
March 24th, 2013  
Love the brick and the shadows are wonderful, l like a vine growing on the brick.. Love your work!
March 24th, 2013  
Some of the great masters painted the same scenes over and over, to get at some small thing that they wanted to express, or maybe as you say to just enjoy something that was beautiful to them.
March 24th, 2013  
I love the shadows that trees cast. Fab shot.
March 24th, 2013  
Beautiful light and atmosphere on this, i can see why it appealed to you. As for the highs and lows - i reckon most of us are in the same boat...
March 24th, 2013  
Amazing tree shadow. Such a cool capture xx
March 24th, 2013  
Is that a door up there or another boarded up window. Really slick. Good eye Amanda. I love these old buildings as well.
March 24th, 2013  
I like the tree shadow and the glimpse of the tree on the right. The metaphor of the shadow is also effective. And I can definitely relate to your feelings of highs/lows. I'm now hoping that, on balance, the highs will outweigh the lows!
March 24th, 2013  
Great shadows,looks like a very big tree!!
March 24th, 2013  
great shadow and i love the title! amazing shot!
March 24th, 2013  
Nice shadows...and lovely colour in the bricks!
March 24th, 2013  
enjoying your 365.
You know we have been paired for get pushed.
You seem to be 'greyed out.
SO...my challenge is ..... Get that colour and fun back..Show me .
Bright shots of things colourful .. big or small. in or out . let your eyes drink in that colour and share it.

hope that is ok. If not , i'll think again
March 24th, 2013  
I love the shadows!! You have a wonderful eye lady, love seeing what you post next.
March 25th, 2013  
cool placement of that shadow on the carriage house... kinda ominous in a way... i think everyone has peaks and slumps... i don't think it is realistic to expect to be totally on your game 100% of the time... i think the important thing is knowing that you have what it takes, and that slumps will pass - ya just gotta ride them out :)
March 25th, 2013  
Wonderful shadows at play! I think that highs and lows are part of the process. If you just keep seeing, shooting and bringing your awesome personailty to the project, we'll all keep following!
March 25th, 2013  
Fabulous shadows! Great brickwork too.
March 25th, 2013  
I think we all get the streaks on 365! (My good streaks tend to be 1-pic long, bad ones can go for weeks! :)) Great shadows and textures in your pic too :)
March 25th, 2013  
Particularly like the shadow on the left. Nice
March 25th, 2013  
A bit spooky capture, perfect background for a Halloween theme. Nicely done.
March 25th, 2013  
What a beautiful shadow against the red brick! So pretty!
March 25th, 2013  
The highs and the lows are usual with many people, Amanda! I started looking at my biorhythm charts and mostly it gave a reason I was so muddled on one day! This carriage house is a huge place - love the bricks!
March 25th, 2013  
This is a really nice shot. I love the prominence of the shadows. Very creepy feel to it. Have you tried it in black and white?
March 26th, 2013  
Nice shadows!
March 26th, 2013  
@istacy1011 I did. I missed the reds of the brick and I think that the decay stood out slightly more in the color. Thanks for the idea and comments!
March 26th, 2013  
@denidouble Thanks so much, Deni!!

@nana2r You are very sweet, Carren. Thanks so much. I think that I just want to be consistently good, not intermittently. I am hard on myself, I know...and I need to just lighten up and have more fun.

@kwind Yes, I think so, Kim. Thanks for relating and for your kind comments. I tend to be so hard on myself and need to lighten up!

@archaeofrog Thanks, lady. I think that you are right. I need to lighten up and take it less seriously.

@rockinrobyn I really love doing get pushed. It is so nice to have another theme or thing to work on and think about for the week. Thanks, friend!

@eyesmile Aw, you are sweet. Thanks, Gena!

@fullcircle True and great words. Thanks, Cindy!

@fueast Thanks, Alison.

@happysnap Yes, maam. I think so...thanks for your kind words!

@psychographer Thanks, Lisa. All of the images you posted yesterday were gorgeous. Like a breath of fresh air when I saw them...even in their thumbnails. I wanna be that good!:)

@adamj Thanks so much, Adam. I think that it must be a window as it was high up.

@taffy Thanks for your great comments, Taffy and for relating to me. I need to lighten up a bit and be less hard on myself, I think.

@carolmw It was. Thanks, Carol!
March 26th, 2013  
@wind_of_the_sothern_sea Thanks so much, Arefin!

@stevecameras Thanks, Steve. I tried b&w, but couldn't lose that awesome red.

@june Looking forward to finding that color. Thanks for the challenge, June and sorry about the Miss thing...you are not a school marm:).

@masosy That is very nice to hear. Thank you, Kate!

@northy Ridin' it out. Thanks, lady. I need to let up on myself sometimes!

@wendyhgill Thanks so much, Wendy. Appreciate that!

@pflaume Thanks, Lisa!

@alia_801 You are kind. Thanks, Alia. I prefer the good streaks, but need to give myself grace during the bad ones!

@helixconcepts Thanks so much, Laura!

@anazad511 It is kinda spooky. I should go shoot this at dusk sometime! Thanks, Ana!

@emrob Thanks so much, Mandy!

@maggiemae I think that you are right. Thanks so much, Maggiemae!

@soboy5 Thanks, Danny!
March 26th, 2013  
Your worst days are wonderful!
March 27th, 2013  
@dauber You are kind to say that...thank you. The long winter is killing me...but it is warming up today. This takes getting used to, that's for sure!
March 27th, 2013  
ditto on your comment; some days, i am just tuckered without motivation. LOVE the big tree shadow against the building....such a favorite subject matter. well done.
March 28th, 2013  
@moreyoulessme Thanks, Jerri. I've become such a shadow lover since 365!!
March 28th, 2013  
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