more from Lunenburg

[Bambi]

some more images:
Lunenburg Academy was a public school for many years. it sits at the top of the hill and has a view to die for. Built in 1895 it still serves as a school (I believe) for grades Primary through 6.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_eTzuNZZ7ZF0/S2IqzAHZVZI/AAAAAAAAENk/KHvQ1Mgu13c/s800/lunenburg%20academy.jpg

and across the street is the graveyard. Yes I appreciate the irony :cool: (as a brief aside there is another school in the county that was next to the county jail for many years. the jail is now closed but the school is still open :D)
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_eTzuNZZ7ZF0/S2Iq4v9xE5I/AAAAAAAAENo/q8mJnF10dKQ/s800/grave%20yard.jpg

[Rinkdaddy]

I like the second shot of the graveyard. The tree in the centre of the frame has an eerie look to it and the black and white adds to the atmosphere. I'm partial to cemetery and monument pictures as I was a Cemetery Manager before retiring. There is some great architecture in old cemeteries which makes for some interesting pictures.

[Bambi]

thanks Rinkdaddy.. I quite like cemetaries as well. I like reading the old stones.

[edG]

Totally agree with Rinkdaddy on the second shot - that tree looks like it could come to life.

[Iguanasan]

Couple of nice shots there Bambi. I too like the second one. Funny, here's a perfect example of a blown highlight that works. It adds to the scene rather than taking away from it as far as I'm concerned.

The first is interesting as well but not having the entire building between the chains is a might distracting.

[Bambi]

thanks Iggy. I couldn't get the whole building in without a huge ugly container in the way! :wall-an:

[MoinMoin]

Great idea to shoot the building through the swing :lightbulb. But the graveyard is a fantastic photo too!:highfive:

[Mad Aussie]

Both good shots.

You seem to have found a better balnace with your sharpening now too. They look good in that respect as well.

[biathloneil]

Hi Bambi:
Your nice tree photo and the school is the view I wake up to and go to bed to (as it's illuminated all night). That tree takes on a particularily errie feeling when the crows have a conference there (They'll talk to you). We likely crossed paths in front of St.Johns church, wednesday pm. Your doing a fine job of showcasing the South Shores beauty. Hope to see more. Yesterday's Risser's beach film goes in the soup this morning as it's blowing a gale.
Cheers,
Neil

[Bambi]

Hi Bambi:
Your nice tree photo and the school is the view I wake up to and go to bed to (as it's illuminated all night). That tree takes on a particularily errie feeling when the crows have a conference there (They'll talk to you). We likely crossed paths in front of St.Johns church, wednesday pm. Your doing a fine job of showcasing the South Shores beauty. Hope to see more. Yesterday's Risser's beach film goes in the soup this morning as it's blowing a gale.
Cheers,
Neil

so that means that I got a picture of your house!
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_eTzuNZZ7ZF0/S2JWOLc98iI/AAAAAAAAEPE/9ptfgWxHgaY/s800/streetscape%202.jpg
I kinda like how this perspective turned out.

The gale today is totally gross. I have to get into Halifax to visit my mom! :mad:


and Mad Aussie-thanks. I've been double checking it now :) I do try to listen

Thanks MM!!

[biathloneil]

One house to the right...half painted. The grey house is that of noted local vocalist... Clare Jaworski of the band "Slow Cooking Cover"...they're on facebook, twitter and the wideworld interhighway. Pink house is, well the pink house.
Cheers, Neil
Keep your Feet Dry in the Big City

[casil403]

Great cemetary shot! :highfive:

[Grant]

… it sits at the top of the hill and has a view to die for.


Oh Bambi you have no idea :eek: Before the school was built on that location the area was called Gallows Hill, because that is where the bad guys ended there days. It was there mainly because the cemetery is close by. Literally a view to die for.


Also the pink building across the road "The Wedding Cake House" has featured on the cover of a number of horror books.

[Bambi]

Oh Bambi you have no idea :eek: Before the school was built on that location the area was called Gallows Hill, because that is where the bad guys ended there days. It was there mainly because the cemetery is close by. Literally a view to die for.

cool. so it IS haunted!!! I'll have to go get some night shots!

[Grant]

Here is a night shot …

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3343/3229605569_e6142886b7_o.jpg


And here is a spooky shot … Na that is too easy :clown:

[Bambi]

Great shot Grant!