A Dark Past by Adam Gormley
I think every Australian knows of Port Arthur, for dark events that happened here, both in the recent past, and early days of Australia. A correctional facility for the re-offending criminals from Britain and Ireland, this was more than just a jail. It was about changing these men to rejoin society.
It was used from 1833 until the 1877 when it was closed down. This was the main church, and it was one of Australia’s first non-denominational churches. Built using convict labour, in the gothic style.
The bird in the shot is a crow. I did try to get one of the many rosellas in the area in the shot, but no luck there.
Canon 50D, 10mm. Available Large and best viewed Large!!
Comments
Awesome, perfect for Halloween
Thanks so much Ann, appreciated! :)
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stunning image……. well taken Adam.
Thanks very much mate, appreciated! :)
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There is the bird again!! :)) Ooooo….I’m sure this place is even a bit more frightening at night….lol!! Great perspective Adam….the colors of the sky and the bit of branches in this shot…give this gothic structure much mystery. Thanks for giving some history behind this capture – very interesting!!! :)
Thanks bunches Rita, they have ghost tours of this area, unfortunately was not able to do it this trip, but next time for sure, sounds interesting!! :)
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A very beautiful capture of a dark place indeed…well done Adam.
sandra :))
Thanks very much Sandra!! :)
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Outstanding capture, Adam. I think the crow really adds to the atmosphere. Agnes xx
Thanks bunches for the comments Agnes! :)
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I certainly love whatever you did here Adam, I see we one of the same cameras,,,,,:-))) I just accepted this to “Old things” group, well done.
Thanks very much Vickie, the 50D is a great little camera!! :)
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Very nice Adam, different from other images I have seen of this church! Love the framing and the light, the crow is a nice touch! A beautifully composed image!!
Thanks very much for the kind words John mate!! :)
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A lovely take of this wonderful old church. Very very nice
Davo
Thanks very much Davo mate, appreciated! :)
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beautiful!
Thanks very much Catherine!! :)
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You have captured this brilliantly Adam, has an almost gothic feel. Great light and pov. It really is an amazing place to visit, I went both in the daytime and we did the nightime tour (very eerie and a definite feeling of some souls from long ago still hanging around!!).
WOW can’t want to go back and do that night tour.. Thanks very much Trish! :)
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