The Witching Hour

Anna Shaw

The Witching Hour

The old church you see here is somewhere near the amazing village of Les Eysizes, in the Dordogne region of France.

When I took the photo, I forgot to note the name of the church, so, with my husband we went back to find it again. No matter how many times we searched the area we could not find the church again! It was as if it had never existed.

This led to the inspiration for this image. It has been created within Photoshop, although all the component parts of the image came from my own original photos.

The sky is a combination of photos and painting, and I have used a rough textures to add impact.

I hope that you like it.

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The Witching Hour by Anna Shaw
The Witching Hour by Anna Shaw
  • Richard Veal

    Richard Veal

    Awesome work Anna.

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks Richard, – my goodness you were quick there, – I have only just uploaded it!!
    xx
    Anna

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    Just a stunning piece of work great tones

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thank you so much. It seemed to take forever to do!! But I enjoyed every minute of it.
    xx
    Anna

  • MarianaEwa

    MarianaEwa

    Awesome picture Anna.

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much Mariana,

    I have had such a great time creating it. It has absorbed me completely.
    xx
    Anna

  • Catherine Veal

    Catherine Veal

    wonderful, gorgeous, terrific Anna, what more can i say, and a fave.x

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks Catherine,
    Special thanks for the ‘fave’ too.
    xx
    Anna

  • naturelover

    naturelover

    This is outstanding Anna- Straight out of a Grimms Fairy Tale- love it!!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much. I am not sure if you read the description, but this was an old church that I photo’d. I forgot to note the name of it, and no matter how many times we went back to the area to find it again, it was not there!! It was as if it had disappeared during the witching hour!! So yes, very Grimms!!
    xx
    Anna

  • Tim Denny

    Tim Denny

    You do very nice work, well done

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks Tim.
    Anna

  • Jen Ryan
  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thank you so much. I am really thrilled, especially given the talent in your group.
    xx
    Anna

  • Irene  Burdell

    Irene Burdell

    Fabulous work Anna , great colours and textures . x

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks Irene. That means a lot.
    xx
    Anna

  • Ric Alexander

    Ric Alexander

    Nicely editied, Shame you couldnt find that church again though.

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks Ric, I know!! We went all around the area where we had been photographing,many times. It was very strange.

    I have just looked at your work, and love the way in which you are using textures. Before joining RB, I had not seen examples of this before, but here it is great that so many people are using textures so beautifully.

    Anna

  • PhotoAvenue

    PhotoAvenue

    Stunning work, perfectly done!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    What a wonderful comment, thank you so much.
    Anna

  • Ric Alexander

    Ric Alexander

    Thank you Ana, I am also learning with my new direction, lots of mistakes to make, but its fun all the same.

  • Rachel Williams

    Rachel Williams

    this is a gorgeous image, it makes me sigh.

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Rachel, thanks so much, that is so kind.
    Anna

  • Shaun Whiteman

    Shaun Whiteman

    Anna this is beautiful, wonderful colours and textures!!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Shaun, thankyou!!!!! I really appreciate your kind comment.
    Anna

  • Tenee Attoh

    Tenee Attoh

    Gosh Anna maybe it was a ghost church ahhhh, however what a wonderful capture.

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks Tenee
    This image came from different photos, – the Church, the cross, the sky and the foreground were all different, and I merged them in Photoshop to create this image.
    Anna

  • restlessd

    restlessd

    Anna, wow!! Beautiful – looks like you have quite a following here!
    Rhonda

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Hi Rhonda
    I am making some really lovely new friends and finding tthe positive comments refreshing and inspiring. It is such a warm and positive place to be. (Very unlike another we know!!!) – but I still miss seeing your work.
    xx
    Anna

  • JayneLogan

    JayneLogan

    Spooky and fascinating! This is outstanding! (wow, you put so much into this!)

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks Jayne, that is lovely of you.
    xx

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Excellent image, my friend!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks Bela
    xx

  • David Holmes

    David Holmes

    excellent image and story behind it

  • Anna Shaw replied

    David, thank you so much. I really appreciate this.
    xx
    Anna

  • Malcolm Chant

    Malcolm Chant

    This young Lady is an exceptional work of art, i’ve been going through your collection, & you have great Talent.

    malcolm

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Malcolm, that has made my day. Thank you so very much.
    xx
    Anna

  • Arrowman

    Arrowman

    This is superb work !!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much.
    xx
    Anna

  • grimduke1

    grimduke1

    ...And this is amazing and it’s not even real

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much. I so appreciate your comments.
    xx
    Anna

  • van049

    van049


    TOTALLY AMAZING, STUNNING IMAGE!!!!!xx

  • Geoff Carpenter

    Geoff Carpenter

    You certainly know your stuff Anna.Brilliant!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Geoff, I am so grateful for all your lovely comments and the ‘fave’. Given the quality of the work you have done, I am particularly pleased.
    Anna

  • Martina Cross

    Martina Cross

    Great composition, lovely image!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thank you so much.
    Anna

  • sendao

    sendao

    a stunning piece of art!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    That is kind. Thank you so much.
    Anna

  • Sylvia Gonzales

    Sylvia Gonzales

    Another Amazing Image Anna! Cheers! : ) Syl

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks my friend, and especially for the ‘fave’.
    xx
    Anna

  • IngridSonja

    IngridSonja

    Eerie! Love it!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    xx
    Thanks so much.
    Anna

  • Albert Sellaman
  • Anna Shaw replied

    Two in one day – I am so flattered, especially given the excellence of your own work.
    xx
    Anna

  • LavenderMoon

    LavenderMoon

    I would GLADLY live here!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    xx Thanks.
    Anna

  • stickelsimages

    stickelsimages

    Fantastic work of art…
    extremely well done!!!
    Cheers Lee

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks Lee, that is so kind.
    xx
    Anna

  • Mike Weeks

    Mike Weeks

    Great piece of work

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks mike, I have just looked at your work – which is stunning, so I am so pleased by your affirmative comment.
    xx
    Anna

  • Tara  Turner

    Tara Turner

    wow….this is an absolutely fantastic…..great moody image!!!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    I so appreciate these, and all your other comments Tara. Your support means a great deal to me – especially as, you know, I am a huge fan of yours.
    xx
    Anna

  • Heather  Rivet  IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    well done

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much Heather.
    xx
    Anna

  • Vanessa Anderberg

    Vanessa Anderberg

    Wonderful artwork:)

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much Vanessa.
    xx
    Anna

  • CanDuCreations

    CanDuCreations

    Awesome work

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much. I really appreciate that.
    xx
    Anna

  • Songmistress

    Songmistress

    Your work is wonderful, and this piece is brilliant. Instant fave.

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thank you so much. That is lovely of you. I have just seen your work which is awesome . I will enjoy following you from now on.
    xx

  • Jim Nooney

    Jim Nooney

    Anna are you sure you weren’t in Transylvania instead of France? I think the cross is the only thing keeping Dracula out of the picture. As for not finding the church again… some moments do happen only once in a lifetime. Great job!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    LOL Jim… initially I had fire coming out from the ground, but I thought that was over-egging it!! Thank you so much for your comment. I so appreciate it.
    xx

  • Evita

    Evita

    ♥ Absolutely stunning !!!!! :D ♥

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks dear Evita, and especially for the fave.
    xx

  • Donna M. Condida

    Donna M. Condida

    Beautifully done Anna, stunning image!!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks dear Donna.
    xx

  • Marjorie Wallace

    Marjorie Wallace

    This is amazing and such a beautiful creation.

  • Sue Smith

    Sue Smith

    Superb artistry, Anna. It’s a fave.

  • reflector

    reflector

    Excellent work ! Great components and a very well crafted image.

  • Vivian Gordon

    Vivian Gordon 1 day ago

    I can just see your work in a book! Really!!! ;>

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