"By the Light of the Silvery Moon" by Bradley Shawn Rabon
Whilst staying at the hotel which over looks the bay of St. Peter Port, I saw this view and just had to get it. i spent time trying to get the settings just right and this was the best of the lot. It still isn’t just right, but I do like this anyway. This is Castle Cornet which stands guard over the port. It was first fortified as a castle between 1206 and 1256, following the division of the Duchy of Normandy in 1204. In 1339 when a French force captured the island and occupied it for several years, Cornet was besieged, captured and the garrison massacred. It served as official residence of the Governor of Guernsey until 1672 when the keep was catastrophically destroyed. A bolt of lightning struck the magazine of the castle, destroying the keep and a number of living quarters. In World War II, it became occupied by a small group of German troops. It was presented to the people of Guernsey in 1945 by the Crown.
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark ll, 28-300mm zoom lens, f/20, shutter 1/4
ISO 800, Cokin graduated grey ND filters, 121 and 120 (tripod and shutter release cable)
Comments
Thank you so much Nathalie! I really, really appreciate it. I know I can do better though.
– Bradley Shawn Rabon
Yes this is a great shot.
Thank you greatly. It is so kind of you to say.
– Bradley Shawn Rabon
Stunning!!
Thank you so much George! You’re still up? You insomniac. LOL. I appreciate the compliment.
– Bradley Shawn Rabon
With a Canon EOS-1Ds Mark ll, in my book you can do pretty much anything.. i’m sooooooooo jealous!!!
:-))) (smiling with all my double chins)
– Bradley Shawn Rabon
This is really beautiful, all lit up and against that blue night back drop! Gorgeous moon!
Thank you so much! I so appreciate your encouragement!
– Bradley Shawn Rabon
Wanna trade your camera for mine??? pretty please!!
Nope! Not gonna happen! Have a nice day ;-P
– Bradley Shawn Rabon
Beautiful Night Lights Shawn :)) Love the contrast of sky and castle! Well done :D
Thanks Honor! Such a nice comment!
– Bradley Shawn Rabon
Yeah figured as much, was worth a try though! Have a good night Shawn!
You too Nathalie! Happy dreams!!!!!!!
– Bradley Shawn Rabon
Breathtaking image Shawn! I love this composition with the moon as a single bright spot at the top. Fabulous work!
You really are too kind, but I am so glad you enjoy it. Thanks Johanne!
– Bradley Shawn Rabon
Very nice composition
Thank you very much Antoine! Always a pleasure.
– Bradley Shawn Rabon