Kingdom
in the wasteland short of wonder sits the man who would be king
of the highland and the lowland
and the land deemed inbetween
yet he ain’t no kind of human
he’s an island, he’s marine
saying I am just an ocean, a scar amongst the land
I have brought shame upon a nation just for nickels
and begging hands
still they lead into temptation
still they disappear in sand
and in a decomposing kingdom, shores of mercy grant me deeds
and I might see fit to spare them
if convincing in their pleads
by worldless action, paused reflection
hail in prayer the tide recedes
nonetheless, amongst the mist, that might not be enough to save
the poor souls who insist
they charge the island by the waves
but they’ll surrender, they’ll surrender
and I will take them to their graves
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Location: Dysart, Fife, Scotland
© Donald Cameron 2009
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richman
really nice tones, very mellow and scerene
brillant mr donald
Donald Cameron replied
Why thank you Mr Richie :)
Scott d'Almeida
excellent,
Donald Cameron replied
Thanks as always Scott
David Robinson
lovely simple work .. reminds me of some far eastern art I have seen
Donald Cameron replied
I hadn’t thought of that but yes I can see why you’d think that.
Kevin Skinner
What a subtle image! Such delicate changes in tones really make this a special image. Wonderful job!
Donald Cameron replied
The mysteries wrapped in rolling haar, glad you like the subtleties, wasn’t sure how well it would come through in the smaller screen version.
Dan Biggins
Beautifully done Donald, so subtle, delicate and incredibly atmospheric.
Donald Cameron replied
Thanks for the feedback Dan
GlennC
Subtle, beautiful, majestic image….. feel I want to listen to some John Martyn and sip an Islay malt while enjoying this work! I like it alot…
Donald Cameron replied
Not sure about majestic but pleased you like it, certainly the most subtle image I’ve done, I am happy how it turned out.
berndt2
nicely done – very evocative
Donald Cameron replied
Cheers, glad you think so.
Dave Hayward
love it
Donald Cameron replied
Thanks Dave
clickinhistory
great sense of how tales and poems were created of other lands and ways in this shot
Donald Cameron replied
Not entirely sure what you mean but it sounds good so I’ll go with it :)
IanTaylor
A wonderful delicate image Donald.
Donald Cameron replied
Thanks Ian, this was some distance away from where I shot it and the island was almost invisible on the camera screen, was pleasantly surprised the faint tones came through on the computer.
Dave Miller
yes like this fleeting view as the mist comes and goes, seen it happen so many times but ever thought to catch it, should make a wonderful large print. ( excellent mid tones top & bottom, creates great depth) – regards dave
Donald Cameron replied
Luckily there’s plenty of opportunity to shoot in mist along the Scottish coast :) I’ve not had this printed yet but yes I think it should be a good one, cheers Dave.
vaquera
Stunning !
Donald Cameron replied
Cheers :)
Danica Radman ...
WOW
Donald Cameron replied
Short and sweet, thanks a lot :)
shaneran
Brilliant simplicity and depth added with the words! I would have never thought of the beauty a shot like this holds! well done!
Donald Cameron replied
Well yes finding beauty in a misty day isn’t easy, but glad you think I found some. Thank you.