Labyrinth Trap

parmi

Labyrinth Trap

Labyrinths have always had a magical and slightly daunting effect on me. Possibly influenced by the David Bowie / Jennifer Connelly 80s movie.

Walking around in the walls of a labyrinth, you have lost all your friends, but can still hear them in the distance, somewhere. Not sure where you are or where you are going, you stumble across an open area, an old forest. You see a makeshift burrow, made out of old stones, looks like it’s been there for hundreds of years. As you get closer, you hear soft whimpering coming from within. As you get to the old wooden door, you can clearly hear a child crying inside. That’s when you hear the growling behind you…

Taken in Prague, along an old overgrown path, on the way to the hill that overlooks the whole city. I clearly remember looking at this and having a small shiver.

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Labyrinth Trap by parmi
Labyrinth Trap by parmi
  • AmandaH

    AmandaH

    Lovely shot and treatment…I so loved that movie too… :o)

  • parmi replied

    Thanks so much Amanda! Definitely one of my fav childhood movies too :)

  • JonRussell

    JonRussell

    Great work!!

  • parmi replied

    Hey Jon, thanks a lot mate!

  • bubblehex08

    bubblehex08

    Great picture! The lightning is fantastic!

  • parmi replied

    Thank you very much!!

  • midzing

    midzing

    fantastic shot,,, love the atmosphere, well done

  • parmi replied

    Thanks Wendy, very much appreciated :)

  • Jodi  Magi

    Jodi Magi

    Hot. The distance, lighting… make me scared to stand too near. What lurks behind?

  • parmi replied

    That’s awesome! I was almost too scared to go any closer when taking this. That creature behind is deadly, to say the least :)

  • reflector

    reflector

    A very interesting find and a well processed shot !

  • parmi replied

    Thank you very much mate!

  • Alixzandra

    Alixzandra

    Great work parmi and congrats on the feature. Mmm classic film got it on my shelf, along with Legend and a pint sized Tom cruise :-)) There are afew peeps I’d like to send to the bog of stench LoL Love the visual along with the words!

  • parmi replied

    Thanks mate! It’s such a classic movie, I watched it religiously as a kid, with The Dark Crystal and Return To Oz, good times! I definitely have a few to throw in the bog too, and more still for a goblin kidnapping lol. Cheers for the awesome positive feedback :)

  • hugh023

    hugh023

    Great image. . .

  • parmi replied

    Thanks so much Hugh :)

  • hologram

    hologram

    Slightly disturbing feel again (which obviously I like). The vignetting really focuses the sensation of isolation / helplessness, shiver shiver, very dark, If I said “7” would that make sense…..
    h

  • parmi replied

    7.. are you referring to the morgan freeman / brad pitt movie? If so I think I get it.. Thanks mate, I’m really glad the isolating mood worked! :)

  • Ric Alexander

    Ric Alexander

    Ok ok, the words had me shivering. I loved the story and this image is just great ! I love the darkened edges giving it a sinister mood.

  • parmi replied

    Thanks so much mate! It was a pretty creepy thing to see in person, I wanted to take it to the next level!! :)

  • Gary Gurr

    Gary Gurr

    I think I would have had a big shiver finding this, dark and imposing. A great capture.

  • parmi replied

    Thanks Gary! It was definitely one of those capture and run moments, even in broad daylight!

  • Ursula Rodgers

    Ursula Rodgers

    Excellent work Andrew! Definitely reminiscent of the film…spooky indeed!

  • parmi replied

    So pleased you like it Ursula, thank you so much :)

  • Kim  Calvert

    Kim Calvert

    One of my fave movies..this is awesome work Andrew!!

  • parmi replied

    Thanks so much Kim! You actually came to mind as I was creating this, for the creepy feel I was trying to develop :)

  • sfmilner

    sfmilner

    Greetings Parmi; Outstanding results of your fantastic talents and creative mind ! The treatment given and the tail recounted really put a bit of a shiver down the back of my neck ! Beautiful work my friend !
    steve

  • parmi replied

    You are so kind Steve! Thank you very much mate. I’m glad the story worked so well, you are so generous with your comments and feedback. Cheers mate!! :)

  • Trish Woodford

    Trish Woodford

    Wow, great image parmi – it just oozes sinister and spooky!!!! Your words sent a shiver thru me – I think you and Kim should team up with your scary storytelling skills – it would be a best seller I think :))))))

  • parmi replied

    Thanks so much Trish, i love the fact that you said “oozes”. That was exactly what I was thinking when I created it! The fear factor seems to be really coming through on this one!! I think people might run screaming if Kim and I team up haha! Thanks a lot for the great support Trish :)

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    It is a sensational image, beautiful work.

  • parmi replied

    Thanks so much Sharon, I’m glad you like it :)

  • JUSTART

    JUSTART

    great

  • parmi replied

    Thanks so much!

  • Adam Gormley

    Adam Gormley

    Brilliant image Parmi, so well composed and shot!

  • parmi replied

    Hey Adam, thanks mate! Very much appreciated :)

  • Noah .

    Noah .

    Neat capture!

  • parmi replied

    Cheers mate!!

  • jacqleen

    jacqleen

    Amazing Capture…..and YOUR treatment here is just FANTASTIC…love this image :)

  • parmi replied

    Thank you so much jacqleen! So kind of you :)

  • Lyndy

    Lyndy

    Congratulations on your feature in The Art of Intrigue! ..enter the banner challenge !

  • parmi replied

    Thank you very much Lyndy!! I will enter the challenge now, had no idea about it, cheers!! :)

  • JKKimball

    JKKimball

    I love this type of image parmi, so well seen.

  • parmi replied

    Very much appreciated! This one really drew me in, some unsettling feeling about this place. Cheers mate :)

  • rodeorose

    rodeorose

    V.nice work again.

  • parmi replied

    Thanks so much Rosie!

  • Dream Vision Images

    Dream Vision I...

    Great work Andrew and loved the movie too…

  • parmi replied

    Thanks so much for your fantastic comments! I think that movie will stay withe me for life now :)

  • luanda

    luanda

    Great work:perfect lightning, smashing mood and…great inner significance…U wrote “Walking around in the walls of a labyrinth, you have lost all your friends, but can still hear them in the distance, somewhere”...THIS IS POETRY, Andrew! LOVE YA! UR A MASTER! Daniela

  • parmi replied

    You are right, there was something deeply poetic and inward about this piece, really glad you picked up on it! Thank you for the great insightful comment :)

  • Sean Jansen

    Sean Jansen

    This is so awesome looking. Great mood to this. Truely a wonderful capture !!

  • parmi replied

    Thanks so much mate, really glad you like this creepy little one!! :)

  • Lois Romer

    Lois Romer

    what lies within. magic or sinister. well done

  • parmi replied

    Cheers Lois! Might be a combination of the two :)

  • Lois Romer

    Lois Romer

    and i love labarythn, i am an a moonage daydream nut

  • parmi replied

    Haha, that makes two of us!

  • Lois Romer

    Lois Romer

    cool. nice to know i am not the only one.

  • parmi replied

    :)

  • Maria  Moro

    Maria Moro

    creepy,dark & not so inviting… no place for Hobbits…lol…..

  • parmi replied

    LOL! Definitely no hobbits here, unless trapped inside!

  • ctheworld

    ctheworld

    love the texture in this shot!

  • parmi replied

    Thanks so much!

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