The Grove

Mel Brackstone, 11 months ago

Well now, this is very beautiful, Paul….also quite texterous!

Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

Thank you Mel!! That’s my favorite word too!! :D!!

Karen Cougan, 11 months ago

I would love to live here, this is fantastic Paul
xkc

Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

Thank you kindly Karen!! :D

Christine Wilson, 11 months ago

nice work again Paul ! nice comp to with the path leading up the house

Kitsmumma, 11 months ago

It’s like a fairytale, turret and all! So rich, the treatment is just fantastic Paul. Has a very magical feel about it. Have missed you!

Dan Coates, 11 months ago

Great work, I really like the treatment. Is this a HDR?

Joe Mortelliti, 11 months ago

The processing really makes these old homes look special

Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

Thank you Christine!! The path is cool! :D

Hello Kitsmumma! Thank you so much for your beautiful words! Always appreciated! :D

Hello Dan, HDR is just one step along the road to a final visual destination. Neating, clarifying, airbrushing, contrasting and softing all play a role along the way, what percentage i use of each depends on my mood and the image in front of me! I’m telling you i can spend hours apon hours working on one shot! :D:D:D

Thank you so very kindly Joe! The older and quirkier the home, the better!! :D

Brett Foster, 11 months ago

Excellent Paul. I love this series. Wish I had thought of it.
Though each one is obviously part of a theme, they are all still quite unique.
The Grove is a perfect addition.

Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

You are tooooo kind PhotobBloke!! Thank you so much! :D

BevB, 11 months ago

Hi Paul,
I’ve admired all your houses, but this one makes me want to walk up that path and make myself at home :-)

Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

Hello Bev!! Thank you for your wonderful comment! Yep, that path is magic, It’s part of the reason that I took a liking to this place to start with! :D

Andrew Brown, 11 months ago

Paul, my daughter just looked over my shoulder and told me to tell you that this is awesome. I agree.

Andrew Bosman, 11 months ago

Yep, this is probably your best to date Paul.

Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

Thank you very much Andrew and daughter!! Much appreciated! :D

Mr. Bosman! You are way toooo kind mate blush humbled by your compliment!! :D

Andrew Bosman, 11 months ago

Mr Bosman’s my fathers name Paul :-)

Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

After being so kind to me I should call you “sir”!! ;p!

Nicole Goggins, 11 months ago

beautiful – as always…

WitheringMoon, 11 months ago

This is fabulous work Paul! your whole porfolio is magnificent!!! =)

Cathie Tranent, 11 months ago

This is fabulous Paul, much more of a “lady” than your other eccentrics!

The path makes it seem like you could just walk straight in!

Well done!

Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

To Nicole, WitheringMoon and CathieT, thank you so much for your beautiful words and comments. All are much appreciated! :D:D:D

Jeff Burns, 11 months ago

This is simply amazing. Leaves me stunned.

Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

That’s a wonderful comment! blush! Thanks Jeff!

Cliff vestergaard, 11 months ago

Oh man There is SO ! a story in ths image for sure !

Cadence, 11 months ago

Fantastic!

Helene Kippert, 11 months ago

Gorgeous treatment and great composition Paul!

Malin Nordlund, 11 months ago

Great job Paul!!!! It really draws me in! I want to follow the path and enter the house!!!:)

SylviaHardy, 11 months ago

I love the glowing effect that you have created in all of your house images! And am learning so much from all the comments and the replies. I never came accross HDR before and had to look on the net what it ment, and am loving what you have done to this image – its grate!

Chloe Flathers, 11 months ago

Wow i am speechless. This really is unbelievable. This is defiantly one of my favorites ever.

Graeme Pettit ..., 11 months ago

Gotta admit, this truly is a diamond of a pic…...excellent work, yet again!

Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

Wow, thank you so much for leaving such wonderful comments!!
Cliff, Cadence, Helene, Malin, Sylvia, Chloe & Graeme…
Peace and love to all the above!! :D:D:D

Robin Young, 11 months ago

Wow Paul!!!, great work keep it coming.

Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

Thanks very much Robin!! :D

paul boast, 11 months ago

Good Photo Paul , its feels very dreamy , kind of surreal, keep up the good work,

heavenscent, 11 months ago

gee I realy like this, fab picture.

Lisadee, 11 months ago

We talking Coburg?Lovely fairytale quality.

BLYTHART, 11 months ago

Wow! I want to explore this building; send me a plane ticket please – I live in the UK.

Sharon Hammond, 11 months ago

Fantastic processing. Luv it

GregB, 11 months ago

Another outstanding study Paul, I have run out of superlatives to describe your work.

Jessica Peck, 11 months ago

Beautiful capture!

amontano, 11 months ago

First time Ive been on the gallery. Just registered myself. This picture was the first that caught my eye. Gorgeous!

georgiegirl, 11 months ago

Great image!!! I reckon all little country towns have or had a house just like this one!!!
Your skills have given a whole different feel to the old home… magical and olde worlde, and a whole Hansel and Gretel feel as well!!

‘Texterous’... groovy new word… better tell Macquarrie!!

Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

Thank you kindly pboast!! :D

Thank you too heavenscent!! :D

LisaDee, you are spot on! Hmmmm, we must be neigbours!! :D

Lo:! Thank you Dave, one day when i’m rich and famous i might just do that mate!! :)

Thank you very much Sharon!! :D

That’s ok GregB! Just glad you stopped by and commented!! :D

Jessica, you are very kind! :D

amontano, sounds Italian, welcome to bubbleland! You will love it here! Thanks for stopping by and leaving such a nice message!! :D

...and Georgiegirl, what wonderful compliments you give! Yes, texturous is a pretty cool word that i proudly claim!! Maybe one day i’ll get a call from Macquarrie and they will ask me for permission to use my word!! LOL Yeah right!!! :D:D:D

Julie Just, 11 months ago

This is very dream-like! This home has so much character and you’ve brought it all to the fore and the sky gives a surreal look to it, well done! : D : D

Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

Thank you so very much Julie! :D

Adriana Glackin, 11 months ago

The effects suit the style of the house – when can I move in… : )

Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

LoL! As soon as I can get the current tenants out of there! :D Thanks dabble!

dduhaime55, 11 months ago

Wow!! This is gorgeous!! I wouldn’t mind living there either!! Beautiful work!!
Thanks for visiting my gallery and for adding my piece to your favorites – greatly appreciated.

Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

My pleasure! Thank you in return dduhaime! :D

Lee Burgess, 11 months ago

This really is just so beautiful Paul…!

Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

Oh, you are a gem Lee! Thank you! :D

Tony Moore, 11 months ago

Love the effect you have used on this. I’ll have to keep an eye on you.

Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

LOL! Thank you so very much Tony! :D

kelcan, 11 months ago

Love this shot. looks very much like a fairly tale home/castle. beautiful work

Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

Thank you kindly Kelly!! :D

Sarah Matthews, 11 months ago

It is very atmospheric, an intrueging project Paul.

Catalin Soare, 11 months ago

Superb work of art!

Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

Thank you so very much Sarah! :D

Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

Thank you Catalin!
Your words of encouragement and praise are always humbly and warmly welcomed!

Lisadee, 11 months ago

Paul I live in Thomastown – just a little more north in an already northerly direction. There are some old blue stone houses around here and a handful of churches that are just begging to be photographed – and an old cemetery, the Carlton one is interesting too. But i think you are doing beautifully without my direction. :0)

Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

LOL!
I love your suggestions!!
I’m in brunswick and the architecture that surrounds me is varied and quite amazing!

kenmo, 11 months ago

Awesome….!!!

Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

Thanks heaps Kenmo! :D

hugo, 11 months ago

somehow I missed this beaut work, I like all of your house series but this one is especially well done!!!

Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

Thank you so very much hHugo! :D

skmphoto, 11 months ago

great image, keep coming back to this, love the treatment!!!

Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

Thanks heaps skmphoto! :D

LisaG, 11 months ago

Wow Paul, there is such a fantasy feeling to this image…I love it :))

Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

You are way toooo kind LisaG, thanks so much! :D

STRINGER, 11 months ago

YEEEEEEAAAAAAARHHHH!!! WOOOOOOOYEEEEEEAAAAAAARRRRRHHHH!!!!! .....coff coff splutter spasm drooool ……..........Whippety KRACK!!!

Paul Louis Vil..., 11 months ago

You have such a clear way of expressing yourself STRINGER, I love your comments! :D

Per Einar Gunn..., 10 months ago

Stunning, beautiful artwork!!

Paul Louis Vil..., 10 months ago

Thank you kindly Per Einar! :D

Antanas, 10 months ago

Perfect!

Paul Louis Vil..., 10 months ago

Oh, you are too kind Antanas! Thank you! :D

Lorraine Creagh, 10 months ago

I wish I could live there. I love what you have done to this image. woohoo

Paul Louis Vil..., 10 months ago

Hey there Skeeter, love you avatar! :D Thank you!!

Rich Gale, 10 months ago

You have put a lot effort into this image, it looks great Ilove the sky, great work well done.

Paul Louis Vil..., 10 months ago

Thank you very kindly Jeff! :D

paul romanowski, 10 months ago

NICE HOUSE…VERY NICE, GOOD SHOT TOO

Paul Louis Vil..., 10 months ago

Thank you very much Paul! :D

Woodie, 10 months ago

This reminds me of my 2 and a half years stint near Adelaide with the RAF back in the 60s.
Most houses still had red corrugated iron roofs and this house is like the one my best mate rented in Adelaide. I can’t remember a spire roof but the rest is the same.
I’ll be looking at more of your buildings to bring back memories.

Paul Louis Vil..., 10 months ago

Thanks so much Woodie! :D

Momlee Bhattac..., 10 months ago

Wow what an impact! Simply love that look here. Great job…..again!

Paul Louis Vil..., 10 months ago

Thanks so much Momlee! :D

brummieboy, 9 months ago

Delightful effect ….

Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago

Thanks heaps Brummieboy! :D

Lumineux, 9 months ago

Fantastic! I really like your treatment of this, the processing adds a haunting, almost surreal effect. I do find myself wishing the two red, more modern, buildings on either side weren’t there, as their presence tends to mar the illusion. Unavoidable I guess. A wonderful piece all the same.

Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago

Hello Lumineux! Thanks so much for the insightful comments! :D
I’m 50/50 about the two either side of the main subject. I agree with your sentiments but I like that they remind you that this beautiful structure is smack bang right in the middle of suburbia! :D

nikspix, 9 months ago

This is absolutely gorgeous. I love old houses- the architecture is amazing. This shot is so pretty and captivating, I think I’ll have to favourite it!

Heather Loster, 9 months ago

what a wonderful photo. sony alpha are fun, aren’t they!

Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago

Thank you so very much nikspix and candid! Love my alpha!! :D

Cheyenne, 7 months ago

Love this shot Paul! Great Job!

Paul Louis Vil..., 7 months ago

Thanks so very much Cheyenne! :D

PhotoAmbiance, 6 months ago

Your work is amazing, chapeau!

Paul Louis Vil..., 6 months ago

You are very kind, thank you PhotoAmbiance! :D

Noelene Davies, 4 months ago

Out of all your houses this would have to my all time favourite. How I would love to have this house on my farm.

Paul Louis Vil..., 4 months ago

Thanks so very much Noelene! :D

Patrick Steen, 4 months ago

magnetic.

Paul Louis Vil..., 4 months ago

Thanks heaps Patrick! :D

iansimages, about 1 month ago

You use photoshop the way it should be used….

Paul Louis Vil..., about 1 month ago

Very kind of you iansimages! :D

JuliaWright, 18 days ago

Wow!!! wonderful image!!

Paul Louis Vil..., 18 days ago

Thank you kindly Julia! :D