The Rennie
Digitally captured using a Sony Alpha 100 with a 28 – 75mm. This forms part of a series that focuses on local and other odd but full of character architecture.
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micmac
Beautiful textures ,love the sky.
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you kindly micmac! :D
Jessica Tremp
what i love most here, is the swooping cloud from the left…almost as if a ghost was escaping from the house
Charles Dobbs ...
Fantastic shot! Love the whole look of this. Really incredible!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks heaps Jess!
The clouds are definately cool but I can tell you that when i went out with the intention of capturing this place i got to the corner of the street and i could see an aeroplane approaching so i sprinted to where this house was located and took the shot just as that plane was dissappearing stage left!!
If anyone was watching they would’ve definately wondered “who the hell is this nut!!” LOL!!
Paul Louis Vil...
Hey there Charles, thank you so much! :D
J.K. York
yes, i want you to keep looking for these gems. this place has loads of character and your wide angle presents it very well. great toning, the overall look is rich and deep. well done.
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so much JK!
It’s funny isn’t it that the more “aesthetically run down” a place looks the more visual beauty it sometimes possesses! :D
LisaG
The reflection on the front windows is quite eerie, I feel drawn to step through the window and discover the internal memories…
Brilliant light and clarity, the clouds, all work this image into a total treat…
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so much LisaG! :D
Nicole Goggins
another stunning shot paul…
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you very kindly Nicole! :D
Murray Newham
wonderful shot. the tones are perfectly suited.
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so very much mren! :D
Rhana Griffin
Oh yeah… this is ssssssmokin hawt!!! Nicely done Paul =))
Deri Dority
So awesome. The tonal range is incredible. HDRI?
minoanphotography
youre whole portfolio is quite standout Paul- Your distinct style keeps it quite unique. Im a HUGE fan of light and texture, quite inspiring to say the least. good job!
Anni Morris
This is what real estate sale people call a handyman’s dream! You’ve captured its character here…I bet those walls have many stories to tell.
Helene Kippert
Beautiful shot Paul :o)
Susan Zohn
I love your work. It is so you and very detailed. Love it.
Paul Louis Vil...
Hey there Rhana! Thank you!! :D
Hello Derid, yes HDR was definatley part of the process! :D
Thank you so much minoanphotgraphy, that’s a wonderful comment! :D
You are spot Anni, if only the walls could talk! :D Thanks!
Thank you very much Helene! :D
That’s a very kind and generous statement Susan, thank you! :D
Sylvia Karall
Great work…love this whole series, Paul.
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so much Sylvia, this series is slowly gathering pace towards an exhibition in Melbourne next year. Negotiations are in place!
Mel Brackstone
Fabulous old house, Paul, love it!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks heaps Mel!! :D
Cathie Tranent
An exhibition of these old girls? Wonderful …
Wouldn’t you just love to see the people who live in them?
Paul Louis Vil...
Interesting idea Cathie…
I wonder if it’s like the saying that people end up resemling their pets??? LOL!!
I must look like a budgie then!!
So, what do think Cathie do you think the home would reflect the people in it or vice versa?
Brett Foster
Wondeful addition Paul. Have been hanging out for it! Excellent work. You know, everywhere I look in the streets now I see houses and think – Paul would love that one!
Paul Louis Vil...
LOL!!
That’s a really nice thing to say Brett, thank you! :)
Rany Lutz
Old becomes new art….excellent!!!
Carlo Cesar Ro...
Beautiful perspective!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so much Rany and Carlo! :D
Torfinn Johann...
Excellent work. Well done!
H M Bascom
This is beautifully done.
Adrian Jeffs
your portfolio is exceptional and this one doesn’t disapoint….love your treatment on your images…some of the melbourne bubblers are an exceptionally talented bunch…
Adela Hriscu
Amaizing work, eyecatching!
Holly Werner
Amazing work Paul. Love what you have done with it.
Sorin Reck
Fantastic!!!
Antanas
Perfect composition.
Deborah Parkin
i love this series – i love how something so old and seemingly neglected can look so beautiful – the clouds are wonderful but its the overall colours that do it for me – they are so rich – just a really wonderful shot Paul.
Lachlan Kent
You have unbeatable style in your processing Paul, that complements these wonderful houses down to the ground.
Steven Agius
Great shot Paul, very striking well done.
Christine Wilson
nice work as usual Paul
Chris White
Man I love the depth and sweeping lines in this Paul, and as ever the vividness you capture
Paul Louis Vil...
Thnak you thank you thank you!! Wow you guys take my breath away with your generosity! Thnaks for taking the time to comment, it is greatly appreciated!!
Chris W, Christine. Steven, Lachlan, Deborah, Antanas, Sorin, Holy Adela, The Fatman, Helen and Torfinn! :D
Shanina Conway
Another beauty Paul, love the colours and textures you’ve captured;)
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you kindly Shanina! :D
Antoine Dagobert
SUPERB!great work well done.
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you very much Antoine! :D
Adriana Glackin
Simply gorgeous – another old banger with a story to tell and so beautifully captured! : )
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks again for that piece you wrote dabble! :D
Barbara Gordon
Good HDR and subject matter!
Louise Cooke
wooaahh Paul….it’s another pool room shot!! AWESOME tones, texture, colour – LOVE your processing, wish I could have a lesson with you! Apex of the roof is superb!
“straight to the…”
DarrellMoseley
Your image caught my eye. The woodwork around the front porch, is similar to a house in Frisco, Texas. It is being restored, in will be a part of Heritage Village, near Frisco Square. Do you have more of a close up, just to compare. I will try to add my shot, named (SIGN OF THE TIMES) to see what I mean. What are the chances they were done by the same carpenter, or was just a sign of the times. I like the effect, of the light fare over the roof. Great Work, ounce again!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so very much…
Barbara! Louise… Love the Pool Room! Darrell… I took 5 shots of this place, most of them were from a little further away, this was as close as i got.
I’m going to check out “Sign of the times” right now…
DWarren
Oh wow! I just love the effect on this and the colors are great!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you kindly Dyle! :D
Charles McKean
Fab
Mardynn
Very nice.
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so much Charles and Mardynn! :D
Cathie Tranent
Okay Paul .. as bad a wordsmith as I am …. a little wizened old man, who once walked tall, but is now stooped with age, in worn but clean clothes, ironed so often they are starting to shine.
Paul Louis Vil...
Wow, that’s quite beautiful CathieT! Thanks for that! Is it yours?
Miss Misery
wow love the way it glows
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks peterbooth! A little HDR helps that!! :D
LoreLeft27
shoot fire this is cool
Paul Louis Vil...
Get the extinguisher! LOL!
Thanks LoreLeft27! :D
jerry alcantara
really beautiful PAUL,how i wish i can do also this kind of wonderful job!
Robyn Carter
Fabulous weekend ‘do up’!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you nicoloyph, you are very kind! :D
Thanks Robyn, a renovators dream! :D
Jimmy Ostgard
This is a totally awsome photo, I absolutely love the color.
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so very much Jimmy! Go Buffaloes! :D
Claudia Reitmeier
gosh – this is cool and perfectly done ;-))
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you so very much Gremlin! :D
Lauren Zorn
Like an aged woman long past her prime …. the discerning eye can still see the flawless bone structure beneath the wrinkles & sagging jowls …..
Kimberly Palmer
Very cool!! Wow… great shot!
artybabe
You have made the reno so beautiful I would love to move into it – and leave it just as it is.:)
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you so very kindly Laurengary, Kimberly and artybabe! :D
Jenny Haskey
Another fine addition to your portfolio Paul! I love this it is so full of character and has a real warm feeling to it. Simply perfect!!!
Paul Louis Vil...
Oh you are a gem Jenny! Thank you! :D
googa
Love the effect you have done here it is an awsome shot well done.
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks heaps Googa! :D
Joyce Dickens,...
Beautiful capture; full of life; if only those walls could talk! Excellent work.
RockAlien
Great texture, fantastic sky and wonderful tones.
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so very much Joyce and RockAlien! :D
Robert Elliott
wonderful image Paul !!
benjibenji
this is awesome
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you so much Robert and benjibenji! :D
WitheringMoon
Paul – I just love the treatments you use – so appealing to the eye, another wonderful image!!
Paul Louis Vil...
You’re a star WitheringMoon! Thank you kindly! :D
Ellen
Again…....Very beautiful!
Paul Louis Vil...
That’s very kind of you Ellen! :D
Catherine Crim...
love the sky..and the house..beautiful shot
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you so very kindly Catherine! :D
santakaoss
Nice shot…
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you kindly santakaoss! :D
yabloko4
I love the image!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you so very kindly yabloko4! :D
BonitoPhotography
Wow! very nicely done.
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so very much BonitoPhotography! :D
HaRaKiRi
Such a great shot, wonderful textures, so much to look at. Reminds me of a house that was in a dream I had when I was young, full of garden gnomes that attacked me. Freaky
Paul Louis Vil...
Yikes! That’s one hell of a dream!!
Hope you don’t have those anymore!
Thanks HaRaKiRi!
Winslow357
I also use the Alpha 100, this is an excellent capture and editing!
Paul Louis Vil...
G’day Winslow!
Love the Alpha!! Thanks for stopping by mate! :D
caroline ellis
These images are unreal, to make the ordinary exceptional is a skill in deed.
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you so very kindly Caroline! :D
David Elliott
awsome, love your work
WayneD
classical image.nice work!!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you so very much dave7j and WayneD! :D
Charl045
WOW!..Awesome work!!! This is fantastic.
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you kindly Charlotte! :D
paulevelin
eh…i hope there is still place for a comment…down under
do not know how you did this but it looks perfect
a fave
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you so much paulevelin! :D
Deon de Waal
Stunning detail in this Paul.
Love the sky. Awesome
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so very much Deon! :D
Andy Harris
great photography and great processing – love what you’ve achieved here…. superb!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you very much Andy! :D
PhotoAmbiance
Great colors, wonderful!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you kindly PhotoAmbiance! :D
hfrymark
I love this series and pratically all of your photos they are amazing!
Paul Louis Vil...
That’s a very kind thing to say! Thank you hfrymark! :D
Dave Aarons
Excellent work, great feeling to it
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks heaps Dave! :D
Ken Mucke
Truly fantastic..Love the image …the lines…HDR work and the sky i sll amazing
crackedpale
What is this effect you use? It’s fantastic!! Love your work!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so very much Ken and crackedpale! :D
I use a number of different applications on Corel Photo Paint, I guess one of them would be similar to HDR on PhotoShop? :D
Sam Frysteen
i love the way the sharpening/clarity makes the house glow… great stuff
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks heaps Sam! :D
Andrew Hoisington
Incredible Image. I love the detail and perspective.
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so much Andrew! :D
missjade
Wow this is amazing. I love the tones and there’s so much detail!
paulevelin
perfect colurtones
splendid artwork once again
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you very kindly missjade and paulevelin! :D
PJ Ryan
this has such a yesterday-tomorrow energy to it ~ just brilliant !
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you so very much Nicole! :D
Tamar Stanford
Love it,
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you kindly Tamar! :D
MKWhite
Amazing treatments to this. Great job :)
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks hepas MKWhite! :D
SaRaHKnOwDoG
It’s stunning !? For such a decrepid thing. Thats what i LoVe about ArT ! Makes you see the beauty in all things. HDR again right ? I am really loving this odd architecture series.
LoVe the composition ! Brill ! Lovin your work.
Paul Louis Vil...
I’m LoViN your CommeNts!! Thanks SaRaHKnOwDoG! :D
Amber Galvin
Just Stunning
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks heaps Amber! :D
linda858100
awesome ,paul
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you so very kindly Linda! :D
photos09
I love HDR’s they are so beautiful. This is awesome !!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you very kindly photos09! :D
karenuk1969
Excellent shot & effects.
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so much karenuk1969! :D
~ Butterfly ~
Wow this is fabulous !! xox :0)
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so much Butterfly! :D
flipteez 10 days ago
Gosh l’m swett’en at the thought of renovating this
GREAT angle GREAT mood Great story telling XXXXX
Paul Louis Vil... 10 days ago
Thanks so much flipteez! :D