Blue velvet
The Sage Gateshead and River Tyne.
Taken Monday 27th October 08 during a few hours on the Quayside with Michael Oubridge.
Camera = Canon 350D
Lens = Canon 18-55
Exposure 10 seconds @ f16
This photograph (Blue Velvet) has been nominated for PAY IT FORWARD by Cherubtree (Valerie) and when she submitted the nomination this is what she said
“I would lke to nominate David Parkin for all his wonderful work and videos he creates for artists here on Red Bubble. His art is quite amazing!! my favourite work is Blue Velvet. He has many that are just out of this world…”
Blue velvet belongs to the following groups:
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tuffcookie
wow! iget to be the first to comment on this extraordinary image!. way to go!! love it
David Parkin replied
Thanks Kelly.
Thank you very much. The light was amazing last night. I was lucky.
Alistair Wilson
awesome shot david
David Parkin replied
Thanks for saying that Alistair mate. :-)
Joyce Dickens,...
Superb image and superb company! .......love those blues David, fantastic reflections, incredible light!
David Parkin replied
Ohhh yeah, the company was great, Michael is one hell of a guy.
I did submit a post into my Journal last Wednesday saying I was going to Newcastle Quayside next Monday night and would be on the little Swing Bridge at 6pm and if anyone was interested I would love to see them there. Well, 2 days later I took it down because about a dozen said they would love to come but can’t make it as they live so far away, people in Lancashire, London, America, Canada and Australia. Only one local was interested and that was Michael.
He never got there till about 6.30 (I was there for 5) by which time this incredible light had gone.
Thanks Joyce.
Noelene Davies
Fabulous capture and colours David and o how I just love the blue it is amazing.
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Noelene, yeah, I love this time of day, between light and dark.
KenWright
That’s bloody cool david!!
David Parkin replied
It was cool all right Ken wandering round here between 5 and 8 last night . . . Winter is definitely on the way. lol
Thanks man. :-)
digitalmidge
Aw, the blue is just stunning Dave.. love it ;-)
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Zoe.
Well, I know you love water and reflections in it so had a feeling you would like this one. :-)
brian pendrey
stunning dave
David Parkin replied
Thanks Bri, thanks a lot mate.
Irene Burdell
This is such a gorgeous shot David . You manage to make your city look different every shot you do ,no matter how many times you show it ,it is always from a different angle . Superb work.
David Parkin replied
Well, “one tries ones best Irene” . . . he says in his Prince Charles voice. LOL.
Thanks Irene, thanks a lot. :-)
Angela Harburn
This is stunning David – my favourite shade of blue – the lights and reflections are just perfection! xxx
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Angela.
This is my favourite type of photography, dark nights . . . bright lights. :-)
Woodie
What more can one say?! Another stunner!!
David Parkin replied
Thanks very much Neil for all your support and encouragement.
I do the best with what I’ve got and must just get lucky sometimes.
Cheers me old mate.
Mandy Fell
Love this David the colours are wonderful and the capture of the reflections stunning
David Parkin replied
Thanks very much Mandy, you’re very kind.
Keep yer eyes peeled cos I took plenty more last neet and just trying to decide which ones to put up.
Mandy Fell
Sounds and looks like you had a great eveing down there, it such a wonderful place to get super night shots and its a great time of year to get them. I’m hopeing to do some this week end on the wear in Durham so fingers cross my results will be ok.
David Parkin replied
Good luck in Durham, I bet you get some great ones. :-)
Tim Everding
Awsome shot!
David Parkin replied
Thank you for that Tim.
odarkeone
awesome shot david
David Parkin replied
You are very kind and I thank you for saying that.
Rita H. Ireland
wow just awesome great work!
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Rita. :-)
PrairieRose
Good Lord! That’s an amazing capture David…......absolutely striking image in every way!
PrairieRose
Good Lord! That’s an amazing capture David…......absolutely striking image in every way!
David Parkin replied
Hey, Buggerlugs, have you got a Parrot? LOL
David Parkin replied
If I never had my Rosey Posey here to stroke my ego . . . I’d probably kill myself.
Your comments are always fantastic my friend, and always appreciated by me, a lot.
Thanks Ruth. :-)
tuffcookie
has nothing to do with luck sweetie, nor is it the camera or the equipment.. its all about you the photographer and you captured this one so very beautifully :)
David Parkin replied
Stop it, before I start crying . . . my bottom lip is all ready going up and down. LOL
Fanks Shelly. :-)
Jamie Lee
Fantastic!
David Parkin replied
Why thank you Jamie Lee . . . you’re pretty fantastic yourself. :-)
Barry Norton
Wonderful capture David, great light and reflection
David Parkin replied
It was easy Barry, the light was perfect when I was there, anybody could have took this.
Thanks Barry, take care my friend.
Diane Schuster
Fantastic color and reflections!
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much my friend. :-)
Shelly Hiebert
She wore blue velvet
Bluer than velvet was the night
Softer than satin was the light
From the stars…......
You are a master David :)
David Parkin replied
You are very kind, thank you Shelly.
You see this building, it is a concert hall, I went there not long ago and seen Van Morrison . . . it was brilliant.
Shelly Hiebert
What is the building that is reflected in it?
David Parkin replied
You know something, I don’t know. :-(
Michael Oubridge
Gorgeous colours my friend :)
David Parkin replied
The colours were magic Michael. Go on a Sunday, be on the quayside for 4pm and you will take as good, even better than this, no bother.
Thanks Michael.
Wendi Donaldson
Exquisite….looks a little like the Armadillo in Glasgow!
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much.
I never heard of the Armadillo before. :-)
Jen Whyte
A staggeringly beautiful light and reflection shot!
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Jen. :-)
shaz
Gobsmacked!!!!... or what?.. love this David
David Parkin
Thank you very much Shazza, it was great on the Quayside on Monday night, the light / colours were just stunning.
rodsfotos
David, this is an absolute stunner my friend, the reflections on the river and morso on the building are so beautiful and exposure was spot on again, contrast is also perfect for my taste, one of the best blue hour images I’ve seen since goodness knows or cares when and a mega FAV for me,
Regards, Rod.
David Parkin replied
Your support and encouragement is very much appreciated Rod, thanks friend.
Micki Ferguson
so beautiful LARGE!!
WOW
:)
WOW
:)
WOW!!!!!
David Parkin replied
3 “Wows” from Micki is pretty damned good in my book. :-)
Micki Ferguson
YEP!
:)
he he
DigicamImages
Not wanting to be disingenuous David but is that HDR’d?
Marilyn Harris
Brilliant work David!!! Your work is amazing!!! :o))
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Blossom, it was a fantastic evening, the sky was magical, the colours were gorgeous. Hard to believe but 30 minutes later it was dark.
David :)BLYTHART
I’ve never seen the Sage looking so beautiful before.
David Parkin replied
You’re very kind my friend. I was lucky that the sky / colours were bloody gorgeous this night.
madmac57
Do you take any bad photos David? LOL….. Breathtaking capture…..
David Parkin replied
Ohh yes, I take plenty of crap ones believe me.
Thank you for your encouraging comment my friend.
GailD
Wow. This is stunning.
David Parkin replied
Thank you, thank you very much. :-)
Lois Romer
fantastic image, Now give me some dirt on Michael. lol pleaseeeee
David Parkin replied
Nowt to say about Michael really, all though I do wish he wouldn’t stand in the corner looking like a little teapot…...... with that bloody tiara on.
Lois Romer
lol
Zoraida Pesante
This is a beautiful and Stunning image! Love the color blue!
David Parkin replied
Thank you so much my beautiful and stunning friend. :-)
terezadelpilar
stunning art yours and the architect’s
David Parkin replied
Thank you so much, the sky, light, colours were amazing at this time, shortly afterwards it was total darkness.
Zoraida Pesante
You are welcome my dear friend! Thank you for the sweet compliment!
Linda Callaghan
wow fabulous shot – love the light and the reflections – amazing colours!
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Linda. :-)
JimFilmer
great shot…and a stunning looking building
David Parkin replied
Thanks very much my friend.
Yeah, this building is fantastic both inside and out. It is a Concert Hall, I seen Van Morrison here not long ago.
Globalphotos
Wow, wonderful shot David, love the reflection !! FAV
David Parkin replied
Hiya, I hope you are well and all is great in your world :-0
Thank you very much for your encouragement and support. Coming from such a brilliant Photographer such as yourself it means a lot to me.
Bye bye :-)
Globalphotos
All well here and you are more than welcome, aww so sweet :))
DeMello
Fantastic use of light and the clarity is out of this world David! Carrie
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Carrie, such a bloody great comment, and it is much appreciated. :-)
meerimages
Fantastic work David! You are a very talented photographer. This is such and amazing photograph, the lighting and reflection…..............
David Parkin replied
You are very kind, thank you my friend :-)
hinting
love the contrast!
David Parkin replied
Thank you. :-)
Jason Connolly
Magnificent work david…
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Jason :-)
pqlsab
This is an amzaing shot. Great compostion and fantastic capture of all the lights and reflections.Well done.
David Parkin replied
I really appreciate that. Thank you :-)
funkyfacestudio
Wicked gorgeous ! so beautiful
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much.
It is an amazing building and the sky was magnificent when I was here, everything just seemed to be perfect on the night . . . which makes a change for me LOL
helene ruiz
and just like velvet it is….beautiful!
David Parkin replied
Thank you for that really lovely comment Helene
sweetscent62
Wow… beautiful image David : ) you’re so clever! Wen x
David Parkin replied
Thank you so much my friend :-)
Lulabell
fantastic shot. love the colours!!
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much.
Yes, the colours were amazing that night.
noddy13
this is perfect the lights the reflection just amazing
David Parkin replied
Thank you so much.
This is what I enjoy the most, night time photography.
Avoid the drunks and it’s okay. LOL
Nathalie Chaput
Fantastic shot… I don’t even know where to start….
The colors, the reflections, the mood, all Perfect!
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much. It was a perfect night for taking photographs, the sky was gorgeous and the river was really calm.
Paul Wilkin
tis a goodly shot sir!
David Parkin replied
You are very kind, thanks a lot.
http://www.redbubble.com/people/tffdavid/writing/2308848-as-2008-comes-to-an-end-my-thanks-to-you . . . . click that, then go down and click the link and watch the video, one of your shots is in it :-)
chen cohen
fabulous image!!! stunning colors and reflections!!! david it’s perfect!!!
David Parkin replied
I thank you very much dear Chen :-)
Scott Denny
Very nice HDR work. Are you using a plug-in like Dynamix or are you doing this manually through your software?
Love it!
David Parkin replied
I have no idea what you are talking about.
What software?
This is exactly how I took the photograph, it was all done on the camera, NOT computer.
Tim Wilson
Wonderful capture, love the colors and the reflection
David Parkin replied
Thank you Tim :-)
Sharon Mau
Stunning reflective beauty David, this is gorgeous!
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Sharon :-)
Shaina Lunde
Wow what an excellent capture! Gorgeous
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Shaina. :-)
windwalker
What a wonderful shot david, have you though about submitting it to the reflectivity group
Hayley Solich
Lovely shot David. Is this digitally enhanced in terms of the colouring or the natural colouring???
David Parkin replied
Hiya Hayley,
Thank you very much for your comment.
Well, this is what is known as an HDR photograph. I took 3 photos, one perfect exposure, one 2 f stops over and one 2 f stops under and blended the 3 together and this is what I ended up with. I haven’t done anything with the colours. :-)
AlliD
Fabulous shot David! Wish I could have joined you. Maybe next time eh?
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Ali.
Yes I would love to meet you (or anyone else from redbubble) and spend an hour or two taking photographs in Newcastle one night time.
linifer
awesome work!! ... nice to meet you!! oxo
David Parkin replied
You are very kind, thank you very much.
Hell yeah, it’s good to meet you too :-)
clizzio
Wow, This is beautiful. Great capture.
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much clizzio
helmutk
Amazing capture !
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much my friend.
This is one of my favourite photos that I ever took.
Susan King
stunning work David
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Susan :-)
Steffanie Pad...
holy crap that is a great photo
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much dear Steffanie, great comment and I very much appreciate it :-)
Maria Murphy
STUNNING!!
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Maria :-)
Laurie Search
Wow, amazing reflection and color!!
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much my friend, I really do appreciate it :-)
Shaun Whiteman
Stunning shot…wow!
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Shaun.
Yes, everything was perfect when I took this photograph, I guess I was very fortunate :-)
LudaNayvelt
Fantastic shot! and beautiful architecture
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much my friend :-)
Dave Corn
Clean, Clear, and Well Presented…..............Outstanding Photography!
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Dave.
PS
That is a mighty fine hat you got there Sir :-)
Sascha Gabert
Just great, david…..just great!!!! I’like it sooo much!
Sascha
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Sascha
Bootkneck
This is 1st class.
A brave effort and its worked a treat ,
Excellent well done.
David Parkin replied
Thanks very much, I appreciate your comment my friend :-)
Dave Corn
Thanks on the Hat David…....................I picked it up on the way to Monterey….....California that is!
Ginger Barritt
Your gallery is page after page of stunning…
David Parkin replied
What a lovely thing to say, thank you very much Ginger :-)
Hollie Nass
This is stunning David!!!
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Hollie.
This is definitely one of my favourite photos I have ever taken.
It also has more views and more comments than any others I have on redbubble . . . and 1 sale, yee, haaaaaaaa…. LOL
khadhy
Love the rich tone and reflections.
David Parkin replied
Funny you should say that, so do I.
Thank you very much my friend :-)
Michelle *
Breathtakingly beautiful!!
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Michelle :-)
HELUA
A dream shot !!!!!
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much dear Helua
Earthmonster
Thats incredible! Amazing shot, great vibrant color.
Make note to self: Fav!
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much my friend, I much appreciate it :-)
Ghelly
Amazing work, Instant fav!!
=D
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much my friend :-)
Jewd
What a seductive vision…the blues and golds are Regal…
David Parkin replied
I thank you very much my friend.
Everything just seemed so perfect this night, the sky, the water, the light and colours and reflections and me being in the right place at the right time.
God done some magic, I just pressed the button :-)
Babbler
beautiful capture
David Parkin replied
Thank you :-)
Paul Clayton
Great shot David, I assume that you’ve used some HDR in this work. Nontheless it makes for a great shot and like everyone else I love the blue tone in the shot. Fabulous work.
David Parkin replied
Thanks Paul :-)
Rosy Kueng
Stunning capture!!! Love the blue tone on it tooo…fantastic view, reflections and vibrant colours :O)) great work David…so well done!
David Parkin replied
Hello Rosy,
You are always lovely to me with your kind comments.
You make me feel that I am great.
Thank you, thank you very much dear friend.
Rosina Lamberti
Wow….Fantastic
David Parkin replied
And so are you my dear friend :-)
Dragan Petrovic
Excelent photo. The only problem is that I had to scroll way down to express my admiration… But it is not surprising!
David Parkin
You are very kind, thank you very much my friend.
Yes, this is my most commented on, most viewed and most favourited image up to date and I am very happy about that.
Heide Hoffmann
This is absolutely stunning, what a shot. You were so lucky to be there at the right time :-). Very interesting building.
Virginia N. Fred
Stunning photo, love the many tones of blue and the reflection also well odne…gina
IRISHPIX
I AM OVERCOME WITH SUCH JOY AT THIS FABULOUS FEATURE:

SUCH HEARTHFUL THANKS to the great & beautiful hosts:
Denis
David
Ginger
Couqartan
Kasey
Katagram
Craigsmom
To YOU I say a Go raibh maith agat agus (thankyou so much)
A Cead Mile Failte you gorgeous people my friends here on RB.
Thankyou,
Joe
Irishpix
Lyn Evans
Incredible capture
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Lyn
fatchickengirl
stunning colour!
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much.
John Beamish
Superb image, crystal clear with beautiful colors.
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much John, I appreciate it, a lot.
David Parkin
Thanks very much my friend.
Antanas
fantastic work
David Parkin replied
You are very kind, thank you my friend :-)
cherylc1
Brillant work David!! Incredible composition colors and reflection!
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Cheryl :-)
Erhan OZBIYIK
David, this is called :
GILETTE WORK !!! WoW WoW WoW !!!!!!!
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Erhan :-)
Erhan OZBIYIK
And Congratulations for any challenge, any feature from now on :))
Cheers ;)
Erhan
John Vandeven
Brilliant shot David.
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much John.
Alexanderargyll
great hdr David ..
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Alexander. I appreciate your comment, a lot.
PJS15204
this place could not possibly be better shot than this stunning work!!!
David Parkin replied
Hello,
I thank you for your message my friend.
I really do appreciate your support and encouragement.
Thank you.
Scott d'Almeida
awesome;
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Scott, I appreciate it, a lot.
TIMKIELY
just brillant , well done
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much my friend :-)
David Parkin
Here are the stats (so far) for this image. I am pretty excited because it almost has 1,000 views
Linda Bianic
F A N T A B U L O U S !!!!!!!!!!!!
congrats on your feature,,,,,,,,,well deserved!!!!!
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Linda :-)
Ellen Price
An amazing capture…. David!!! Incredible composition colors and reflection!!!
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Ellen. I appreciate it, a lot.
You have a lovely name, my Mams middle name was Ellen . . . Mary Ellen :-)
Wendi Donaldson
David!! Wowsers!! A feature with this….NO surprise to me! it’s spectacular…and now I can’t get Blue Velvet with Bobbie Vinton out of my head…...............sigh!! Fab! TBTL!
David Parkin replied
Hiya Wendi,
Well, I am happy to say that this image is way ahead of all my others here on RedBubble, take a look at the latest stats for it below . . . over 1,000 views . . . . I never would have imagined that :-)
I think I called it Blue Velvet because of the colours, and it is just so smoooothe, the River this night was like a Mill Pond. I guess I was lucky.
.......
Thanks Wendi. Have a good weekend my dear friend :-)
Sharon Mau
Congratulations David on your feature in Dimensions
I am very happy for your great success with this beautiful image!
David Parkin replied
You are very kind.
Thank you very much dear Sharon, it is much appreciated.
Sheila Pasket
SPECTACULAR!!! Congrats on the feature as well. :o)
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Sheila, I appreciate it, a lot.
Ellen Price
Such beautiful work David…. I had to come back again!!! You have been Featured in…

David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Ellen, I appreciate it, a lot.
EvaLarsen
WOW this is amazing. B E A U T I F U L.
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Eva :-)
DevineDayDreams
WHAT A STUNNER!!! love THAT BLUE!!!
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Daisy.
Patricia Anne ...
WOW POW whqat a AStunner is RIGHT! sheeeze!
David Parkin replied
You are very kind, thank you very much.
I see you are from Dunoon . . . . I used to go there fishing, what a lovely place it is :-)
Patricia Anne ...
Well I don’t remember too much I was quite young when I left, But I remember a lOT of Green and it was very lovely like a fantasy.
canOworms
This is the best shot of the Sage I have ever seen. The colours are magnificent. Good work mate.
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.
Waleska Luker
The color Blue is dominating this enchanting work! Well done! We have a group called First Things this fits perfectly in..
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much my friend, I just joined your group and shall submit some of my images to it shortly :-)
Dene Wessling
love the photo beautiful
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Dene, I appreciate your comment my friend :-)
PPPhotoArt
Wow this is such a stunning image and the blue and reflections are totally wonderful!!!!!
David Parkin replied
You are very kind. Thank you very much my friend :-)
Svetlana Sewell
Incredible colours – Masterpiece!
David Parkin replied
You are very kind, thank you very much :-)
chijude
Absolutely riveting David. Wonderful work!!
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much my dear friend.
I have to say that this is my favourite out of every photograph I have ever taken. I have it framed and hanging on my wall at home and it looks stunning. I never got it from redbubble though, being a poor person I couldn’t afford their prices. :-(
dmarie
awesome shot…love the reflections :-)
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much, I appreciate it, a lot :-)
Ming Myaskovsky
Wow!!!!!! I think you had just unleashed your talent!!!! :)
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Ming :-)
Casey Herman
Great image!!
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Casey
elfie
Awesome colors, reflections, subject matter…totally works…great shot…
David Parkin replied
I appreciate it, thank you.
Richard Stepha...
Hope you’ll accept one more WOW! Great shot David. RSB
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Richard.
Virginia N. Fred
Fabulous capture
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much my friend :-)
Roka
Stunning! Amazing! Huge WoW factor! Instant fave!
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Roka.
Out of the 100,000 plus photographs I have taken this last 2 years this one is my favourite. I have it framed and up on my wall and everyone who sees it makes a comment on it :-)
FlowersEtc
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much my friend :-)
Philip Johnson
Great shot , but can you do me a favour and add some information on the HDR process, things like , handheld or tripod, how many exposures if you have the setting even better, what software was used. That way I can accept into HDR Photography group.
When it’s been added please resubmit it for moderation. and we will add it to the group.
Regards
Philip
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Tara Sheffer-A...
David, this is absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!
David Parkin replied
You are very kind. Thank you very much my dear friend :-)
solareclips~Ju...
David Parkin replied
I thank you very much for this my friend, it is very much appreciated.
Rob Toombs
This is simply awesome.. One of the best images i have seen.. Fantastic
David Parkin replied
What a comment, thank you very much my friend, it is appreciated, a lot.
Michael Halliday
Don’t know how I didn’t spot this one earlier. Stunning immage, the blue hour is such a great time of day for anything illuminated, everything just seems to balance nicely. I should try to exploit these conditions a little more often (when parental duties allow!!!)
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Michael.
I try to spend one evening every couple of weeks taking photographs on the Quayside, maybe I’ll see you there sometime.
Michael Halliday
It’s not often I get the opportunity, family life keeps me pretty busy and with so many great locations to shoot…..! Good thing about this time of year is the late sunsets and the blue hour never really seems to give in so I’m hoping to get down there again soon.
David Parkin replied
I took this photo in October, it was around 5pm, and freeeeeeeezing cold. lol
TannFotografia
That’s pure quality – instant favourite.
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much, your comment is appreciated, a lot :-)
Cherubtree
Wow! This is gorgeous! You are really great at creating a mood with your scenery! This is wonderful!
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much my friend.
This is definitely my favourite photograph that I have taken, I guess I was lucky, everything just seemed to be right the moment I pressed the shutter, the sky, the water, everything.
It is also the most popular one of mine here on redbubble, here’s the stats for it so far
I am very happy with this :-)
reflector
A stunning capture ! The colours and clarity just blow the mind !
David Parkin replied
reflector = great name :-)
Thank you very much for your thoughts, very much appreciated friend
madvlad
blurific terglassic lakastic phototastofy too wow
David Parkin replied
Hell yeah….. LOL
SharonAHenson
WOW !!!!!!
David Parkin replied
Thanks very much Sharon :-)
Agnes McGuinness
Breathtaking! BRILLIANT capture! This calls for a song Agnes xx
David Parkin replied
A classic song for sure. Every time I hear it I think of that daft film An American Werewolf In London LOL
Thanks Agnes :-)
Agnes McGuinness
I thought that film was a hoot, but I was thinking of the David Lynch film. Cheers, Agnes xx
Susan Gary
gr8 reflections!
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much for your comment Susan :-)
Kimberley Davitt
wow
A beautiful image, so well done
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Kim.
Wayne King
Outstanding shot David!
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Wayne.
Ralph Olsson
Congratulations, your work has been Featured in Style! Class! Elegance! Excellence!
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Ralph, it is very exciting, and an honour that my image is featured in this very special group.
David :-)
David Howarth
Mate this is truly a stunning shot,Love it!!
David Parkin replied
You are very kind, thank you, thank you very much David.
lorilee
Fabulous!!!!! The lighting is perfect – - – just beautiful!!!!
David Parkin replied
Thank you so much Lorilee :-)
naturelover
How did I miss this- it is awesome- the colours,reflections and photography are outstanding- a fav!!!
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much for your lovely message and favourite Pauline.
This is by far my most poplar photograph here on redbubble. Here’s the latest stats for Blue Velvet and this is why every once in a while I bump it back up to the top of the page..
Daidalos
Beautiful work! And great stat!
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much my friend, and now the stat is even higher lol
Arrowman
A brilliant shot, you should be really proud of this work !! – Colin
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Colin, it’s much appreciated my friend :-)
salsbells69
Congratulations David on having this wonderful image nominated and accepted into the Pay it Forward Group!
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much for this Sal, it means a lot to me :-)
David Parkin
I was very happy when I came onto redbubble today and seen this = “Blue velvet” was featured in Pay It Forward
This photograph (Blue Velvet) was nominated for PAY IT FORWARD by Cherubtree (Valerie) and when she submitted the nomination this is what she said
“I would lke to nominate David Parkin for all his wonderful work and videos he creates for artists here on Red Bubble. His art is quite amazing!! my favourite work is Blue Velvet. He has many that are just out of this world…”
I thank Valerie for doing such a lovely thing for me. I very much appreciate it :-)
jacqleen
okay…....soooooooooooooo i have discovered this way TOO LATEEEEEEEE sorry…
but I still LOVEEEEEEEEEE IT :))))) a FANTASTIC COLORS, Lighting and IMAGE! WOW!
David Parkin replied
Ohhh man, what a bloody grrrreat comment.
Thank you, thank you very much :-)
Paul Clayton
Great Work David, this area of Newcastle and Gateshead is just so full of good material. The colours are great and the HDR effects have really brought out the full range of this shot. Nice one Buddy ;O)
David Parkin replied
Hiya Paul,
Aye, maybe I’ll see you down the Quayside one of these nights, I’m there pretty often. The Sage, Baltic and all those magnificent Bridges all look spectacular when the sun goes down.
Thanks very much mate :-)
Dave Corn
Razor sharp and most excellent…..............Very Well Done David…like all of your work….........outstanding!!
David Parkin replied
You are very kind.
Thank you very much Cowboy Dave, I very much appreciate your comment my friend.
Frank McCafferty
Dave this is Awesome I can not write enough about this Image It has all been said Very Often above Briliant Exposure the Reflection on the Structure is Fantastic as well mate Its One of the Best overall Reflection images i have ever seen Not surprised its sold and had shed loads of comments Its Totally Fab Ta for Kind Comments on My Castle Image Regards Frank
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much for your message Frank.
I have a large print of this photo in a nice frame hanging on the wall in my Living Room and everyone who has ever seen it can’t believe that I was the one who took it. If I say so myself, it looks stunning. I guess I was very lucky that night, everything was just perfect, the light / sky / water / reflections, everything :-)
Katrina Bodogh
Truly wonderful capture!
This has just a stunning bounce of lighting and colour.
Unbelievable!!
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much for your great message Katrina :-)
JUSTART
great shot
David Parkin replied
You are very kind, thank you for the message :-)
mgtech
excellent !
Great work
David Parkin replied
You are very kind, thank you for the message :-)
Shaun Whiteman
Wow mate, I saw this a couple of months ago…..it just goes to show how crucial timing is….there is some amazing archictecture in the North East!
David Parkin replied
Thanks very much Shaun.
Barbara Brown
The light and reflections are wonderful! It shimmers!
David Parkin replied
Thanks very much Barbara :-)
Tahnja
Brilliant!
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much for your message :-)
canOworms
This is the best photo of the Sage that’s ever been taken, it rocks, and so do you man!
David Parkin replied
Thanks very much Michael mate
Kasia-D
Amazing shot in amazing light. Fave.
David Parkin replied
Thanks very much Kasia :-)
Paul Thompson ...
stunning shot!!!!!!!!!!!!
David Parkin replied
Thanks very much Paul
Andriy Portyanko
striking!
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much.
David Parkin
NICKY7
Flipin heck thats really amazing great framed what a shot ..
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Nicky.
Yes, it is amazing framed, I have it on my wall at home :-)
DonDavisUK
Excellent Brill, Cool, Magical. An instant FAV for me David. WOW.
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Don, I appreciate your message mate.
AmandaH
Stunning!!... :o)
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much Amanda :-)
Natalie Broome
Great capture David!
David Parkin replied
Thank you very much, I appreciate your message Nathalie :-)
Chris Fawkes
Nice.
David Parkin replied
Thanks
inglesina
Wow absolutely stunning
Lee-Anne Raffe... 26 days ago
Very nice work, love the reflections in the water and the coolness of this image
Heather Nel 19 days ago
absolutley incredible and an instant fav : )
vampvamp 15 days ago
what a stunner!
jmhdezhdez 14 days ago
Great image and reflections¡¡¡