Blue velvet

David Parkin

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…”

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Blue velvet by David Parkin
  • tuffcookie

    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

    Alistair Wilson

    awesome shot david

  • David Parkin replied

    Thanks for saying that Alistair mate. :-)

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    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

    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

    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

    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

    brian pendrey

    stunning dave

  • David Parkin replied

    Thanks Bri, thanks a lot mate.

  • Irene  Burdell

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Tim Everding

    Awsome shot!

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you for that Tim.

  • odarkeone

    odarkeone

    awesome shot david

  • David Parkin replied

    You are very kind and I thank you for saying that.

  • Rita  H. Ireland

    Rita H. Ireland

    wow just awesome great work!

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much Rita. :-)

  • PrairieRose

    PrairieRose

    Good Lord! That’s an amazing capture David…......absolutely striking image in every way!

  • PrairieRose

    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

    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

    Jamie Lee

    Fantastic!

  • David Parkin replied

    Why thank you Jamie Lee . . . you’re pretty fantastic yourself. :-)

  • Barry Norton

    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

    Diane Schuster

    Fantastic color and reflections!

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much my friend. :-)

  • Shelly Hiebert

    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

    Shelly Hiebert

    What is the building that is reflected in it?

  • David Parkin replied

    You know something, I don’t know. :-(

  • Michael Oubridge

    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

    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

    Jen Whyte

    A staggeringly beautiful light and reflection shot!

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much Jen. :-)

  • shaz

    shaz

    Gobsmacked!!!!... or what?.. love this David

  • David Parkin

    David Parkin

    Thank you very much Shazza, it was great on the Quayside on Monday night, the light / colours were just stunning.

  • rodsfotos

    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

    Micki Ferguson

    so beautiful LARGE!!

    WOW

    :)

    WOW

    :)

    WOW!!!!!

  • David Parkin replied

    3 “Wows” from Micki is pretty damned good in my book. :-)

  • Micki Ferguson

    Micki Ferguson

    YEP!

    :)

    he he

  • DigicamImages

    DigicamImages

    Not wanting to be disingenuous David but is that HDR’d?

  • Marilyn Harris

    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

    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

    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

    GailD

    Wow. This is stunning.

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you, thank you very much. :-)

  • Lois Romer

    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
  • Zoraida Pesante

    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

    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

    Zoraida Pesante

    You are welcome my dear friend! Thank you for the sweet compliment!

  • Linda Callaghan

    Linda Callaghan

    wow fabulous shot – love the light and the reflections – amazing colours!

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much Linda. :-)

  • JimFilmer

    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

    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

    Globalphotos

    All well here and you are more than welcome, aww so sweet :))

  • DeMello

    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

    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

    hinting

    love the contrast!

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you. :-)

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    Magnificent work david…

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much Jason :-)

  • pqlsab

    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

    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

    helene ruiz

    and just like velvet it is….beautiful!

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you for that really lovely comment Helene

  • sweetscent62

    sweetscent62

    Wow… beautiful image David : ) you’re so clever! Wen x

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you so much my friend :-)

  • Lulabell

    Lulabell

    fantastic shot. love the colours!!

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much.

    Yes, the colours were amazing that night.

  • noddy13

    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

    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

    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

    chen cohen

    fabulous image!!! stunning colors and reflections!!! david it’s perfect!!!

  • David Parkin replied

    I thank you very much dear Chen :-)

  • Scott Denny

    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

    Tim Wilson

    Wonderful capture, love the colors and the reflection

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you Tim :-)

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    Stunning reflective beauty David, this is gorgeous!

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much Sharon :-)

  • Shaina Lunde

    Shaina Lunde

    Wow what an excellent capture! Gorgeous

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much Shaina. :-)

  • windwalker

    windwalker

    What a wonderful shot david, have you though about submitting it to the reflectivity group

  • Hayley Solich

    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

    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

    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

    clizzio

    Wow, This is beautiful. Great capture.

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much clizzio

  • helmutk

    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

    Susan King

    stunning work David

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much Susan :-)

  • Steffanie  Padilla

    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

    Maria Murphy

    STUNNING!!

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much Maria :-)

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search

    Wow, amazing reflection and color!!

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much my friend, I really do appreciate it :-)

  • Shaun Whiteman

    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

    LudaNayvelt

    Fantastic shot! and beautiful architecture

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much my friend :-)

  • Dave  Corn

    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

    Sascha Gabert

    Just great, david…..just great!!!! I’like it sooo much!
    Sascha

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much Sascha

  • Bootkneck

    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

    Dave Corn

    Thanks on the Hat David…....................I picked it up on the way to Monterey….....California that is!

  • Ginger  Barritt

    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

    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

    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 *

    Michelle *

    Breathtakingly beautiful!!

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much Michelle :-)

  • HELUA

    HELUA

    A dream shot !!!!!

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much dear Helua

  • Earthmonster

    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

    Ghelly

    Amazing work, Instant fav!!
    =D

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much my friend :-)

  • Jewd

    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

    Babbler

    beautiful capture

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you :-)

  • Paul Clayton

    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

    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

    Rosina Lamberti

    Wow….Fantastic

  • David Parkin replied

    And so are you my dear friend :-)

  • Dragan Petrovic

    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

    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

    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

    Virginia N. Fred

    Stunning photo, love the many tones of blue and the reflection also well odne…gina

  • IRISHPIX

    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

    Lyn Evans

    Incredible capture

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much Lyn

  • fatchickengirl

    fatchickengirl

    stunning colour!

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much.

  • John Beamish

    John Beamish

    Superb image, crystal clear with beautiful colors.

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much John, I appreciate it, a lot.

  • David Parkin

    David Parkin

    Thanks very much my friend.

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    fantastic work

  • David Parkin replied

    You are very kind, thank you my friend :-)

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    Brillant work David!! Incredible composition colors and reflection!

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much Cheryl :-)

  • Erhan OZBIYIK

    Erhan OZBIYIK

    David, this is called :
    GILETTE WORK !!! WoW WoW WoW !!!!!!!

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much Erhan :-)

  • Erhan OZBIYIK

    Erhan OZBIYIK

    And Congratulations for any challenge, any feature from now on :))

    Cheers ;)
    Erhan

  • John Vandeven

    John Vandeven

    Brilliant shot David.

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much John.

  • Alexanderargyll

    Alexanderargyll

    great hdr David ..

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much Alexander. I appreciate your comment, a lot.

  • PJS15204

    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

    Scott d'Almeida

    awesome;

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much Scott, I appreciate it, a lot.

  • TIMKIELY

    TIMKIELY

    just brillant , well done

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much my friend :-)

  • David Parkin

    David Parkin

    Here are the stats (so far) for this image. I am pretty excited because it almost has 1,000 views

    • 1 sale
    • 201 comments
    • 66 favoritings
    • 994 views
  • Linda Bianic

    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

    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

    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.

    • 1 sale
    • 207 comments
    • 67 favoritings
    • 1018 views
      .......
      Thanks Wendi. Have a good weekend my dear friend :-)
  • Sharon Mau

    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

    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

    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

    EvaLarsen

    WOW this is amazing. B E A U T I F U L.

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much Eva :-)

  • DevineDayDreams

    DevineDayDreams

    WHAT A STUNNER!!! love THAT BLUE!!!

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much Daisy.

  • Patricia Anne McCarty

    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 McCarty

    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

    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

    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

    Dene Wessling

    love the photo beautiful

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much Dene, I appreciate your comment my friend :-)

  • PPPhotoArt

    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

    Svetlana Sewell

    Incredible colours – Masterpiece!

  • David Parkin replied

    You are very kind, thank you very much :-)

  • chijude

    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

    dmarie

    awesome shot…love the reflections :-)

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much, I appreciate it, a lot :-)

  • Ming  Myaskovsky

    Ming Myaskovsky

    Wow!!!!!! I think you had just unleashed your talent!!!! :)

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much Ming :-)

  • Casey Herman

    Casey Herman

    Great image!!

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much Casey

  • elfie

    elfie

    Awesome colors, reflections, subject matter…totally works…great shot…

  • David Parkin replied

    I appreciate it, thank you.

  • Richard Stephan Bergquist

    Richard Stepha...

    Hope you’ll accept one more WOW! Great shot David. RSB

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much Richard.

  • Virginia N. Fred

    Virginia N. Fred

    Fabulous capture

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much my friend :-)

  • Roka

    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

    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-Archie

    Tara Sheffer-A...

    David, this is absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!

  • David Parkin replied

    You are very kind. Thank you very much my dear friend :-)

  • solareclips~Julie  Alexander
  • David Parkin replied

    I thank you very much for this my friend, it is very much appreciated.

  • Rob Toombs

    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

    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

    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

    TannFotografia

    That’s pure quality – instant favourite.

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much, your comment is appreciated, a lot :-)

  • Cherubtree

    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

    • 6 sales
    • 261 comments
    • 85 favoritings
    • 1474 views

    I am very happy with this :-)

  • reflector

    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

    madvlad

    blurific terglassic lakastic phototastofy too wow

  • David Parkin replied

    Hell yeah….. LOL

  • SharonAHenson

    SharonAHenson

    WOW !!!!!!

  • David Parkin replied

    Thanks very much Sharon :-)

  • Agnes McGuinness

    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

    Agnes McGuinness

    I thought that film was a hoot, but I was thinking of the David Lynch film. Cheers, Agnes xx

  • Susan Gary

    Susan Gary

    gr8 reflections!

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much for your comment Susan :-)

  • Kimberley Davitt

    Kimberley Davitt

    wow

    A beautiful image, so well done

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much Kim.

  • Wayne King

    Wayne King

    Outstanding shot David!

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much Wayne.

  • Ralph  Olsson

    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

    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

    lorilee

    Fabulous!!!!! The lighting is perfect – - – just beautiful!!!!

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you so much Lorilee :-)

  • naturelover

    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..

    • 3 sales
    • 285 comments
    • 88 favoritings
    • 1561 views
  • Daidalos

    Daidalos

    Beautiful work! And great stat!

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much my friend, and now the stat is even higher lol

  • Arrowman

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    JUSTART

    great shot

  • David Parkin replied

    You are very kind, thank you for the message :-)

  • mgtech

    mgtech

    excellent !
    Great work

  • David Parkin replied

    You are very kind, thank you for the message :-)

  • Shaun Whiteman

    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

    Barbara Brown

    The light and reflections are wonderful! It shimmers!

  • David Parkin replied

    Thanks very much Barbara :-)

  • Tahnja

    Tahnja

    Brilliant!

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much for your message :-)

  • canOworms

    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

    Kasia-D

    Amazing shot in amazing light. Fave.

  • David Parkin replied

    Thanks very much Kasia :-)

  • Paul Thompson Photography

    Paul Thompson ...

    stunning shot!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • David Parkin replied

    Thanks very much Paul

  • Andriy Portyanko

    Andriy Portyanko

    striking!

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much.

  • David Parkin
  • NICKY7

    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

    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

    AmandaH

    Stunning!!... :o)

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much Amanda :-)

  • Natalie Broome

    Natalie Broome

    Great capture David!

  • David Parkin replied

    Thank you very much, I appreciate your message Nathalie :-)

  • Chris Fawkes

    Chris Fawkes

    Nice.

  • David Parkin replied

    Thanks

  • inglesina

    inglesina

    Wow absolutely stunning

  • Lee-Anne Rafferty-Evans

    Lee-Anne Raffe... 26 days ago

    Very nice work, love the reflections in the water and the coolness of this image

  • Heather Nel

    Heather Nel 19 days ago

    absolutley incredible and an instant fav : )

  • vampvamp

    vampvamp 15 days ago

    what a stunner!

  • jmhdezhdez

    jmhdezhdez 14 days ago

    Great image and reflections¡¡¡

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