The now world famous Dark Hedges

[MarkNI]

Happened to have my camera in the car after golf this morning.  The Dark Hedges are across the road from my golf course so I took a couple of quick snaps.  Didn't have much time, and the place was fairly busy, but liked this one!!

[kev7d]

Nice one Mark. That road takes me right through the image. I like the symmetry of the trees.

[colinb]

spooky

 

and I like this one too

[MarkNI]

There are some really great shots on various sites of this spot.  I fully intend to get a good colour version with some mist to make it look even spookier.

 

Any Game of Thrones fans will have seen it on there, but it's made it one of the busiest sights in the area over the past couple of years and that makes it hard to get a good shot sometimes.

[ACraddy]

Great shot nice and atmospheric

[JHFoto]

Very good image with good DOF..........................................

[John]

very nice shot with great DoF, suits mono perfectly too

[Phonantiphon]

That's a great shot. Really draws one into the picture.

I bet that's really creepy at dawn and dusk...

[ChrisLumix]

I'm not quite sure why it's "now world famous" though? I never heard of it!

[MarkNI]

Chris, its been on Game of Thrones and has visitors from all over. When I was there on Saturday there was a group there from Spain.  Its also in the running for Landmark of the year in the Countryside awards.

I probably just thought it was world famous because its in my wee country!!! Lol

[ChrisLumix]

What's Game of Thrones?

[MarkNI]

Just for you Chris:

 

Www.Sky.com/TV/show/game-of-thrones

[ChrisLumix]

Just for you Chris:

 

Www.Sky.com/TV/show/game-of-thrones

 

Actually I had heard of it - but I thought it  was a computer game? It looks from that as though it's a TV series!

[ACraddy]

It's originally books but has been adapted well worth a read

[MarkNI]

I can't get the quote thing to work, so in reply to Phonantiphon!!

 

If its dry on Saturday I should get a chance to give it a try around dawn. Apparently its haunted so you never know what could appear in the shot!! Lol

[cuilin]

i've seen photos of the dark hedges for years, long before game of thrones was on.  i like your version of the place, not quite as creepy as some, but still keeps the spirit of the place alive.  the b&w tones are gorgeous.

[MarkNI]

i've seen photos of the dark hedges for years, long before game of thrones was on.  i like your version of the place, not quite as creepy as some, but still keeps the spirit of the place alive.  the b&w tones are gorgeous.

Thanks Cuilin.  There really are some fantastic photos of this place.  Hopefully I can get there one day when there's a bit of mist around!!  Should help with the spooky feel!!

[MarkNI]

As you all know I'm pretty new here.  A star has appeared to the right of the 1st post in this thread.  Is this something I've done unintentionally or can someone tell me what it means?

 

Thanks

[Phil]

Is this something I've done unintentionally or can someone tell me what it means?

 

It simply means that 5 or more members have hit the 'Like' button to show their appreciation of your post

[Martyn]

The star means it's your turn to get the beer in!  

[MarkNI]

Thanks Phil.  Martin, of you were in the country I'd happily get the beers in

[Martyn]

Thanks Phil.  Martin, of you were in the country I'd happily get the beers in

 

Well, you never know. Out of all the folks I know on this forum I met the one who lives in Australia first!

[MarkNI]

I hope I manage to contribute enough to get to know a few people on here!! I was wary when in first joined because of the things insaw going on in a few other forums, but I'm glad I joined!!!

[kev7d]

I was wary when in first joined because of the things insaw going on in a few other forums, but I'm glad I joined!!!

Yes, I know just what you mean. Similar experience for me. :)

[Cathy]

Mark I like this image!

It has such an interesting look and makes me want to walk that road :)