David Octavius Hill...again

[Rob MacKillop]

The so-called Father of Scottish Photography, this is his memorial stone in my local Victorian graveyard. I usually photograph him when I get a new camera or lens, this time the Fuji 55-200mm.

 

[Dave Farnes]

I do like the first one, the tones of the image match the scene so well.

There is a lot to see in it. I notice how the uprights of the tombstones mach the upright chimneys, while the widows of the living residential buldings contrast with the resting places of the dead.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

That's what struck me at the time. Glad you see it too. We are never far from each other...

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

Ah, finally got that one too Rob. glad for you and the images are fine, sharp and contrasty. Take care old ..hm..young man

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, granddad.

 

[Aldous Lau]

Wow, the tone and the softness rocks, nice photos Rob

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Cheers, Aldous.

 

[Roshni Patel]

Hey Rob,

The image is good overall but I found the black part seems bit more.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Cheers, Roshni.

 

[Pete Askew]

The first is one of my favourites of him of yours I think. Love the contrast of the texture of the statue and gravestones with the smooth and inky shadows. He looks like a Greek god in the second (rather than a Scottish one!).

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks for all your comments, Pete. Good to see you back.

 

[Pete Askew]

I might even post some images!

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Oh, you teaser!