Dawning Glory

steve111, on June 11, 2009, said:

i think Jim is so old he is slowing down note he has given up fishing arthritis but i really think it cuts into drinking time. his rounds dont get down as far as me so i know i am safe i got plenty garlic in the house it you i worry about. steve

AXOTA, on June 11, 2009, said:

Oh! my darkness, my love, my cold green mouldy slab, the heady fragrance of decay, blood congealing in my putrid veins, these poor innocent wretches, mere mortals await, unknowingly, for theirs is a certain fate, a fate worse than death-a living hell. Show me thy pretty neck!!

Now if I was who you think I am, do you think that I could write such garbage as this ;>))

Sam-now don't be frightened Sam, I was just feeling a little hungry ;>)

KONNY-Yes, this is my home ;>)

AnonymousKiwi Lisa, the locals are spreading nasty rumours, and it's all true ;>)

Gezginruh-it is a horror film and I am play the main character ;>)

AZRA-I hope that you are not superstitious ;>)

scml-tha bird is in fact a vampire ;>)

Ian- I may have a small part for you also ;>)

jopoloco Sabrá esta película y si tienes suerte puedes característica en él - DRACULA_

Beatriz- Do you feel a little uncomfortable my dear?

Simona- this the haunt of a distant cousin of yours, the Count Dracula

a3a35919 avert your gaze from the flaring and unholy light ;>)

Steve111- The beer keeps cool in the crypt, and I am dieing for a drink

Fai-your message was a little unclear ;>)

Paula- I save you to the last. I hope that your dreams will be pleasant and that you do not awaken feeling a little drained

A pleasant evening to you all D - -- er Jim

steve111, on June 11, 2009, said:

Sleep tight i hope the bed bugs dont BITE

YBMW, on June 11, 2009, said:

It reminds me of a scene from "Gone With The Wind"...the sky is ablaze, and the remaining structures black against the fiery orange flames. Very cool image, Jim. Nicely done!

Julie

MaryAlice, on June 11, 2009, said:

Jim,

Did you really write that deep, thought provoking garbage above? Really? What inspired such? Wow! Quite a far cry from the innocent title that you gave to this shot, inspiring me to break out in song ........

". . . Morning has broken, like the first morning Blackbird has spoken, like the first bird Praise for the singing, praise for the morning Praise for the springing fresh from the word. . ."

Of course the song goes on, but it just somehow doesn't seem too fitting after the green mold and fragrance of decay. ;)

It's always a surprise when I visit, that's for certain.

Now, concerning the shot, which was the real reason that I came over:

It is profound! An absolutely splendid capture of this remarkable view. I still find it hard to believe that this is what you wake up to every morning. People don't normally have views like this right outside of their window. You are truly a lucky man, and a very talented one as well to capture such a moment so beautifully.

Congratulations on this outstanding shot.

Try to keep your head out of the gutter for just a little bit. Think pleasant thoughts if it's possible. =)

Always a fan,

Mary Alice

AXOTA, on June 11, 2009, said:

Dear Mary Alice, It is so good to see you once more!!

I immediately thought of the title after waking up to this glorious scene ;>))

That title contradicts the gruesome alter ego from my sinister side !!

There are dark forces at play here MA, in the form of Paulak, steve111 aided and abetted by steve drury. They are often pulling my leg every time I post a picture of this Abbey.

The Abbey features in Bram Stokers horror novel-Count Dracula

The inference is, because of my many early morning postings, that I am the Count Dracula re-incarnated. Its just that I could not resist the spoof, hence all the strange comments. ;>))

Hope all is now understood MaryAlice.

Many thanks for all your lovely comments ;>)

Now it is time to return to the crypt ;>)

Jim

oronbb, on June 12, 2009, said:

Jim! You outperformed this time! Nominated as "bast of". Cheers!

Sloup, on June 12, 2009, said:

Jim, is it a remake of the reichstag on fire? Very impressive picture!

Sloup

scml, on June 12, 2009, said:

A vampire...now that would be just right wouldn't it...and you would have to title this photo Twilight ;)

Love the green decay etc...is most fitting..really...

See ya from Sandy ;)

Ghiocela, on June 12, 2009, said:

;)

©-Miguel A. Rodrígue…, on June 12, 2009, said:

Hola Jim, felicidades por tan buena foto, saludos, Miguel

AXOTA, on June 12, 2009, said:

Greetings every one, rarely do I venture out during daylight hours, I can stay for only a few moments!!

I'm glad that you enjoyed this photo, it took just a little effort to get out off my slab at 0330 hrs!!

YBMW

steve111

oronbb

Sloup

scml Sandy

Thank you all so much for your great comments ;>))

Cheers--------------------------------Jim

©-Miguel A. Rodrígue…, on June 12, 2009, said:

hola

Jani Salvataggio, on June 12, 2009, said:

Fantastic capture!!! The flitting bird and the silhouettes are great!!! very beautiful photo!!

Regards Jani

♥♫♥ TIFFANY ♥♫♥, on June 12, 2009, said:

Jim Excellent silhouette shot. Congratulations on this picture. An optimal composition. Well done. Greetings, Tiffany

eleni., on June 12, 2009, said:

Lovely and fantastic picture!! Great work!

best of

Greetings from Greece

Eleni.

AXOTA, on June 12, 2009, said:

Many thanks for your kind appraisal every one.

Miguel A,Rodriguez Teran. good to see you--;>)

Jani Salvataggio. I enjoyed your nice comments :;>))

TIFFANY-thank you so much ;>)

With the absence of tags HERE IS A LINK TO MY CONTEST PHOTOS ---->

Cheers--------------------------Jim

Mark68, on June 12, 2009, said:

Great Shot Jim. Well worth a look.

Mark.

More of my pictures HERE

>| Micha |<, on June 12, 2009, said:

Hello Jim, brilliant capture and formidable composition.

What can I say?

Best of

Kindest regards Micha

ériimi, on June 12, 2009, said:

Marvellous sunrise picture, great photo!

Greetings from Hungary, Imre