The castle on the dark hill that the locals don't discuss

Here is a shot from a crisp cool night in Lyon, France, taken from the bridge, pointing towards the old part of the city.

There are not enough places like this in the world! I wish I could look out a window every day and see a remote castle sitting on a hilltop, taunting me with a panoply of possible adventures... but I don't see that out my window, so I just have to look at these little things I collect over time to remind me...

(and I am working on the new HDR Tutorial and some slight blog changes today and this week... so keep an eye out!)

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p.m.w says:

i can't help it love all the new series!

i like light's reflection off the lamp post and the lamp's light shining just below and inbetween the two building blocks of that building, what building is that?
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Willis Clarke says:

This is why pictures are wonderful! There definitely aren't enough places like this in the world, or, at least not locally where I am. Thank you for bringing us such a wonderful glimpse into beauty!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Robert Himler says:

NICE!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Brian J Stevens says:

There are not enough (any?) places like this in the States! Great image.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

ZekaG says:

Nice colors all over this image... love it.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Rahil. says:

superb night image
amazing
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

...-Wink-... says:

Terrific shot my friend!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

blakelipthratt says:

saweeeeeeet
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Eye on World says:

Super !!!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Adrian World says:

nice shot.

I'm getting my flashbacks scanning negatives and slides. I'm also in France now but Paris. I definitely have to go there but then without friends waiting desperately to move on.
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Friendly Joe says:

They don't discuss it because that's where they keep all the cheese.

Sweet.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Annandi.Devi annandi@gmail.com says:

lovelyy
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

deepak_maloo says:

very well done.. i am surprised that an f-stop of 5.6 worked on this one!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Extra Medium says:

You need to spend some time in Germany in the Rhine River valley to fulfill your wish of castles on hills. It's almost silly.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Budslife "busy" says:

as always.... Happy New year to you
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Yoan Bernabeu says:

very nice my friend!
Great processing!!

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J-Rie says:

nice shot
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

n.a. says:

stunning work again
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

wottheduk says:

I know what you mean about castles. I lived in the L'oire valley near Tours as a kid and while we didn't have a castle view, whenever we drove anywhere we would pass a palace of some kind or an old fortress and my head would reel with all the adventures that went through my mind.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Vaeltaja says:

Excellent night shot.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

aloha_plumeria says:

Those light trails do it for me! Fantabulous treatment, Trey.
I have no clue how you pull out shot after shot and never fail to amaze me... keep it up with your sweet D3X!

Happy New Year to you and yours with many beautiful locations to pass your way while traveling the world to bring us joy and inspiration!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

RamJet. says:

so beautiful colors and sharpness.
How do you do it?
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

the-earth-colors says:

this is awesome, lovely tones, wohoo!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

susan_r4 says:

Wonderful colors and movement in this one Trey!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

RalfNowak says:

Well done!
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Sheraz Shaukat says:

Nice Shot Dear.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

live w mcs says:

Cool! I like the castle looking building on top of the hill
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Gold41 says:

Good shot, as always.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

ALtammar Q8 says:

amazing shot
nice work ^_^
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Fionn Luk says:

Nice shot! Well done.
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Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Lila Rose says:

You are right...a castle on every hill !!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

castevens12 says:

Yup -- I really love this!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

fizzix says:

I remember seeing this beautiful castle, but had no clue how to capture it at that time. I hope to learn to do many things, including HDR, but am fortunate that you post such incredible pictures. Always something to aspire to - thank you!

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Wonderful shot, perfect processing!!!
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Ferdinand Sluiter says:

Great shot. It almost looks like the castle is floating in the darkness. Certainly adds up to the spookyness you suggested in the title.
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darmawan saputra,mawan says:

great HDR...
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brightnat says:

incredible

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fotofreq says:

Sweet! Really looking forward to seeing your new HDR tutorial!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

davhor says:

Great long exposure! Perfectly timed!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

pszaro says:

As usual, excellent!

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Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Salva Mira [ very busy ...] says:

Great processing. I really like this kind of work +++
Congrats
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

MamaLola* says:

Happy New Year!
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CreamySweetie ♥ ♥ says:

WOW~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I LOVE <3 the lights~~~
soo MAGICAL~~~~~ ^_______________^
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Adam Ziaja says:

great!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Paulo Veiga says:

Fantastic HDR at Night!!!!
Very very cool shot!!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

"Fishin" Rod (off for awhile) says:

wow! phenomenal lighting and hdr treatment.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

CharleneM50(computer is fixed) says:

Nice capture of the light streams and awesome lighting!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Martia says:

Very cool night picture. The way it's shot and the post processing are amazing.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

_Bryon_ says:

Love this. I want to go there.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

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