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

The castle on the dark hill that the locals don't discuss by Stuck in Customs.
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!)

from the blog at www.stuckincustoms.com 

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p.m.w  Pro User  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  Pro User  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!
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Robert Himler  Pro User  says:

NICE!
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Brian J Stevens  Pro User  says:

There are not enough (any?) places like this in the States! Great image.
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ZekaG  Pro User  says:

Nice colors all over this image... love it.
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Rahil.  Pro User  says:

superb night image
amazing
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...-Wink-...  Pro User  says:

Terrific shot my friend!
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blakelipthratt  Pro User  says:

saweeeeeeet
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Eye on World  Pro User  says:

Super !!!!
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Adrian World  Pro User  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  Pro User  says:

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

Sweet.
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Annandi.Devi annandi@gmail.com  Pro User  says:

lovelyy
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deepak_maloo says:

very well done.. i am surprised that an f-stop of 5.6 worked on this one!
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Extra Medium  Pro User  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.
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Budslife "busy" says:

as always.... Happy New year to you
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Yoan Bernabeu  Pro User  says:

very nice my friend!
Great processing!!

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J-Rie  Pro User  says:

nice shot
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n.a.  Pro User  says:

stunning work again
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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.
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Vaeltaja  Pro User  says:

Excellent night shot.
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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!
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RamJet.  Pro User  says:

so beautiful colors and sharpness.
How do you do it?
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the-earth-colors  Pro User  says:

this is awesome, lovely tones, wohoo!
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susan_r4 says:

Wonderful colors and movement in this one Trey!
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RalfNowak  Pro User  says:

Well done!
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Sheraz Shaukat  Pro User  says:

Nice Shot Dear.
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live w mcs  Pro User  says:

Cool! I like the castle looking building on top of the hill
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Gold41  Pro User  says:

Good shot, as always.
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ALtammar Q8 says:

amazing shot
nice work ^_^
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Fionn Luk  Pro User  says:

Nice shot! Well done.
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Lila Rose  Pro User  says:

You are right...a castle on every hill !!
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castevens12 says:

Yup -- I really love this!
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fizzix  Pro User  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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StafbulCZ  Pro User  says:

Wonderful shot, perfect processing!!!
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Ferdinand Sluiter  Pro User  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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* šárka  Pro User  says:

HaPPy NeW yeaR 2009
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brightnat says:

incredible

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fotofreq  Pro User  says:

Sweet! Really looking forward to seeing your new HDR tutorial!
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davhor  Pro User  says:

Great long exposure! Perfectly timed!
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pszaro  Pro User  says:

As usual, excellent!

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Salva Mira [ very busy ...]  Pro User  says:

Great processing. I really like this kind of work +++
Congrats
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*Mama*Lola*  Pro User  says:

Happy New Year!
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CreamySweetie ♥ ♥  Pro User  says:

WOW~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I LOVE <3 the lights~~~
soo MAGICAL~~~~~ ^_______________^
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Adam Ziaja says:

great!
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Paulo Veiga  Pro User  says:

Fantastic HDR at Night!!!!
Very very cool shot!!!
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"Fishin" Rod (off for awhile)  Pro User  says:

wow! phenomenal lighting and hdr treatment.
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CharleneM50(computer is fixed) says:

Nice capture of the light streams and awesome lighting!
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Martia says:

Very cool night picture. The way it's shot and the post processing are amazing.
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_Bryon_ says:

Love this. I want to go there.
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