Customs House, a photo from Norfolk, England

Photographer's Note

Feared by any Pirate or smuggler - The customs house has stood proud in Kings Lynn for over 300 years.. It stands on Purfleet Quay where great mariners such as Vancouver and Nelson are renown.

an interesting fact is that where parts of the English coast are receding, the coast in The Wash is growing. The harbour, now on the great River Ouse, was once a sea fareing port. If you are ever on the East coast of England, then Kings Lynn should be on a list of places to visit- it is fascinating - and YES more TE images to follow

bukitgolfb301, Sonata11, siolaw, axiotea, danos, snunney, mkamionka, adramad, baddori, paololg, macjake ha puntuado esta nota como útil.

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bema (26591) 2011-09-01 11:27

Hi Richard,

a good composed shot here, very good depth and pretty colors, too.. interesting note also..

thanks for sharing, and keep on posting.. cheers Bernd

stevesaba (8167) 2011-09-01 11:27

Hi Richard!
Very lovely, with great clarity, perfect colors, and a very catchy composition! Beautifully done, warm regards,
Steve

JFS (32459) 2011-09-01 11:29

Hi Richard!
What a nice customs house! Crystal clear shot, full of details. I like it a lot!

Cheers,
Juan

Robert1969 (7160) 2011-09-01 11:35

Hello Richard,

Very nice composition and point of view.
Also the light is great and the vertical
position makes the picture nice calmness..
Well done.

Friendly regards,
Robert

Fis2 (155425) 2011-09-01 13:39

Witaj Richard!
A very curious building.
I like turret.
Good POV and composition.
Excellent colors.
Well done.
Best rtegards
Krzysztof

bukitgolfb301 (53894) 2011-09-01 13:44

Hi my dear Richard

Thanks for your prompt action.
Wonderful and artistic shot indeed!
Whenever I see your posting for your country, I remaind your country's greatness, Great Britain!
So clear and sharp iamge as usual are marvelous.
Thanks for sharing with your finest shot and have a good day, Best regrads.
Takero from Tokyo being hitted by a big typhoon

mauro61 (53411) 2011-09-01 14:40

ciao Richard,
bella questa costruzione sul canale con una bella facciata e una buona luce,
saluti
maurizio

Disabled_A (0) 2011-09-01 15:46

Hi Rich,
what to do: to say what I feel about this photo .. or not to say?
I think I'd better say ;) My words will contradict the previous comments, though... a little bit :)
In the thumbnail the photo looks just great! it is very attractive... first of all, by its very rich bright colours in the upper part of the image.

But when you open it and see the large version, this impression quickly transforms into the following question: "WHY did you shoot from THIS very point of view and create such a composition??"

I say again: I know that my words will contradict all other opinions expressed before me, but I am sure this black object must not be in the foreground! just must not be there! or must not be there alone... being black and heavy, it attracts a lot of attention to itself whereas the attention is supposed to be paid to the customs house which is in the background!

I sure understand that it's a quay, and the water also should be included in the photo... but... not in this way.

I have two suggestions:

1. either you shoot a landscape (or a square) version and include another object on the right (it would be a counterbalance to this heavy black object in the FG).. For example: you take a couple of steps to the right and include in the frame one more object on the right;

2. or you shoot this house from a different POV and avoid including this black object in the photo.
by the way, you did not mention it in the note... though, I know, it is a quay!;)

well... sorry, I couldn't help it!:)

warm regards,
Elena

Sonata11 (34119) 2011-09-01 18:33

Hello Richard,
she's acting like judge in the court room, a very serious !!!, but this is very funny. In my opinion, I like this picture, because is a very interesting where the house is, what place. I like the architecture and the tower. Great management of light, colors, sharpness, beautiful sky. A very well done.
All the best,
Barbara

siolaw (38294) 2011-09-01 22:46

Hi Richard
You have spot on expo and sharpness and vibrant colours?
The compo also has quite some depth with the mooring thing in the FG... (it actually looks like a modern sculpture!)
Greetings
Laurent

jjcordier (79299) 2011-09-01 23:13

Richard
Architecture originale pour cette maison que tu as très bien photographiée.
Amicalement
JJ

axiotea (21651) 2011-09-01 23:44

Hello Richard
It's true, the bollard looks like a sculpture! and this one, is, to me quite special, with its 2 "heads" ;)
The interesting thing is that it created a diagonal to the angle of the customs house. The details are nicely shown due to the good light.
Cheers
Marilyn

danos (110407) 2011-09-02 0:33

Good morning Richard,
nice the view as the presentation too of the Customs house at Kings Lynn, with the black bollard on the foreground to looks like a sculpture.I like the clarity of the image,the light and colour management, as the creative perspective.

Have a good day,danos

snunney (130967) 2011-09-02 4:39

Hello Richard,
A fine composition featuring this rather elegant looking building. The mooring post in the foreground gives the image depth and makes an interesting pointer toward the Custom House. Excellent light, colours and clarity complete a splendid image.

npecanhuk (79329) 2011-09-02 5:04

Hi Richard!
First of all, I read Elena's comment and your answer to her and I really liked all that!
I also think that the black "element" is disturbing and either it shouldn't be there or it should have been placed somewhere else! Otherwise, I like the other photo qualities and think this picture is attractive and shows beautiful architectural and urban details!
I'm glad you're learning more and more and probably because TE is helping you as it does with all of us, one way or the other!
Cheers,
Neyvan

mkamionka (61018) 2011-09-02 5:26

Hi Richard,
very cute and charming piece of architecture. It is hard to believe that people would fear such a pretty place. May be it was meant to distract the smugglers...
Very good light made the building look almost three dimensional with one side exhibiting the strong shades.
Good idea for the foreground.
Have a great weekend,
M

faletiz (10113) 2011-09-02 10:12

Hi Rich
compliments, a very nice photo! The composition is very balanced and harmonious, the POV is excellent. The light is wonderful and amazing colors.
Have a nice evening
Letizia

Nicou (193806) 2011-09-02 10:16

Hlelo

Superbe image et compo quelle édiffice au bord d el'eua avec cette attache noire, une merveille sueprbe.

bravo et amitié

Nicou

Silvio1953 (205491) 2011-09-02 11:11

Ciao Richerd, great POV on lovely house, excellent clrity, splendid light and wonderful bright colors, very well done my friend, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

adramad (66904) 2011-09-02 11:20

Hi Richard.
A fascinating picture in this vertical composition of this unique and beautiful building, good governance both luminosity and color, the sharpness is also perfect to enjoy the beautiful place.
Have a nice weekend.
Best regards.
Luis.

baddori (20341) 2011-09-02 14:33

Ricx
La regola è quella delle auto d'epoca tutto quello che ci sta ...deve essere d'epoca .
Il palazzo è una dogana e la "bitta" serve alla fonzione ...barca merci controlli .
Ritengo che sia bella e conforme .L'effetto splendido .
GF

pablominto (53746) 2011-09-03 0:50

Hello Richard,

A most interesting architecture in this building!
I notice the well balanced composition, good sense of depth and fine details...
A fine documentary of this part of history of the customs!

Greetings,
Pablo -

siudzi (34141) 2011-09-03 2:24

Hello Rich,

You have found and presented a very interesting place. This architecture is really great and located so well. Excellent vertical composition, perfect sharpness and natural tones. Well done and tfs! I like it!

cheers,
Malgorzata

LondonBoy (1952) 2011-09-04 14:48

Hi Richard,

Great composition, with sharpness and harmonious tones.
TFS
Alex

paololg (31448) 2011-09-05 13:58

Ciao dear Richard,
beautiful image, captured from a good POV and with a perfect photo quality, especially sharpness and light management. The bollard in the FG enriches the composition and gives a good depth. Excellent work, congratulations!
Ciao, have a nice Tuesday!
Paolo

macjake (96151) 2011-09-18 10:24

Hi Richard
i really enjoyed reading the critique from Elena. sometimes its good to get that constructive feedback.
the problem is that photography is SOOOO subjective.

after having read the note, i must admitt that i agree with Elena...a simple move to the right or left would have removed the subject from the straight ahead linear line that we see. if the subject were to be moved a bit, more balance would be seen and felt.
but you're right too, about the overall clarity and sharpness, thats all fine.
So now that this discussion has happened, you'll be more aware of composition placement...i know, its happened to me on TE before :)
keep shooting! have fun.
cheers
craig