Wuthering Heights by rockstrider
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Hello All!
This shot was taken about 3 weeks ago at Top Withens aka Wuthering Heights, on the bleak moorland above the village of Haworth, which is famous for its strong Bronte family connections, in West Yorkshire.
We had taken the longer, and more difficult, route from the village on a 4 mile mud-caked hike across the moorland to get to Top Withens, which are the derelict ruins of a farmhouse on top of the highest point of the moor that Emily Bronte based her well known book Wuthering Heights on.
The plaque just visible on the bottom-right of the building reads;
"Top Withens. This farmhouse has been associated with "Wuthering Heights", the Earnshaw home in Emily Bronte's novel. The buildings, even when complete bore no resemblance to the house she described, but the situation may have been in her mind when she wrote of the moorland setting of the heights".
This is not a cropped photo but a stitch of 6 portrait shots through 90 degrees of the landscape and also a blend of 4 differently exposed images of the RAW files (therefore made up of 24 individual images). I decided to convert to b/w because of horrible weather conditions and poor colour whilst there. I have used a touch of dodge and burn as well as slight alteration of curves in photoshop.
Thanks for looking and any comments and critique are, as always, more than welcome and valued!
Carl
"Wuthering Heights is the name of Mr Heathcliff's dwelling. 'Wuthering' being a significant provincial adjective, descriptive of the atmospheric tumult to which its station is exposed in stormy weather. Pure, bracing ventilation they must have up there at all times, indeed; one may guess that the power of the north wind blowing over the edge, by the excessive slant of a few stunted furs at the end of the house; and by a range of gaunt thorns all stretching their limbs one way, as if craving alms of the sun".
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
Comments (31)
jayfar
A very well composed image and black and white suits the mood very well. Nice work Carl.
durleybeachbum
A stunning piece of work! What a marvel of photography!
alanwilliams
the perfect medium for such an iconic view. A wonderful result
kbrog
Excellent wide capture and mood with the B&W! :)
sandra46
superb work! awesome mood
flavia49
wonderful
brewgirlca
All that postwork was totally and utterly worth it. Can absolutely see this one hanging in a photostudio gallery where I am sure it would attract a very reasonable price. The black and white was a smashing choice for the bleak scene. Thank you for illustrating this famous landscape with so much class.
npauling
An amazing image you have produced from all these photos, you certainly have achieved a wonderful depth to this and a very haunting atmosphere. Excellent work and a superb result.
elisheba
stunning and extremely powerful stormy capture. congrats on the black and white HDR method you used to get THIS. 5 stars and pretty well deserved favorite, too.
micturn
Just a great shot all round
wysiwig
Stellar work, Carl. Would make an excellent cover for the novel.
auntietk
What a gorgeous place! I love the stark, plain beauty.
kgb224
Outstanding panorama my friend. God Bless.
junge1
Love the atmosphere!
ger-krijgsman
awesome mood, so beautiful
jeroni
Splendid composition my friend
vaggabondd
Wow this is an awesome capture and the black and white use on this shot is perfect
Hendesse
Fantastic view and depth. Excellent shot, I like the monochrome colours.
JaneEden
I remember visiting this wild and wonderful place some years ago, your intro is very interesting explaining all about the area and the connection to Jane Bronte. As for the photo it is surely such an amazing and dramatic landscape, and I was captivated on your description of how you came up with the finished look. All the time you took, was so obviously worth it. Very well done indeed! hugs Jane xx
dakotabluemoon
Wow thank u so much for this image it's truly wonderful and i totally love that movie but not the original.
Richardphotos
superb landscape
erlandpil
An amazing image erland
moochagoo
Really an excellent atmosphere
sharky_
Very nice work... Aloha
Maxthon
A brilliant image.
tennesseecowgirl
I would say you nailed this one, breathtaking shot. and I loved reading the history behind it.
Dreamingbee
what a great gallery you have! most fascinating for me is this one .. like this so much - great in b/w - it's magic
nikolais
amazing image!
danapommet
B & W was a great choice for this posting and super results from the stitching process. Excellent! I love it!
Celart
Impressive B&W. Bravo