The Pathways
by rooum

Comment by mariuca:
Oh Clive, if you cut down to 19 images you could call this little jewel a "villanelle". Mind you, I did not know the term but found it when looking to paraphrase Dylan Thomas's title of his ballad:
"do not go gentle into that good night"

(while looking at your ode in my head were popping verses of DT; also "And death shall have no dominion" but your choice was perfection itself)

Just wonderful.

The Conversation
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Comment by mariuca:
fantastic - another times another placeĆ¢€Ā¦.
bump

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Comment by SaraR:
An interesting photo, but I do wish you there was more contrast.

The Pathways
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Comment by insteps:
Clive, this is a beautiful collection of images and a fascinating topic. I like your consistency in processing and the blurry vignette works well. I also enjoy how you've included images that aren't of the path but more peripheral views from the travelers wondering eye. I'm usually not a fan of placing text on images but you've done a very nice job of keeping it simple. The Macfarlane quote is beautiful. I could see this series hanging in a gallery. Thanks for your inspiration.

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Comment by sacredspirit:
So it seems so expert. I can't believe that this is a 2014 shot, noway! Your intentions are well executed, and this photo lends a high grade to the photographer skill set, more than the photo itself. With that in mind, I'm not sure it wins the challenge, but it certainly wins my envy, and respect. Amazing execution.

The Pathways
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Comment by salmiakki:
Clive, what to say other than I love what you have done here. Your style has really evolved and I am loving the way you have portrayed this area of Wales.

The Pathways
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Comment by jmritz:
love the feeling in this, wonderful photo essay

The Pathways
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Comment by ubique:
Your photography is sublime; same as it ever was. These images are perfectly positioned between two journeys: the steps that have been taken in another time (almost in another place), and the steps that are promised. It somehow suggests that walking these paths involves some responsibility to their past.

The only criticism I have is that there are too many images, with some that are nearly indistinguishable one from another. But that aside (and it may just be my own uncertain attention span that's the problem), the photographs are beautiful. I absolutely love the way that you have held onto certain details, and let others drift a little. It feels like a very Celtic view of things, where there's no sure ground between corporeal and ethereal. The spiritual dimension is always there, but muted just enough to remain plausible. Thank you.

Message edited by author 2014-10-31 12:14:09.

a f t e r m a t h
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Comment by PennyStreet:
I like the feeling

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Comment by insteps:
Beautiful shot! Makes me wonder "what stood here before and why was it removed?"