Comment from MinoYasue
This remaind sme ice queen fairytale like story I have read once as a child. it is simply so gorgeous with gold and sliver sparks. The blue cast gives purity of the ice. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2013

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2013

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from Geokat
This is an amazing photograph Annie. When I was over there in your part of the world I had heard about this castle, but didn't know anything about it. Tremendous detail and great color in this shot. Nicely composed with the lighting and smoke effects.

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2013

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2013

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from SteveANH
This is simply beautiful and the story behind the image makes the picture even more beautiful.

So much wonderful art has been lost, like the Picasso that went down with the plane crash in Canada.

I like the smoke effect you added. My first wife's Dad was a glassblower and this image brings back memories of his work.

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2013

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2013

Thank you so very much for the lovely review, but it wasn't me adding the smoke effect. It was there when the photo was taken.

Comment from GaliaG
thanks for the nice memories, I show it when I was in Norway and was very impressed of it without knowing the story behind it

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2013

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2013

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from M. Celeste
Wow! This is beautiful. Love the b/g and the smoke rising. The design in the glass is amazing. Great clarity and lighting. Great detail and shading shown. Very nice shot.

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2013

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2013

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from bhart
Thank you for sharing this awesome blown glass creation. I understand that you didn't do the setup but it doesn't matter. Most of us will never have the opportunity to see this in person and your photo brings it to us in all its glory. Your photograph is a perfect entry for this contest.

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2013

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2013

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from MKFlood
very capture. the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of the glass castle is great. the capture of the light is great,.overall great job.

 Comment Written 05-Dec-2013

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2013

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from JustJes
Great capture!

I am a princess at heart so I can really appreciate the beauty of a nice castle. :)

The background is so cool! It adds depth and mystery.

Thanks for sharing :) ~ Jes

 Comment Written 05-Dec-2013

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2013

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

reply by JustJes on 08-Dec-2013

You're welcome :)

Comment from BirdsEyeView
beautiful, beautiful artistry with wonderful color, rich clarity of its fantasy of a dream castle. the color, ligth, shadow and focus very sharp. nice. BEV

 Comment Written 05-Dec-2013

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2013

Thank you so very much for the lovely review and also for the very generous rating.

Comment from story.photography
Love reading the artist notes. Very good interest/history and symbolism. Great use of color, exposure, background color, contrast, and composition. Wonderful work. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 05-Dec-2013

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2013

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

reply by story.photography on 08-Dec-2013

You're very welcome avmurray. :-)