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Hohenzollern Castle Approach · 04:26 PM

My ascent through the fog...

slowpez · 10-23-2012, 07:08 AM

Another nice fog shot.

chicagojohn · 10-23-2012, 08:03 AM

I like the ambiguity in this image and how it invites the imagination to create meaning..

I see considerable metaphoric meaning. The fallen leaves suggest Autumn is approaching for the traveler. And while the path immediately ahead may be straight and well illuminated, the clarity and certainty of the not too distant future dissolves into the fog. Yet the traveler does have the added assurance of the railing; something someone else built there as an aid, something to trust and lean on and use as a guide, perhaps, in case the fog becomes too thick to see one's next step. And there is also the street light which one would hope implies others further along the path that will illuminate as darkness approaches.

And I think the title, "My ascent through the fog" fits this interpretation quite well for those of us getting older ... though our retirement castles, for 99% of us at least, will not compare with those of the Hohenzollern family.

**wtlwdwgn** · 10-23-2012, 12:56 PM

I like this one too. The muted colors suggest it would be a great place for a Halloween party!

magmotif · 10-23-2012, 01:59 PM

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

I like this one too. The muted colors suggest it would be a great place for a Halloween party!

I'm sure my kids would like to go there... little too far to travel though!

magmotif · 10-23-2012, 02:04 PM

Originally posted by chicagojohn

I like the ambiguity in this image and how it invites the imagination to create meaning..

I enjoyed your perspective on the scene! My initial thought upon approaching the ascent was that I could not see the end... I wondered how far I'd have to climb. Turned out there were many uphill paths... each displayed its own beauty, and the difficulty seemed to increase as I went on. Sounds like life!

magmotif · 10-23-2012, 02:05 PM

Originally posted by slowpez

Another nice fog shot.

Thanks!

Nick Nero · 10-23-2012, 02:15 PM

Originally posted by magmotif

My ascent through the fog...

Expecting to see Johnny Depp and H Bonham Carter emerging. Looks like something from Sweeny Todd and I love it. Great shot!

tessfully · 10-23-2012, 02:20 PM

Originally posted by magmotif

I enjoyed your perspective on the scene! My initial thought upon approaching the ascent was that I could not see the end... I wondered how far I'd have to climb. Turned out there were many uphill paths... each displayed its own beauty, and the difficulty seemed to increase as I went on. Sounds like life!

I absolutely love your image and your narrative here makes it even more special for me. Wonderful in every way. Thanks so much for sharing!

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10-23-2012, 07:08 AM	#2
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	Another nice fog shot.

10-23-2012, 08:03 AM	#3
chicagojohn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 244	I like the ambiguity in this image and how it invites the imagination to create meaning.. I see considerable metaphoric meaning. The fallen leaves suggest Autumn is approaching for the traveler. And while the path immediately ahead may be straight and well illuminated, the clarity and certainty of the not too distant future dissolves into the fog. Yet the traveler does have the added assurance of the railing; something someone else built there as an aid, something to trust and lean on and use as a guide, perhaps, in case the fog becomes too thick to see one's next step. And there is also the street light which one would hope implies others further along the path that will illuminate as darkness approaches. And I think the title, "My ascent through the fog" fits this interpretation quite well for those of us getting older ... though our retirement castles, for 99% of us at least, will not compare with those of the Hohenzollern family.

10-23-2012, 12:56 PM	#4
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,853	I like this one too. The muted colors suggest it would be a great place for a Halloween party!

10-23-2012, 01:59 PM	#5
magmotif Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Milford, MI Photos: Gallery Posts: 93 Original Poster	Originally posted by wtlwdwgn I like this one too. The muted colors suggest it would be a great place for a Halloween party! I'm sure my kids would like to go there... little too far to travel though!

10-23-2012, 02:04 PM	#6
magmotif Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Milford, MI Photos: Gallery Posts: 93 Original Poster	Originally posted by chicagojohn I like the ambiguity in this image and how it invites the imagination to create meaning.. I enjoyed your perspective on the scene! My initial thought upon approaching the ascent was that I could not see the end... I wondered how far I'd have to climb. Turned out there were many uphill paths... each displayed its own beauty, and the difficulty seemed to increase as I went on. Sounds like life!

10-23-2012, 02:05 PM	#7
magmotif Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Milford, MI Photos: Gallery Posts: 93 Original Poster	Originally posted by slowpez Another nice fog shot. Thanks!

10-23-2012, 02:15 PM	#8
Nick Nero Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Stockholm Posts: 406	Originally posted by magmotif My ascent through the fog... Expecting to see Johnny Depp and H Bonham Carter emerging. Looks like something from Sweeny Todd and I love it. Great shot!

10-23-2012, 02:20 PM	#9
tessfully Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: S. Algonquin, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,860	Originally posted by magmotif I enjoyed your perspective on the scene! My initial thought upon approaching the ascent was that I could not see the end... I wondered how far I'd have to climb. Turned out there were many uphill paths... each displayed its own beauty, and the difficulty seemed to increase as I went on. Sounds like life! I absolutely love your image and your narrative here makes it even more special for me. Wonderful in every way. Thanks so much for sharing!

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