Brunch with Battutah
Hunters' seat revisited - Cigel, Slovakia
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 20 February 2008 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.
On January 10, I posted another shot of a hunters' seat, but it was too icy to climb into it. This time I went up the ladder and right inside.
e. from New York, NY, United States
Wow, that's so neat. :) I've never seen a hunter's seat before.
20 Feb 2008 5:08am
@e.: Thank you, e. It was quite a climb up in a high wind.
@Nick Passantino: Many thanks, Nick.
@Rags: Thank you, Rags.
@Bleak GardeN: Many thanks.
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
A very nice shot ; your light is well balanced here, despite of the uneasy framing (backlight)
20 Feb 2008 6:10am
@Calusarus: Good analysis. You are right. It is a balance. Thank you, Calusarus.
@Saeed: Thank you, Saeed.
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
yes i remember.This is an interesting angle,one of exploring the hunter's seat.i like the light shining into the enclosed area.:)
20 Feb 2008 7:03am
@tyan: Yes, it was backlit. Thank you, Tyan.
martie from Okinawa, Japan
Great shot! They have these in Germany and I was always fasinated by them. Mind you, I never saw the inside until now - so thank you!
20 Feb 2008 7:18am
@martie: Thanks, Martie. They are fun to climb into.
Inés from Namur, Belgium
lorsque je me balade dans les campagnes je rencontre souvent ce genre de cabanes en bois perchées dans les arbres ! de chouettes postes d'observations !
20 Feb 2008 7:19am
@Inés: Merci, Inés. Je suis heureux que vous connaissiez ces cabanes d'observation bien.
@Daroru: A bit like that. Excellent comment. Thank you.
dpm from malé, Maldives
Hunters’ seat?
What’s the prey
How high are these things
As you would know by now I am not familiar with these seats
20 Feb 2008 9:18am
@dpm: They are about 4 meters off the ground. Hunters shoot at deer, rabbit and wild boar. Thank you, dpm.
givethemhell from Germany
We have these wooden hunters' cabins over here as well. When I pass them I always think about the animals being watched and shot. I feel sorry for them.
20 Feb 2008 10:18am
@givethemhell: I agree with you. It is cruel. Thank you.
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Thank you Michael you have answered a question for me, I have seen these structures on my travels and always wondered what they were used for. A great angle to this shot, I really like the way it creates the illusion that the door is too big for the opening.
20 Feb 2008 10:35am
@MaryB: An excellent observation. Thank you, Mary.
Craiger from Vacaville, California, United States
Looks like a very comfy perch Cool shot!!
20 Feb 2008 11:41am
@Craiger: I guess more comfy than sitting on the ground. Thanks, Craiger.
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
(I hoped you'd give us a shot of the local castle!!!)
20 Feb 2008 11:49am
@Japanalia: That shot is January 5 in my portfolio. Thanks, Gabriela.
chris chisu from Seattle, United States
Beautiful.I used to play in these as a kid.
20 Feb 2008 11:49am
@chris chisu: Excellent memories. Thanks, Chris.
Ian from Singapore, Singapore
This is an interesting shot! I like the back ground a lot
20 Feb 2008 12:19pm
@Ian: Many thanks, Ian.
timothy sullivan from tokyo, Japan
wow... pretty interesting shot; great grain on the wood...
20 Feb 2008 12:30pm
@timothy sullivan: Many thanks, Tim.
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
Love the way the light is illuminating the far side of the image.
20 Feb 2008 12:49pm
@Ron: Thank you, Ron.
Steven from Chicagoland, United States
Very interesting angle. The more I look at it, the more I see the "construction of it," including the overall size of the door in relation to the door opening.
20 Feb 2008 1:06pm
@Steven: The door certainly appears bigger than the opening, doesn't it? Thank you, Steven.
Elle from Sydney, Australia
I like the angle you took it from! I like the whole image. Great shot!
20 Feb 2008 1:10pm
@Elle: Thank you, Elle. I was on my way up the ladder when I took it.
vu@granby - Wolfgang Prigge from Granby, QC, Canada
Very interesting composition and also seeing how it's built. Also nice is the fact that there are no graffities or other types of vandalism.
20 Feb 2008 1:25pm
@vu@granby - Wolfgang Prigge: I think it is too remote for graffiti. And the vandals would be too lazy to hike up there. Thank you, Wolfgang.
@alla: I did. Sat around for a few minutes looking around then left. It feels like a treehouse. Thanks, Alla.
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Interesting; very elaborate setup for hunters. Is there a wide-screen tv inside? Laughing...
20 Feb 2008 1:34pm
@Viewfinder: Only regular TV. Usually they just sit in there quietly with their guns and wait Thanks, VF.
Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa
Yes! I remember the previous post. Like the angle you took this one, very nice.
20 Feb 2008 1:54pm
@Ina: Thank you, Ina.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
What wonderful shapes and structure, I love how you took it ;)
20 Feb 2008 2:16pm
@Lorraine: I was on my way up the ladder. Good fun. Thanks, Lorraine.
Tracey from White Hall, United States
Despite the back light, you were able to capture the detail in the shadows. Well done!
20 Feb 2008 3:24pm
@Tracey: I tried to get as much shadow detail as possible. It was a compromise. Thank you, Tracey.
Peter Miller from Lichfield, United Kingdom
Like the colour and texture in the wood, nice
20 Feb 2008 3:48pm
@Peter Miller: Thank you, Peter.
yiannis krikis from thessaloniki, Greece
nice image - I like the colors of the wood
20 Feb 2008 4:00pm
@yiannis krikis: Thank you, Yiannis. Weathered wood is always interesting.
@Teresa Durães: Thank you, Teresa.
Hoopand from Tehran, Iran
perfect place for taking lots of pictures. this one is perfect!
20 Feb 2008 4:53pm
@Hoopand: Thank you, Hoopand.
@amy: Thank you, Amy.
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
Very nice and neat composition. Great angle here
20 Feb 2008 7:00pm
@standley: Many thanks, Standley.
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
Great angle you chose, and I like the exposure you made too.
20 Feb 2008 8:05pm
@Richard_Irwin: Thank you, Richard.
@Earnest: Not a bad description. Thank you, Earnest
pedro alexandre from loures, Portugal
hunters seat!?!?! i thought they used it for bird watching or maybe taking some pictures, its much more fun.
20 Feb 2008 10:04pm
@pedro alexandre: I agree. I guess the hunters think shooting small animals is fun. Thank you, Pedro.
Frankie from Boxmeer, Netherlands
I like all the different colors of the wood. Nice composition too.
20 Feb 2008 11:00pm
@Frankie: Thank you, Frankie.
Porcsin from Debrecen, Hungary
I took a same shots! For one thing, another thing
We have the same ideas! I love it!
20 Feb 2008 11:07pm
@Porcsin: Thank you. We shoot what is in the area.
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
It would make a good photo-blind to photograph wild life. Nice one, Michael.
21 Feb 2008 1:59am
@Michael Rawluk: I agree. Thank you, Michael.
@Stunner: Thank you, Stunner.
@Elisa: Thank you, Elisa.
