Knapp’s Castle - Men’s Trip
By Austin • Sep 5th, 2007 • Category: Landscape Photography, Random Photo Excursions
I got to drive out to Knapp’s Castle with a few photo buddies last weekend! We all brought our cameras and had a blast… That is until the wind picked up and threatened to blow all of our stuff away! Haha. It was pitch black up there, so we had to shoot everything with a flash or really long exposures.
From left to right: me, Jimmy Prola, Stephen Tamiesie, Alan Dowling
Knapp’s Castle (if you don’t know) is the ruins of an ancient castle built in the dark ages. King Knapp was the king of the castle and all his servants were called ‘dirty rascals.’ One day, King Knapp encountered an magical sword which gave him great power. So much power in fact, that one day, he got angry that he swung his sword at the beams which held up most of the castle’s weight. The entire castle crumbled and King Knapp was buried under the rubble. Until this day, his ghost haunts the ruins - making loud whistling noises. Some might call this wind, but it isn’t wind I tell you! Run for your lives if you hear the whistling!
Yes, yes, I made up that story. Haha.. I hope you were amused at least! I think Knapp’s Castle is just a big house that was torn down in the 70’s and hasn’t been rebuilt yet. I assume Mr. Knapp is a great guy because he lets everyone camp on his land and enjoy the beautiful view.
Jimmy found the praying mantis, and borrowed my camera to take a few shots. I took some also, so I’m not sure who took these ones!
I wanted Dara to know that I was thinking about her - I did this with a long exposure and a cell phone. Look closely and you can see my legs faintly!
Austin is a Wedding Photographer, Graphic Designer, Husband, and soon-to-be Father! I love- Uhh... I mean, HE loves the drums and martial arts in his free time.
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These are awesome babe!
-Dara
Awesome pictures! Looks like you guys had a great time.
i like that last one a lot. i will have to look back again! and I got to see chads wedding too! keep it up.
i want these in my house please, on all of my walls. if i had walls to put them on….
Such a fun little time - the photos look great, keep up the good work
Ah, the memories…of King Knapp….
Man, they are absolutely amazing photos. Really. I’ve just googled Knapp’s castle as I hadn’t a clue where it was - but its photos like these that’ll put it on the map! Brilliant, and thanks for sharing.
Hey Austin,
FYI, we’ve now got the ubertramp community underway - the galleries are now sorted and thought I’d let you know should you want to show folks how its really done! lol
all the best,
Nath