The castle is able to retain a sense of nobility and decorum even when the aged man is visibly falling to pieces, a lesson to us all. The sky is a bit more sorted, I like the main body of the castle but it could do with a bit more shadow in the centre to give it a bit more mystery. I think the dark muted colours suit the subject, to me this is not a pretty scene but one of fading grandeur, a bit like Venice. A useful pre-breakfast painting session, these things are possible with a bit of motivation.
Dunstanburgh Castle, Northumberland. Day 4