Luminous Landscape Forum
The Art of Photography => Landscape Showcase => Topic started by: KMRennie on November 05, 2017, 07:59:48 am
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It looks as though we will not get a spectacular show of Autumn colours this year. This is very close to my home and a nice place to walk and that is more important than getting spectacular shots. Ken
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Has a nice feel to it! Well done.
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I tried similar things often, but failed mostly, basically because the light was not coming through. You were more lucky here!
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I like the scene and especially the lighting, and how it brings out the character of that beech (multi-trunked tree to the left of center).
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Thanks for the comments folks. Stefan this location is a few minutes drive or a short walk away and I can see the light changing and just go and try and get a shot. My preference is for weak and watery sunshine and for this location this only happens late in the afternoon just before sunset. Ken
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Very nice! Where is this?
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It is Gelt Woods near Brampton in Cumbria in the North of England. People usually only think of the Lake District but Cumbria also has locations like this, a small gorge with a river, mixed woodland and a Roman Quarry where stones for the nearby Hadrian's Wall were hewn. I take lots of images here. Ken
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Good composition, great light and lovely autumn colours, means this shot definitely gets a thumbs up from me :)
Dave
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I like the feel
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It's got a nice, peaceful and timeless feeling to it, much like many paintings have from the 17th and 18th century. Nicely done!
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I like the scene and especially the lighting, and how it brings out the character of that beech (multi-trunked tree to the left of center).
+1.
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It looks as though we will not get a spectacular show of Autumn colours this year. This is very close to my home and a nice place to walk and that is more important than getting spectacular shots. Ken
i was immediately taken with the image even at that tiny "thumbnail size"
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much like many paintings have from the 17th and 18th century. Nicely done!
I'd love to see the print!
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Love the soft glow and composition. Agree with your premise.
JR
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Really nice. Makes me want to be there.
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The perfect autumn shot!
Bravo.
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Thanks everyone. Your comments make me want to continue with producing calm images like this. When I go to camera clubs or competitions I am assaulted by images that scream "look at me" and it is difficult to resist the temptation to give my images a little more oomph. Off to Scotland to collect some images from an exhibition and take a few photographs on the way. Since it is a very grey day with snow forecast they may be very somnalent. Ken
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Thanks everyone. Your comments make me want to continue with producing calm images like this. When I go to camera clubs or competitions I am assaulted by images that scream "look at me" and it is difficult to resist the temptation to give my images a little more oomph. Off to Scotland to collect some images from an exhibition and take a few photographs on the way. Since it is a very grey day with snow forecast they may be very somnalent. Ken
+1. One of the things I appreciate most about my walks along trails or into forests is the tranquility that I often feel. You've managed to capture both the visual beauty and the feeling of tranquility of this scene, and that's not always an easy thing to do. Although I also like the riveting, "awesomeness of nature" type shots, the "quiet" ones grace my walls at home.
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+1. One of the things I appreciate most about my walks along trails or into forests is the tranquility that I often feel. You've managed to capture both the visual beauty and the feeling of tranquility of this scene, and that's not always an easy thing to do. Although I also like the riveting, "awesomeness of nature" type shots, the "quiet" ones grace my walls at home.
Well said.
For me, it's the quiet ones that have lasting appeal.
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Almost the same location. The leaves have even more colour and as this is in a steep sided valley the winds do not disturb it so much and the leaves stay on a little longer. Yesterday had flat light but the sun is out now so another walk is in order. Ken
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Looks like a great location. I have a not dissimilar spot on my local hills (Quantocks, Somerset) that draws me back repeatedly, and the subtle light is definitely part of the charm.
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This really was the golden hour. Unfortunately a slight breeze was moving the leaves but I still like the image. The man and his dog were a bonus and highlight the path through the trees. Comments? Ken
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Almost the same location. The leaves have even more colour ...
Getting dangerously close to "oomph", Ken. ;) Very nice.
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Thanks Scott. I am waiting for spectacular things to happen before I unleash the full "oomph" but I like to keep my hand in. The light filtering through the leaves was tremendous and just diffuse enough not to produce horrible hotspots. I may darken the entire image down and give it a spot of Orton to add some mystery. Ken
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I didn't have that idea, but the new aspect ratio indeed is a good thing here!
The light is a bit softer here, isn't it? But it also fits.
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Sorry I should have made it clear. This was taken on the next day. It was actually taken on the same day as the Walltown Crag shots. Ken
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They are both simple yet compelling in a leading into and clean way.
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Yesterday had flat light but the sun is out now so another walk is in order. Ken
I think that flat light and even a little bit of light drizzle, are definitely the best lighting conditions for shooting woodland scenes like this. The dampness brings out the colour and the flat light helps to level out the contrast. So that would definitely be my tip if it is overcast and rain is in the air, but your trigger finger is starting to itch, then grab your camera and head for the woods, but take a brolly with you just in case :)
Dave
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Terrific shot the first one, better than the second which seems cut off on the right. The first has a 3D look to it; you feel like you can walk into the scene. The soft side lighting is great. Wonderful shot.