Landscape Archives - light on a lens

A first real treat of the experiencing the marina in the mist here in Ely. It took me straight back to A Misty Morning used in the Contact Card post. There was an ethereal feel, just like before. I find I really like the indistinct. I think it’s the idea that a thing has the possibility be something else. There is mystery.

From a photographic perspective, it provides great opportunities for mood. The autofocus hunts at times, depending upon the thickness of the mist or fog but it worked in most cases. Manually focussing is always a solution.

I was using my newly obtained, old Fujifilm XPRO1 with its new 50mm lens. It captured the images in black and white just how I wanted them to be.

Here’s one of four photographs I took

murpworkschrome - light on a lens - Mist on the Marina - Marina in the Mist III B+W image

See the marina in the mist photo’s at murpworkschrome.

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In the Flat Field

Black + White, Fujifilm XPRO1, Landscape

rpphotographer7th April 20227th April 2022

murpworkschrome - light on a lens - In the Flat Field - Field I image

In the flat field in Cambridgeshire. I now live in a remarkably flat area of the country. This image was taken looking out toward Queen Adelaide. Looking out across the land, it made me think of Bauhaus

“I do get bored, I get bored…” (Bauhaus)

Head over to murpworkschrome to see an ever so slightly different take in Field II

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Cawdle Fen

Black + White, Fujifilm X100V, Landscape, Nature

rpphotographer23rd March 202223rd March 2022

A short walk to Cawdle Fen on the 4th March 2022.

Cawdle Fen is situated just outside of the city of Ely. It is a drainage board for the surrounding area, taking rainwater from the higher area, into the river Great Ouse.

This was a first walk I took, in which to photograph. It had been raining slightly and this provided a doomy, moody feel.

murpworkschrome - light on a lens - Between Two Boats image — Between Two Boats

murpworkschrome - light on a lens - Fence image — “You’re Going the Wrong Way!”

murpworkschrome - light on a lens - Cawdle Fen - A Cut in the Landscape image — A Cut in the Landscape

murpworkschrome - light on a lens - Cawdle Fen - The Curve image — The Curve

murpworkschrome - light on a lens - Tracks image — Tracks

murpworkschrome - light on a lens - Cawdle Fen - To the Bridge image — To the Bridge

murpworkschrome - light on a lens - Cawdle Fen - Passing... image — Passing…

I’ve added the best images of this day to murpworkschrome here and here.

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Avebury in April

Black + White, Landscape, Nature, Nikon Df, Uncategorised

rpphotographer23rd December 201820th February 2019

I took these photographs in Avebury back in April 2018. A very different approach was taken to each photograph but it is the land that pulls them together as a cohesive whole. I have visited here, many times with mu and we always find it a special place to spend time. The history is palpable. This Avebury in April showed a stark landscape brought about by the clouds that hung ominously, but didn’t rain.

Avebury in April - Branches image — **Branches**
Discarded branches at the approach to the path, across from the stone circle. The path runs along side the stream, in front of Silbury Hill.

Avebury in April - Rolling Hill image — **Rolling Hill**
A rolling hill, to the left as you walk toward Silbury Hill and on further, to West Kennet Long Barrow.

Avebury in April - Stream at Silbury Hill — **Stream at Silbury Hill**
The stream that runs at the foot of Silbury Hill was in full flow with clear cold water.

Avebury in April - Silbury Hill BW image — **Silbury Hill**
Silbury Hill. A man-made hill in the prehistoric landscape.

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Snow Garden Photography

Black + White, Landscape, Nature

rpphotographer9th March 201811th March 2018

The building of Snow Garden

The snow came this year. Most years, down here in Wiltshire, we seem to be sheltered from the worst of the weather that affects more exposed areas. It was the combination of the Beast from the East and Hurricane Emma meeting, that dumped a thick white blanket. It caused chaos for 48 hours; blocking roads, closing railways lines and stations and grounding planes at airports across Britain.

Meanwhile, in a small village just off the Western edge of Salisbury Plain, I was given the opportunity to capture one of my favourite photographs to date.

Snow Garden

Continuing the theme of Snow Garden, after the snow had fallen and lain in the grip of cold, I captured more shots in the garden.

I used the Creamtone B+W Preset in Lightwave to process these images and it gave them the feel I was looking for.

Snow Garden - Hedge in Snow image — Hedge

Snow Garden - Garden in Snow image — Garden

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Cold Frost Morning – travelling by train

Landscape, Travel

rpphotographer7th March 20187th March 2018

A Cold Frost Morning, travelling by train, looking out of the window as the day breaks from the iron grip of the cold

Cold Frost Morning

Travelling from Warminster to Bristol Temple Meads. At this time of year, the sun is still rising as I make the journey but all too soon, it will be bright and it will be impossible to grab such muted tones…

Contrast

Looking back to last September, the morning journey was bright and the action of the morning seemed emphasized. In February, it struggles to start. The contrast is stark.

Images captured on a Google Pixel 2. I think the slight reflections of the train window add to the mood, rather than detract as imperfect photography.

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From the Foot of Glastonbury Tor

Black + White, Landscape, Nature

rpphotographer21st February 201811th March 2018

Photograph from the foot of Glastonbury Tor

Detail

Taken on 27 January 2018 at 16:38 on Google Pixel 2.

The gritty Winter’s day led me to manipulate this photogrpah from its original colour, into Black + White. Glastonbury Tor is iconic. It stands proud above the Somerset landscape as a beacon to anyone who looks at the world differently. It is a mixture of myth, magnificence, nature and man.

This won’t be the last time I will photograph the Tor.

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