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September 2012 GOTM

Gallery: Gallery of the MonthPosted August 30, 20121,351 views9 comments

Limestone Light

A single lone tree surviving amongst the limestone on the moors above Malham in Yorkshire, UK.

Don't let the warm light fool you, there was a freezing wind cutting through me when I took this back in february.

All comments, good or bad are welcome and thanks for looking.

Gary.

1/13 sec at f/14, iso 200.

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Bill Chambers on August 30, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Excellent capture Gary! Wonderfully warm light and extremely well balanced. I like this a lot!!

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Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on August 30, 2012 at 1:24 PM

Beautiful image, Gary! I love the comp, lighting, and colors.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on August 30, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Gorgeous warm light Gary! I also like your placement of the tree in the frame.

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Comment posted by Peter Cross on August 30, 2012 at 3:09 PM

The warm lighting does, indeed, trick the brain into thinking this is a warm place. But then I notice the small patches of snow dispersed thorughout the open area and reality sets in. Very nicely composed and captured. Great palette of colors. Looks like this place would be difficult to walk across.

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Comment posted by Rick Turner on August 30, 2012 at 6:36 PM

I just love it. Mood, detail and traces of snow on the ground and perfect rule of thirds. .

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on August 31, 2012 at 2:42 PM

It does look pretty summery. Great light and the tree makes a terrific and photogenic focal point.

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on September 1, 2012 at 1:12 AM

gorgeous light and a lovely composition. yes, having spent four years in leeds a while back, i recall that freezing wind on the moors ...

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on September 1, 2012 at 7:34 PM

This is a wonderful picture, Gary. Comp works great and the light is fantastic! I really like the feel of this.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on September 2, 2012 at 1:54 PM

Thanks for the feedback everyone, I appreciate it.

Peter, this terrain is difficult to walk across. This photo shows a bit more of the limestone.

http://www.naturephotographers.net/imagecritique/ic.cgi?a=vp&pr=195966&CGISESSID=82a0f16fa67e27ad897ec393d6329c98&u=23381

Cheers, Gary.

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