Sunrise, Appuldurcombe Down Photo

Photographer’s Note

This photo needed an early start, and i was driving through thick fog on the way to the location, but as i got closer i noticed the fog was starting to change to a pink colour!
I then drove part of the way up the hill and ended up being above the thickest of the fog.
I decided to use this tree in my final composition, but then i realised that there was a cresent moon low down to the south, so i got as far away from the tree as i could so i could use 70mm of focal length to allow the moon to look larger.

I used an ND8 Graduated filter

leo61, Royaldevon, ku-fotak-chtik, Paulinna has marked this note useful

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Royaldevon (6026) 2009-02-21 9:20

Hello Jamie,

This is utterly beautiful.
Pink mist is a twist of nature and has made your shot quite romantic.
I love how you have positioned the tree, slightly off-centre with its arms extended.The soft colours in the sky and the moon, add to the overall effect.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

leo61 (44118) 2009-02-21 9:27

Hi Jamie!
What can I write else than:fantastic,wonderful.......
This bizarre tree is worth a photo at every daytime and lightconditions,but with the moon and the wonderful pink tones in the sky,it`s perfect.
Regards,leo

cadel (1859) 2009-02-21 10:43

Great pastel colors and tree shadow. The tree shape and the moon add a poetic impression to the picture.
Very well composed and seen. Thks for sharing.

atif_ge (676) 2009-02-21 10:52

Dear Jamie,
This is one awfully beautiful photo. The amazing tree, the moon, the colors of sky and ground... everything is so perfect. Superb composition. Great work. Thanks for sharing, ATif

Nessie (897) 2009-02-21 11:03

Beautiful, harmonic colours!!
Very well composed, nice view of moon
and amazing shaped tree!
Bravo Jammie!
Regards,
Nessie

danyy (69963) 2009-02-21 12:08

bonjour Jamie,

une ambiance très magique dûe à ces couleurs un peu irréelles. le sujet est simple mais le traitement l'avantage très fort

amicalement, daniel

strzepek (150) 2009-02-21 12:36

piêknie, bajkowo,,,rozmarzy³am siê ..bardzo a bardo mi siê podoba...pozdrowienia ze ¶nie¿nej Polski

azizbilgili (1714) 2009-02-21 14:15

Hi Jamie,
Amazing shaped tree.
Beautiful, harmonic colours.
Very well composed, nice view of moon...

TFS

dkeus31 (26527) 2009-02-22 1:06

Hi Jamie
nice soft colors of a cold morning!
regards
didier

chawax (6281) 2009-02-22 12:48

Hi Jamie,
Trees often have nice outlines, but this one is fantastic ! A one you had to take ! I love the foggy atmosphere and the incredible colours of the sky.
Regards,
Olivier

ku-fotak-chtik (1132) 2009-02-24 7:37

Hi Jamie,

Such a great work. Everything is right on thsi shot. I like the colours and moon on the sky because it makes it absolutely stunning. Hats off!

Kind Regards Jiri

stellar_girl (271) 2009-02-28 15:53

I love such views. Nicely captured atmosphere created by the fog, colours of the sky and the crescent moon, perfect framing.
BR
Kate

Prisley (1277) 2009-03-02 9:13

Hi Jamie,
You have a wonderful gallery full of poetry,
Many of your pics are masterpieces. I mean it! Lovely colors, beautiful lanscape. A tribute to mother nature ;)
I particularly like the pinkish tone of that one.
Good centered composition. It shows that the rule of third can be broke without any issue.
And last but not least: Great bananamoon! which makes the pic standing out.
All the best,
Pris.

npecanhuk (15212) 2009-03-08 12:08

Hi Jamie!
That's simply wonderful! Yes, not many elements to compose with in here, however, yes, you achieved such a masterpiece full of colors and mood! What an atmosphere!!! The lonely tree and the moon! The fields, the hills and the fog! Wow! The best moment captured in here! I really loved it!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

ryo (13) 2009-06-26 3:27