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A few words about the location.....

This beautiful avenue of beech trees was planted by the Stuart family

in the eighteenth century. It was intended as a compelling landscape

feature to impress visitors as they approached the entrance to their

Georgian mansion, Gracehill House. Two centuries later, the trees

remain a magnificent sight and have become one of the most

photographed natural phenomena in Northern Ireland.

This was my first time at this location and was quite pleased with the

result and am wondering if my faith in the photo is justified??

Thanks in advance,

Leslie

Superb light and colors.  Nice image, i love the feeling of privacy and intimacy created by those trees.  Great capture - michel

Leslie - the form of the trees over the road is grand, but even they pale against the beauty of the light.  You have caught this image in grand timing with these elegant golden tones.  It is truly an image to be proud of.  Seriously brilliant work.  Best regards...

-Dave

Beautiful light

Good timing to make full use of natural light.

Dear Leslie,

May I leave this little comment to you - the Winner photo is truly wonderful and also powerful and yes most beautiful photo!

Excellent handing of the light and exposure!

Best Regards,

Charl

Sweden

Yes, your faith in the photo is justified.  It's a wonderful scene, and you have low angle lighting that is providing warm light to many of the trunks and branches while others remain shaded, thereby providing a nice contrast.  The Stuart family succeeded as well; you and the Stuarts are a good combination.

Thanks guys for all your comments.

This has an almost surreal appearance to it. Great lighting and composition. Your expectations were not out of order.