hstelljes 41 Posted March 13, 2016 Hi Alf, When I view this large, and that's a must with your images to completely enjoy and appreciate them, I realize the immenseness of the mountains. It's beautiful with its' naturally blue tone and the low flying birds and that island give the image a good balance. Yup, another beauty Alf.Best Always, Holger Link to comment
alfbailey 4 Posted March 13, 2016 A recent trip to the UK lake district was proving frustrating with Canada Geese making a great commotion and disturbing the otherwise perfectly still water. But I think they redeemed themselves slightly when I got this shot of two of them exiting the scene : - ) Your thoughts and comments are always welcome Thank You. Link to comment
donev1 738 Posted March 13, 2016 Hi Alf, very good! The mist, birds and shadows - really beautiful! Best wishes. Link to comment
chris_hamilton29 29 Posted March 13, 2016 Great scene, lovely blue tones and capture. Link to comment
DavidTriplett 12,682 Posted March 13, 2016 Alf; A beautiful scene, very well captured and presented. Once again you have tickled our imaginations with your photography. Thank you for sharing. Link to comment
Not Here 93 Posted March 13, 2016 Wonderful. To me the geese, as irritating as they can be sometimes, make the scene; adding an element of interest, content and scale to the background beauty. Really good stuff... Mike Link to comment
JimCowan 0 Posted March 13, 2016 Alf,The range of blues here is fantastic. The Canada Geese flying towards the mist makes for an intriguing composition and successfully draws the viewers eye into the frame.Jim Link to comment
Donna Stavis 0 Posted March 13, 2016 Alf, how wonderful to see another posting of yours! My eyes are immediately drawn to the geese, which do disturb the stillness, but animate the photograph in a very nice way -- the low flying the beautiful reflections, and somehow they almost provide their voices, which I can imagining slightly echoing in the mountains. The bit of small island nicely balances them in the composition. If anything, it might be interesting to see this with a bit less sky, as so much goes on from mountain tops downward. Was it to the Lake District the Jane Austin's Elizabeth travelled or was headed on the trip that found her make her way to Darcy's estate? Link to comment
thadley 15 Posted March 14, 2016 The birds make a big impact on the aesthetics. Their position perfectly balances with the foreground shrub on the left. Well done. My late uncle who was a medical doctor all of his life in your part of the world thoroughly enjoyed walking in the Lake District. Link to comment
jasonsmith894 0 Posted March 14, 2016 Alf: Beautiful capture. The birds make for a very compelling image. Link to comment
JeffBryce 0 Posted March 14, 2016 Nicely composed. I would erase the small spot in the sky at upper right and perhaps the blotchy cloud below it. Link to comment
JM-Kuva 12 Posted March 15, 2016 Hello Alf,Great landscape image! The flying birds add a sense of scale to this wonderful wild place. Link to comment
michaellinder 16,613 Posted March 15, 2016 To start, I am in full agreement with all of the comments already posted. Yet I am compelled to comment further on the concern you voiced in your narrative about the noise from the geese. First and foremost, I wouldn't know that the birds are geese if you hadn't posted the narrative. They simply are flying in tandem, their wings either in mid-flap or simply coasting on the wind. They are but a few feet above the tranquil, pleasantly blue, water. In other words, there's nothing at all to prompt us to think that the mood of this scene is other than peaceful. This is augmented by the slight predominance of cool color tones. On another note . . . you masterfully captured the position of the geese on line with the island, which encouraged me to look at the image as an organic whole, rather than just a melange of elements. And, by the way, the island has a magic all its own. My best always,michael Link to comment
dgv 1 Posted March 16, 2016 You have captured the essence of light and space..A magnificent spectacle my friend. Well done !. Link to comment
alfbailey 4 Posted March 19, 2016 Many Thanks for your thoughts and positive feedback much appreciated! I always try to include a larger a view, as I always enjoy seeing others photo's this way. These birds were the last two to exit the scene of the crime ( the crime being disturbing the stillness of the water ) there were about 2 dozen of them previously, making a right commotion! but I guess they were around here before I was : - ) Best Regards Alf EVENGI Thank you so much! It was not long after dawn but it was almost cloudless and quite bright. Best Regards Alf CHRIS Thank you so much for your interest and kind words! Alf DAVID They do say we are only limited by our imagination, so your words are particularly gratifying to read. Thank You! Best Regards Alf MIKE Irritating .....that's an understatement, I was almost wishing my camera was a gun at one point lol But yes I think you are correct, the little element of life and movement that they provide here does add a great deal to the scene. Sincere Thanks Alf JIM Many Thanks, the waters did finally settle after they left, and I got some decent shots. The strange thing is, I don't like any of them as much as this one, and for all the reason you have so eloquently pointed out! Best Regards Alf DONNA Thank you so much for your thoughts and comments. Your observations are totally accurate and your imagination also. The sounds of the geese could be heard from a long way off which was fine when there was only two, but very noisy when there was dozens earlier in the morning : - ) Yes, I agree it does work with a bit less sky. I haven't read "Pride & Prejudice" however from what I understand I don't think it was the Lake District that Elizabeth travelled to or from as Darcy's estate was in Derbyshire, whilst she lived at an address in Herefordshire, neither of which would necessitate going near the lake District : - )Warm Regards Alf GREG Sincere Thanks! Alf TONY Many Thanks for your thoughtful observations and kind words! The Lake District has been the inspiration for a multitude of artists, poets and photographers and hopefully continue to be be so into the future! Best Regards Alf PIERRE Many Thanks for your positive feedback! Regards Alf JASON I agree, as much as they were bloody annoying, the birds did make this image! Sincere Thanks! Alf JEFF Many Thanks for your kind words and "eagle eye" much appreciated! Alf JUHA Many Thanks for your thoughtful feedback! Best Regards Alf MICHAEL You are quite right, the image has been conveyed and perceived as I intended with the impression of peace and tranquillity. My narrative was perhaps an explanation to the scene just a few minutes previous to the shot being taken, it was pandemonium! : - ) I was quite fortunate that I had some warning to line the shot up as these two flew from behind my right shoulder, and I could track them with the camera until they were just in the right position. I agree with you about the island, it does seem to have a mystical quality. Sincere Thanks for your thoughtful feedback and kind words! Best Regards Alf DIMITRIS I could not ask for anyone more qualified to comment on "spectacles" : - ) But seriously, I really value your feedback! Best Regards my Friend! Alf RUUD Thank you so much! Alf Link to comment
william_staniforth 0 Posted March 22, 2016 Impressive , as your work always is ! It would make a marvelous print ! Bill Link to comment
photo by patsy dunn 1 Posted March 22, 2016 Hi Alf, Sorry I am late, Breathtaking scene with beautiful composition, colors & perfect timing on your part. Take care, Patsy Link to comment
alfbailey 4 Posted March 23, 2016 Many Thanks for your thoughtful comments. I hadn't really considered printing this one, but maybe I will : - ) Best Regards Alf PATSY Thank you so much for your interest and supportive words, very much appreciated! Best Regards Alf Link to comment
sidselto 0 Posted May 5, 2016 Beautiful scenery. I think everything has been said about this photo and I join the others. Thank you for commenting on my photo. And congratulations on the interview on PN. Interesting reading. Link to comment
alfbailey 4 Posted May 5, 2016 Many Thanks for your interest and kind words! I am very pleased you enjoyed reading the interview. Best Regards Alf Link to comment
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