Early one morning ...

[jbtaylor]

Great light. Great compsitions.
You must have been feeling it that morning. Pretty fun to be in the zone isn't it?

[bakubo]

A bunch of great photos! Thanks for posting.

[aster]

Birma, well done!

Early risers have their rewards in the shape of most beautiful photos.

Birma, I usually, almost always, enjoy your shots but this is a very special set that uses subtle colours and the elements of weather to make for spectacular frames. Love them all, with a specail draw to the mystic No: 2 and then the Worcester Beacon's various shots with those gnarling and naked tree trunks...all neatley definined.

You should arrange for more dates with early hours of your vicinity! There are secret promises of the light for you there...


Yildiz

[Birma]

Thank you all very much for your kind comments . They are much appreciated. I'm looking forward to when the stars next align to mean that I get a similar opportunity .

[Birma]

Well, it took over seven months, but I managed another dawn shoot at this same location - moved from March to October - but much warmer this time. The first two pictures are re-runs of a couple of my favourite shots from last time - same lenses - different sensor .


Worcestershire Beacon by Birm, on Flickr


Dawn trees by Birm, on Flickr

First is Tamron 17-50, second is Minolta Beercan - both Nex 5 using manual focus and live view which I'm finding so much easier than AF for tripod work.

[Birma]

A couple of different shots.


Autumn long grass at dawn by Birm, on Flickr


Lonely trees by Birm, on Flickr

Both Beercan and Nex 5.

[mvanrheenen]

I like the Dawn Trees, because of all the mist you can see between the rows of trees. And because I like sheep

The "Autumn long grass" image for the composition. It has some sort of serenity to it.

Great captures!

Mark

[Dr. Harout]

Birma, you are becoming a master!

[Birma]

Thanks Mark and Doc .

[caporip]

Great series - glad to know I am not the only one up early!

[Birma]

Thanks Caporip .

Although it can be a struggle to drag oneself from a warm and comfortable bed at an early hour, I do like that very early morning feeling. To be up and about when everyone else seems to be still in bed, and to have the whole new day before you, is a very optimistic feeling. It is also an opportunity for some quality camera time with minimal impact on the family. I normally return home just as breakfast in underway - perfect! It is the curse and the reward of those seeking the magical dawn light.

[Greg Beetham]

How come I missed those back in March Birma, I don’t remember seeing them, and I've got a pretty good memory for photos? Maybe I was away on a fishing trip…anyway some pleasant early morning scenes there, I like #2 with the stark trees in the frosty morn especially myself as well, very atmospheric, looks like you had the place to yourself on both occasions.
Greg

[Birma]

Thanks Greg . I had almost forgotten the thread myself, but I found the same views appealing on the recent visit and it brought it all back. On both occasions it was just me and the dog walkers. It seems that in any open space, with easy/free public access, in the countryside you will find early morning dog walkers. Ever since the enclosure acts (starting in the Middle Ages mind you!) we have been more and more restrcited on where we can roam in England. There are very few areas of common land, like this spot, left - but they are a haven for dog walkers, and photographers.