Shot of the Week 2019/16 – Micheldever Wood
This avenue of trees is from Micheldever Wood in Hampshire, a spot about which I have heard much. Unusually, it is the first photo I took at the location. Typically, the initial press of the shutter results in something which is OK but, in reality, is the start of exploring the scene. More creative ideas […]
Shot of the Week 2019/07 – Treetop Sun
A shorter than usual blog post than usual for this week’s image for the week. There was a lot going on which did not leave much time for photography. I took this photo in my local woods and enjoyed seeing the sun catching the bare branches at the top of the trees. The bright day […]
Shot of the Week 2019/05 – Setting Sun
Someone remarked that so far this year I have been doing a lot of travelling to obtain my shot of the week. That has been purely coincidental since I was visiting those areas for reasons other than photography. On this occasion, though, I have stayed closer to home, the woods behind my house to be […]
Shot of the Week 2019/04 – Best View in the World
A spectacular claim indeed. One for which I make no apology, even though our planet has no shortage of scenic landscapes at which to marvel. But this location is both distinct and unique and I am far from the first to have thought this to be an impressive view. On the hill behind where I […]
Autumn at Toys Hill
A few days ago, when the sun last shone in this part of the world, I made a trip to Toys Hill. It is a large area of woodland and was one of the first properties which the National Trust acquired. A so called “hurricane”, in reality an exceptionally strong wind, devastated the area in […]