Comparisons are not Odious
The original reason I went back to the piece of fenland I’ve featured in the last 3 posts, which you can see here was to take some comparisons shots
Those who have been following my blog for a while might remember that back in February, when the snow was on the ground, I took some photos of this same piece of Fenland. The 2 posts were called Bleakness and Bleakness in (almost) black and white
I thought it would be fun to show you what it’s like now
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This one below was taken about 2 weeks before the other rapeseed photos above and the light was not so good but the one I took on the same day the tree was on the wrong side!!
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what a great set and concept! fantastic. Yes, I love the foggy ones
Thanks Mimo. I used to hate winter but since I have this new camera ( and I’ve discovered the art of layering clothes! ) I’ve come to love it.
Delightful. Love them all.
Thnaks Elena
Wow! Perfect contrast shots! Thanks so much for presenting them side by side…”I am the joy in change and movement”…that’s Steve’s motto.
It’s a good motto, especially if you choose change. If you have change forced upon you, that is not welcome, it is not so good.
beautiful, but I admit to inordinate fondness for the bleak ones. I am heading down to the South Island in a few weeks to get some wintry shots… hopefully come back with something good…
Thank you for choosing, Veronica and I look forward to seeing the results of your trip!
Beautiful … They are both great but I love the foggy ones
Thank you Jose.. I do too 🙂
Brilliant idea. I love comparison shots like these. It would be super of you could go back in high summer and again in the autumn too. Yes, my favourites are the very atmospheric winter ones here. So delicate.
Oh I will definitely be going back rachel… it’s quite my favourite place now.. though I suspect both summer and autumn might be quite dull…but we shall see 🙂
Actually, I agree – I like the dark foggy ones too. The summer ones are lively, but we see so many lovely shots on the web, it is great to have an alternative perspective.
Not quite summer yet Robyn.. it was actually VERY cold!
The transformation in just a few weeks is almost unbelievable.
I know it’s amazing isn’t it !
it is a great idea to find a couple of places you like and keep going back to them at different times of year, then study the places of moon and sunrises etc., these are lovely and I agree I prefere the wintery ones 🙂
It is my own little bit of heaven… full of pheasants, red-legged partridges and deer it seems… 🙂
Fascinating. I love the mist in the winter scenes – but the colourful ones are happier.
Thanks Alice 🙂 Maybe Happier is better?? haha
I love the light, especially the bright yellow of the rapeseed. Winter is so bleak and depressing…
Ah Marleen lover of the light 🙂
third one down is the best.
Intersating choice MM
Like the fog.
I also vote for the drama 🙂
Wonderful pictures !!
Thanks Mathias.. I know you like a bit of drama ! 😉
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WOW! Thank you dear Helen, with my love, nia
Glad you like it Nia 🙂
Ridiculously beautiful, Helen! 🙂
Aww thank you F&B such a nice thing to say 🙂
Lovely series, Helen, They all have their own unique quality 🙂
Thanks Mufidah..
I love the 3 pictures taken in snowy/misty weather, Helen – absolutely wonderful! I was going to say “prime monochrome material” but I’m not so sure on thinking about it, as often the very limited colour palettes in such shots makes them – the “less is more” thing. Adrian
Thanks Adrian.. I discovered photographing snow is trickier than it seems
Brilliant work – I like them all…
Thanks John:)
I love those seasonal comparison shots…. They’re all beautiful…so nice.
Thnkas Seekraz I’m glad you like them
very nice Helen – I love them all!
Thanks Sheila.. I appreciate you stopping by to comment
Hi Helen…… the first 3 do it for me, and although I like the muted colours and tones of the winter scenes, on this occasion I really love the low light sunshine image. The low sun has given some beautiful sharp shadows….. I like the way the tree on the right is in shadow….. and the whole image just pops into 3D with a terrific impact. All great compositions.
Regards, John.
Thanks John and welcome aboard 😀