The Fens is an area of low-lying, flat land in eastern England. The soils are very fertile and consequently it is not heavily populated but is intensively farmed. The landscape has a character of its own with level expanses punctuated by church towers and spires, sparse trees and more recent intrusions such as electricity pylons and wind turbines. The Fens also have big skies. Clouds assume the significance of mountains in the Fens and the hours of sunrise and sunset are especially noteworthy, as is dusk, the time of day shown in the photograph above.
photo © T. Boughen Camera: Sony DSC-RX100 2017
