Dark skies - a second shot

 
A minute or so after my photograph of trees against a dark sky (see previous post) I had the opportunity to photograph this row of houses in the same light. I've phototographed the houses before, taken by the colours that are quite atypical in this part of the world. The dark sky strongly accentuated their colours. At this point the clouds were low enough to brush the summit of Sugar Loaf behind the town.

photo © T. Boughen     Camera: Lumix FZ1000 2

Dark, threatening skies

I do like dark threatening skies that co-exist with sunshine. The contrast between the well lit subject and the dark backdrop make for a theatrical effect that is very appealing. Over the years I've photographed buildings, a church, a manor house, Tower Bridge, London and an old walnut tree in this kind of lighting. Recently I had another opportunity as we crossed Castle Meadows by the River Usk at Abergavenny. Often these dark skies turn to rain. Here it seemed to be associated with the high ground behind the town and cleared shortly after I'd got my shot.

photo © T. Boughen     Camera: Lumix FZ1000 2