Late afternoon pond

The pond in the photograph is one that we regularly walk past. Like many such features its appearance changes with the time of day, weather and season. It is also favoured by three groups of  birds - residents that can be seen all year round, and summer or winter visitors. This shot was taken on a late afternoon in December. At that time of year it can be all but obscured by fog or rain. On this occasion a very cold day with a cloudless sky had prompted the trees to shed a mass of leaves that had been hanging on for an unseasonally long time. Combined with the low sun they have produced an image that looks much warmer than it felt.

photo © T. Boughen     Camera: Nikon Z 5

Late afternoon light, Ross on Wye

I imagine that more people than not regret the changes that late autumn and winter bring to the light that we experience on a daily basis. Gone is the sharp brilliance from on high. Now it is less bright and the lower position of the sun means it is often tinged with a yellow hue. Moreover, the shadows are longer and deeper. To most photographers, however, these are things to relish. If you add to the mix the more moisture-laden skies of our islands then soft, more muted images become possible. That is probably what appeals to me about this photograph of Ross on Wye taken from near the river.

photos © T. Boughen     Camera: Lumix FZ1000 2