In whose mist, a photo from Derbyshire, England

Photographer's Note

This picture was taken in Burbage within the Peak district...the gritstone edge,winding stream and woodland cannot be seen.

The weather deteriorated quickly as I got closer to the peaks after leaving Sheffield and there was thick mist covering the whole area, not what I had planned, but I went for a different approach, decided to go black and white and try to convey some of the atmosphere and what it felt like to be there that day. More posts from the same day to follow.

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pipstar (110) 2011-11-02 16:39

Hi James
I like the different approach you chose with your shot. It (to myself anyway) creates a feel from another era and very much reminds me of our old family photos from pre and post war England taken with old Kodak cameras. Interested in seeing the rest of them.
Cheers
Philip

divail (8334) 2011-11-02 18:16

Bonsoir James,
J'aime cette photo � l'atmosph鋨e particuli鋨e. On se croirait de retour dans les ann嶪s 50 avec le flou et le noir et blanc. Les deux personnages sont int廨essants et on aimerait savoir ce qu'ils font. Bravo.

Diane

iainsp (3298) 2011-11-03 11:27

Hi James,

My first look through your portfolio, and I really like this shot. The black and white approach is very appropriate and it was a very clever and novel approach to deliberaely blur the two figures. I think you have achieved your aim.

regards, Iain

delpeoples (60342) 2011-11-04 23:54

Hi James

This is so artistic and timeless. I love it. Simple, well-composed and beautifully executed. Great shot, congrats.

Have a lovely weekend
Lisa

Waylim (25436) 2011-11-08 23:36

Hi James,

Long time. I felt like I just woke up and everything is still blur and I have to keep rubbing my eyes and it is still blur. I really need to get my eyes check out :)

For one a blur image that actually work and make sense, I like it, the misty mood, it really depict the cold foggy consition well, although I think you can make it sharper, but it work out great here. So, I would complain.

Thanks. Hope all is well.

Way

Juzo (2151) 2011-11-29 3:34

Hi James.
Your B&W images carry such an atmosphere, this one stands out for it's 'difference', the soft focus and the misty atmosphere, it feels timeless and mystarious, quite beautiful...a highlight in your gallery for sure.
Cheers
Justin

Silvio1953 (220443) 2011-11-30 8:28

Ciao James, fascinating misty composition with fantastic blurred couple, wonderful B&W, misterious atmosphere and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

Johanet (218) 2011-12-28 3:44

Hi James,

I love this shot. It feels like a very old photograph taken with a very old camera! The blur adds to the general feel. A very melancholy shot enhanced by the choice of black and white instead of colour.
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Johanet

trevormoffiet (3112) 2012-05-17 3:05

Hi James,
I agree with all the comments listed above. It is refreshing to read the comments of appreciation of such an image.
Regards
Trevor