Fire In The Sky - New Forest
The day was horrible, persistant rain and heavy showers ( I’ve been told there is a difference ) and blowing a gale. I noticed a break in the clouds on the horizon and took a gamble that it would clear around sunset. I high-tailed it up to the forest and was blessed, for once, with the most amazing lighting I’d ever seen. The New Forest pony was the icing on the cake as far as I was concerned.
I used a Canon 20D and a Sigma 10-20mm lens. This was shot in Raw and processed using PS CS2. The processing was:
change colour balance
levels
curves
slightly lighten the pony and land with an adjustment layer
sharpen
save
This was taken in the New Forest National Park in Southern England.
Fire In The Sky - New Forest belongs to the following groups:
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Eivor Kuchta
Gorgeous! The colors are stunning and the horse in there makes it perfect!
alansmith
Thanks for the comment Eivor. I just hope I can find another day with such light in the clouds.
~ Ademac
Fantastic capture…...................beautiful.
~ Ademac
This would be perfect in the Equine Art and Photography group.
alansmith replied
Hi Barssel,
Thanks for the group suggestion. I’ve now joined the group but don’t know how to up-load an image to the group. Will FAQ’s tell me how to do this? I’m still very new to the site and I’m still finding my way around.
Kind regards, Alan.
~ Ademac
Just go to edit image Alan
profanArte
Bravo!
alansmith
Cheers for the help Barssel, I’ve got it now.
Evan Ludes
Really stunning shot, I can’t believe what I’m looking at is a real scene!
alansmith replied
Hi Evans,
I couldn’t believe it either, the lighting was amazing. There was still rain in the air and I had to use a plastic bag to cover my camera every now and again.
EJCairns
The lighting and structure is magnificent, what a great capture. Congrats Regards EJ
handprintz
Just beautiful, such lovely colours
lorilee
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
Helene Kippert
Gorgeous reflections and light!
Suesdouble
Yes, your photo certainly shows a beautiful sunset and its reflection.
I was lucky one December and had a really burning red sky almost over half of it. I took a number of photos just outside my front door.
I’ve noticed that I get better sunsets in winter than in summer. I’m in the north east of France.
It’s been a very long time since I saw the New Forest.
Sue.
alansmith replied
It’s still a very beautiful place, especially around sunrise before too many people are about.
The Last Look
Wow.
Awesome capture Alan.
Lynn Bauer
ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY, STUNNINGLY…GORGEOUS!!!!! Instant fav, for sure!!! :-)))
Béla Török
Oh, what a gorgeous capture, Alan!
Kristina K
fantastic card, it looks like my pony ..lol.. very well captured lighting everything .:)) k
MaeBelle
Awesome shot, Alan beautiful colors and sunset, God gave you a magnificent scene to capture! God Bless,Mae
RichardKlos
chriso
Great colour and composition.
Garth Smith
Great shot
John Beamish
A truly awe inspiring shot, great work!
Tallow
fantastic. Is that a wild horse?
alansmith replied
Wild, he was livid:-)
Yes, the ponies of the New Forest are free to roam anywhere they want although all ponies are owned by the commoners of the Forest.
John Moore
I am glad you directed me here
fauselr
beautiful shot
Greenriver
Wow ! superb picture. Congratulations
Lisawv
Beautiful and love the reflection.
shakey123
Wow That’s incredible!
Elana Bailey
Beautiful lighting, mood and colours. Well done on the feature too. An instant fav. Cheers Elana.
Elaine Short
Just absolutely beautiful
kathy s gillen...
Fantastic work
Arla M. Ruggles
Thoroughly enchanting!!
walela
Lovely!!
igotmeacanon
stunning shot, spot on
Wendi Donaldson
Oh this looks like it’s from another time…..beautiful.
DJ LeMay
Fabulous light and color! Beautifully composed image!
Nanagahma
The horse is oblivious to the beautiful scene in front of him! Great capture!
BigD
Congratulations you have been featured in Rural Around The Globe. BigD
lizalady
Fantastic colors, beautiful setting and the horse is an asset. Great shot.
joyousmoon
Beautiful…Congratulations on your feature!
alansmith
Thank you all very much for your kind comments.
Regards, Alan.
Steve Liptrot
Excellent shot alan, instant fave!
Sande Elkins
Exceptional!!
John44
Well done Alan !!
A diamond !
KasRybka
wow, stunning work ! how lucky with the pony !!
Heather Rivet...
stunning
Al Neaimi
Just Beautiful
Bunny Clarke
Splendid capture. No wonder it is featured. Gorgeous work.
David Clarke
This is a classical beauty, Alan! Stunning image. Congratulations on the feature, very well deserved!
Andrew Murrell
CONGRADULATIONS Your image has been selected by Style! Class! Elegance! Excellence! be featured on the home page for a week.