Almost there

Simon Duckworth

Almost there

This was taken on the way upto Alcock Tarn in the lake district (national park), UK, a lovely morning, we started wearing full wet weather gear and by the time we got to the top most things had been stripped off as we were far to sweaty..

Nikon D200 DSLR. ISO 100. f8. 3 photos. HDR

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Almost there by Simon Duckworth
Almost there by Simon Duckworth
  • Anthony Mancuso

    Anthony Mancuso

    wonderful vista Simon. great colour and composition

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Thanks Anthony, tried to bring out the warmth and colour

  • Denis Molodkin

    Denis Molodkin

    Unbelievable view, great capture

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Thanks… I dont like heights but was worth the view and only half way up at this point.

  • Linda  Syms

    Linda Syms

    Stunning capture Simon

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Thank you Linda : )

  • Karen  Betts

    Karen Betts

    Love this one. A definate one to be a favourite. Love how you have drawn out the earth tones and the wonderful grey skies. And only half way up, sure you needed the gasping posts. lol

  • Simon Duckworth

    Simon Duckworth

    Lol more like grasping posts ! at least we saw the funny side of being bent over trying to draw breath in and look at the scenary at the same time.

  • Myron Watamaniuk

    Myron Watamaniuk

    The lighting in this shot is magical. Brilliant colors and tone. Great job.

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Thank you… yes i wanted to get that fantasy, mythical look and warmth.

  • Heather  Rivet  IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    outstanding work

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Thank you heather, glad you enjoyed it

  • m4rtys

    m4rtys

    Lovely shot…looks like a gap in the clouds provided the concentration of sun in the valley

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Thanks Marty.yes a small gap provided the light… sometimes cloudy days provide more interest than bright blue skies.

  • rosedew

    rosedew

    Amazing!

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Thank you rosedew : )

  • Arletta

    Arletta

    Gorgeous piccie, Duckles darling; but, what – oh what – is full wet weather gear?

    Yes, that is a serious question. I mean, I know what umbrellas and galoshes and wet suits are, but, I don’t know what would constitute full wet weather gear for a walk down your way.

    Full wet weather gear for me is a leather and/or wool coat, a fairly waterproof pair of high tops, enough money for a cup of coffee if a Cafe happens along, and a smile – which is my umbrella, ala much good advice from singing dead men.

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Well you very nearly got it in one… wet weather gear is anything that keeps you dry !! but usually minus the umbrella as the wind would make it fly… so I would wear big thick socks to keep little piggy toes dry, in good strong walking boots, then socks pulled over said thick trousers or waterprofs and weather proff coat aka gagoul – breathable so one dont get soggy with sweat, and of course a hat, cap and walking stick… and as you said money for a cuppa. which there wasnt one… but, a really nice on at the bottom…

  • Arletta

    Arletta

    I like really nice bottoms. So, when do we get to see a picture of that?

    Uhm .. when do we get to see a picture of you with your little piggy toes dry, in good walking boots, etc. It sounds like a darling outfit, and it’s bound to be all the rage in Paris, just as soon as you can prove it’s massively inconvenient, uncomfortable, and possibility detrimental to the health of females. The Parisian runways, I mean, of course!

    Well, really, it might be a very interesting photo. ...hint, hint …

  • andreisky

    andreisky

    Great HDR, mate!
    Cheers, A

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Thank you. Andreisky.. have a great day

  • ANNETTE HAGGER

    ANNETTE HAGGER

    jthis is ust so beautfiul simon ….the colours, lighting, and compostion are all just perfect,........... im adding this to my favs ! ...anna ; )

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Thank you Anna, glad you enjoyed viewing and faving, i would love to get it blown up really large, still makes me feel i was there even now and brings back lots of good memories

  • Jane Best

    Jane Best

    This is awesome Simon. Great HDR and glad you were in the top 10 in the Nikon challenge! well deserved.

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Thank you Jane, yes it was a lovely suprise to be in the top 10. Thanks for dropping in and taking the time to comment.

  • Robert  Berry

    Robert Berry

    Simon congrats on your TOP TEN finish in the “Nikon DSLR Users Group” HDR Challenge!
    It was a honor to be in the same competition with you!

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Thank you Robert, a challenging challenge, congrats too on your worthy win

  • Taylor Sawyer

    Taylor Sawyer

    Thanks for participating in Photography 101’s group tagging project! Please tag this photo with the following tag(s):
    p101scapes

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Thank you tag done

  • Pip Gerard

    Pip Gerard

    Wow! Simon what a great landscape shot!!

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Thank you Pip, yes a wonderful place, I love the scenary it changes mood hourly

  • Pip Gerard
  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Thank you an honour indeed

  • Jessica Hardin

    Jessica Hardin

    Wow, this is truly amazing, I very fine piece of art!

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Thank you Jessica very much appreciated

  • Michael Matthews

    Michael Matthews

    Brilliant image. The lighting is superb. Good luck.

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Thank you Michael… is my fav picture and would like to have it huge on my wall one day. : )

  • amko

    amko

    Fabulous image Simon, worth every bit of effort!! :))

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Thank you very much Amko

  • Mark  Allen

    Mark Allen

    Wonderful work, well done

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Thank you Almark… : )

  • Johanne Brunet

    Johanne Brunet

    Fantastic use of HDR, on an awesome photo to begin with! Congratulations on your 2nd place in the Best of the Best challenge. So well deserved! :-)

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Thank you Johanne, it was an honour, and it does still remind me of a lovely holiday Karen and I had

  • Rodney Trenchard

    Rodney Trenchard

    beautifull hdr

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Thank you, much appreciated

  • Ursula Rodgers

    Ursula Rodgers

    Stunning Simon. Great contrasts here!

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Thank you Ursula… much appreciated

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  • ashk

    ashk

    priceless … can’t take off my eyes from this view .

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Thank you Ashk, look into my eyes !!! lol. thanks for popping in.

  • Garth Smith

    Garth Smith

    Brilliant, love the spotlight , love the colour, a trully great HDR.

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Thank you Garth… I really enjoyed taking this photo and have a huge number of others but RB wouldnt cope with all of them..lol

  • Carol Berliner

    Carol Berliner

    stunning instant fav!

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Thank you very much carol.. : )

  • shanghaiwu

    shanghaiwu

    Brilliant enlarged/you are good

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Thank you very much, lovely comment..

  • chriso

    chriso

    Great shot – love the sunny part of the field and the contrast between the green and the stormy sky. Great clarity.

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Thank you Chriso… : )

  • AJM Photography

    AJM Photography

    Stunning – it’s a beautiful scene that is really enhanced by the HDR, and I love the way the patch of sunlight stands out in the valley.

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Thank you, much appreciated..

  • i l d i  l a z a r

    i l d i l a z...

    Fabulous capture!

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Thank you most kind

  • Shaun Whiteman

    Shaun Whiteman

    Great shot Simon, thanks for adding it to The Lake District group!! Great colours and processing!!

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Thanks Shaun.. i would love to have it super duper size on my wall…

  • Michelle MP33

    Michelle MP33

    Splendid. Love it.

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Thank you Michelle : )

  • Jolie

    Jolie

    Gorgeous! What a beauty!

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Thanks Jolie for dropping in and leaving a lovely comment

  • catherine walker

    catherine walker

    It’s fabulous!

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Thank you Catherine, a lovely comment

  • Hannah Fenton-Williams
  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Thanks Hannah : )

  • LazerBears

    LazerBears

    Nice!

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Thank you… : )

  • Steve Sharp

    Steve Sharp

    Magical, mystical glowing light in that valley, gorgeous!

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Thank you steve much appreciated

  • ANNETTE HAGGER

    ANNETTE HAGGER

    What an amazing shot, instant fave Simon, the colours are so rich and the light is superb…..............anna : )

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Thank you… sorry didnt relise you had commented..

  • Karen  Betts

    Karen Betts

    Well done Simon on your *Win in the challenge in the artists of Norfolk and Suffolk group * This is still one of my Fav’s. x

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    OHHHHHHH didint know i had won !!! what a lovely suprise, thank you

  • Steve Sharp

    Steve Sharp

    Well done Simon! Hope you get back to your favorite place again soon :)

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Thank you very much steve, yes i hope so too, next year were (karen and I) off to the Highland games… cant wait lots of photos of me tossing the caper and Karen swinging the claymore

  • ANNETTE HAGGER

    ANNETTE HAGGER

    please re-add to the Artists of Norfolk, UK group please Simon !...anna : )

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    ooopsss one that got away.. sure will

  • ANNETTE HAGGER

    ANNETTE HAGGER

    And congrats on winning the challenge !...anna : )

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    thank you…. big smile

  • ANNETTE HAGGER

    ANNETTE HAGGER


    And winner of the challenge !...anna :)

  • Mark Snelling

    Mark Snelling

    Stunning image, in my favs, love the green tones..

  • Simon Duckworth replied

    Thank you Mark much appreciated

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