When Darkness Falls

Stuart Chapman

When Darkness Falls

Location:
West Wood, Rhodes Minnis, Kent, England

Map:
Multimap

Date and Time:
12 October 2008, 10.17 a.m.

Camera Details:
ISO200: f/22 : 18mm : Nikon D40 : Nikon 18-55mm lens

Shot narrative:
I had the good fortune of being able to share time when out the camera this morning with my old friend Nick and we not only managed a beach sunrise at Folkestone, but also caught the autumn fog in a wood somewhere in Kent after driving around country lanes for the best part of an hour.

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When Darkness Falls by Stuart Chapman
  • nedals71

    nedals71

    “Old”? I’m younger than you!

    Great shot – I like the contrast of the dark wood with the bright autumnal colours.

  • RavenSoul

    RavenSoul

    Beautiful!

  • eseffpe

    eseffpe

    gorgeous! i love forrest shots!

  • Michael Oubridge

    Michael Oubridge

    I hope you weren’t giving directions Stuart :)
    Those trees need brashing up. Fantastic capture, i feel like i am back at work, if you look really close you can see me photographing some mushrooms. Oooops i mean working very hard :)

  • richiedean

    richiedean

    Yep, they need a good brashing alright ….... otherwise you cant see the wood for the trees ….

  • Squealia

    Squealia

    Absolutely stunning I used to live nearby at Maxted Street, just the other side of Stone Street…..

  • liliana

    liliana

    A very beautiful shot! I love the forest and this is such a peaceful image…

  • BigD

    BigD

    That’s beautiful, Staurt

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle

    This looks great Stuart.. Such a quite mood..
    Chuck…

  • Lindsay Knowles

    Lindsay Knowles

    A real stunner Stuart. Love the lighting and the terrific tones.

  • Jeff  Burns

    Jeff Burns

    Gorgeous work buddy this is fabulous gorgeous forrest

  • Alex Stojan

    Alex Stojan

    Fantastic shot Stuart, its a bit darker and moodier than the usual misty forest shot, love it!

  • Geoff  Coleman - Landscapes

    Geoff Coleman...

    Beautifully atmospheric – you can feel that autumn chill and I love the brooding light through the mist.

  • Tracey Mac

    Tracey Mac

    Stunning image…..so beautiful…

  • Andrew Bosman

    Andrew Bosman

    Looks quite broody and somewhat foreboding Mr C.
    You’ve done well with the difficult lighting conditions.

  • Steven  Agius

    Steven Agius

    Beautiful scenery perfectly captured Stuart.

  • Tracey-Anne Pryke
  • Elaine Harriott

    Elaine Harriott

    What amazing work again from you Stuart!!

  • Julie Langford

    Julie Langfordcommunity host

    Absolutely love this – Forests really do something for me and this one is magical.

  • Glen Allen

    Glen Allen

    excellent capture

  • Paul Tupman

    Paul Tupman

    Glad that you stopped off to get this one Stuart… a different setting for you and you’ve done so well with it. I love the colour in this.. some great Autumnal colours and the mood in this is great, verging on mystical!

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    So beautiful capture

  • nancie

    nancie

    Wow this is spectacular!!!

    Great find!!!!!

    and thank you for all your comments on my photos!!!!

    smiles
    nancie

  • martrix

    martrix

    Lovely… like a painted fairy-tale wood :)

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    ohhh I love these woods .. fantastic shot !!

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    that hist of mist adds depth and a special something against the autumn colours – lovely capture !
    ;))

  • Kofoed

    Kofoed

    Great photo of that enchanted forest, Stuart. Beautiful, moody lighting.
    Wonderful mist in the back, and very nice with the autumnal coloured foilage in the front.
    And thanks for the inspiration. I have walked in subdued lighted woods countless times. Next time I’ll bring m tripod along.

  • viki66

    viki66

    great capture, lovely colors the mist seems to bring them out.

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    As much as I love seascapes, I also LOVE a good bit of foggy forest…..gorgeous shot, Stuart!

  • JohnEvans

    JohnEvans

    Nice composition.. I like mist and fog shots but can’t seem to get your DOF. Someday….

  • Jennifer Woodward

    Jennifer Woodward

    This is such a beautiful shot. Says everything I love about this time of year :-)

  • stevendesiow

    stevendesiow

    Lovely works.

  • Luka Skracic

    Luka Skracic

    long scroll to the bottom

    Wonderful and atmospheric Stuart, will catch up soon.

  • Sue Kane

    Sue Kane

    Lovely mood captured in this one Stuart…beautiful!

  • SylviaHardy

    SylviaHardy

    Absolutely love this one Stuart!

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    Very beautiful shot Stuart, wonderful spot :-)

  • Kasey Cline

    Kasey Cline

    WOW So impressed…This is antoher fantastic shot. I love the fog and the lighting on this. Its so pretty and peaceful. I wish I was there!!! Great work…Your portfolio rocks!

  • LindaMcCarthy

    LindaMcCarthy

    So beautiful! Excellent shot and a great mood!

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages

    Ncie dark mood as if often the case deep in the forest

  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellafounder

    i love the woods, and especially when you can bring an image to such incredible life – sensational work Stuart!

  • DonDavisUK

    DonDavisUK

    Hi Stuart, love this shot of the misty woods. Great to go out with a friend and inspire one another on to greater things. Wonderful capture. Regards, Don.

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    An almost ethereal feel to this, another good outcome.

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    looks great in the shots in the fog group! thanks
    ;))))

  • Rhana Griffin

    Rhana GriffinRedbubbley Schweppervescence

    I keep flicking back and forthe between this one and Evergreen. Hard to make a decision as to which one I like best. Needs some more flicking methinks.

  • Liv Stockley

    Liv Stockley

    Beautiful :-))

  • Anthony Hedger

    Anthony Hedger

    Wow this is fantastic Stuart I love it well done my friend

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    Amazing beauty! I expect to see little fairies flitting around!

  • Eva  Lee

    Eva Lee

    This is just beautiful! I’m hoping to make it to Kent (my first time) this summer. Maybe I will email you in a few months time to find out how to get here. =)

    Thank you for sharing.

    xoxox…

  • Stuart Chapman replied

    Thanks very much for the comment. There’s a map link to the location which is best found off Stone Street (Hythe to Canterbury road). Have a great trip.

  • Gary L. Suddath

    Gary L. Suddath

    great mystical shot…..its good to shot with friends wish you an Nick were on this side of the pond to do the Smokies in a few weeks

  • Stuart Chapman replied

    Thanks very much Gary – It did make a nice change / experience to go shooting with someone else for a change.

    Looking through your shots, you have some amazing scenery on your “backdoor” that i’d love to go and point a camera at.

  • ANNETTE HAGGER

    ANNETTE HAGGER

    Beautfiul atmospheric shot…anna : )

  • Stuart Chapman replied

    Thanks very much Anna

  • grimduke1

    grimduke1

    Brilliant image with loads of atmosphere. I canot believe this was taken in Kent. Looks like Canada or some such place.

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