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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nedals71
“Old”? I’m younger than you!
Great shot – I like the contrast of the dark wood with the bright autumnal colours.
RavenSoul
Beautiful!
eseffpe
gorgeous! i love forrest shots!
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
Yep, they need a good brashing alright ….... otherwise you cant see the wood for the trees ….
Squealia
Absolutely stunning I used to live nearby at Maxted Street, just the other side of Stone Street…..
liliana
A very beautiful shot! I love the forest and this is such a peaceful image…
BigD
That’s beautiful, Staurt
velveteagle
This looks great Stuart.. Such a quite mood..
Chuck…
Lindsay Knowles
A real stunner Stuart. Love the lighting and the terrific tones.
Jeff Burns
Gorgeous work buddy this is fabulous gorgeous forrest
Alex Stojan
Fantastic shot Stuart, its a bit darker and moodier than the usual misty forest shot, love it!
Geoff Coleman...
Beautifully atmospheric – you can feel that autumn chill and I love the brooding light through the mist.
Tracey Mac
Stunning image…..so beautiful…
Andrew Bosman
Looks quite broody and somewhat foreboding Mr C.
You’ve done well with the difficult lighting conditions.
Steven Agius
Beautiful scenery perfectly captured Stuart.
Tracey-Anne Pryke
magic
Elaine Harriott
What amazing work again from you Stuart!!
Julie Langford
Absolutely love this – Forests really do something for me and this one is magical.
Glen Allen
excellent capture
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
So beautiful capture
nancie
Wow this is spectacular!!!
Great find!!!!!
and thank you for all your comments on my photos!!!!
smiles
nancie
martrix
Lovely… like a painted fairy-tale wood :)
Lucindawind
ohhh I love these woods .. fantastic shot !!
dinghysailor1
that hist of mist adds depth and a special something against the autumn colours – lovely capture !
;))
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
great capture, lovely colors the mist seems to bring them out.
Mel Brackstone
As much as I love seascapes, I also LOVE a good bit of foggy forest…..gorgeous shot, Stuart!
JohnEvans
Nice composition.. I like mist and fog shots but can’t seem to get your DOF. Someday….
Jennifer Woodward
This is such a beautiful shot. Says everything I love about this time of year :-)
stevendesiow
Lovely works.
Luka Skracic
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Wonderful and atmospheric Stuart, will catch up soon.
Sue Kane
Lovely mood captured in this one Stuart…beautiful!
SylviaHardy
Absolutely love this one Stuart!
Globalphotos
Very beautiful shot Stuart, wonderful spot :-)
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
So beautiful! Excellent shot and a great mood!
DawsonImages
Ncie dark mood as if often the case deep in the forest
Paul Vanzella
i love the woods, and especially when you can bring an image to such incredible life – sensational work Stuart!
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
An almost ethereal feel to this, another good outcome.
dinghysailor1
looks great in the shots in the fog group! thanks
;))))
Rhana Griffin
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
Beautiful :-))
Anthony Hedger
Wow this is fantastic Stuart I love it well done my friend
Jan Piller
Amazing beauty! I expect to see little fairies flitting around!
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
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
Beautfiul atmospheric shot…anna : )
Stuart Chapman replied
Thanks very much Anna
grimduke1
Brilliant image with loads of atmosphere. I canot believe this was taken in Kent. Looks like Canada or some such place.