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Windows and leaves #1

Windows and autumn leaves, Elterwater, Lake District

The story behind this image

My wife Liz and I were walking round the village of Elterwater in the Lake District, looking for a coffee shop to visit to get out of the rain, when I saw this fantastic composition.

I don't know why, but I've always been attracted to the combination of plants and buildings, and the vibrant autumn red of this climber set against the grey stone walls really caught my eye.

I was so intent on getting the framing right on this shot that I didn't notice that I was being watched from the window. I don't know what this gentleman thought I was doing, but he adds a bit of mystery to an otherwise very pleasant image.

You can see one of my favourite plant against building photographs on Charle Waite's website. Well worth a visit.

Image data


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Filename - window leaves 01.jpg

Camera - Canon 5D

Lens - 24-105mm zoom @ 105mm

Exposure - 0.6sec @ f16, ISO100

Location - Elterwater, Lake District

This image - 800x640px JPEG

Conversion - ACR & PS-CS2

Comments - Tripod, mirror lockup and cable release used to prevent camera movement.