The Holly and the Bokeh

 So, following on from yesterday here are a few more shots experimenting with bokeh.

This time instead of lichen I have used holly as the subject but the naturally fragmented light in the shrubs behind the holly has created marvellous bokeh. 

I love the rich tones of the first two images but I also think it works well in high contrast black and white as in the third image.

Gateway

This gate was at the end of the path leading into the village of Beddgelert. I love the sculptured wood, the elongated shadow and the sun glowing through the tree. Although it was a very cold day there is a warmth to this image with the soft light.

I wanted to see how the image worked in black and white and I think it works really well, possibly even better than the colour version... 

What do you think?

Rushing By

This is Aira Beck, the river that feeds the falls. It was flowing really fast and it was quite tricky getting down onto the rocks to get the shots because of the ice. I think it was worth it though.

Misty Morning in Patterdale

On the valley floor and along the shore of Ullswater everything was shrouded in mist and a thick frost coated everything on the ground and in the trees. However ascending through the forest it was possible to catch glimpses of the fells rising above the mist to see clear blue sky and to feel the warmth of the morning sun.

It was a truly wonderful place to be.