Somerset Landscape Photography : The Somerset Levels
03rd December 2011
Somerset Landscape Photography
The Somerset Levels
I have been wanting to get out to the levels on a misty morning for a long time. Every time I have tried to get there before, something has come up.
A few weeks ago I decided to book myself into a local hotel, so no excuses and prayed for a good cold night and a great layer of mist. My aim was to go Barrow Mump and photograph the levels from there.
I was therefore disappointed to get up yesterday morning, drive out to the Mump only to see no mist at all. It had been a cold night and I was surprised to see it so clear. I decided to climb up the hill anyway just to get a feel for the place and the views from the top.
Once up there, I spotted a wisp of mist, off in the distance, out towards Glastonbury so I got back in the car and headed over to the Tor, the mists growing as I headed East. Not knowing the area too well, by the time I got there, parked up and climbed the hill (and its a BIG hill), the sun was up and I was hoping I hadn't missed it.
The mists around the Tor were wonderful. Some of the best I have ever experienced and there were many others up there to take in the view and welcome in such a glorious day.
The mists were rolling across the valleys, constantly moving and changing the effect it had on the landscape. Trees would appear and disappear, buildings come and go and with the sun up, shadows, outlines, shapes and textures were all constantly changing.
It was a magical morning. One that makes you feel very fortunate to have seen it and hopefully to have captured it to share with the rest of you. I hope you the enjoy this series of shots, simply named 'Trees in Mist'.
The Somerset Levels
I have been wanting to get out to the levels on a misty morning for a long time. Every time I have tried to get there before, something has come up.
A few weeks ago I decided to book myself into a local hotel, so no excuses and prayed for a good cold night and a great layer of mist. My aim was to go Barrow Mump and photograph the levels from there.
I was therefore disappointed to get up yesterday morning, drive out to the Mump only to see no mist at all. It had been a cold night and I was surprised to see it so clear. I decided to climb up the hill anyway just to get a feel for the place and the views from the top.
Once up there, I spotted a wisp of mist, off in the distance, out towards Glastonbury so I got back in the car and headed over to the Tor, the mists growing as I headed East. Not knowing the area too well, by the time I got there, parked up and climbed the hill (and its a BIG hill), the sun was up and I was hoping I hadn't missed it.
The mists around the Tor were wonderful. Some of the best I have ever experienced and there were many others up there to take in the view and welcome in such a glorious day.
The mists were rolling across the valleys, constantly moving and changing the effect it had on the landscape. Trees would appear and disappear, buildings come and go and with the sun up, shadows, outlines, shapes and textures were all constantly changing.
It was a magical morning. One that makes you feel very fortunate to have seen it and hopefully to have captured it to share with the rest of you. I hope you the enjoy this series of shots, simply named 'Trees in Mist'.
Comments
By Nigel Sharman: Your persistance has paid off, a wonderful set of images. By Trudi: Breath taking!