the view from the top by jantan

the view from the top

I hope our sheep appreciate the view that they have from their field. Sadly, I suspect it is wasted on them.

Graham and Sam went out for a walk this morning in the cold and rain. They walked about 3 miles across the fields to a coffee shop that is on a rural industrial estate. It does great takeaway coffee which they had with a bacon buttie.

Sam's shoes had really rubbed his feet, so I went to collect them in the Landrover and the sun was just starting to poke through. We went back to the pig and sheep field so that they could unload the food that I picked up yesterday.

While they were doing that, I took a few photos. This tree holds a very special place in my heart, in fact I have a 365 album dedicated to it.

To make a change, the three of us watched the horse racing on TV this afternoon, and had a little flutter. Overall, we came out with a bit of a gain. It was great fun, though we will have to watch ourselves... it would be awful if the only thing we came out of this lockdown with was a gambling problem. 😊

Looks best on black.



Wonderfully atmospheric!
January 16th, 2021  
Lovely capture
January 16th, 2021  
Lovely moody sky you've got there. Think I do remember your special relationship with that tree.
January 16th, 2021  
Beautiful. Fav
January 16th, 2021  
I remember the tree...it’s looking as good as ever! Sounds a very civilised way to spend a wet afternoon to me! Interested in that massive barn on the horizon!
January 16th, 2021  
I love your landscapes. Did you shoot this RAW? I daren’t start betting on horses though I did have a go at Newmarket when we went to see George Ezra and didn’t lose too much!
January 16th, 2021  
@happypat It's our friends' farm Pat. They used to raise grass fed cattle and pigs and run a beautiful B and B. They don't farm the land now, but have given a young lad the opportunity to take over the farming and now they concentrate on the livery and B and B where they have a lot of visitors who bring their horses to stay with them. It is a beautiful place. https://www.horntongrounds.co.uk/
January 16th, 2021  
A super dramatic sky and composition.Fav☺️
January 16th, 2021  
@judithg Thanks Judith, I did shoot in RAW but it is a 3 shot HDR.
January 16th, 2021  
@jantan ah I was wondering about hdr. Also is there buried treasure under those mounds?!
January 16th, 2021  
@judithg no, I think it is just slippage.
January 16th, 2021  
@jantan shame!
January 16th, 2021  
Gorgeous view
January 16th, 2021  
Lovely view with such a moody sky
January 16th, 2021  
Beautiful landscape photo.
January 16th, 2021  
Beautiful scene! Great sky too.
January 17th, 2021  
Terrific shot and landscape.
January 17th, 2021  
Great capture of that moody atmosphere!
January 17th, 2021  
This is breathtaking.
January 17th, 2021  
Beautiful. The dramatic sky off set by the green fields.
January 17th, 2021  
I remember that tree and your album! It looks as good as ever. I am looking forward to more views of it.
Your shot here is so dramatic with the ominous grey skies and the textured pastures.
Well done and A FAV!
January 17th, 2021  
This is like a Constable.
January 17th, 2021  
Stunning!! That sky is especially impressive!
January 17th, 2021  
I remember this tree from previous photos!
January 18th, 2021  
Gorgeous.
January 23rd, 2021  
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