50 Shades of Grey by judithg

50 Shades of Grey

After dropping Adam at school for the coach to Uppingham I braced myself and took Monty on to the Gogs. Despite flurries of snow it wasn't as cold as the last couple of days and the sun even thought about breaking through. They are mending fences and rearranging paths up there so it's a bit 'off' at the moment but you do get some nice layers off in to the distance.
I haven't read the book (see title) - everybody I've asked says it's written really badly - too many well-written books that I'm yet to get through! I tried out the new effect 'Ombre' from PicMonkey on this as straight B&W was a bit too - well - grey really.
Three good things:
1. Some new jeans and socks from White Stuff - hope the jeans fit as I didn't try them on.
2. Being instructed not to Hoover yesterday - I am very obedient :0).
2. 0-0 against Uppingham - it was about 11-0 last year so a draw is a very good thing.
This is simply beautiful, well done Judith! Fav!
February 23rd, 2013  
so beautiful! great capture!
February 23rd, 2013  
terrific! wonderful layers
February 23rd, 2013  
Lovely image! And the title is very fitting for it. I'm just in the middle of the first book (my friend dared me to read and I'm just that crazy), and it is rather awful. :D Quick read, though, so won't take a lot of time from the good books. :P
February 23rd, 2013  
very good!!! indeed... 50 shades...
February 23rd, 2013  
Oh this is amazing! Love it ..and the title too ;)
February 23rd, 2013  
Great, absolutly...
February 23rd, 2013  
Lovely moody photo and great title. You're right - the book's not worth the effort.
February 23rd, 2013  
Lovely layers!! I found the book rather...entertaining.
February 23rd, 2013  
Love the layers and the blue tones. Lovely shot.
February 23rd, 2013  
wonderful composition and a fave for me too. as for the book it was very badly written and not too far off a Mills and Boon with a bit of imagination lol
February 23rd, 2013  
The lines of trees help layer this shot so nicely! As for the book, some cannot put it down, others say its absorbing, others say they won't read the other two books!
February 23rd, 2013  
Love the layers and shapes and the ethereal quality in your shot. Thank you for saying what you used on picmonkey as I might like to have a try with it too.
February 23rd, 2013  
@joa @suesmith @bpaquette @cookie123 @maggiemae My friend was telling me that her friend's kids are at the same school as the author's and it's all a bit awkward at parents' evening as everybody knows what she's written. No trouble affording the school fees though!
February 23rd, 2013  
This is wonderful , beautiful layers and blue/grey tones. I started the book but put it down after the first few pages. It is now gathering dust.
February 23rd, 2013  
Beautiful! So peaceful.
February 23rd, 2013  
Fantastic layers and shades - love it a lot!
February 23rd, 2013  
A draw is good...well done Adam for keeping them at bay!! love these layers of grey & a great title...ombre effect, is that what you get when you pay, I haven't plumped to pay anything yet but am tempted.
I agree with Barbara & found it rather entertaining...we have no taste!!!!! Love White Stuff & always remember a lovely linen shirt I bought in a shop in Cambridge when the brand was quite new, must have been 20 years ago.
February 23rd, 2013  
Lovely shot
February 23rd, 2013  
Great tones and layers! I'm jealous...I've been trying to get a shot like this for 2 years!!
February 23rd, 2013  
Beautiful shot, Judith.
February 23rd, 2013  
A stunning shot, great work!
February 23rd, 2013  
Beautiful! Like a watercolour painting.
February 23rd, 2013  
I like the misty layers, your processing is just right
February 23rd, 2013  
Jo
Total perfection, absolutely love it, a big fat fav.
February 23rd, 2013  
Fabulous! I love all these layers of blue!
February 23rd, 2013  
A fav, for sure, Judith. Thanks for letting us know you used PicMonkey on it, though, otherwsie I'd be incredibly jealous of your natural view. I'm going to have to try some of the effects....
I also heard the book was not worth the read, so have given it a pass.
February 23rd, 2013  
Brilliant shades, but where's Christian...LOL!!!!!!!
February 23rd, 2013  
Very good! Love the layers!
February 23rd, 2013  
great shot and title and totes agree sick to death hearing about that book
February 23rd, 2013  
Lovely layers and colour.
February 23rd, 2013  
Gorgeous! Love the subtle layers of color. Fabulous photo and processing.
February 23rd, 2013  
50 shades and a tad blue in the post processing...the tad blue probably enhancing the title too.....lovely misty shot !
February 24th, 2013  
Fab fav!
February 24th, 2013  
Well conceived. Beautifully photographed. Fav
February 24th, 2013  
Love those blue/grey shades
February 24th, 2013  
I haven't read the book either after hearing the same bad reviews. I love the layers in this photo. Fav.
February 24th, 2013  
Fine view - nice to know you can be parted from the hoovering ;-)
February 24th, 2013  
layer upon layer upon layer upon layer. so cool. the perfect time and day for this, yes? lovely.
February 24th, 2013  
Beautiful capture. I love all the layers in it.
February 24th, 2013  
Awesome!
February 24th, 2013  
Perfect fit for the title!Amazing shot!Instantly fav!
February 24th, 2013  
Love the fog and layers and color. Nice one
February 24th, 2013  
Love those layers in the distance, and the tones really suit.
February 24th, 2013  
great shot.
February 24th, 2013  
Lee
Great shot. Really like.
February 24th, 2013  
This is excellent, so subtle.
February 24th, 2013  
Oh clever you making a fairly grim day look enchantingly beautiful, love itI gave up pic monkey about 4 months ago, might have to have another peek!! fav
February 24th, 2013  
What a naughty title ;). Lovely layers and I'm sure there are worlds between the quality of this shot and the quality of the book (as I have heard, I can also waste my time better than with reading that).
February 24th, 2013  
Perfectly titled.
February 24th, 2013  
This is a very nice photo; layers with atmosphere!
February 24th, 2013  
Wow you found something interesting in this awful weather! Well done you. Great edit.
February 24th, 2013  
@fueast Ah yes well you haven't seen today's pathetic effort!
February 24th, 2013  
@judithg I just have...
February 24th, 2013  
Beautiful.
February 24th, 2013  
Just gorgeous!
February 24th, 2013  
@fueast Told you!
February 24th, 2013  
Like the processing and composition feels cold and grim
February 24th, 2013  
this is beautiful - sorry I've not been commenting at all for weeks - your photos are all stunning. I feel very ashamed of my woeful attempts lately, but lack of time and inspiration are conspiring against me!
February 24th, 2013  
love the layering in this - it's been so dreary for the last few days; it's getting depressing now!
February 24th, 2013  
This is spectacular! Love all those layers and the gradient shades... Fav!
February 25th, 2013  
AMAZING!!!!!!!
February 25th, 2013  
Very nice!
February 25th, 2013  
Wonderful layering, and gradation of grays. This is taking the dreary day of winter, & creating something wonderful.
February 25th, 2013  
Stunning photo, Judith! (if something tranquil can be stunning). I love the ombre effect and will try that out sometime. You were well-rewarded for your hardiness.

As for 50 shades, I recommend a LOLcats translation of it. I did have to read an excerpt to understand the cat-speak, but it was worth it!
February 25th, 2013  
So cool love the layers ....and the mist - Great title!!
February 25th, 2013  
Lovely layers.
February 25th, 2013  
Lovely layers. I've heard it's a very badly written piece too. I read a review to that effect and decided it wasn't worth my time effort and as I have an ever growing pile of 'normal' books to be read once this years psych books are done with I'd rather read something decent xx
February 25th, 2013  
Absolutely amazing layers and graduating shades of grey!! You've made a grey winter's day look incredible! I've not read the books either...I'm afraid that might speak to my age. :)
February 25th, 2013  
Beautiful depth and layers to this image... the shades of blue (grey) are wonderful.
February 25th, 2013  
Beautiful layers and depth, fav :)
February 25th, 2013  
Simply gorgeous. Definitely deserved the PP.
February 26th, 2013  
Hilarious title. Love the foggy scene and the layers of gray. It makes me bite my bottom lip looking at this;-). I love to read...and didn't mind these books.
February 26th, 2013  
I love the foggy view and the layer's of tree lines...Great composition Judith!
February 26th, 2013  
I love all those grey shades. As for the book, they are badly written but are very easy reads.
February 28th, 2013  
lovely gradient! tee hee and I think you're missing the point if you're focusing on whether that book is well written ;-)
March 5th, 2013  
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