Admiring the View (well at least one of them is)

Admiring the view

A couple and their dog sitting on a bench at Gedling Cuuntry Park, admiring the view over towards Mapperley Top.

Well perhaps only the "Chris De Burgh lady" is enjoying the view, as there's a bit of bonding going on between the man and his dog :)

A grab shot with my 450D / 50mm lens as we took an afternoon walk 'on top of Gedling' in the almost warming early afternoon sun.

A crop and some "auto dynamic range" using G'MIC in GIMP.

I'm quite pleased with this in that it captured a man and his dog moment

I've just done a sunset picture and it's damp and freezing now !

[Allison Williams]

Absolutely love this, Phil. A fav for sure. The wonderful perspective, the perfect DOF, and the charming family dynamic captured in a single moment. Wouldn't it be nice if you could find this couple (trio) again and give them this masterpiece.

[Judith Johnson]

This looks glorious, what a view!

[Kerri]

What a view they have!

[Pat Knowles]

Dogs always get the most attention in any relationship I reckon! The poor woman is probably used to it!! A fabulous view to make up though....she is taking it all in whereas he is wasting the moment....very clear shot Phil!

[Matt Clendon]

I think this photo is a beautiful tribute to companionship. :)

[Gena Pegg]

I love this capture Phil. I love the interaction between the man and his dog and the way it almost looks like SC with the red in the woman's coat. What a great view! Well done!! FAV for me.

[Dione Giorgio]

Brilliant shot taking in 2 different aspects - the view which is beautiful and the human aspect with the couple and the dog.

[elkehochban]

Beautifully composed and shot!

[Lee]

nice shot.

[Al Bailey]

Beautiful shot ..... I was born in Mapperley! :)

[Gena Pegg]

Just checking on you. Hope all is okay?

[Phil Howcroft]

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Thanks everyone for your support and kind words,

[Alison Hewitt Bailey]

That's a sweet candid, nicely composed and great use of contrasting tones to add depth to the shot and weight to the main subject.