Longhill Plantation, New Covert ~ 1

One of the places that I took Hubregt @hjv to was my favourite trees on a hillside location. Looks rather good enlarged.

I have a colour version to post in my 2nd album. I think both shots have their merits.

http://365project.org/seanoneill/the-difficult-2

If ever anyone else in in my part of the world and wants a guided tour of NW Leicestershire, they are available free of charge, feel free to make contact. You may even get a meal with the family thrown in!

Thank you to all for the great response to my silhouette shot of Huib. It trended and then PP'ed.

I managed to catch up with some projects yesterday and will attempt more today. Then it is off to Paris tomorrow very early, so I will not be posting again until Sunday evening or Monday, so wish everyone a good weekend.

[Laure]

gorgeous black and white!!

[Chris]

I am glad I saw the colour version first - I feel that one better catches the beauty of the scene: mono can be dramatic and gloomy. And of course many of your B&W are tremendous pieces.

[Sean O'Neill]

@gooner46 Yes I agree. One has beauty, the other drama. Thank you for your generous comments, very much appreciated.

[Alexander]

You are right, Sean. This one has the intrigue and the colour version has the gorgeousness! Enjoy Paris.

[Danny G.]

What a sky! Great image, Sean.

[Hugh McLean]

The layers in this sky are so hypnotic. Wonderful drama and contrast. Well done Sean.

[☆Rachel☆]

Stunning! The B&W processing is divine.

[Peter Dulis]

Lovely ...especially in monochrome - fav

[Simon]

Lovely Sean, it looks great in b/w great processing

[Celi]

that sky is fabulous! so whispy and beautiful!

[Lisa Stein]

Such drama! The lines in the sky are mesmerizing. My eyes follow them back and forth. Great composition withe the low horizon and single tree. FAV

[Judith Johnson]

Love the sky - and the simplicity.

[Pat Knowles]

A very generous offer Sean & one I would take up if I lived nearer...your expertise on shots like this would be invaluable....enjoy Paris!
Such a beautiful wispy sky & that clump of trees is famous!

[Ivan]

Nice, but prefer the colour version this time, Sean.

[Corinne]

Dramatic and gorgeous !

[Ross Walker]

The B&W is my favorite of the two this time, but I've been on a B&W kick lately. Pleasant sky tones in this one.

[Mac]

Terrific composition. It's as if it was painted.

[Taffy]

Great composition -- this really brings out the textures and form.

[KWind]

I love the lines and tones of the sky and how we see so much of it!

[☠northy]

wonderful b&w and such a fabulously dramatic sky!

[Alison Hewitt Bailey]

I like the drama created by the tones in this one. The trees look as if they are huddling together for protection.

[Al Bailey]

I love that sky .... fab shot :)

[Mick]

I'm surprised at how each of the two versions can project a mood on to me Sean, this one a little melancholy, the colour version much more cheerful.
Have a great weekend, :)

[Ingrid Budge]

I definately prefer the b&w - such great drama. What a wnderfully kind and generous offer and believe me if I'm ever near there I will take you up on that. Same goes for you - if you ever come this far north. Have a great time in Paris !!

[Lee]

Great use of negative space and B&W to create drama.