Oakley Grange Farm and Ratcliffe Power Station

While I was up at the farm yesterday the sky was perfectly clear looking across the 5 miles to Ratcliffe Power Station.

In the foreground we have the Pig's field, though they were nowhere to be seen! On the left you can see Whatton Hall, ancestral home of Lord Crawshaw.

Now, I have a recommendation for you. A new follower of mine who has only a few followers, has posted a stunning shot today. Go take a look if you have a spare moment, this deserves to be on the PP. Check out the colour version the day before too!

http://365project.org/andreakueng/365/2013-12-18

Our Advent Calendar today. December 18th:

Prepare a game for Christmas Day. Well, I will let you into a little secret here, I do like a game of bingo on Christmas Day, so I will get the set out ready and buy some prizes!

[Alison Roberts]

This looks great in B&W - love it

[Danny G.]

Great b&w contrast, Sean. Thanks for the link to andrea's shot - I fav'd hers.

[Ross Walker]

This odd contrast between rural life and industrial landscape tells quite a story.

[Tina]

Great dramatic shot

[Ivan]

Super image, love the pig houses!

[Simon]

Lovely capture Sean

[Humphrey Hippo]

The steam is awesome!

[🐓 Patricia Fletcher]

A stunning shot Sean with the added interest of the farm in the foreground.

[Pam Knowler]

Great capture!! Wonderful image!!

[Mary Downing Hahn]

Great use of B&W -- great landscape. I like the laundry drying on the live in the foreground.

[Mick]

This is so good Sean, great processing too.

[Alexander]

Fantastic view across the countryside. Love the B&W finishing. The detail to the steam is phenomenal.

[Hugh McLean]

I love that billowing steam and I'm a sucker for big skies. FAV.

[Mara]

Very interesting shot: love the composition, scenery, clarity and well defined contrast.
Your b& w shots are superb, Sean, very interesting job, indeed. Fav!

[Lisa Stein]

wonderful layers of interesting. I love the details in the countryside and the billowing steam. Perfectly processed, too.

[Taffy]

Love the intensity of the smoke that balances out simply everything else in the shot.