OCOLOY Day 183: Deep in the Valley of the River Aff by vignouse

OCOLOY Day 183: Deep in the Valley of the River Aff

I took this at dusk this evening under heavy tree cover: I think I achieved the dark, moody ambience I was looking for... but I needed the lens wide open at f/2, ISO3200 and 1/10 sec hand-held.

As usual, the image is SOOC and is part of my ongoing OCOLOY project - you can read more about it in my profile. And today, at Day 183, is the half-way point. What have I learned so far? I'll give a detailed report later but, briefly, I've learned how to take competent images within the tight parameters of my project. So what will be the emphasis for the second half? To make the transition from taking competent images to making competent images. I fear it will be harder to do than to write about!

I can't end without my usual advisory to view this on black.

And I mustn't end without thanking you all for the tremendous support you have given to this project and me personally... see you in the second half.

Very clear details for hand held at that ISO.
July 1st, 2016  
Love this - can't go wrong with a rickety handrail and path ;)
July 1st, 2016  
I want to know where this leads, could be dark and tragic or the point at which home comes into view..excellent fav..
July 2nd, 2016  
wonderful!
July 2nd, 2016  
Indeed, a moody, dark image that is so well composed...I like the leading line and detail.
July 2nd, 2016  
Love the murkiness of this! Fav.
July 2nd, 2016  
A mega big fav for me. Love this.
July 2nd, 2016  
Magical image!
July 2nd, 2016  
Yes, and a pretty firm hand did you have! Great atmospheric shot.
July 2nd, 2016  
This almost perilous looking bridge reminds me of your uncertainty with this project in the earlier stages. This excellent shot, rightly lauded by your peers, affirms your progress.
July 2nd, 2016  
Love the dark moody feel of this
July 2nd, 2016  
This could be a book cover photo - full of intrigue
July 2nd, 2016  
I love the mood and feel of this shot - and I long to follow the intriguing path along the valley!

Ian
July 2nd, 2016  
I really admire your steady hand - a really moody shot, great on black.
July 2nd, 2016  
I think you reached your goal for sure. This has a very dark and moody ambiance and makes me wonder at the (dark) story behind it.
July 2nd, 2016  
really great!
July 2nd, 2016  
Perfect mood contrast and composition. A fav as soon as I saw it!!
July 3rd, 2016  
Wonderfully inviting line that brings you into the scene and through it.
July 3rd, 2016  
i love the murky feel of this
July 4th, 2016  
Fabulous place!
July 4th, 2016  
Really love this one Richard and enjoying on catching up on your project.
July 4th, 2016  
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