Shadows 1: A real challenge with the contrast for this one and I’d like to go back and re-shoot. There’s perhaps too much space between the central yew tree and the brightly lit beech.
Shadows 6: This is a location I think I will go back to many times. As well as the contrasting lighting there are many compositional possibilities in the way this group of beech trees has grown together.
Shadows 5: The beech woods have a completely different feel to the groves where the yew trees grow. I like the way the canopy is a bright friendly green whilst at ground level it’s all shadowy and slightly intimidating.
Shadows 4: Yew trees make the most fantastic shapes, dead or alive. I’d prefer the background to be less cluttered, perhaps I will go back in Winter.
Shadows 3: Had to be quick grabbing this as the constantly changing lighting meant the pile of dead wood was only lit like this for about 30 seconds. I like the way it contrasts with the shadowy living trees.
Shadows 2: I like this for the cluttered, slightly spooky looking undergrowth. It gives the rope swing a bit of a sinister appearance reminiscent of a hangman’s noose. Thanks to the National Trust for using a white rope!
