I finally got the camera out again on Saturday after a bit of a hiatus. We visited the beautiful grounds of the Bishops Palace in Wells, Somerset. The snowdrops were out in full bloom and the grass was carpeted with them. Since trying to get down to snowdrop level to take some photos, I’ve remembered what little gadget I wanted to buy: a right angle viewfinder. Sadly, I didn’t have one, so my hair and camera strap kept flopping in front of my eyes, and I got damp patches on my knees trying to be flower height…
Here’s an example of a snowdrop photo that was relatively successful. I admit, I took lots, but it was only when I got home to look at them that I discovered I taken some rather dead looking flowers, or the focus wasn’t quite right. With this one, I quite like the light on the petals and the depth of field creating a nice blurred backdrop.
I also took some pictures of Wells Cathedral. If it had been a less windy day and I’d got the composition a bit better, I could’ve got some nice symmetry on the water. I know the two pics below are at slightly different angles, but somehow I prefer the black and white shot. I did apply a orange filter. Potentially the stone of the cathedral looks a bit drained, but overall, I like the contrast and the atmosphere it creates. The colour photo seems a bit dull in contrast. What do you think?
