Westonbirt Arboretum....

Gandhi · 30-10-2005, 20:26

Well, it was cats and dogs when I woke up. Decided to chance a mission to the place of many trees. mostly 6 inches deep in mud. more rain. and then the sun came out.......

***Dave*** · 30-10-2005, 20:31

Great shots there

Used to live nearby in Wickwar years ago & took my Boxer up there once....although caught him hanging off a rare Acer tree by his teeth, trying to break a branch off, so didn't go back

RobertP · 30-10-2005, 21:00

Looks like someones backing 'Autumn' for the win

Like the first one and the red leaves. What are the more abstract ones? Window reflections?

Gandhi · 30-10-2005, 21:14

some big (10' x 8') slabs of laminated glass stuck in the ground with paintings of trees in acrylic on them. only really look like trees from about 20m away! close up just look crazy!

I voted for bokeh

(but i've saved a couple just in case autumn wins)

***Steve*** · 30-10-2005, 21:21

I voted for Bokeh also. I am goosed if autumn wins as all the leaves have already fallen of the trees here

Some great shots there though and I dread to think what you have held back, just in case

Gandhi · 30-10-2005, 21:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve

I dread to think what you have held back, just in case

the crap ones!!!!!!

dod · 30-10-2005, 22:40

I've been looking for a shot like that backlit red leaf, great job, love them

IanC_UK · 30-10-2005, 22:44

Westonbirt is a beautiful place this time of year, i have been meaning to get there but havent had the time or cash this year

Gandhi · 31-10-2005, 18:33

Thanks for the compliments. I think the cheapy compact held up fairly well (about 15 sharp shots out of 200 odd) was a beautiful day once the rain stopped. only problem was IDIOTS setting up their tripods and then wandering around shoving their L glass into everything! also leaving their trolleys (?!?!?!?!?!?) around too! It made it very difficult to get any decent wide shots. I later came to the concusion that this was how they marked out their territory. Never mind, I went on a mission to annoy them by standing around in their shots and poking my little compact in crazy places!

UP THE REVOLUTION!!!!!

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30-10-2005, 20:31	#2 (permalink)
*Dave* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14,816	Great shots there Used to live nearby in Wickwar years ago & took my Boxer up there once....although caught him hanging off a rare Acer tree by his teeth, trying to break a branch off, so didn't go back

30-10-2005, 21:00	#3 (permalink)
RobertP Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Woodford Essex Posts: 841	Looks like someones backing 'Autumn' for the win Like the first one and the red leaves. What are the more abstract ones? Window reflections?

30-10-2005, 21:14	#4 (permalink)
Gandhi Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: bath, somerserset Posts: 966	some big (10' x 8') slabs of laminated glass stuck in the ground with paintings of trees in acrylic on them. only really look like trees from about 20m away! close up just look crazy! I voted for bokeh (but i've saved a couple just in case autumn wins)

30-10-2005, 21:21	#5 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 16,111	I voted for Bokeh also. I am goosed if autumn wins as all the leaves have already fallen of the trees here Some great shots there though and I dread to think what you have held back, just in case

30-10-2005, 22:40	#7 (permalink)
dod Feet under the table Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nairn Posts: 1,911	I've been looking for a shot like that backlit red leaf, great job, love them

30-10-2005, 22:44	#8 (permalink)
IanC_UK Feet under the table Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,137	Westonbirt is a beautiful place this time of year, i have been meaning to get there but havent had the time or cash this year

31-10-2005, 18:33	#9 (permalink)
Gandhi Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: bath, somerserset Posts: 966	Thanks for the compliments. I think the cheapy compact held up fairly well (about 15 sharp shots out of 200 odd) was a beautiful day once the rain stopped. only problem was IDIOTS setting up their tripods and then wandering around shoving their L glass into everything! also leaving their trolleys (?!?!?!?!?!?) around too! It made it very difficult to get any decent wide shots. I later came to the concusion that this was how they marked out their territory. Never mind, I went on a mission to annoy them by standing around in their shots and poking my little compact in crazy places! UP THE REVOLUTION!!!!!