18-01-19
Some friends suggested going for a walk last Wednesday, nothing too strenuous as we had all over indulged over the Christmas holidays and the weather hasn’t been the best for getting out and about. I suggested a walk to the Arboretum and a place called Dam’s Spinney which is just a bit further along, until a friend told me about this area a couple of weeks ago I no idea it was there. Of course on the day it was dull and raining but we decided to make the effort. I was going to take a film camera but opted for my little Sigma DP1. I had to set it to 800 asa (maximum it will go to) and convert the images to Black & White, the Sigma looses a lot of colour information at this asa. With the lens set to wide open the shutter speeds were 1/30th or slower at times.
It’s situated at the edge of a medieval pathway, the whole area is adjacent to an old Roman road that eventually runs on into the city.
A Fine Specimen
No Sweat
There’s a lake too.
It Was A Bit Muddy
New Growth On Old
It Feels Quite Wild In Some Parts
Heavy Sky
Dreamy
The lens fogged over at this point.
All Angles
Tyre Graveyard
The site is next to an old farm which is now a pub and small business area.
We walked around 5 miles (8Km) altogether, so not too far, then back to my place for a pot of tea. Can’t wait to visit again in better weather with some film cameras and watch the seasons change the spinney.
Your images from this walk are all so wonderful! I especially love all those trees with their twisted, tangled branches.
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Thank you Heide, it’s a great little area, looking forward to going back when the weather picks up.
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Great images, Art! I like the grain, I think it suits to these shots, the structure is more tangible.
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Thanks Alena, the Sigma images can look OK in B&W, although it’s a bit of an awkward camera to use. Can’t wait to use some film there, maybe take my old Rolleiflex next time.
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That sounds and looks like a nice walk! Love the dreamy, foggy lens photo
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Thank you, I got a bit worried when the lens fogged over, but the camera is OK.
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Wonderful B&W images … love the textures!
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The little Sigma can take some nice images at times, didn’t expect these to be very good as it was so dark.
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