David Stout, EPSA, EFIAP
November 2024 - Bircham Windmill-Norfolk
About the Image(s)
North Norfolk is an area of England very similar to Holland - and the flat landscape features windmills. My image is the result of standing in a field for 25 minutes until a beam of sunlight fell on the mill, and by spot metering for the roof of the building the highlights show texture and detail to portray an almost 3D effect.
https://www.britainexpress.com/counties/norfolk/properties/bircham-windmill.htm
10 comments posted
David, only you would have the patience to stand 25 minutes until a beam of sunlight fell on the mill but good for you. You have alot more patience than I do. There is alot of texture and detail in the windmill and I like the shadow also. Composition is good though I might crop it a little bit on the left side. Very nice photo and well done. Posted: 11/18/2024 17:38:33
Yes, he does! I could never stand that long! Posted: 11/26/2024 08:51:53
Esther Steffens
You are always so patient and as a result, you get very good results! I have no suggestions for improvement and everything is just right from the clouds to the bit of grass at the bottom of image. After reading Shirley's Comment, I agree that the left could be cropped a bit. We only see part of the cloud as is and the lighthouse
is still not centered. That is an interesting windmill and I like the shadow. A winner with or without the crop!
Excellent! Posted: 11/18/2024 21:22:53
is still not centered. That is an interesting windmill and I like the shadow. A winner with or without the crop!
Excellent! Posted: 11/18/2024 21:22:53
Immediately on reading the constructive comments from Esther and Shirley I did crop and, as the windmill is still off centre, I like it! Thank you girls!!! Posted: 11/19/2024 04:14:06
Esther Steffens
YES!!! Posted: 11/19/2024 23:54:33
At first I wondered whether you had selectively desaturated the background sky, which I believe is not allowed under PT rules, but realized how you'd shot the image after reading your description. That's a really dark and ominous sky you have there! But, with help from your sunbeam, it sets off the windmill very effectively.
Yes, I like the cropped image much better! Posted: 11/22/2024 08:48:48
Yes, I like the cropped image much better! Posted: 11/22/2024 08:48:48
I really love your image of the windmill. Having just returned from the Netherlands, with similar skies, I appreciate what it took to wait on a beam of light. Unfortunately when on a river cruise, I didn't have the opportunity to wait, although we go lucky a couple of moments. I like the cropped version as well. The dark sky is a perfect background for the white top and sails. From what I learned in Kinderdijk, the smaller wheel atop the windmill keeps it headed into the wind, as apposed to having to move it by hand.
Posted: 11/25/2024 10:04:35
Posted: 11/25/2024 10:04:35
You are correct Michael - the small wheel is to have the sails facing the prevailing wind. I worked in Haarlem for some years and took many windmills, I do hope to see some of your Netherlands images in coming months. Posted: 11/25/2024 14:40:51
I like the windmill, however, I think I would have liked to see the windmill design. Maybe it was not work seeing. The cropped version is nice also. Posted: 11/25/2024 12:49:13
David, As usual great lighting and composition. The angle of the blades (that may not be the correct term) is perfect. It does make a nice vertical, but I also like the way you have it. I just watched the PSA webinar with Cole Thompson who says there are no rules and I agree! Posted: 11/26/2024 08:55:06