Scottish invaders!, a photo from Cumbria, England

Photographer's Note

The Scottish border is about 45km away in a direct line so these haven't strayed very far. There are several herds in Cumbria because these sturdy beasts withstand the rain, wind and snow with ease. The Newlands Valley. The foreground was in very deep shadow so shadow/highlights, levels and curves all were used to selectively lighten the dark area.

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skellywag (887) 2007-02-24 13:07

Hi, I love highland cattle and as you say there are lots in Cumbria, we have some near us. A really good composition, the view of the valley and mountais gives good depth. Regards, Jean

AROBN54 (11475) 2007-02-24 13:17

Hi, Vic. These are the cutest creatures on earth. The depth in this photo is just mind boggling. I love the differing shades of green and brown. My grandson has advised me I should give you two points for this one, so here they are. All the best!!
Shelly

Albrecht (11283) 2007-02-24 13:25

Hi Vic
Beautiful view and well chosen POV and compo. Beautiful landscape too.
greetings Albrecht

eiswein (203) 2007-02-24 14:54 [Comment]

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Glint (6171) 2007-02-24 16:50

hello Vic,
excellent composition, colours and sharpness. it has the quality of a painting...almost Pre-Raphaelite in the amount of fine detail.
regards
Bev

cobbydale (1958) 2007-02-24 20:56

Hi Vic, this is a very nice shot, excellent compostion with the placement of the cows, great vsharpness and a great POV. You've done a good job with brightening the foreground area.
cheers, Leon.

jmcl (14535) 2007-02-24 21:18

Hi Vic,

from my recent struggles let me say wonderful job raising the shadows and keeping a natural feel .. wonderful critters .. and that infinite depth .. beautiful image ...

take care,

John

jonathan_hart (21276) 2007-02-25 4:59

hi,
excellent composition !!! beautiful landscape, good light, very good colors and sharpness, the WS of cloud is interesting but i prefer the contrasts ofyour capture...
kind regards
jo

guillaumejm (0) 2007-02-25 9:06

hello vic
a very good pp done here. the clouds shadow on background hill give relief to the image. And these scottish cows are very nice. We have also some of them in Jura!. They have been used to reconstutute the auroch race.
Best regards
JMarc

sadeik (3282) 2007-02-25 15:43

"I don't believe it", they have got further south than York! Its an invasion. Come to think of it they are in London too, in the house of Commons, loads of them. I wonder if we are allowed to be in their parliment?
Strange how things turn out.
A lovely rural scene that seems to be fast disappearing in the south

Simon

mickyg (815) 2007-02-25 16:10

Using that cow for foreground interest really makes this shot,the scenery to the rear is wonderful and so sharp but the cow steal it for me ..

make (764) 2007-02-25 17:50

Hello Vic,
nice landscape combination between the cattle in the foreground and the sunlit hills in the backround. Great colors. Nice picture.

Regards Mario

anducina (8407) 2007-02-26 12:56

Excellent compo and colors, great framing. I like that wild landscape and the impressive brown animals, with their long horns. Very picturesque.

TFS,

Andreea

Pitoncle (3745) 2007-02-28 17:41

Bonjour Vic,
Trčs belle composition pour cet étonnant paysage aux différents plans variés et nettement marqués dans leurs structures et oů la vue porte loin. Trčs bel éclairage faisant bien ressortir les détails et les couleurs.
A bientôt sur TE pour de nouvelles aventures.
Gérard

mesutilgim (0) 2007-03-06 15:34

Hi Vic,
Great capture. Perfect note's; super pov and compo.
TFS
MESUT ILGIM

jafadabret (56501) 2007-03-08 11:13

Vic, ce paysage est étrange par ses couleurs et sa lumičre. Les bętes sont trčs typiques et elles donnent vie au cliché.
Jacques

carrigman (272) 2007-04-09 12:04

Great capture. Amazing how the beast is so well placed. (Maybe you have an inflatable Scottish cow in the boot of your car to be used on occasions like this?).The lighting is interesting. It looks almost like a HDR. Wonderful countryside. I really got to get up there soon.