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In early autumn I made a brief sortie back to Devon, and decided to head up to Sheeps Tor overlooking Burrator Resevoir at dawn. I actually took a beginner photographer along, who seemed to enjoy the experience, but maybe missed out a bit on a lesson, I abandoned her as the light started to improve!

In early autumn it is best to go for wider views, the top of the trees are first to turn so you can find some autumnal colour a couple of weeks before the lower leaves turn.

The locals on here may recognise this as a bit of a classic view. Sadly I couldnt find an alternative of the main stones that was even close to this, save perhaps a portrait alternative.

I do find the breacken to teh bottom right to be a bit of a compositional deadzone, but overall I am happy with the shot, fortunate conditions to get considering I only have 1 morning to play with!
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~Sandy515 Nov 20, 2009
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~Alex37 Nov 22, 2009  Hobbyist Photographer
Thanks
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*sassaputzin Nov 17, 2009
composition doesnt work for me at all......
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~Alex37 Nov 17, 2009  Hobbyist Photographer
I'm suprised you said that actually Steve, but thanks for the crit. anyway

Alex
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*sassaputzin Nov 17, 2009
why...
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~Alex37 Nov 17, 2009  Hobbyist Photographer
I have always found you fairly open minded to non classic composition, and I felt this worked
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!lakemans Nov 16, 2009
I disagree with your deadzone comment. This time of year the bracken adds a real tone and atmosphere to shots.
Dont you think so? It shows the true cycle of the moor. Life, death then life again and all that.
I know this view as me and my brov climb sheeps tor and end up in the meavy inn!!
Im so desparate to get burrator ressi in a still frozen winter mist.......gggrrrrr
Great view from a great location.
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~Alex37 Nov 16, 2009  Hobbyist Photographer
deadzone as in static shape, not literally dead, obviously I too like the colour of the dead bracken!
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~GregArps Nov 15, 2009
I really like that soft, pink sky. The sky looked just like that here yesterday, but I didn't get the chance to take any photos sadly. :+fav:
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~Andyw01 Nov 14, 2009
Hi Alex. Two great submissions. I particularly like the pink sky and the overall balance of this picture. The sheep track through the bracken creates a nice leading line, which then lets you explore the rest of the picture.One small issue I have is that the light seems a little flat probably due to the fact that the sun hasn't come up yet, at least it doesn't look like it has. Otherwise superb as usual.
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