I found Dogwood Ridge Farm in Mountville, SC, as I was out chasing sunset a few days ago. After a light rain late this afternoon, I had to drive out there because I knew I'd find a good shot at sunset.
As always, any constructive criticism is greatly appreciated.
A couple of old photos taken while the Amtrak was stopped - somewhere in Colorado, I think?
(And yes, I like that the vertical leans!)
Just a heads up for anyone that may be interested (and as things are slow in the group.....).
This female has arrived at Hamerton. This place rescues animals from all over the world, mainly endangered species, and they breed when they can.
I've photographed Ady a few times now. We get better each time as a team. This image was a fave from our latest session. I hope you like it to.
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Beautiful shot in a location I certainly wouldn’t think to shoot. Nice job.
Thank you! I actually found this spot on a fluke. I was driving through on my way to an old farm in Mountville, and caught this view in my rearview mirror. I almost dropped my jeep into a ditch trying to pull over so I could catch that light before it disappeared. lol!
If you're ever on a road trip through the area, Mountville has a lot of beautiful open farmland... Definitely worth a detour.
great shot! maybe it's just me, but i would have tried to get a lower angle on this; crouching down a bit and angling your camera upwards just a tad would make it really feel as though you as the viewer were able to walk right into the scene. again, maybe that's just my mind - it is 2 am after all haha
Thanks, Cody! I had thought the same thing about the lower angle. I was able to get about 3 quick shots here before that light began to disappear. One of the shots was at a lower angle... I had stepped off to the lower right and down into a deep gulley. It had the potential to be a really good angle, but came out shaky because I was sliding and sinking in mud.
Excellent sunbeams. I dunno about shooting a lower angle... maybe I would try cropping to move the road a bit more to the right? This is a lovely image... serendipity. :)