Snow in England! Photo

Photographer’s Note

I’m interrupting my USA travelogue to post a topical image taken closer to home. From the different people who have asked me about the snow in the UK it must be world news. We are in the grip of a weather system from Siberia, and although we are known as a wet, cold country it doesn’t often snow. That means the authorities don’t invest in the efficient snow clearing equipment used by countries used to snow, and drivers don’t have snow tyres or chains. This means when we do have a lot of snow, the country comes to a virtual standstill.

Actually on the Northeast coast where I live there has been a lot less snow than elsewhere and what has fallen has soon thawed, although today's offering seems to be hanging around! However on the North Yorkshire Moors not many miles away there is plenty. We went to take some photos. This one is of Danby Dale taken from the top of the road into Botton Village, which is a community for people with learning disabilities, and is about 7 or 8 miles from home.

Just for fun, in the WS is a snap Rob took while I was knee deep in snow.

ISO100, FL38mm,

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cbrman (18687) 2009-02-08 2:08

Hello Kath,

Un paysage enneigé qui est rempli de détail. J'aime beaucoup les lignes qui forment de très bons points d'intérêt dans cette image. On a l'impression d'être devant un grand échiquier.
Bien vu !

A+

Dominique

mesutilgim (36242) 2009-02-08 2:09

Good morning dear Kath,
Snow and England ? The climate is playing a creasy game, which was been expected since long. And USA still insists not to sign the Kyoto Protocoll !
Nice capture with perfect overall geometry and good graphism.
Good ans usefull notes as well.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

pauloog (6278) 2009-02-08 2:11

Hello Kath,
At least the snow allowed to take thsi beautiful view of the moors. Very graphical with all the stone walls sketching lines through the landscape. And a good foreground to give depth.
Regards,
Paul

npecanhuk (13027) 2009-02-08 2:16

Hello Kath!
What a beautiful photograph!
I love all the patterns created on the ground and you have captured them so nicely and well! Not common too much snow in England, is it? Weather's stuff! I really like this one! TFS - Congratulations! Warmest regards, Neyvan

MiguelP (14290) 2009-02-08 2:18

Hi Kath... We werent used anymore to the winter as they used to be, almost here in Madrid, but this year coldness has comeback, and indeed this photo gives a good perspective of it. I love the slightly cold-blue color of the sky. It gives more strenght to the subject of the phtoo.

riclopes (32857) 2009-02-08 2:20

Wow, what a wonderful white view, Kath. I was just speaking with Ana at breakfast about snow in Europe and we read in a magazine that it didn't snow in London for the last 18years which surprised me a lot since I thought it was a common thing every year. I can imagine how dificult it is to take photos to snow when we are almost obcessed with overexposed whites ;-) I have to say that this looks just perfect to my eyes, the shadow and light on the right corner very well balanced. The WS looks even better as a complementar view for fun.
ricardo

besnard (30118) 2009-02-08 2:27

Bonjour Kath
Une jolie vue plongeante sur ce paysage enneigé. Tout est changé, la neige est même arrivée en Angleterre !
Merci pour cette belle image et bon dimanche.
Nicole

snunney (34060) 2009-02-08 2:28

Hello Kath,
Good capture of this snowy landscape. I like the field patterns broken up by the drystone walls. Exposure looks just about right to me. The snow in the UK has certainly been featured on the news over here. None were we are but it has been quite bad in the North of France.

PixelTerror (86026) 2009-02-08 2:30

Hi Kath,
Congratulations for getting the magical white powder too, last night got 15cms here and it's still falling :-)
You had a good overlooking pov there, and the contrasts show well the land ownership with small roads between the lots.
Have a nice sunday JY

Floydian (30970) 2009-02-08 2:36

Good morning Kath,

I told you before, don't give me the credits, it's your picture and your own work in creating this one. The soft blue colour cast is gone now and brings in a much more brighter white and better contrast in the far background. How the image is build is is very nice with those rocks in front, i'll bet this place must also look great in summer.
So far not a single snow drop here....but at least the sun is shining today ;-)

Have a nice day,

Henk

PaulVDV (5050) 2009-02-08 2:50

Hello Kath,
I like these patterns formed by the snow covered fields surrounded by trees or stone walls. Very nice graphical result.
It's always surprising and funny how people from more southern countries believe that in countries more northern there would be snow every winter.
Best regards, Paul

syrus_persia (2114) 2009-02-08 2:53

Salam Kath
very impressive capture of that nice landscape and this fine contrast, loks real great ..

have a fine day

cyrus

Buin (36852) 2009-02-08 3:03

Hallo Kath!
I've seen it several times in televison - and the problems it has made ;-) You show us a really beautiful sight with a skillfully integrated foreground. Isn't winter a wonderful season - in spite of some difficulties!? I like the "pattern" in this countryside very much. A wonderful winter photo!
Greetings from Westphalia - with a bit snow slush!
Frank

daddo (11263) 2009-02-08 3:09

Hi Kath. Looking at this image, so calm, peaceful and beautiful, one could be forgiven in disbelieving the news of chaos coming from England. Beautiful light and a lovely POV which contrasts the white blankets spread below against the outcrop on the left. A fine record of a rare event.Regards. Klaudio.

jlbrthnn (36888) 2009-02-08 3:12

Hello Kath,
Your snow-covered image and this village with the white roofs, constitute an excellent postcard of any beauty. The point of view allows a sight in diving in the valley, it is very well seen. Beautiful light. Congratulations.
Have a nice sunday
Cordially
Joël

wolf38 (12493) 2009-02-08 3:19

Hello Kath. of the titles is ideally selected. Really a winter landscape as in the picture book. The lines in the field please me. Very beautifully. Best regards, Wolfgang.

Greg1949 (8507) 2009-02-08 3:46

Lovely shot of the rolling countryside Kath. The exposure is spot on and in the snow that can be a real challenge. Superb color and crispness of detail.

Greg

baba_flies (7937) 2009-02-08 3:50

Hello Kath! This is a fantastic winter picture, nothing to be worried about, this looks just wonderful. I really love the little squares of the fields and how we can see the stone fencing around making lovely patterns. Yeah snow in England, this IS special, it snows right now where I live, big wet snow flakes, the ones that make perfect snow in the mountains, ideal for skiing, preparing for excellent conditions. Happy Sunday ... Barbara.

Gerrit (35463) 2009-02-08 4:01

HI Kath,
Rare and beautiful, he landscape is made for the snow with those walls dividing the parcels. Excellent view aon this patchwork.
Regards, Gerrit

ahmetgedikli (21559) 2009-02-08 4:34

Hi Kath,
Very beautiful winter scenee... The POV, sharpness and details are excellent.
Have a good sunday.
Ahmet

rlrad (1187) 2009-02-08 6:02

Hi Kath,

What a nice little white valley! I was under the impression that it did snow quite a bit in the UK - probably from seeing too many movies. That's global warming for you, then.

I think the post processing turned out well, perhaps a little of the dreaded blue tinge in the lower right. I just let my D300 take charge and shoot in JPG, anyway and it does really well with difficult situations such as that. I like the composition, too, it makes me want to drive down into the center of the valley to explore.

Have fun in the snow!

Reed Radcliffe
St. Louis, Missouri, USA

josepmarin (33577) 2009-02-08 6:48

Hello Kath,
Your photo is interesting because shows us this sight of the english landscape, almost always with a few beautiful green tones, totally covered by the snow.
The United Kingdom is suffering a bad weather, and you have taken advantage of the opportune moment when it has stopped snowing to go out to take these photos.
I like the graphism of the fields that look like a patchwork on the landscape.
And also I like much the WS, where we can see how deep was the layer of snow.
Best wishes,
Josep

Glint (3005) 2009-02-08 6:49

hello Kath,
you have captured a nice light here and your exposure seems perfect. I like the patchwork of fieds and the way because they are whited out they give the impression of bathroom tiles (albeit tiles laid by a DIY dimwit like me!).
best regards,
Bev

Dyerco (8854) 2009-02-08 6:52

Hi Kath
This a beautiful shot of the dale with all of its stone fences and farm holdings. I usually find that if the snow dominates the scene as in this shot then I open up 1 stop and sometimes 1.5 - 2 stops if it is a bright sunny day to keep the snow white. Of course you can accomplish this in the RAW conversion.
Phil

coco (27588) 2009-02-08 7:16

Hi Kath.

Well, I see, the snow is everywhere. Two days ago the snow arrived again to my village.
And well, you know perfectly how nice is the snow but also all the problem of the snow.
However it is always a nice subject to take pictures. And yours is also a very nice picture.

Well done.

parbo (10956) 2009-02-08 7:36

Hello Kath,

Your capture shows really different snowy landscape of England's instead of famous green. I like splendid textures created by snow and perfectly build point of view while natural border between fields and silhouettes of trees eye catching. Low angled lights with long shadows are wonderful on fields. Excellent clarity and sharpness. Congratulations. Have a nice new week.

Best Regards,

Ertugrul
PS. Probably you tried Capture NX Ver.2. I'm very satisfied with it as non post-processing one.

JCG (24827) 2009-02-08 7:41

Hi Kath,

I think that this snow would have been the welcome at the time of Christmas !!! On Versailles, yesterday, snow fell abundantly creating a temporary paralysis in the city and what a sludge !!! Today that melts and fall from the roofs.
A very beautiful catch of general sight on this unit of fields snow-covered. Very good management of the light. Sympathetic the photograph in WS and one realizes well thickness of the snow-covered layer, impressive.

With all my friendships and with soon,

Jean-Charles

asajernigan (13889) 2009-02-08 7:55

Kath,
Wow, this must be global warming HaHa! We just went through 5 straight days of below freezing nights in Florida, but we didn't get any snow.
Your composition is great using the lines and angles created by the fences to create a patchwork look to the landscape. Your light management is very good bringing our nice details without overexposing the snow.
This is a great photo.
TFS,
Asa

UlfE (8837) 2009-02-08 8:24

Hi Kath,

Fanscinating that you have that much snow in England. You have captured the wintry landscape very well. The rocks in the foregound is perfect and gives depth and the fields on hill side sourrounded by stone wall look great. TFS this unusaual picture. Have a nice Sunday evening!

Cheers,

Ulf

cherryripe (18794) 2009-02-08 8:34

Hi Kath
I still remember in winter 1977/78 seeing the lake in Hyde Park totally frozen over and having so much snow at Warwick castle. But it's true when people aren't used to it and there isn't the right snowclearing material, it can create caos. Here it snowed all last night and today and I can see from my balcony that the roads are clear. It certainly is unusual to see this region covered in so much snow. The composition with the strong cliff in the foreground works well. It's a little harsh but then I find it hard too to get the right pp with such photos.
Regards
Nikki

Sistercosmo (2515) 2009-02-08 8:53

Hi Kath!
I think about you every time I see England's snow catastrophe in the news! Nice to see you post your first snow shot! Very well done!
Thanks and have a nice week!
Linda

Wandering_Dan (3181) 2009-02-08 11:10

Hi, Kath -

One trick I've been told about snow (and which I never remember, but on the other hand we don't get snow here in San Francisco), is that you should start by overexposing: EV +1 or +1.3. Otherwise the meter tries to convert the white snow to 18% gray, and you get a bluish cast. Then you check your histogram and adjust. Try it and let me know.

We have been hearing about the problems with the weather, but mostly in London. It was one thing when the buses shut down, but the Underground, too? I hope you're coping all right up in the North Country.

Best,
Dan

papagolf21 (55956) 2009-02-08 11:27

Bonsoir, chère Kath,
Prendre de la hauteur et admirer le paysage hivernal. Découvrir ces parcelles enneigées créant d'étranges formes géométriques. Enfin et surtout, admirer la nature quand elle se part d'une telle beauté.
Très belle réalisation.
Amitiés.
Philippe

gilou530 (34681) 2009-02-08 12:14

salut kath
change of landscape with that Ci snow which fall on England how not to resist poster a photograph, beautiful landscape of this valley or one sees the delimited fields well, good POV and well done
friendships
gilbert

fulvio52 (8314) 2009-02-08 13:56

Hi, Kath.
I don't know anything about shooting snow, the couple times we got some of that stuff here in Amsterdam I took a couple pictures which no doubt qualify as the absolute worst in photographic snow history... LOL! But I really like what I see here. The locations is wonderful and there's a very natural feel to the whole view in terms of lighting, with outstanding overall contrast. Nothing but praise! Having said that : I'm fully aware of the problems snowfall can cause in a country that doesn't usually get a lot of it, so... I hope things are getting better for y'all. I personally like snow for three minutes, after which I start losing my temper...
Have a nice evening, see ya soon.
Fulvio.

Emile (19789) 2009-02-08 15:20

Hola Kath.
We are able to see the BBC TV news in Dominican Republic, very scary news about the heavy snow fallen across large parts of the UK, disrupting travel and closing thousands of schools. It could cost UK economy £1 billion, that's isn't very good in this moment of global economy problems.
Your shot is a good example of what is happening and at the same time is a very good winter scene captured from a good high POV.
I don't think you did a good favor to Henk, maybe right now he is receiving hundreds of pictures from TE members to be blessed....LOL
Nice shot taken to you by Rob.
TFS.
Best wishes.

jaywalker (12186) 2009-02-08 15:50

Hi Kath, Everywhere in England seems to have had snow over the last month except BARROW where I live, well we have had a little but not like this, this is a wonderful white landscape & I'm feeling low because I could not get my sledge out, this is a lovely way to see our great country, TFS, kind regards Wilson.

danyy (67958) 2009-02-08 23:35

Bonjour Kath,
Retour en Angleterre et avec la neige et une photo prise d'une position élévée, la vallée bien enneigée. Profondeur grâce à ce bon cadrage.
Par conre je relève un peu de bleu dans les parties ombrées de la surface enneigée.
Regards.
Daniel.

Graal (57268) 2009-02-08 23:46

Hi Kath,
amazing pattern of fields, good POV, very nice winter landscape. I like it a lot.
Gr., Aleksander

Photo65Net (43084) 2009-02-09 3:33

Hello Kath,
The POV allowed you to catch a breathtaking landscape !
Snow adds a lot to the whole image, of course.
Nice job,
Have a nice day,
JB.

AiresSantos (41322) 2009-02-09 4:07

Hi Kath
Fine view of this landscape covered by snow. Beautiful shapes and tecture in the ground. Excellent sharpness and DOF
Have a nice week
Aires

saylan-cb (12726) 2009-02-09 4:16

Hi Kath,
A great winter view with very nice capture and the colours,the light are very wonderful.I like the POV here...
WEll done!
TFS/Regards

xlgo (554) 2009-02-09 6:20

Hi Kath

A lovely view of the dales covered in snow. The hedges and trees break up the landscape beautifully. A great vantage point.

Malcolm

Cricri (42797) 2009-02-09 9:33

Hi Kath
C'est pas commun de voir votre pays sous la neige, ça va marqué l'actualité des années a venir, enfin peut être!!!grande vue sur la vallée remplie de détails et sous une belle lumiére
sympat le WS:-)
Friendship
cricri

Kielia (8183) 2009-02-09 10:14

Hi Kath,
a landscape covered with snow is always a very fascinating view. And under this winter sky it is even more beautiful. The WS is a nice bonus! And I also like your note. TFS!
Warm regards
Harriet

stego (22326) 2009-02-09 10:56

Hi Kath,

Isn't that Norway? :D

I already knew that snow isn't common in England, but I never thought it was so rare. It's a magnificent view over that wide valley with the gentle slopes divided in white squares. You chose a nice FG, without which the image risk being a little boring.

If you are affected by the general "OE phobia" that "plagues" most of TE'ers, it must have been a nightmare to photograph snow. :D

I read yesterday about your discussions with Henk...

I don't know if you spent much time with PP or if you did a lot of bracketing when shooting, but the result is flawless to my eyes. Of course there is a very slight blue cast, but it would look unnatural if there wasn't. I also guess that being sunny like it looks it was, maybe the snow on the distance was much brighter, but I found that you chose an excellent compromise between burnt out and "pale/too subdued" appearance.

I like the WS very much!

Regards, José.

Scharan (13951) 2009-02-09 13:35

Olá Kath

Lindíssima e exótica paisagem.
Belo registro com ótimo ponto de vista.
Excelente trabalho.
Parabéns
GA
Vera

gunbud (27533) 2009-02-09 17:36

Hi Feather,
Beautiful lines drawn in the snow by the old stone fences terraced hillside farms leading to a lovely pastel Feb. sky.
Beautiful bit of English geometry.
Regards, Tom

shevchenko (9746) 2009-02-09 21:04

Hello Kath,
Beautiful winter view, I like the peaceful feel, hope global warming is not affect much on this land, distinct image, thanks for sharing a photo shoot at a cold day.
Ally

Angshu (33267) 2009-02-10 1:12

It's not so common to see such an image from England. The landscape which would have been otherwise a patchwork of green & yellow is fully covered with snow...the elevated aisles separating the fields make wonderful patterns. Fine exposure here, since I think it's not so easy with the white of the snow. Liked the WS as well...what were you upto...looking for this POV or 'playing' in this nature's surprise act? Fine work!
Best Regards
Angshu

ktanska (16404) 2009-02-10 1:52

Hi Kath,
You call that plenty of snow? :)
It is beautiful, I like the way those stone fences from snow squares. It must be wonderful up there envoying views, provided you had proper clothing.
As you might guess I'd like to see pictures of the traffic chaos. But TE is rarely that timely on what's going on.
Kari

carper (64026) 2009-02-10 9:59

it's a good photo Kath.
marvelous to see and making photo's from it but I would be very happy when it's over and spring will start. Very good composition, I like all the lines in it, good photo job well seen.
regard jaap

chrisnet (20354) 2009-02-10 11:25

Hello Kath,
This snowy landscape is very nice, I like much the geometry of the fields, well seen and done.
Regards
Christian

gneufeld (15001) 2009-02-10 18:08

Hi Kath,
A winter patchwork quilt design with lots of parallel lines, shapes, in this subdued and I gather unusual winter wonderland in your part of the world. Very well done, Kath, and thanks for sharing this one - forgiven for a departure from your US series. Gerald

cdmonson (2751) 2009-02-11 8:20

Hi Kath:

So you live in North Yorkshire, huh? Lucky you. I've actually been looking into visiting York and North Yorkshire Moors in June when I'm in England. Beautiful scenery with those stone walls and trees breaking up the white expanse. Hope it thaws fairly soon (if it hasn't already)!

Clark

eska (520) 2009-02-11 10:52

Nice to see Canada is not the only one with a snow ;-).
It must have been difficult to show texture of snow in the fields. Much easier, probably, in your Workshop. Both very interesting, it looks like you enjoyed new experience - photographic one - so far not too much snow in your photos.

Greetings from Canada
Chris

plimrn (19558) 2009-02-11 16:01

Hi Kath,
The snow really brings out the details of the landscape. The exposure is perfect. My snow photos usually look B&W; yours has many colors without a hint of overexposure. Knowing how you love snow, I expect you'll be glad to get off to Thailand.
HLJ, Pat

ChrisJ (69522) 2009-02-12 15:48

Hi Kath

Unusual to see a snow scene like this, that looks more like Russia or Canada, than the UK. A superb high pov, with good sharpness. Tfs!

Royaldevon (5786) 2009-02-13 6:44

Ha, ha, Kath, this looks more like home! Or should I say moor like home!

The rock promontory in the f/g is an interesting introduction with its rugged texture and fine covering of snow.

The valley looks so picturesque with its white blanket cover, interupted by the squared pattern of drystone walls. The low houses appear to snuggle into the landscape for shelter.

You really have captured the mood of the moment!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)
Isn't it great to be the first person to put footprints in virgin snow! (W/S)

bakes888 (18055) 2009-02-16 22:17

Hi Kath. The snow there made the news here also! And if it snows at my house you will probably se it on your news ;-). Nice catch, well composed with lovely patterns and textures. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

Didi (35690) 2009-02-20 11:39

Hi Kath
Few centimeters of snow in Orléans in our flat country.
Very good dominant point of view on the valley, you were lucky.
Very nice place.
Best regards.

jwmunro (6709) 2009-03-09 19:39

Hello Kath -

Even with the snow the Dale is as beautiful as it was when we visited. I know we did not see this Dale, but it does remind of Rosedale and the view. Excellent!

Thank you for sharing.

John

Bluejeans (31553) 2009-04-10 7:49

Ola kath ,
Linda foto de inverno , o ponto de visão e magnífico sobre a região com estes campos devidos , ficou fantástico o tapete branco , parabéns !!
Um abraço Gonçalo