Summer Harvest

    www.nigelmorton.com

    I've been meaning to get down to this part of Kent for a couple of years. I finally made it this morning but I think really I was about a week late - they're in the middle of the harvest already! A few days ago and the field on the right in the background would have been all purple. Still, it was probably the easiest photograph I've made in a long time. The location of this particular field is right by the side of the road, I had to walk all of 20 metres.

    It's not really the usual type of photograph I like to make. It's a bit "rule-of-thirdsy." The composition is too obvious, but with no public access into the filed at this time of the morning, my options were limited.

    Something I was considering was losing the two white kiosks in Photoshop, but as they are there throughout the lavender bloom they become a semi-permanent part of the landscape. Because of this I left them in. Did I do the right thing?

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    1. jammo_s (23 months ago | reply)

      WOW the purple in this image is fantastic, so vibrant, great shot

    2. Richard John Linnett (23 months ago | reply)

      Fantastic colours.

    3. Don Tiffney (23 months ago | reply)

      Well Nigel what a stunning bit of colour, a cracking sight & shot,
      Don
      PS Any nearer getting an RZ?
      PPS Yes kiosks AOK!

    4. Nigel Morton (23 months ago | reply)

      Thanks Don. I just missed out on this: cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem& item=3207224... to be honest I'm not too bothered as I'm still reeling from the effects of having to buy a new car unexpectedly. I'll keep you posted.

    5. arthur itis (23 months ago | reply)

      Excellent shot - like the flow of the composition

    6. Don Tiffney (23 months ago | reply)

      That looked a good bargain Nigel, never mind another will come along soon!

    7. snowyturner (23 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful image. I think the kiosks add a bit of interest to the middle ground.

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    9. davidprestonimages.co.uk (23 months ago | reply)

      But I love that it's rule-of-thirdsy!! Magnificent view. And the tones in the sky go so well with the lavender.

    10. Slawek Staszczuk (23 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful mosaic of textures and colour harmonies

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      Brilliant... thanks for posting.

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    12. pmphotography.me.uk • Paul Morton (23 months ago | reply)

      Really nice shot Nigel, it doesn't matter that it was 'handed on a plate' at the side of the road. I would personally lose the 2 white huts, they catch my eye a bit too much.

    13. Nigel Morton (22 months ago | reply)

      Thanks Paul. I took your advice and got rid of some of the clutter. I've posted it here. 500px.com/photo/1212860. It's so much better for it.

    14. goldrooster707 (22 months ago | reply)

      gorgeous colors. great nature scenes.
      thanks for shared.

    15. SusiBart (13 months ago | reply)

      I didn't even notice the kiosks till you mentioned them! Awesome photo - love lavender! I saw this photo on Facebook and was keen to find the source if i could....glad i did :) Congratulations, it is really beautiful and a very popular shot!

    16. Nigel Morton (13 months ago | reply)

      Thank you for your kind words. I hope to go back this year in early July. Nigel

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    18. Colskier1 (3 months ago | reply)

      Wonderful color and light.

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