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So, was it worth the effort and early rise?

Well for me, I have to say no. The sun illuminated the subject as planned, and had the warmth that was anticipated and expected. However, due to the sun rising behind me and front lighting the subject, this resulted in a rather flat image, with little texture, and some of the images even appear slightly 'bleached'. Unfortunately, due to the shape of the valley, with its steep sides, it's impossible to have the preferred side lighting with the warmth of golden hour light, and particularly at that time of the year, when the leaves are showing their autumn colours.

The images is still quite nice, but I am my own worst critic, and it doesn't meet my requirements. All was not lost however, as some other shots from the morning produced some pleasing results.

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 So, will I be returning to this location at sunrise next Autumn??? -  Absolutely!

The main image may not have turned out as hoped, but I feel giving the correct weather conditions, perhaps dappled golden hour light, or even the glow of pre-sunrise light, on high cirrus, cirrocumulus or cirrostratus clouds, reflecting and illuminating the autumn foliage, the ingredients are there to produce a stunning image of a magnificent location.

I would love to hear your thoughts, so please comment on what you've read.

Thanks for viewing my blog and Merry Christmas!

BCNU!

Carl,

Carl Jones - Welsh Landscape Photography

www.celticcompositions.co.uk