What has happened, Nigel? Recently your images have taken on an incredible depth and 'realness'. Not that your stuff isn't always high quality, it's just there's a certain extra something with the lighting. Different f stops and shutter speeds perhaps? Whatever it is, I really do like it. This is beautiful.

Just plain gorgeous. I love that gate and stone wall. I think I'll build one in my yard. LOL.

Jimbob

Like Jim said...Just plain gorgeous Nigel! And who's 'we'?..lol..Marvelous colors and tones! faved!
Joanie

That is just plain fantastic, one of your very best here Nigel, 10/10 my old lad.

Mark.

This old gate reminds me some places in the Sardinia island where the borderline are made up by stones. The picture itself is very beautiful, I really like the deep green in contrast with stormy weather coming up.
Yet another example of Nigel's precision together with a natural ability to male a simple picture original and interesting.
Thanks for having leveraged this.
Ed.

What an excellent shot!old style wooden gate,stone wall!!
this is a great shot Nigel!!!
No doubt for 10/10.

I agree with Cindy about the depth - beautiful in everyway Nigel. sandi♥

This has to be on a par with your Torpedo shot.Really good.

wow stunning Nigel - lovvvvvvvvve it! of course I do - now I have to go out and fine a gate to photograph! lol! They make excellent foregrounds to a picture, especially when the scenery beyond is this beautiful! ...and Cindy is right this has a real depth to it - in contrast and light - is it HDR?

Beautiful light and nice framing of those rolling hills juxtaposed by the gate and fence.

Makes me want to travel there.

Excellent shot Nigel! Absolutely excellent!

Trying to copy me eh!!!

Commenting all the way from the welsh mountian region....crap weather though

Nice image...I recognise the place...

As always you attention to the fine details is evident across the board in this image. The fine texture in the wood gate is almost touchable on screen. A very well thought out presentation that should most certainly garner high marks.

awesome scenery ..looks very inviting ...an excellent shot:)

So Beautiful scene..Love the colors.

Beautiful scene! I love the soft yet crisp quality you achieve!

Absolutely brilliant Nigel, it makes a change to see something like this from you, and it certainly is a pleasure. And of course, from the place I would love to visit most in the UK!

Paul

A wonderful shot Nigel. The detail is fantastic especially in the background where you might expect it to drop off. Dry-stone walls, wooden gates, hills and fells AND a wonderful louring sky - what more could a man ask for?

Another great shot with woderful clarity, light and colors. Great pic.

lovely shot. the fence almost glows. nice composition.

Boy, this looks familiar. I thought it was the same place where Paul Gerritsen took his image of "The Guardian"-that rooster perched on top of a fence gate, but I guess not. Great moody scene.
Pat

It could pass for one of Owd Timer's posts Sir Nigel. It is great. Your use of light once again has been accomplished. The taking your time and publishing less approach to insure quality reminds me of a old wine commercial.

Tick

Absolutely gorgeous image with excellent composition and colors! It almost comes alive on my screen!!

Sensational imagery!! Luv the fence and stoney wall!!

i like this one too, i think most stuff has already been said, your fault im late commenting though cos i wasnt home yesterday , hahah. i like the ortons on the front part, it really makes the greens stand out and the definition of the grasses in the foreground help lend this shot alot of depth if that makes sense. love the textures of the wall and even that pole resting up there too, you got a goodun here!

Darn it! I really wanted to leave a comment, but it just got too crowded on here. Even Owd Bob got in on the act and he's off on vacation.

Well, it's all true, all that's been said, so I'll just take my copy to enjoy and say no more!

:)PJ

Very interesting angle, nicely done.

i saw this in the VB and voted it a 10!
and set it as my wallpaper instantly!
I LOVE IT!

Excellent! I love this, the rich colors, the beautiful light and the composition. There is a mood in this that is very appealing. A 10 from me and into my favs!

Nice colours and tones thru out this shot, and the clarity goes all the way to the end. Well done.

Gorgeous shot! Thanks for posting it!

Fantastic capture. Love the extended DOF and the neutral tones. It makes me want to go for a hike.

Hello Nigel....Brousing through your gallery I came across this fine picture...I just love scenes like this...you have composed this so well, love the gate how it invites the viewer to view the hills on the other side....Well done Nigel....All the best...Mick.

This is cool. Saw it in someone else's fave section. Now it's in mine. Great job.