post your trees!

[Ben Calwell]

I can't decide if this is / was one large tree, or a group. The Victorians (in the UK) often planted saplings in a tight group, but this is in rural farmland and I think it is unlikely. There are parts of a larger bole that has rotted, maybe the smaller trees seeded from something larger.

I'm kicking myself for not giving it some space to the right (although roadside constraints and complications applied). I'll have to take it again sometime.


Ash tree(s) by Peter Brooks


I like that, Peter. On a side note, my wife and I here in the states are addicted to a TV show produced in the UK called “Escape to the Country.” The show’s hosts help people find homes in country settings. Your photo reminds me of some of the properties I’ve seen on the show. We hope to take a trip to the UK someday. Anyway, nice photo.
5x4, Nikkor-M 300mm, yellow filter, FP4 in Rodinal

[h2oman]

I have a 10 ft lightweight aluminum ladder that I clamped a piece of wood on top that I have a tripod head screw on top. It is amazing what even a modest increase in shooting position can do for a photograph.

Hmm... I know what I'll be working on later this week!

[peter brooks]

Thanks Ben.

...On a side note, my wife and I here in the states are addicted to a TV show produced in the UK called “Escape to the Country”...

Yes, a popular show here too, there always seem to be repeats on. Thankfully although we have our fair share of urban sprawl there is still plenty of beautiful countryside - as you do too.

[peter brooks]

...I have a 10 ft lightweight aluminum ladder that I clamped a piece of wood on top that I have a tripod head screw on top. It is amazing what even a modest increase in shooting position can do for a photograph...

UK Landscape photographer Charlie Waite (mostly medium format I think) also advocates use of a step ladder. I have enough trouble trying to get one to be stable in the garden so can't imagine what it would be like in farmland or the woods!

Ansel Adams I believe utilised the flat bed on a pickup truck, a good idea if you can get to the location on a made-up surface.

(Has no one invented the LF drone yet? )

[Tin Can]

Yes we have invented ULF from drone, kites, parachutes. dirigibles etc, long ago

UK Landscape photographer Charlie Waite (mostly medium format I think) also advocates use of a step ladder. I have enough trouble trying to get one to be stable in the garden so can't imagine what it would be like in farmland or the woods!

Ansel Adams I believe utilised the flat bed on a pickup truck, a good idea if you can get to the location on a made-up surface.

(Has no one invented the LF drone yet? )

[Martin Aislabie]

UK Landscape photographer Charlie Waite (mostly medium format I think) also advocates use of a step ladder. I have enough trouble trying to get one to be stable in the garden so can't imagine what it would be like in farmland or the woods!

Peter, have you checked out the wide base 3 legged gardening ladders ?

I've seen them being used by the National Trust gardeners to trim hedges.

I have been tempted but I don't think I can fit one in the boot of my car.

Martin

[Ulophot]

Very enjoyable composition, Peter.

[peter brooks]

Peter, have you checked out the wide base 3 legged gardening ladders ?

I've seen them being used by the National Trust gardeners to trim hedges.

I have been tempted but I don't think I can fit one in the boot of my car.

Martin

I have seen the ones you mean but I have a very small car as well! I also invariably feel the need to get around to the front of the camera, so I'm not sure how that would work on a single ladder... Maybe a better strategy would be a really tall tripod and a smaller set of folding steps.

Very enjoyable composition, Peter.

Thanks Philip. It's a fine little group of trees that I've had my eye on for a while.

[joelb]

Have a lovely weekend y'all
From In Situ
X J

[johnmsanderson]

more at www.john-sanderson.com !