Tuesday, 20 October 2009

Seeking New Horizons

Another from the "promising" pile in the digital darkroom that I finally found the time to process.

"Devon Expressway" approaching Plymouth


Seeking New Horizons

Driving westwards down the A38... as an aside, calling it the "Devon Expressway" was far cheaper than turning it from an "A" road to a motorway—that's the way the powers that be think down this way sometimes! ..so, as I was saying, I was driving along, watching the sky "improve" as the weather worsened and threatened to get real bad.

It got good enough to deserve a stop and a capture, and I was lucky enough for a lay-by to turn up at the right time. I really liked the overpowering dark clouds in the middle distance, with beautiful skies beyond on the promising horizon. The progression of low, scudding clouds that seem to be sharing the same journey, adds to the overall feel of an exodus to the hope of new beginnings.

comments / critique / feedback always welcome :)

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13 Comments:

Blogger imac said...

That sure is a huge sky Mark, looks like its wrapping itself around you.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 10:17:00 PM  
Blogger Kitty said...

Wow! That's quite frightening. I'm sure the makers of whatever car that is (Peugeot?) would quite like it for advertising...

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 10:21:00 PM  
Blogger Silvia said...

Yes... Me too.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 11:19:00 PM  
Blogger Mary said...

Love those ominous dark clouds, and the light in the distance -- beautiful!

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 1:50:00 AM  
Blogger Pencil Sanity said...

Striking photo.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 2:00:00 AM  
Blogger dellgirl said...

Two words..."picture perfect". What a beautiful photo!

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 4:17:00 AM  
Blogger Shadow said...

the clouds sure do make this picture something special.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 10:49:00 AM  
Blogger Highton-Ridley said...

Glad you all liked it.. there's something about low clouds.. They're usually so distant from us, you know, just "up there", that when they come down to our level like these fluffy ones have, they seem to take on a life of their own. ...or maybe I'm just mad!

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 11:40:00 AM  
Blogger John said...

Great composed shot!

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 7:03:00 PM  
Blogger AlmightyHeidi said...

i love clouds..

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 8:43:00 PM  
Blogger Dan Felstead said...

Mark such a great range of whites to blacks...that is what I notice most about your work. Very nice picture.

Dan

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 11:21:00 PM  
Blogger Kelly said...

Whoa!! Those clouds are incredible. Amazing shot....glad you stopped.

Thursday, October 22, 2009 7:43:00 AM  
Blogger Paula Werner Severo said...

this sky is so perfect!

Monday, October 26, 2009 11:01:00 PM  

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