Re-visit to Haworth - Unfamiliar Place

Although on my re-visit to Haworth I did intend to take some moody black and white images on film with my SLR I changed my mind due to the beautiful weather and therefore captured bright and colourful images to portray the glorious views. I had hoped to use a high majority of my final images in the form of a log book however time being at a disadvantage I have now decided to choose two photographs as part of my alien or foreign environment which will hopefully give the viewer a clear understanding to exactly what Haworth is all about. My chosen photographs to depict my thoughts behind my 'alien' or 'foreign' environment (Haworth) will be posted within my places brief evaluation . . . to follow on a later post.

Below are my contact prints of all my photographs on my re-visit to Haworth and also the images I would have chosen to add within a diary journal of my trip accompanied with explanations behind my thoughts and feelings whilst I was taking the photographs.

RAW Image

DSLR settings - ISO 100, 47mm, F6.3 @ 1/60 - White balance (AWB)

I captured this image whilst thinking about an 'alien' or 'foreign' environment, reason being as the sign indicates that no one without authority can go any further than that point. This promotes curiosity as due to human nature most people have the urge to explore areas which have been highlighted as out of bounds. Like a sign on a door stating 'Private' it intrigues the viewer and keeps them wondering what lies beyond that door, or in my picture, what lies around the bend?

I purposely composed my photograph to show the sign at the left hand side of the frame so there would be more emphasis on the bend leading to the area not allowed to be explored due to the advised restrictions. I also considered the background, patterns and colours of the fields, to compliment the foreground, this in effect I feel leads the viewers eye to wander around the whole of the image whilst also lures a sense of curiosity.

RAW Image

DSLR settings - ISO 100, 70mm, F10 @ 1/125 - White balance (AWB)

This is a view along the roads approaching Haworth. Due to the sheer beauty I couldn't resist to stop on my tracks and capture this scenic landscape. I used a large depth of field to display the whole tranquil scene. I was also bearing in mind that this image could have been considered to be added as one of my countryside images.

RAW Image

DSLR settings - ISO 320, 100mm, F5.6 @ 1/80 - White balance (AWB)

The Cows . . . still makes me chuckle looking back at this photograph as every cow seems amazed to see me pointing my camera in their direction, giving me the sense that they are saying why are you here and what are you doing?

RAW Image

DSLR settings - ISO 320, 135mm, F14 @ 1/125 - White balance (AWB)

The three ducks waddling along . . . I composed this photograph to capture a moment in time when I knew that they would add to the overall image. I also wanted to convey a message of what the countryside is all about, the tractor and ducks to symbolize that the foreground is a part of a farm and the view behind detailing the fields and little built up areas found within the realm of any countryside location.

RAW Image

DSLR settings - ISO 100, 41mm, F4.5 @ 1/200 - White balance (AWB)

Further along the road into Haworth I captured this image. I concentrated on capturing the very subtle reflection captured within the water beneath the bridge and also to evident the differences in the types of houses built of stone within the countryside to that of a built up area within a town usually made of brick.

RAW Image

DSLR settings - ISO 100, 127mm, F8 @ 1/125 - White balance (AWB)

To capture this photograph I did take the option of trespassing on farm land, obvious to that of the owners of the farm to the right not evident on my image. Luckily they didn't seem to mind as no one came over to remove my presence, although knowing that realistically I had no right to be there, I quickly composed a few shots of the view above. I crouched down low so to capture the grass land in the foreground which adds as a section of three areas to the photograph complimenting the composition relating to the rule of thirds.

A better understanding in regards to the rule of thirds I found most informative in regards to landscape photography was on this website http://photoinf.com/Golden_Mean/L_Diane_Johnson/The_Basics_of_Landscape_Composition.htm

RAW Image

DSLR settings - ISO 100, 50mm, F6.3 @ 1/100 - White balance (AWB)

This photograph was taken in Haworth not long before the sun was setting, within magic hour lighting. I particularly liked how the light was falling on the houses and also the beautiful reflections created within the foreground. I again was thinking in regards to the urban sprawl evident of the surrounding countryside.

RAW Image

DSLR settings - ISO 100, 33mm, F4 @ 1/160 - White balance (AWB)

This photograph was captured again within magic hour lighting. I liked how the light was falling on the building and composed again with the rational of allowing the viewer to wonder what lies beyond the train tracks around the corner.

It was my intention to go back to the main train station and take more pictures of the steam trains however due to my arrival time into Haworth unfortunately it was closed. I wanted to achieve a better image of the steam train from the one I originally captured on my first visit but after a second attempt of manipulating my raw image I then felt a little more satisfied with the outcome as shown below.

I was going to add this to my images which I would have considered to depict exactly what Haworth was all about in regards to my 'alien' or 'foreign' environment, however I still wasn't completely satisfied with the lines running across the image. I did attempt to use the spot removal tool to hide the lines but unfortunately this did not go according to plan. Hopefully once I become more familiar with Adobe Photoshop I may find a way finally to achieve the picture I desire.

RAW Image

DSLR settings - ISO 100, 85mm, F5.6 @ 1/100 - White balance (AWB)

This was my third to last final image I took before I decided to leave Haworth, knowing that there was not much time left with the required lighting I would need to achieve some interesting and aesthetical images. I composed this photograph whilst considering the urban sprawl allowing my concept to be seen within the image in regards to the build up of the urban landscape from the pivotal main location . . . the train station.