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Gravestone #1

Broken gravestone with welsh inscription, Llangollen

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The story behind this image

In North Wales, where I live, the weather can be highly unpredictable, and quite often doesn't match the forecast!

I had set off in glorious light to photograph some grand scenics around Llangollen. However, it wasn't long before the clouds rolled in and killed the light I was hoping for.

At times like these it pays to search out details rather than grand scenics, as flat diffuse lighting can bring out much more detail and colour saturation than bright sunlight.

Such was the case here, in this old graveyard, just a few steps away from where I was originally going to photograph.

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Image data


Filename - gravestone 01.jpg

Camera - Canon 5D

Lens - 24-105mm zoom @ 29mm

Exposure - 4secs @ f16, ISO100

Location - Llangollen, North Wales

This image - 800x533px JPEG

Conversion - ACR & PS-CS2

Comments - Tripod, mirror lockup and cable release used to prevent camera movement.