PAD 164 - Stourhead

[Mike Farley]

Day 164 and a visit to Stourhead, where I have not been previously. Visually it is stunning and around every corner there is a new view to enjoy. Therein lies the problem as the location is well known and as a man made landscape all of the views will have been photographed before. I have my own share of these shots, but wanted to present something a bit different here so went for an infrared image which does not feature any of the more iconic features for which Stourhead is famous.

Canon EOS 450D converted to infrared, 720 nm filter
EF 17-40 f/4L USM
Focal length 35mm
1/125 sec
f/8
ISO 200

[Nina]

Stourhead is beautiful, I haven't been there for a long time but remember it as one of the best examples of English landscape gardens.

Your infrared camera was a good choice and I enjoyed the picture, it is a shame that you didn't get more blue sky for more drama. It seems to me you have a good excused to go there again.

[Mike Farley]

Thanks, Nina. The sun did come out later in the afternoon, but by that time I was around the other side of the lake. A return visit is certainly on the cards and autumn would be a good time, especially if I can get some good light.