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Day 130 and finally an opportunity to photograph some bluebells now that they are fully out. I set off with the sun shining, but it was behind a cloudy sky by the time I got to my destination. Having shot in overcast conditions, I ran out of time and had to return, only for the sun to come out again when I got home.

Canon EOS 7D
EF-S 17 - 55 f/2.8
Focal length 31 mm
4 secs
f/11
ISO 100
0.6 soft ND graduated filter
Polarising filter
Tripod

This is a composite of two images made from the same Raw file. The white balance is different for the bluebells and the trees to get the best colours in both.

Was this up in croham hurst woods?

My guess would be Littleheath Woods?

Assuming that is we're not missing the obvious and it is actually a place called Bluebell Wood, somewhere near the railway in #131.

Peter Boughton wrote:My guess would be Littleheath Woods?

A bit further afield, Peter. It's Staffhurst Wood, just south of Limpsfield and a favourite place for me to take Bluebell shots. I was going to try some other places this year, but the time and opportunity just did not seem to coincide.

I went up to staffhurst Wood a couple of weeks ago but the bluebells are late this year and there weren;'t so many out. I also like Andrews Wood in Shoreham

Rose wrote:I went up to staffhurst Wood a couple of weeks ago but the bluebells are late this year and there weren;'t so many out. I also like Andrews Wood in Shoreham

When I went, the bluebells seemed to be at their peak. I would like to make a return visit when there is some sun, but that has been in short supply on the occasions when I have been free. This might be my only bluebell shoot of the year.

I tried Andrew's Wood a couple of years ago, but for some of the time there was a woman in the distance having her photo taken so I was having to compose to keep her out of the picture. When we met at club a few days later, I found out that it was you! You had been too far away for me to recognise, otherwise I would have said hello.

On balance, I have had more success with bluebell shots at Staffhurst Wood, but both are good locations.