The Dark Hedges, Northern Ireland

Chris H

I've not been shooting for long (about a year) so go easy on me. But now that my site is just about done, I'm spending a bit more time on photography again!

This is a photo I took in Northern Ireland of a row of Beech trees known as 'The Dark Hedges'. I new at the time it would make a good B&W. I seem to be having some success with it in the UK, it is currently a finalist photo in "International Garden Photographer of the Year" http://www.igpoty.com/competition02/winners_Trees_Fin7.asp?parent=winners and a couple of galleries in Edinburgh are showing it. So I thought I'd share it with some folk across the pond. Hope you like it.
Chris

boblu262

nice!
I love this piece! I'm completely lost in the branches (in a good way).
It puts me right into Tolkien's Trilogy.

Great work!

Secluded Valley

I like it; it's looks like it's right out of "The Lord of the Rings".

Kristine

canon400d

Yellowstonegirl wrote:

I like it; it's looks like it's right out of "The Lord of the Rings".

Kristine

I think that is one beautiful shot. I would love to see it in colour.
Regards
Bob

Doug Solis

Very very cool. nice job

cj99si

Well done! Good luck on the contest.

Chris H

Many thanks for all your kind replies. I'm just glas I've managed to do the place justice!

EDIT: I've just found out that I came second in my category which I'm pretty chuffed with. Have a look: http://www.igpoty.com/competition02/winners_Trees.asp?parent=winners

There's going to be a "people choice" award coming up soon, so I may call on you for some support!!

Niphotos

The Dark Hedges
The Dark Hedges , just another variant on this lovely place http://www.niphotos.com/County-Antrim-photographs-and/County-Antrim-photographs-and/13079201_iZM6x#953365169_CiNMW-A-LB

http://www.niphotos.com

jpc

This is actually considered a thread hijack, unless the OP invites it. I'm sure you didn't mean any harm, just an fyi.

Chris - Great shot and congrats!

TenThirteen

:jawdrop

Chris H

Hey, thanks for the comments. I've no problem with someone else posting a photograph of the same place.

By the way, the photograph is now available for purchase through the National Trust Prints website:

http://www.ntprints.com/image.php?id=446715&idx=31&fromsearch=true

Would make a great Christmas gift....:-)

squirl033

quite an amazing place, it seems... love the B&W treatment on this as well. it does look like something Tolkien would envision. congrats on being a finalist!

schmoo

Please to be keeping the convo about photography. No personal attacks. Thx!

chrisjohnson

very inspiring work.

(I enjoyed the link to the Irish galleries too)

PGM

Congratulations on an award and a great photograph of a fascinating scene! Best, Pam

redleash

Well done, Chris! I've looked at your site in the past and enjoy your architectural images. Thanks for sharing your work and your good fortune with the contest!

Awais Yaqub

Wow! that is awesome!

Snowgirl

Gorgeous image. Like Lauren (Redleash) I've also lurked on your site. Lovely work.