Temporal Autumn Cascade
An intimate study of a temporal cascade and it's confluence with the River Aune, in spate after 48 hours of heavy rains, at Shipley Bridge, Dartmoor, UK. T...
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An intimate study of a temporal cascade and it's confluence with the River Aune, in spate after 48 hours of heavy rains, at Shipley Bridge, Dartmoor, UK. The rich late autumn tones, the wild wooded banks, the energy of the clamourus falling water... myriad elements working together in a tapestry of tones and textures.
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Location
This photograph was made near Shipley Bridge in the River Aune valley, which cuts through the granite bedrock of the south side of Dartmoor National Park. The name Aune comes from the Old Norse word audhn, which means 'from a bleak and barren place', an apt description of the wild desolate open peat bogs of the river's source on Ryder's Hill in the high moorland. It's a river full of a wild character.Time
Afternoon in late Autumn.Lighting
The light was transient, storm clouds rolling by punctuated by bursts of luminance. The trees in the gorge softened the light.Equipment
I used a Pentax K-x, 18-55mm lens, Cromatek circular polarizer, and a Manfrotto 190XPROB tripod with a Manfrotto 498RC2 ball head.Inspiration
As I walked along the edge of the gorge I heard a roar that I had not noticed on earlier visits, then through the trees I caught sight of this temporal cascade and curiosity compelled me to explore. It had rained very heavily for the previous two days, almost incessantly which was the cause of this rivulet and the provocation for my journey of photographic enquiry that day in the moors.The rich autumnal hues, the curving branches echoing the curving flow and the ensconcing nature of the narrow gorge just made me smile wide.Editing
The RAW processing was in Lightroom and Photoshop, with a very subtle use of Topaz Clarity. The polarization had done much of the work in terms of tones.In my camera bag
In my Miggo Agua Sling bag, I now have a Pentax K3 camera, with a 18-55 WR AL lens. I also carry a Pentax 50-200mm lens, Pentax f/1.8 50mm and a Sigma 10-20 lensFeedback
A mindful approach to landscape photography helps, allowing all of our senses to experience and tune in to nature. From this one can become aware of differences, intriguing opportunities and relationships between elements in nature. It was the new sounds of this temporal cascade that caught my attention before I could see it through the trees. The heavy rains had been the inspiration for venturing in to the moors, so my interest in meteorology and geology played a part too. I went with an open mind and reacted to this rare opportunity, so I am glad that curiosity inspired that journey.
