The season of colour

I can't remember the last time we had such a colourful autumn and now the trees are sadly looking more bare as each day passes. As I write this a light rain is whipped against my window by a bitingly cold November wind. The sky is a uniform and featureless slate grey but this doesn't always mean that the camera must be left in its bag until the sun once again shines.

An overcast day can actually bring out the colours of autumn woodland to their vibrant best and reduces glare on water. With this in mind I set off to Padley Gorge on a day similar to today. It is a beautiful spot and after the recent heavy rain the river was gushing over the mossy boulders. The gorge is also covered in ancient woodland including beech, oak, and sycamore, which offer a rich palette of autumn colours. I spent a very enjoyable morning with my camera and found it hard to walk more than a few paces without a photographic opportunity presenting itself.

Millstone at Padley Gorge © Shared Earth Photography

Burbage Brook, Padley Gorge 

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Burbage Brook, Padley Gorge

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