Twin Oaks
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The most famous spot in Sharon, arguably, is the Twin Oaks Field. It was the subject of much controversy a few years ago when the owner made plans to develop it with houses - the town land conservancy quickly raised enough money to buy it and protect it forever.
I drive past it daily, and have photographed it many times, but have only posted one photo - from the main road the trees are too far away, and the photos end up grainy, hazy, and completly unsatisfactory. So today I decided to find the field and see the trees up close and personal. I drove around the back roads for a while, glimpsing the field from time to time, when suddenly I turned and there it was, with a convenient path mowed up the hill. I climbed up (about a five minute walk) and took some pictures, but the light was wrong - it was mid-day. I went back in the evening, but perhaps a bit too late -the sun had set behind the hill. I got a few nice silhouettes of the two trees - perhaps I'll go back again, at dawn, to see what they look like then!
13 Comments:
What a superb silhouette. Congratulations. This is an image to be super proud of -- everything in it works.
I don't think you have to go back to take another photo...this one is fantastic! Agree with Passante...it's beautiful!
I'm glad they bought the property to prevent yet another development on a precious piece of land
What a grand tree. Beautiful photo.
i agree with all!
but i do look forward to another one taken at dawn ;)
You give me ideas cos i know several beautiful trees around my home. The question is: am i able to get such a beautiful photo?
absolutely beautiful! this is my favourite shot of yours this whole week! I wouldn't mind you going back for another shot at another time of day with different light ;)
You've really outdone yourself with this one! Completely perfect image. It so strikingly reminds me of Jan Pienkowski's amazing illustration style in his children's books, "Christmas" and "Easter," that I want to recommend them to you if you aren't already aware of them. I love silhouettes and shadow puppets and the like. A wonderful effect for your photo.
-Kim
This is gorgeous! It is so nice to have old trees around, oak are especially nice. I think this photo in B&W might be interesting too.
Stunning!
I love this shot! Really shows nature in its true beauty. The best part is you took the trouble to take the photo in such a perfect light.
great tree shot!
Beautiful shot! :-)
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