The light this past couple of days has been beautiful. It’s that time of year when the crops are almost ready to harvest, and the evening sun is rich and golden; a dazzling combination. I spent a few days in the country with my family and took full advantage of the surroundings, shooting just over 1000 photos (although I doubt that more than a small percentage of them will be usable.)
Sitting down with a journal today to write, I realised I’m infatuated with light. It seeps into almost everything I write, and of course everything I shoot revolves around different types of light. When I think back to an experience I want to record or remember, it’s the light and the feeling it evokes that I remember most clearly. It’s what I want to capture in both words and images, and I work hard to get it just right.
This past weekend was full of it: the blue light before dawn, dappled adventures in my Grandmother’s grove, a stunning sunrise, meteor showers, star gazing, colourful sunsets, a candlelit family gathering, 5am lightning, and soaking up rays in the garden. It’s been inspiring to say the least.
These few shots are from our neighbour’s wheat field, in the evening when the sun is low and the light intense. I have much more to share, including my first sort-of portrait shoot, so I’ll post more in the coming days!
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These are absolutely beautiful – I can almost feel the warmth! Wheat fields and glowy afternoon light are an awesome combination :)
Thanks Natasha! It’s definitely a great combination for taking photos :)
Beautifully golden!
Beautiful! There is something extraordinary soft about the light in fields… One thing I’ve always wanted to do is to swim on the crops, swaying in the wind they resemble a water surface.
I know just what you mean Piia, I love when the wheat fields ripple in the wind.
So beautiful I named my blog after this beautiful time (and Neil Young song ofcourse)
It’s a lush time of year Sara, I’m not surprised to hear that you’ve been so inspired by it x
……………the true ‘fields of gold’. Have you heard the late Eva Cassidy’s rendition? I need to hear her singing as I look at your beautiful images, then life would be even more special this morning!
You are using the light perfectly Éadaoin…………….I’m thinking there’s not too much more they can teach you, love everything here!
Mary X
Thank you so much Mary :) I know exactly the Eva Cassidy song you mean, she was a wonderful singer and I’m very glad these images help you recall her voice!
Well, I am soaking up your new-to-me blog just as you and your camera were soaking up that golden light. Beautiful photos – thank you for sharing them, Éadaoin.
Thanks for coming to visit Elizabeth! I had a lovely time scrolling through your own blog, I’m very glad to have discovered it and your beautiful photography.
light is everything isn’t it? i just adore those wheat photographs. truly stunning.
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