But I will take the blackthorn path across the parish boundary
Where the ivy and barbed wire entwine and leaves fall all around me
And maybe I will catch the scent of woodsmoke in the valley
Find kisses in the fallout shelter, dancing in the factory
That closed so long ago and no one ever goes there now
Nice start to the 52 Chris, like the darkness in the 1st
Nice Lyrics Chris and now I have read them the images fit very well, saying that I really liked the first one before I read it, and interesting image with the buildings' lit and the sky black, cool in letterbox format too
Good to see something a bit different Chris, I think the second one probably suits the words better, but as DK says the first one with the buildings standing out against the darkness makes an intriguing photo.
2nd for me for the lyrics, 1st for the photo.
Thanks CarlNot familiar at all with Jon Boden (will look up on Google later) but the lyrics are well composed. Same for your images Chris with #1 best of the two for me.
I've never heard of the singer or the song but after reading the lyrics the photos just fit perfectly. I thought the processing also suits the mood too.
Not at all familiar with the song, but two very good images the first image for me I like the dark almost eerie feel across the top of the buildings.
An interesting selection of song and Artist, the photos illustrate the lyrics very well.
I am familiar with Jon Boden and saw him in concert towards the end of last year and with Bellowhead a number of times.
Wonderful lyrics - definitely one to look up I think Chris. I like the peek of broken window through the barbed wire and trees in the second shot too.
Thanks bothI prefer #1, the exposure and processing hit the mood of the song perfectly.
Thanks Andy#2 for me, "Where the ivy and barbed wire entwine and leaves fall all around me".
Has a voyeuristic and sinister feel to it.
Cheers and welcome back.
Shoehorn, moi?I love a good shoehorn ( as you know) Chris and this fits the bill perfectly
Going for the distopian feel, I think the second shot is the stronger, with the barbed wire as the focal point.
To me it has more impact.
I can't decide which I like more. Number one I think for the moodiness in the processing. Happy New Year Chris
Thanks AndreaI agree with the comments above that suggest the first image is the 'better' image but the second is the perfect fit for the lyrics, with the tangle of branches and old wires in the foreground too. A great start to your 52
Thanks DavidSomething must have crept into my brain subliminally during those Zoology lectures in the 70s because I got 'Order Passeriformes' before coming to this thread. Spot on focus on the eye and breast.
Not a lot of choice on the ISO given the conditions, thanks for commentingCertainly shoehorned and certainly well caught, but quite grainy, i note you shot at 8000 iso?
I learned from the bestLOL nicely shoe horned Chris I'm proud of you
I'm not looking forward to the module on monkey genitalia though . Thanks CarlAre you taking the @Cobra diploma course in higher shoehorning Chris ? Lovely sharp shot and excellent detail I have to say.
Thanks Susie, someone has to pick up the baton if Cobra is taking a back seat on the photography front . They don't sit still and I was lucky to get this one I have tried lots over the last few years and this is one of the best.Now don't get following Cobra too closely Chris
Gorgeous little birds aren't they ... lovely capture, they don't usually stay still for long.
Thanks Dean, I was quite amused by the way he seemed pleased over getting the nut.I have no idea what that means nice capture though Chris and nice to see it with a whole nut
Thanks DaveFor such a high iso I think this is a great shot with some good detail
And it may as well be my name sakesomeone has to pick up the baton if Cobra is taking a back seat on the photography front
Thanks EmmaNow that would never have occurred to me - what gorgeous birds they are