Since UK airspace reopened on Tuesday - the Icelandic volcano being responsible for the shutdown - the skies have now returned to their more familiar blue/hazy appearance, all down to contrails left by high-flying passenger jets. Despite this the weather remains settled: it hasn't rained here for more than a fortnight.
Taking advantage of this fine spell, I'm out before sunrise, exploring the country lanes near where I live. This is where a MTB has the advantage over a car: I stop where I like, and shoot what appeals to me.
Two villages (to my knowledge) in the area still have their roads lit by gas lamps, such as this example of a Sugg Windsor lantern - mounted on a cast iron post - photographed at Holdenhurst, Dorset, at 06:40 this morning. The same method also applies to neighbouring Throop and although light output is not as great, they are more desirable than the sodium vapour alternatives that cause so much light pollution in the night sky. It's good to see these communities preserving the character and old world charm of outlying districts.
300mm f/2.8 AF-S VR Nikkor with TC-14EII. 1/500 second at f/5. -0.33 EV compensation. ISO 400. Monopod
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