Sometimes I start to feel a little confined, hemmed in on the floor of the Aire valley where I live, work and conduct much of my life. Luckily, it doesn't take long to escape; a brisk up-hill walk on either side of the valley soon sees you crest a ridge and suddenly there's a marvellous view and a great feeling of space and light. The north side of the valley takes you up on to Shipley Glen and Baildon Moor, a large area of which still feels satisfyingly 'wild' and natural (even though it has been shaped by man's activities for centuries). The south side, rather more built up, nevertheless has a wonderful area of open parkland, thanks to a benefactor, Sir Norman Rae, who gifted the land to Shipley Council in 1920 for the benefit of the community. I always enjoy walking through this avenue of trees. Even though I know exactly where it goes, I still get a childish feeling of adventure, following a path that 'disappears' into the distance.
What a text book excersise in perspective, and yes indeed where does the path lead to as it veers off to the left in the far distance?
ReplyDeleteA fine subject to return to in the changing seasons/differing weather conditions and time of day perhaps and take a series of images from the exact same spot . . . . but I guess that's a tad "old hat" now?
Oh! A David Hockney painting on film ! Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteVery nice shot. I get much the same feeling when we do our daily walk down the "tar and chip" road to Laureldale Cemetery. It, too, winds between rows of trees, but is a bit wilder than your park.
ReplyDeleteIt is still a great path. Keeping on thinking yellow bricks as you walk.
ReplyDeletewell, it's a beautiful shot...and you get some exercise while soaking it in! :)
ReplyDeleteI agree. It's lovely to be able to walk up high; feel the open spaces and see the views.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful spot and a beautiful photo. I'll bet it would make an interesting study of the changes that come with the seasons and with different light and weather conditions.
ReplyDeleteyes, even the photo makes one feel like running along to see where it goes. Good converging and vertical lines does that.
ReplyDeleteThe light and shadows beautifully offset the subtle color in this shot. I love the spot of red!
ReplyDeleteBises,
Genie
So beautiful -- I love avenues lined with symmetrical trees.
ReplyDeleteIt really is such a delightful looking path, those trees are so beautiful. ~Lili
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