by Steve Tanham
I love finding subjects where there is an inbuilt air of mystery.
The above shot of Heysham Village was taken from the high footpath that links the beach with the village. It’s also possible to take the lower path, directly along the shore, but it can be a much colder place in autumn and winter.
The two figures caught my attention. Although it was only the end of September, the couple were wrapped in seemingly identical warm clothing.
It was very cold, as I found just taking the shot from above, but there was something else about the composition that suggested mystery. It was only when I had my first set of comments on Facebook, that I saw it: the warmly-dressed couple had a certain ‘military’ look about them, and appeared to be marching towards a village that looked darker than usual, as though rushing to an urgent summons.
In reality, it was nothing of the sort; simply two people hurrying to get out of a bitter wind…
©Stephen Tanham 2021
Stephen Tanham is a Director of the Silent Eye, a journey through the forest of personality to the dawn of Being.
http://www.thesilenteye.co.uk and http://www.suningemini.blog
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There is an air of the dramatic, you can almost feel it…
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Slightly menacing…or like the exploring figure in then film ‘On the beach’! Thank you, Jaye 😎
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You’re welcome, Steve…
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You analysed this picture as for a picture writing prompt, Steve. I don’t like the sound of your weather especially seeing as its only early October.
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Thanks Robbie. The weather remains horrible! At least we had a good summer! 😎
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A fabulous shot, Steve. I love the drama in the sky above the dark scene. 🙂
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Thank you, Diana 😀
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