The Namoi Valley!

© John Connolly

The Namoi Valley!

Uploaded: December 23, 2014 | Entered: December 23, 2014 11:00:55

Description

This is the start of the western plains, in the Manilla district of New South Wales.
It is an early afternoon shot, and the daily afternoon clouds are starting to form in the sky.

Merry Christmas to all my friends and the staff at BP.


Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 24.00 mm, Model: E-300

Comments

Martha R. Mazon level-classic December 23, 2014

What a gorgeous scene, John, with a fabulous range of tones and textures in the warm afternoon light. A very Merry Christmas to you! #1601419

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic December 23, 2014

Beautiful composition and colors John!,
Amalia #11211513

John Benway December 23, 2014

Beautiful sky, light and comp John, and a Merry Christmas to you. #11211533

Candace M. Cleveland December 23, 2014

Just gorgeous John!! Merry Christmas! #11211548

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe December 23, 2014

Gorgeous sky and comp. Hope to see this again, John. #11211556

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe December 23, 2014

Wow John - Outstanding in every way! Merry Christmas!! #11211562

Val Feldman level-classic December 23, 2014

I can almost feel that plains breeze, John! Absolutely beautiful capture with the incredible cloud-filled sky taking the "command seat". Merry Christmas to you and yours! #11211583

Jeff Sielski December 23, 2014

Excellent capture John! Merry Christmas!!! #11211617

Lynn M. Whitt December 23, 2014

Perfect light, colors, and composition. A fave for me. #11211622

Monnie Ryan December 23, 2014

Right about now, I think I'd be willing to give up living where the seasons change for a look at a gorgeous sky like this! Merry Christmas! #11211626

Katherine Kuhn December 23, 2014

Gorgeous plains scene, John -- looks so much like our midwest! #11211630

Mitch Spence level-classic December 23, 2014

A scene that seems to go into the distance forever, John. Beautiful plains and sky as well. #11211650

Carol L. Fowler December 23, 2014

I am missing the sun and warmth of summer now. Beautiful image here! #11211680

Terry Cervi level-deluxe December 23, 2014

A stunning scenic, John! Merry Christmas! #11211748

Joy Rector December 24, 2014

beautiful shot #11211917

JO ANN CLEVELAND December 24, 2014

Man! That is perfect in every way!
Merry Christmas to You and Yours John! #11211955

Patrick Rouzes level-classic December 24, 2014

Gorgeous sky, colors, clarity, comp & lighting, John. Looks like a winner, my friend.
#11211976

Tiia Vissak December 24, 2014

a cool view! #11211994

Douglas Pignet December 24, 2014

beautiful find and capture. What great clouds and sky. Nicely done #11212016

Emile Abbott level-deluxe December 24, 2014

Windmills made the Wild West grow in the USA. #11212152

John Connolly December 25, 2014

Many thanks Doug and Emile! #11212482

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