Peak district 2

Done many times before i`m sure


Monsal viaduct

Lovely lush countryside, and you've made the most of the light, which is just enough to give contrast and bring out the undulations and textures. In fact there's great depth to the photos, and the sky is perfect in exposure and dynamic range.

Unusual compositions with the focal point smack in the middle .... It probably doesn't work on the first because of the obstruction, but the 2nd is very interesting. I mean, you have good balance with the shapes around the edges, but I am not totally convinced that the centrally placed viaduct can be 'correct' here. .....I think it pulls at the attention and prevents a relaxed scan around the full frame, which is full of interest and detail.

But this sort of thing always divides opinions, so it will be very interesting to get some others views about it.

I like the concept of the first image, but I agree with McgregNI, it doesn't quite work, not knowing the location, the only thing I can think off is to get a tad more height, step ladder possibly and have some separation from the signpost to the viaduct.

Re the second image, for me, the viaduct links the two hills but doesn't work centrally, I'd lose a little from the left, position the viaduct on the lower third intersection and maybe show more of the scene to the right.

All subjective of course

Thanks Nigel and Chris for the time taken and your detailed rundown, appreciate very much.

Impressive images Don.

Looks like your making the most of the holiday.

Best regards