This landscape shot was taken in Robertsbridge in Sussex, earlier this week. We’d been visiting Bodiam Castle and as you can see, it was gloriously sunny day.
I wish I could tell you I took this picture. My eldest daughter, Helen, is responsible for the image and what’s more, she took it using my phone.
She took loads of pictures but this one stood out. I love the fact the trees in the foreground are in silhouette and that mist is just visible in the distance. What really makes the picture for me is the sun and sun flare (I do like a bit of sun flare).
The trip to Bodiam Castle was a half term treat. It’s a National Trust property and the kids enjoyed running around and getting outside on such a wonderful day.
I took some pictures of the castle itself on my DSLR camera. I shall be keeping those for another day.
I’ve linked this picture to the #MySundayPhoto linky hosted by the magnificent Photalife blog. Do click on the badge below if you’d like to see photography from other bloggers.
On a related note, if you saw the picture  I posted last Sunday of our ‘Bottle Rocket Blast Off‘, you might like to read this follow-up blog post and check out the accompanying video. You can see exactly how we were inspired by the BBC’s #TerrificScientific campaign to build and launch a rocket in our garden. Even if I say so myself, the video, which is only four minutes long, is an absolute classic.
30 thoughts on “Half-term sunshine”
I love a bit of sun flare too. Well done, Helen. It’s a great photo. #MySundayPhoto
Hi John, I rarely get a decent photo on my phone and my daughter wouldn’t have a clue! I do like a nice silhouette of a tree, what I like about your daughter’s photo is how colour starts seeping into the photo in the distance.
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You’er right, I hadn’t picke dup on that. Great post and glad yo like the pic.
Just watched your gender equality video–well done. I am curious to know how well it was received?
Ha ha, good question! I thought I’d get in all sorts of trouble but it was all positive. It’s not a subject you can talk about publicly without attracting the wrath of someone but on this occasion I escaped unharmed.
That sun is fantastic. It’s huge (“‘uge”). I also love the details of the trees.
Yeah, the trees work well in sillouhette I think. Glad you picked up on that.
Great photo by Helen! Who doesn’t love sun flare. Look forward to seeing your other shots. #MySundayPhoto
He;sn’s a great photographer, I may publish some more of her work in the future.
What a fab photo by Helen! I’m always pleased when I get sun flare on my pictures too.
Sun flare is awesome when done properly isn’t it?
Great photo, Helen! I’ll be calling on you to take my blog post photos! Great shot.
I’ll let you into a secret: Helen does take my blogs’ pics from time to time!
Well done to Helen – there is some great sun flare in this photo.
Thanks Victoria, I thought she did a marvellous job. I may publish some more of her photos in the weeks to come.
Helen did a great job, I love a good sun glare too and Bodiham Castle is a beautiful place!
First time we’d been to Bodiam but I suspect we will be back.
love the sun flare and the silhouettes of the tree, well done Helen on taking such a lovely goto, maybe Dad can get you working with him on his blog
As it appens, she does take the odd photo for me. I love getting the kids involved.
Well done your girl. That is a stunning photo x
I was very impressed. I think she possibly has the makings of a photographer.
Always great to see the sun like this. We had wonderful weather visiting Sussex on Monday last week. Beautiful photo with the sun rays making it.
Thanks Fiona, I was amazed when I saw the pic. I htink Helen is a great photographer.
Beautiful location, it’s only down the road from us. One day we’ll meet up there
Thank you for linking up
Let’s make it happen Darren. Meet up over the Easter holidays maybe?
That’s a lovely shot, love flares #MySundayPhoto
Hurrah! Another fan of sun flare.
Great shot! Oh I do love the sun! The rays in this look fab!
Thanks Jo, I thought she took a magnificent shot.
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