Sometimes you just have to stop and admire the beauty of what surrounds you. The scenery in this picture made me do just that. I was driving the kids to school along some back roads at the edge of the North Downs to avoid major roadworks.
It was a route I had only taken once or twice so wasn’t too familiar with it. As I rounded a corner I saw this; a mist covered valley. Believe it or not, somewhere in amongst that mist is the M25 motorway! I think it’s best covered up, don’t you?
I thought it was a beautiful, early morning scene. That said, the picture isn’t perfect. It wasn’t until I came to rip it from the memory card I noticed the twigs in the top right corner. I considered editing them out but felt they maybe added something to the scene.
I know some of you love the technical detail so here it is; the picture was shot in auto mode (I was by a busy road, I didn’t have much time to experiment!). ISO was 100, aperture f5.6, focal length 55mm and shutter speed 1/60sec.
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15 thoughts on “A photo of the North Downs, caught on the school run”
What a fantastic photo! There’s so much to see. It’s amazing that the M25 is totally hidden. I think those twigs actually bring something to the photo.
Ah what a beautiful view! Have a good day x
What a beautiful view, I always love what mist looks like, in a picture, Clio lending a helping hand for Coombe Mill
That’s quite a view, the mist really adds another level to it
Thank you for linking up
You can’t even tell there’s a huge heaving motorway there. It’s beautiful!
Beautiful view, hard to believe there’s a motorway hidden in there somewhere! I quite like the wee branches poking in to view at the side!
You would never think from looking at the photo there is a major motorway hidden. Beautiful capture x
It is so beautiful in that part of the country. I love that sky 🙂 #MySundayPhoto
I love the way the mist hides the motorway from view. It’s a beautiful shot and I quite like the twigs in the top corner too.
What a view! That is just beautiful.
Great photo. I do love early morning misty shots. It’s always when I’m driving that I spot something I want to photograph – it’s rarely convenient to stop or find somewhere to park!
Such a nice school run view! I always try to stop too when after school run. Stopping and appreciating beauty like this somewhat gives me more energy to start my day =)
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You just have to stop and take in your surroundings sometimes, right? Thanks for commenting Merlinda.
Love this! It’s a beautiful view, mist really adds something to the photo, doesn’t it. Can’t believe the M25 is hidden in there!
The M25 is in there, and best place for it, hidden from view.