Looking down, a photo from Devon, England

Photographer's Note

A favourite walk for us, is a walk around the grounds of Saltram house, a National Trust property on the outskirts of Plymouth.

Situated on a hill, one of the paths is on a ridge that enables views such as this.
We are looking down on the Plym estuary.

The River Plym runs from Dartmoor in the centre of the county of Devon, south-west towards Plymouth Sound.
This view shows the tidal part,which shortly leads to Cattewater, which is navigable. It is approximately 20 miles long, quite short when we consider many rivers.

The name Plym is thought to have its origins in Old English and means the 'plum tree', from a back formation from the name of Plympton.
Plymouth took its name from the river.

A muddy estuary, at low tide there are many birds to be seen feeding here.

Taken with my iPhone.
Thanks for looking.

ikeharel, tyro, papagolf21, holmertz, Fis2, jhm, Royaldevon, Cricri, annjackman, robmal, cornejo, COSTANTINO, PaulVDV, adramad ha puntuado esta nota como útil.

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ikeharel (98438) 2019-02-12 8:41

Hello Jean,
Cell-phone are amazing, I reckon this already, easy to carry while strolling and taking swift picture when the opportunity arise.
That's seems to be the case with this picture, view through the naked branches down to the beach is clear and distinct.
Cheers, and good evening,
Ike

Tue (71338) 2019-02-12 8:44

Hello Jean,
We get a really nice view through the many trees of the coastline, a little bit of water and the houses on the other side. I remember this landscape from the one time I visited the Devon coast. Well captured.
Lars

mesutilgim (115194) 2019-02-12 9:09

Hello Jean,
Another perfect capture in your gallery. Taken with perfect pov and ligth management as well as sharpness. Interesting and usefull notes.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

tyro (29024) 2019-02-12 12:17

Hello Jean,

What a remarkable quality this photograph has considering it has been taken with a mobile 'phone! The details and sharpness are exquisite, the light and colours so natural and your exposure spot-on.

It is always a bit difficult taking photographs through trees as they usually obscure most of the view - but here, perhaps because of the fact that the tall trees are completely bare of leaves and their branches so slender, the effect is just perfect - we can admire the beauty of these trees yet also perfectly enjoy the distant view of the river curving below as well as the surrounding features.

A fine and interesting note too.

Excellent!

Kind Regards,

John.

lousat (120601) 2019-02-12 14:04

Hi Jean,very nice capture from your last walk there,the typical winter scenery,no snow but the usual dark lights of this cloudy day,very good view of the estuary and on the houses between the branches too. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

papagolf21 (144666) 2019-02-12 23:07

Bonjour, cher Jean,
J'aime beaucoup cette prise de vue très naturelle et valorisant le paysage en période hivernale.
Un cadrage parfait.
Amitiés.
Philippe

snunney (130965) 2019-02-13 0:51

Hello Jean,
I like this view of the river through the trees though I imagine it wouldn't be possible in a few months time. Very good rendering of the colours and fine clarity despite the greyish sky.

holmertz (82894) 2019-02-13 1:04

Hello Jean,
The view of the estuary is partly hidden by the trees but we still get a good view of the river and the muddy banks surrounding it. But I am just as attracted by the trees themselves. There are so many different kinds of them, of so many different shapes and sizes and various tones of green and brown to provide a most fascinating view. Your mobile phone camera has managed a very impressively sharp and well exposed photo.
Kind regards,
Gert

Fis2 (141978) 2019-02-13 1:21

Witaj Jean!
A very nice view.
Good composition and framing.
Curious place, the river makes impression.
I like colors and sharpness.
Well done.
Nice day.
Krzysztof

Nicou (187830) 2019-02-13 2:39

Hello

quel jeu végétatif et vue avec différentes couleurs des plantes et des arbres sueprbe et en fond plus en clair ce plan d’eau quelle vue et captage superbe tableau de la nature.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

jhm (190831) 2019-02-13 5:25

Hello Jean,

We get a nice panorama view between the branches.
I am surpriced of the quality of the picture taken with your iPhone
Also a lovely subject to look at.
Also perfect depth and perspective.
Composition and presentation are superb. TFS.

Best regards,
John.

Royaldevon (63912) 2019-02-13 5:40

Hello Jean,

We all seem to be doing it more and more ... using our mobile phones. They are handy, usually with us without thought, and can deliver quality, like this!
The trees, rather than blocking the view, supply a filigree f/g through which we can see tantalising glimpses of the river and the lovely houses on its banks. It's a thoroughly united and enjoyable scene.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

Cricri (176) 2019-02-15 10:41

Hi Jean
Une image qui sent bon la nature, belle vue sur la rivière et les habitations entre la végétations, bonne note info!
Bonne soirée
cricri

annjackman (23019) 2019-02-15 11:36

Hello Jean,
There must be plenty of lovely walks in this area and this shows what beautiful views can be seen. Peering through the trees gives a very fine view of the estuary.
Lovely!
Kind Regards, Ann

robmal (2437) 2019-02-16 10:19

Hello Jean,
Very interesting note and surprising good quality of photo taken by your iphone. Great sharpness and details.
Best Regards
Robert

ChrisJ (151814) 2019-02-17 8:13

Hello Jean,

The fun part is working out how to get a cell phone image emailed to a laptop then uploaded to internet. You have done well. I needed my students to assist me. They are way ahead of older adults when it comes to technology. Good sharpness, a superb elevated pov and soft, pastel colours. Tfs!

cornejo (61058) 2019-02-21 0:54

Hello Jean, very good view of this beautiful place, very well composed and captured in this good and beautiful picture. An interesting image with good sharpness, depth, light, color and quality. Very good and beautiful work perfectly done, my congratulations my friend. Thanks for sharing this interesting work.

Good night and happy weekend.
All the best from the south of Spain.
Angel.

COSTANTINO (92958) 2019-02-24 21:45

Hello dear friend and have a nice time
and a happy new day
I like this natural framing
of the trees dominating
the foreground of the photo
situated on a hill one of the
paths is on a ridge that enablew
view such as this
welldone
regards
Costantino

PaulVDV (49014) 2019-03-03 9:35

Hello Jean,
A more discrete view of the estuary and the houses on the hill on the other side.
The scrub and the trees do not obstruct the view at all but give much more depth to the picture.
For a cloudy February day the view is very clear and even colourful.
Best regards, Paul

adramad (62442) 2019-03-13 10:30

Hi Jean.
Very beautiful composition, which shows us a beautiful landscape of the estuary, but here the abundant trees create the effect that we see it through a lattice, effect of its branches.
Very nice color, which together with good sharpness and optimal lighting, gives great image quality.
You have a good day.
Very best regards
Luis.