The last sunshine

This photograph marks a break from the bold colours and staggering light of Fuerteventura. The scene is back in the softer light of Essex in the UK, where summer is struggling to take hold.

But it’s late evening and the last vestiges of sunlight reach into this verdant corner, catching some insects in its rays. This small graveyard belongs to the Quaker church in Maldon and is at the back of my mother’s home.

I noticed this looking out of the window and was struck by its tranquility and stillness – apart from the fluttering insects playfully absorbing the warmth.

The composition hinges on the right of the frame, while the dark, lush vegetation of this rarely touched corner creates a good contrast with the sunshine. I think it sums up the mood I felt with this scene.

11 thoughts on “The last sunshine”

ckponderings on June 5, 2013 at 06:34 said:

Great light, and you can never go wrong in a graveyard! :)

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- mikeosbornphoto on June 5, 2013 at 18:21 said:
  
  Well I’m not sure about that, Richard :-)
  
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  - ckponderings on June 6, 2013 at 06:29 said:
    
    Haha… Photography-wise, Mike. :)
    
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    - mikeosbornphoto on June 6, 2013 at 19:30 said:
      
      ;-)
      
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Liana on June 5, 2013 at 02:11 said:

I love the composition here…the mood…nice :)

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- mikeosbornphoto on June 5, 2013 at 18:22 said:
  
  Thank you very much Liana. The mood was very restful and calm. The sort I like!
  
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ashton manswell on June 4, 2013 at 20:47 said:

Nice…being one who loves capturing sunrises and sunsets..fell in love with this pic..great shot!

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- mikeosbornphoto on June 4, 2013 at 21:02 said:
  
  Thanks very much, Ashton. It was the golden hour and the light fell in just the right place.
  
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  - ashton manswell on June 4, 2013 at 21:05 said:
    
    Indeed… :)
    
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camillanyqvist on June 4, 2013 at 20:15 said:

Lovely light and calm feeling!

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- mikeosbornphoto on June 4, 2013 at 20:17 said:
  
  Thank you Camilla :-) Yes, I felt peaceful when I saw this.
  
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