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Golden Hour At Froyle Park

In photography, the golden hour refers to the time shortly after sunrise or just before sunset when daylight appears redder and softer compared to when the sun is higher. This period is also known as the magic hour, particularly among photographers and cinematographers. During these moments, the brightness of the sky aligns with that of streetlights, signs, car headlights, and illuminated windows.

 

When the sun is low on the horizon, its rays travel through more atmosphere, which decreases the intensity of direct light and increases the influence of indirect light, leading to a diffusion effect. More blue light is scattered, making sunlight appear redder. Additionally, the sun's low angle creates longer shadows.

 

The reduced contrast during the golden hour results in softer shadows and highlights that are less prone to overexposure. In landscape photography, the warm hues from the low sun are often sought after to enhance the scene's colours, making it an ideal time for capturing natural images with diffuse and warm light. Sunset colours are typically more brilliant than sunrise colours, because the evening air contains more particles than morning air.

 

Froyle Park features a stunning Jacobean Manor constructed in 1620, which is now open for weddings and civil ceremonies. The venue combines timeless elegance with serene natural surroundings, creating a unique atmosphere for couples seeking a magnificent and traditional country estate for their wedding.

 

Froyle Park is a picturesque manor house from the 16th century, designated as a Grade II* listed building, set within 32 hectares of beautifully maintained parkland on the border of Surrey and Hampshire. It is conveniently situated just an hour's drive from London, approximately 40 minutes from both Heathrow and Southampton Airports, and is also in close proximity to the nearby towns of Alton and Farnham. For those who wish to enjoy an overnight stay, the manor house features 32 distinct bedrooms, thoughtfully arranged within self-contained apartments, providing a comfortable and unique accommodation experience.

 

The sizable tree in this location appears to be a Salix × fragilis, a medium to large deciduous tree that grows quickly to heights of 10–20 m (occasionally reaching 29 m), with a trunk that can be up to 1 m in diameter, often featuring multiple trunks and an irregular, frequently leaning crown. The bark is a dark grey-brown and becomes coarsely fissured as the tree ages.

 

This plant is often referred to as crack willow or brittle willow due to its high vulnerability to damage from wind, ice, and snow. The name also comes from the twigs that snap off easily and cleanly at the base, producing a noticeable crack. Detached twigs and branches can quickly take root, allowing the species to spread into new areas as they fall into waterways and are carried downstream. It is especially skilled at colonising new sandbanks along rivers that form after floods. Additionally, it propagates through root suckers, leading to the expansion into dense 'groves'.

 

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Uploaded on January 8, 2025
Taken on January 10, 2020