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The Lure of Melusine

Melusine in European folklore is a spirit of of fresh water, or sometimes a mythological water nymph or sprite. Either way, the interpretation inferred by my title is to be taken rather loosely. What I was after with this was feel of being drawn to this mysterious looking still water in the spirit of Hylas and the Nymphs by Waterhouse.

 

Its a scene from Consall Nature reserve, in the valley bottom just by the bridge that crosses the River Churnet. I decided to go for a really long exposure to get the water looking really opaque and dreamy, so - tripod up, 2 minute exposure, sat looking at my timer and shivering. Halfway through it started to rain - great, I thought, might get some good effects (it didn't!) but then the heavens opened and it poured down - with still a minute to go! mad panic and rush to try and keep everything dry. It was ok in the end and I was pleased with the result.

 

I decided to go for a partial colour - just added to the mystery I thought.

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Uploaded on February 23, 2016
Taken on February 7, 2016