This month the photo challenge at Perelincolors’ Tech of the Month is to compose shots that make good use of empty space. So here are some views of Windmill Hill, near my house – some recent, some taken earlier in the year. I thought that by having big skies in the background, or a large expanse of meadow in the foreground, and also by shooting downhill or lying down, it would create both scale and a touch of drama. Also it was an attempt to add interest to a scene that, though pleasing in itself, could not in any way be described as spectacular. And finally I was trying to capture a sense of something special about a place that I am perhaps overly familiar with. See what you think.
Tish Farrell 
Beautiful!
Thank you, Ana Lucia.
I especially like the third one.
Love them all, but especially the third one, with the ponies.
They’re all really good , especially the couple with the dog. In the first the windmill us too far to the right for my eye, I’d like in a bit further in or cropped out. Just an opinion and I know nothing!
I’m nore than happy to have your opinion, Gilly. I take your point about the first windmill.
Splendid takes , as always.
My fave is the last one for the perspective!
Many thanks 🙂
I loved seeing the same scene in different times. Beautiful.
Thanks, Sue.
I like this concept very much and have to say my favourite is number 4….very good. Janet:)
Thank you, Janet.
Lovely photos, Tish. But then I could say that any day without even looking at them (although I hasten to add that I did.)
janet
Thanks for participating! I like especially the second one with the little tower at the border of the image – it creates a sort of surreal effect.
Thanks for the challenge 🙂
These are great; I particularly like the couple with the dog and the colours in the second shot.
I like the idea. The last one is different.
I think the first shot, and the last, especially captured something special about a place that is very familiar to you. It’s a beautiful place, and I think you managed to capture some of the magic!
Alison
Thank you, Alison.
What spectacular skies. Do you have a direct line to the weather goddess?
Hello, Meg. Now you mention it, we have been having some especially striking skies this year.
You live in a beautiful area. My favorite photo is the second one. The dark clouds really add drama.
Thank you, Julie.
I’ve missed this place, and yet if it weren’t for you it would have remained a complete mistery to me.
Ah now, isn’t this one of the best bits about blogging – taking like-minded souls to one’s special places? I’m so glad you are back. Responding to your challenges, or simply seeing how others respond, really makes blogging a pleasure, and altogether more meaningful 🙂
Awwww 🙂 Thank you dearest.