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calm, dawn, Parang Mountains, photography, Romania, rural, tranquil
Although I knew in my heart of hearts that the sun would be in the wrong position to improve upon my shot of ‘rural perfection’ of the evening before I couldn’t resist getting up at dawn just to be sure. Being reasonably confident with my thoughts I decided to take the long way round to the farmstead and crossed the road in front of our motel instead. The parched, brittle grass splintered rather than bent out of the way and the erupting dust clouds clung to my trousers. There was not a sound to be heard and the wooded slopes of the Parâng Mountains were still partially clothed in a fine morning mist. 
With not a soul in sight I was alone with the calm tranquility of a new day and spent some time simply absorbing the moment and watching the light and landscape slowly change before continuing to my spot of the previous evening. Having tarried a little too long, the soft morning light had disappeared; it was now direct, harsh and unflattering. With a little of the magic gone from the scene I confess to being a tad disappointed at being proven right!
(All images are copyright to Noeline Smith)
It’s still a great scene. And Romania – wonderful.
Thanks Mike. If you ever had any thoughts about going to Romania – do it!
I’ve been a few times but should go back armed with my “proper” camera – I have mostly printed snapshots, though good memories. You should create a Romanian collection (if you haven’t already and I missed it?)
Well, if you’ve been you’ll know exactly what I mean/feel with some of these posts. When and where did you go?
I haven’t done a Romanian collection – in fact, I hadn’t even thought about it but now I will! thanks for the suggestion.
This is a gorgeous landscape Noeline. I guess we don’t always get the shot that is in our mind’s eye but sometimes what we get instead is just as beautiful. The colours are fabulous.
Thanks Chillbrook. It used to throw me a bit if my intended shot wasn’t going to work but I’m learning to ‘unfocus’ myself and make the most of the opportunities I’m given. Funnily enough there’s even more satisfaction to getting a shot in these conditions
You have captured the mood of the moment perfectly and in so doing have expressed your own feelings. It clearly was an occasion to massage the soul! ‘I was alone with the calm tranquility of a new day’ – I like that, a lot!!
Compliment indeed – thank you!
Scrumptious landscape and colours with a real sense of the open air about it. Makes you want to just stand and take it all in. Romania…. mmmm, must go.
Thank you – I’m glad I managed to capture the feeling of space – and even better, that I’ve made you want to go!
If you get the chance, do go. It’s a beautiful country.
Very serene, very calm.
Every time I look at this image I feel the sense of tranquility that enveloped me as I took it. Wonderful memories