Adam Burton:

Adam Burton is a leading, self taught landscape photographer in the UK. He has photographed natural areas around the world and specialises in UK landscapes.

When looking at this image the first thing that I notice is the intense, warm light that is spilling over the hills and trees. I think that the yellow and golden undertones of the light create this inviting and almost heavenly atmosphere that spreads throughout the image. I really love the wisps of mist that seem to be creeping into the centre of the image and the subsequent shadows that have formed on top it. I believe that this adds a mystical and mysterious element to the work. The fog and shadows seem to dance and intertwine with each other to invoke a more uncertain and hidden atmosphere which I think provides and interesting contrast to the angelic light that seems to be doing its best to ward it off. This photograph has been taken from an Ariel view which allows a broader perspective for the the viewer, it also showcases the duel carriage way that runs through the middle of the photograph. I think that this is an interesting juxtaposition within the work, a modern road and cars that produce fumes and smog running along side an ancient landscape and natural morning fog. Although these things in theory are opposites and should clash, I believe that within the piece they seem to work together, the road twists and bends along with the landscape and it is lined with hedges and trees. I think that this could be a way of showing how humans are able to live along side nature in a way that isn't entirely destructive. 

This image seems much more spiritual to me, the cold blue tones and the mist covered trees create an ancient and chilling atmosphere. I think that the curve of the trees, the way they seem to bend inwards as of they are reaching for the two people invoke a more unnerving element to the photograph, and the way in which the subjects seem to be walking off into the mist as if they are hypnotised only adds to this. I believe that the overall hazy visuals of the image help to create this uncertain and unknowing feeling, the viewer cannot see properly and I think that this increases feeling and sensations of nervousness and anxiety. Maybe something is lurking within the fog waiting, maybe not, we don't know and that is what makes these feelings so intense. Touching on the spiritual essence of this image I think that the formations of the trees act like they are creating a portal, and this imagery is amplified by the by the think fog in the centre of the trees. It blocks further view to create a curious and mysterious element to the work, inviting the viewer in to look beyond.