This rich green gives the feeling of a warm, sunny day. I like the dizzying green grass in the foreground as well. It's a nice contrast that adds even more texture to this foto.
Posted by Abe at January 5, 2006 03:13 AMOh how this picture makes me long for the summer! The east of england must be as grey as Toronto at the minute with no sign of change either.
Posted by keels at January 5, 2006 04:14 AMThats one heck of a greenwall. Great composition. Your oxford pics rock.
Posted by Phil at January 5, 2006 04:55 AMVery nice. You can imagine that these buildings have not changed a great deal over time. Cool snap. Just the medicine for the cold dreary days here too.
Posted by Jamie at January 5, 2006 06:03 AMNice one of Oxford, yet again. I can't spot which college this is, but I do know that we call these spaces 'quads', not 'yards'!
Posted by Howard at January 5, 2006 06:38 AMBeautiful. The weather is not any better here in Oxford Sam.
Posted by Kamyar at January 5, 2006 08:13 AMYou found a few colors in this one. I like the way the grass is striped. Nice shot.
Posted by Nate at January 5, 2006 09:01 AMcool photo - i like the symmetry
Posted by Chris at January 5, 2006 09:03 AMOh yes, it was very foggy yesterday in Toronto. We have been weird weather for this time of the year...very mild. Interesting photo...I needed that burst of greenery.
Posted by NoLabels at January 5, 2006 09:28 AMBeauty. Love the symmetry.
Posted by Joe at January 5, 2006 10:02 AMNicely composed, great pic! I feel your pain as far as the lack of sunny days. Here in New England, the only time its sunny is when I am looking out my window at work, I step outside and *poof* clouds appear. Keep up the good work!
Posted by Dave at January 5, 2006 10:54 AMNice to see a shot of England at its finest ;)
Instead of the bleak drowsyness it is in the winter :(
When I first got to England, I was amazed at the lushness of the greenery, which you capture here so nicely. All that rain, and the moderate temperatures, really make a difference.
Posted by Dylan at January 5, 2006 11:27 AMThe pattern on the grass is awesome.
Posted by Ayan at January 5, 2006 11:58 AMThanks, it's appreciated...We've had, what, 1 day with blue skies in the last 2 weeks?
Posted by A.R. at January 5, 2006 12:07 PMFunny thing is that when I first saw this I immediately thought it might be Victoria College at University of Toronto. After moving to Washington DC and noticing lately how green some of the grass is here in the winter I thought "Wow, the greenery in Toronto is really persisting too!". I suppose the fact that this part of UofT is modelled after Oxford facilitated the confusion.
Posted by nosaj at January 5, 2006 12:14 PMA bit of beauty and freshness over there. It feels grey and cold here in Wales even the sea is brownish.
Posted by Livy at January 5, 2006 02:53 PMJust what I need in these gloomy days of a damp winter. Thank you so much.
Posted by doreen at January 6, 2006 03:25 AMHey dude,
Long time reader (or is it watcher) first time commenter.
I love all of your photos, but this is more of an equipment question. How highly would you rate your 17-40mm "L" series lens? I'm thinking of upgrading from a 17-85 & wondering if it is really all it is cracked up to be?
I'd love your opinion on how it goes....
Nice capture; especially like the hint of a good old Blighty striped lawn.
Posted by milou at January 6, 2006 06:43 PMVery colourfull ;D