Mike its interesting you should mention the composition, someone on a UK board did too. I am afraid I cant take credit for composition as such or it wasnt a conscious thought, I simply went to a place from where the tree's shape was most clearly visible. The comment on the UK board regarded shooting against a 'blank' background which I admit has worked quite well but wasnt in my head at the time. I will have to bare these things in mind in future as they are true. I think on a clear day that shot would be equally as dramatic though because where the tree is the background would probably be close cropped grass or empty sky, not far beyond the tree the land and road drop steeply to the sea.
