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Tuesday 30th April
Another morning of heavy rain and strong westerly winds but by early afternoon things began to improve.
I wasn't sure where to go really but in the end decided on Godrevy.
When we arrived it was dull and windy but gradually the light improved, although the the sun never completely broke through the clouds.
Trying to find something a bit different I went out to the end of the headland and then down onto the reef below. I've never seen another photographer down here although I'm sure others have. When I was a really keen young angler I used to fish down here but you do have to be careful as any swell can cover the rocks which are quite flat.
As I did yesterday I've stuck to b&w as there was very little colour in the dull light.
Another morning of heavy rain and strong westerly winds but by early afternoon things began to improve.
I wasn't sure where to go really but in the end decided on Godrevy.
When we arrived it was dull and windy but gradually the light improved, although the the sun never completely broke through the clouds.
Trying to find something a bit different I went out to the end of the headland and then down onto the reef below. I've never seen another photographer down here although I'm sure others have. When I was a really keen young angler I used to fish down here but you do have to be careful as any swell can cover the rocks which are quite flat.
As I did yesterday I've stuck to b&w as there was very little colour in the dull light.
Monday 29th April
Heavy rain and a strong southerly wind forecast for today. A slightly drier spell predicted for early morning so I made a quick trip over to the far side of Marazion. I've always liked making images from this little rocky beach next to the harbour.
With plenty of big rocks and reefs out in front of you the waves create a lot of movement and white water. The ferries had to use the harbour first thing as the other landing sites were too rough. The Mount workers had a bit of a bumpy commute as the last image shows. They had rigged up the covers on the boats to give everyone shelter from the spray.
Heavy rain and a strong southerly wind forecast for today. A slightly drier spell predicted for early morning so I made a quick trip over to the far side of Marazion. I've always liked making images from this little rocky beach next to the harbour.
With plenty of big rocks and reefs out in front of you the waves create a lot of movement and white water. The ferries had to use the harbour first thing as the other landing sites were too rough. The Mount workers had a bit of a bumpy commute as the last image shows. They had rigged up the covers on the boats to give everyone shelter from the spray.
Sunday 28th April
A Sunday morning photowalk with black clouds overhead but sunshine to the south east, hardly a breath of wind early on and cold water swimmers everywhere.
A Sunday morning photowalk with black clouds overhead but sunshine to the south east, hardly a breath of wind early on and cold water swimmers everywhere.
Saturday 27th April
This weekend is the Porthleven Food and Music Festival. We paid an early morning visit to beat the crowds as this is now a really big event, they have even constructed a temporary bridge across the harbour entrance. Fields a mile or so outside the town are used for parking and a white double decker bus ferries people back and forth.
As it was early we managed to find a parking space in the town and after a coffee I had a wander around with my camera. Looking at the number of bars and alcohol stalls it could get a bit lively in the evenings.
This weekend is the Porthleven Food and Music Festival. We paid an early morning visit to beat the crowds as this is now a really big event, they have even constructed a temporary bridge across the harbour entrance. Fields a mile or so outside the town are used for parking and a white double decker bus ferries people back and forth.
As it was early we managed to find a parking space in the town and after a coffee I had a wander around with my camera. Looking at the number of bars and alcohol stalls it could get a bit lively in the evenings.
Friday 26th April
Do you ever go to a "honeypot location" and try and get something different? That's what I tried to do this afternoon. The weather turned out much better than forecast, instead of solid cloud some blue sky appeared and also a bit of sea had built up. I drove up to St Just and then down Cot Valley to Porth Nanven. I was here a couple of weeks ago but even in that short time more cliff has fallen away.
Just before I packed up, local character Showris (Irish name) came down, as he often does, for a swim.
Do you ever go to a "honeypot location" and try and get something different? That's what I tried to do this afternoon. The weather turned out much better than forecast, instead of solid cloud some blue sky appeared and also a bit of sea had built up. I drove up to St Just and then down Cot Valley to Porth Nanven. I was here a couple of weeks ago but even in that short time more cliff has fallen away.
Just before I packed up, local character Showris (Irish name) came down, as he often does, for a swim.
Thursday 25th April
A busy sunrise photo walk with all sorts of things going on around the harbour area and a red moon setting over Newlyn. The Scillonian was having it's weekly refuelling, several more gigs arriving ready to be shipped off to the Isles of Scilly for the world championships.
The road past the harbour was closed as a ship came out of the dry dock and a barge with crane left the floating dock and went out behind the pier to lift the yacht mooring buoys to bring them in for maintenance before the summer yachts arrive.
Inside the floating dock a super yacht was moored and after a bit of research I found out it's available for charter with prices starting at £50,000 per week.
Some beautiful light coming and going this morning and everyone you talked to was commenting on the still and windless morning weather.
A busy sunrise photo walk with all sorts of things going on around the harbour area and a red moon setting over Newlyn. The Scillonian was having it's weekly refuelling, several more gigs arriving ready to be shipped off to the Isles of Scilly for the world championships.
The road past the harbour was closed as a ship came out of the dry dock and a barge with crane left the floating dock and went out behind the pier to lift the yacht mooring buoys to bring them in for maintenance before the summer yachts arrive.
Inside the floating dock a super yacht was moored and after a bit of research I found out it's available for charter with prices starting at £50,000 per week.
Some beautiful light coming and going this morning and everyone you talked to was commenting on the still and windless morning weather.
Wednesday Afternoon
To try something a bit different I bought a Loawa 65mm Macro lens for my Fuji Cameras. This afternoon I took it out to a local woods for a play! No tripod, just wandering around to get to understand the possibilities. With a little breeze blowing I had to up the ISO to enable a fast shutter speed. To get sharpness all through the image you would certainly need to focus stack but for most images I kind of like the fact that only part of the subject is fully in focus.
To try something a bit different I bought a Loawa 65mm Macro lens for my Fuji Cameras. This afternoon I took it out to a local woods for a play! No tripod, just wandering around to get to understand the possibilities. With a little breeze blowing I had to up the ISO to enable a fast shutter speed. To get sharpness all through the image you would certainly need to focus stack but for most images I kind of like the fact that only part of the subject is fully in focus.
Wednesday 24th April
A sunrise wander around Penzance Harbour on a still but slightly chilly morning. Only a brief spell of light and colour as the sun, annoyingly, rose into the clouds within minutes of appearing.
A sunrise wander around Penzance Harbour on a still but slightly chilly morning. Only a brief spell of light and colour as the sun, annoyingly, rose into the clouds within minutes of appearing.
Tuesday 23rd April
An evening visit to Marazion for a little bit of easy photography. The visitors had all left the Mount, the tide was in and the ferries had stopped running. Sitting by what's known as the Orange Landing it was out of the breeze and really warm. A family appeared next to us carrying bags and a few minutes later one of the ferries appeared out of the Mount Harbour. I assume they were residents on their way home after a day on the mainland.
An evening visit to Marazion for a little bit of easy photography. The visitors had all left the Mount, the tide was in and the ferries had stopped running. Sitting by what's known as the Orange Landing it was out of the breeze and really warm. A family appeared next to us carrying bags and a few minutes later one of the ferries appeared out of the Mount Harbour. I assume they were residents on their way home after a day on the mainland.
Monday Afternoon
A late afternoon walk along the cliffs south east of Lands End. No stormy seas now, the water taking on a more summery look. Still a chill in the northerly wind and the flowers on the cliffs seem to be a bit late this year. Just a few thrift flowers on very sheltered grass banks, they're all just waiting for a bit of prolonged warmth.
A late afternoon walk along the cliffs south east of Lands End. No stormy seas now, the water taking on a more summery look. Still a chill in the northerly wind and the flowers on the cliffs seem to be a bit late this year. Just a few thrift flowers on very sheltered grass banks, they're all just waiting for a bit of prolonged warmth.
Monday 22nd April
An early morning walk over to Newlyn Harbour and then down onto the Old Quay. This granite quay was first built in 1332 and then rebuilt and extended in 1732. It encloses a very small area especially when compared to the modern harbour.
I did a bit of research and found that the rising sun should come straight through "The Gaps" and so it proved. The sunrise was very different from the last two mornings as there was a lot of cloud around. The sun's appearance was delayed by 15 minutes or so and then a few minutes later disappeared into the clouds again.
Plenty of harbour activity as smaller boats went out and bigger vessels came in to catch the Monday morning market.
An early morning walk over to Newlyn Harbour and then down onto the Old Quay. This granite quay was first built in 1332 and then rebuilt and extended in 1732. It encloses a very small area especially when compared to the modern harbour.
I did a bit of research and found that the rising sun should come straight through "The Gaps" and so it proved. The sunrise was very different from the last two mornings as there was a lot of cloud around. The sun's appearance was delayed by 15 minutes or so and then a few minutes later disappeared into the clouds again.
Plenty of harbour activity as smaller boats went out and bigger vessels came in to catch the Monday morning market.
Sunday 21st April
A beautiful Sunday sunrise. Not a cloud in the sky, so very short lived but so calm and peaceful.
A beautiful Sunday sunrise. Not a cloud in the sky, so very short lived but so calm and peaceful.
Saturday 20th April "The couple on the pier."
Wandering around the harbour before sunrise this morning I met a young Japanese couple who were also out early to marvel at the colours. We had a bit of a chat but slightly hindered by our lack of a common language!
The sunrise was beautiful but was one of those ten minute wonders due to the lack of clouds but so lovely to feel warmth on my face at last.
Wandering around the harbour before sunrise this morning I met a young Japanese couple who were also out early to marvel at the colours. We had a bit of a chat but slightly hindered by our lack of a common language!
The sunrise was beautiful but was one of those ten minute wonders due to the lack of clouds but so lovely to feel warmth on my face at last.
Friday 19th April
The morning and most of the afternoon was dull and grey but while I was on the cliffs just east of Logan Rock a single splash of sunlight hit the headland in front of me. It lasted just a few seconds.
This view is not often seen and in the very far distance you can just make out the town of Porthleven. The white lighthouse you can just make out is Tater Dhu.
Tater Dhu was only built in 1965 following a nearby tragedy. In 1963 eleven men lost their lives when a Spanish coaster called the Juan Ferrer hit the rocks and capsized near where the lighthouse now stands.
The morning and most of the afternoon was dull and grey but while I was on the cliffs just east of Logan Rock a single splash of sunlight hit the headland in front of me. It lasted just a few seconds.
This view is not often seen and in the very far distance you can just make out the town of Porthleven. The white lighthouse you can just make out is Tater Dhu.
Tater Dhu was only built in 1965 following a nearby tragedy. In 1963 eleven men lost their lives when a Spanish coaster called the Juan Ferrer hit the rocks and capsized near where the lighthouse now stands.
Thursday 18th April (afternoon) A Cornish lane.
Starting at Wicca Farm, a mile east of Zennor village, and walking down the lane to some disused barns and a beautiful country cottage. The high hedges are full of Spring flowers and show up beautifully on my infrared camera.
If you carry on a narrow path takes you down to River Cove, from where you can walk the coast path east to St Ives or west to Zennor Head and then up to the village.
Starting at Wicca Farm, a mile east of Zennor village, and walking down the lane to some disused barns and a beautiful country cottage. The high hedges are full of Spring flowers and show up beautifully on my infrared camera.
If you carry on a narrow path takes you down to River Cove, from where you can walk the coast path east to St Ives or west to Zennor Head and then up to the village.
Thursday 18th April
Early morning harbour colours and patterns.
Early morning harbour colours and patterns.
Wednesday 17th April
Sunrise on a largely cloudy but beautiful morning. The images are in the order they were taken beginning 30 minutes before official sunrise until 30 minutes after.
Sunrise on a largely cloudy but beautiful morning. The images are in the order they were taken beginning 30 minutes before official sunrise until 30 minutes after.
Tuesday 16th April
A honey pot location today but hopefully a little bit of a different take.
The view towards Logan Rock from the cliffs above Pedn Vounder beach is familiar to most photographers. All those running photography workshops in West Cornwall bring their groups here. Today however, I made the effort to clamber down the rocky pathway and then scramble do
onto the beach and this early in the year I had the whole place to myself. The sand on the lower part of the beach was pristine and the sky was blue. I'd waited in the car for the last of the rain to pass and once down on the beach it was really warm and sheltered. Once the sun comes out here the sea takes on the most vivid turquoise colours.
A honey pot location today but hopefully a little bit of a different take.
The view towards Logan Rock from the cliffs above Pedn Vounder beach is familiar to most photographers. All those running photography workshops in West Cornwall bring their groups here. Today however, I made the effort to clamber down the rocky pathway and then scramble do
onto the beach and this early in the year I had the whole place to myself. The sand on the lower part of the beach was pristine and the sky was blue. I'd waited in the car for the last of the rain to pass and once down on the beach it was really warm and sheltered. Once the sun comes out here the sea takes on the most vivid turquoise colours.
Monday 15th April
Another photo walk down a West Cornwall valley with an infrared camera.
With a very strong and chilly north west wind a sheltered south coast valley seemed best and so it was an afternoon in the Lamorna Valley.
This valley is steep sided and tree lined and in it's base a swift flowing stream makes it's way through the woods and down to the sea.
The final image shows the scene as you round the last bend and the sea, with the headland Carn Dhu in the distance, comes into view.
In the top left of this image you can see left over granite spoil from the quarry that was opened here in 1849.
Ships would come into the cove to take huge blocks away to build well known landmarks like the Longships Lighthouse, The Admiralty Pier in Dover, The Thames Embankment and other famous buildings in London. The quarry was worked until just before the First World War.
Another photo walk down a West Cornwall valley with an infrared camera.
With a very strong and chilly north west wind a sheltered south coast valley seemed best and so it was an afternoon in the Lamorna Valley.
This valley is steep sided and tree lined and in it's base a swift flowing stream makes it's way through the woods and down to the sea.
The final image shows the scene as you round the last bend and the sea, with the headland Carn Dhu in the distance, comes into view.
In the top left of this image you can see left over granite spoil from the quarry that was opened here in 1849.
Ships would come into the cove to take huge blocks away to build well known landmarks like the Longships Lighthouse, The Admiralty Pier in Dover, The Thames Embankment and other famous buildings in London. The quarry was worked until just before the First World War.
Sunday 14th April
A return trip to Cape Cornwall on another beautiful evening with bright sunlight occasionally hidden by fast moving clouds.
With the tide later in the evening I was able to go much further around the boulders towards Lands End. I'm sure they do but I've never seen another photographer this far around.
A return trip to Cape Cornwall on another beautiful evening with bright sunlight occasionally hidden by fast moving clouds.
With the tide later in the evening I was able to go much further around the boulders towards Lands End. I'm sure they do but I've never seen another photographer this far around.
Saturday 13th April
A cloudy day but just a hint of light and colour in the evening. It made a real change to be up at Cape Cornwall in dry warm weather. The car park was nearly empty as the Easter visitors have headed for home. A father and daughter did me a favour by climbing up on some rocks near me and making a lovely silhouette.
A cloudy day but just a hint of light and colour in the evening. It made a real change to be up at Cape Cornwall in dry warm weather. The car park was nearly empty as the Easter visitors have headed for home. A father and daughter did me a favour by climbing up on some rocks near me and making a lovely silhouette.
Friday 12th April
A beautiful, warm and hazy Penzance sunrise. A photo walk to the harbour and back home along the promenade.
A beautiful, warm and hazy Penzance sunrise. A photo walk to the harbour and back home along the promenade.
Thursday 11th April
A mild but misty couple of hours at the far end of Sennen Beach. It was a very big spring tide today and you could actually walk all the way around to Gwynver at low tide.
The beach was really busy with families enjoying the last days of their holidays. Lots mini surfers in mini wetsuits and dads with pink buckets building sand castles. A lovely atmosphere despite the lack of sunshine.
A mild but misty couple of hours at the far end of Sennen Beach. It was a very big spring tide today and you could actually walk all the way around to Gwynver at low tide.
The beach was really busy with families enjoying the last days of their holidays. Lots mini surfers in mini wetsuits and dads with pink buckets building sand castles. A lovely atmosphere despite the lack of sunshine.
Wednesday 10th April
The weather is all over the place at the moment, storm yon Sunday, sun yesterday and rain followed by fog today. Driving up to Pendeen Lighthouse the fog was really thick but down at sea level it was just grey and misty. A foghorn was installed on the cliffs in 1891 and then the lighthouse in 1900. About a kilometre off Pendeen is a notorious reef called Three Stone Oar and in my first three images you can clearly see the three clusters of rocks. It was about half tide when I took these and at high tide the reef is largely hidden from view. The lighthouse also warned ships heading east towards St Ives that they were approaching Gurnard's Head which juts a long way out to sea and claimed many ships. Pendeen Lighthouse was manned until 1995 and as a local teacher I often took classes there to visit. We would be allowed to climb to the top and spin the huge light, that was floating on a bed of mercury, with one finger.
The weather is all over the place at the moment, storm yon Sunday, sun yesterday and rain followed by fog today. Driving up to Pendeen Lighthouse the fog was really thick but down at sea level it was just grey and misty. A foghorn was installed on the cliffs in 1891 and then the lighthouse in 1900. About a kilometre off Pendeen is a notorious reef called Three Stone Oar and in my first three images you can clearly see the three clusters of rocks. It was about half tide when I took these and at high tide the reef is largely hidden from view. The lighthouse also warned ships heading east towards St Ives that they were approaching Gurnard's Head which juts a long way out to sea and claimed many ships. Pendeen Lighthouse was manned until 1995 and as a local teacher I often took classes there to visit. We would be allowed to climb to the top and spin the huge light, that was floating on a bed of mercury, with one finger.
Tuesday 9th April
After all the storms it was time for something more peaceful and relaxing-what better than an infrared photo walk down a sub tropical West Cornwall valley.
Most people visiting this valley park their cars and walk down to the sea and their make images of the boats and cove. Today however I parked the car and walked the opposite way and then made my way back down, concentrating on the upper half of the valley.
Eventually I did reach the sea and their met Rachel from Devon who was on an art workshop run by The Newlyn School of Painting.
After all the storms it was time for something more peaceful and relaxing-what better than an infrared photo walk down a sub tropical West Cornwall valley.
Most people visiting this valley park their cars and walk down to the sea and their make images of the boats and cove. Today however I parked the car and walked the opposite way and then made my way back down, concentrating on the upper half of the valley.
Eventually I did reach the sea and their met Rachel from Devon who was on an art workshop run by The Newlyn School of Painting.
Monday 8th April
First we had the Irish throwing Storm Kathleen at us and now the French throw Storm Pierrick our way. If we had stayed in the EU this wouldn't have happened.
In the morning the sea looked quite harmless but by late afternoon the seafront road was closed and coastguards and police were spread out along the length of the promenade.
I had to go down even though getting wet and trying to make images amongst the wind and spray is not exactly easy or fun. I have a plastic sleeve for the camera but to be quite honest it's just a matter of pointing it in the right direction and firing off rapid shots hoping something will be in focus.
The first four images tell the story of a family who thought that pulling up in their van and jumping out to take wave images was a great bit of holiday fun. I could see what was about to happen but despite a soaking they all laughed.
The fourth image shows the moment when I myself got my first soaking of the afternoon.
The last was taken later, as the light was dropping and I thought gives a real sense of the drama happening all around.
First we had the Irish throwing Storm Kathleen at us and now the French throw Storm Pierrick our way. If we had stayed in the EU this wouldn't have happened.
In the morning the sea looked quite harmless but by late afternoon the seafront road was closed and coastguards and police were spread out along the length of the promenade.
I had to go down even though getting wet and trying to make images amongst the wind and spray is not exactly easy or fun. I have a plastic sleeve for the camera but to be quite honest it's just a matter of pointing it in the right direction and firing off rapid shots hoping something will be in focus.
The first four images tell the story of a family who thought that pulling up in their van and jumping out to take wave images was a great bit of holiday fun. I could see what was about to happen but despite a soaking they all laughed.
The fourth image shows the moment when I myself got my first soaking of the afternoon.
The last was taken later, as the light was dropping and I thought gives a real sense of the drama happening all around.
Sunday 7th April (afternoon)
Hate being indoors doing nothing very much-got to keep moving while I still can! After lunch it was a drive up to Botallack for the third time this week but this time back to some "normal" photography. All a bit grey and misty at first followed by a few minutes of hazy light before driving rain called an end to playtime.
Hate being indoors doing nothing very much-got to keep moving while I still can! After lunch it was a drive up to Botallack for the third time this week but this time back to some "normal" photography. All a bit grey and misty at first followed by a few minutes of hazy light before driving rain called an end to playtime.
Sunday 7th April
The morning after Storm Kathleen Mounts Bay was still rough but not with the same ferocity. I was out just before sunrise was due but the sky was heavy and grey for the first hour. I wandered along to the harbour where I had a chat with another photographer on a visit from Yorkshire.
I did make some images there which may well appear later but about an hour after sunrise some small holes began appearing in the cloud layer and so I made my way back to the seafront. The waves were still coming over the wall but by now the tide had dropped far enough to allow me down onto the beach.
As often happens, the waves rolling off the sea wall were meeting those coming in and with some light appearing every now and again it made for some dramatic images. No direct sun and little colour so everything in black and white this morning.
The morning after Storm Kathleen Mounts Bay was still rough but not with the same ferocity. I was out just before sunrise was due but the sky was heavy and grey for the first hour. I wandered along to the harbour where I had a chat with another photographer on a visit from Yorkshire.
I did make some images there which may well appear later but about an hour after sunrise some small holes began appearing in the cloud layer and so I made my way back to the seafront. The waves were still coming over the wall but by now the tide had dropped far enough to allow me down onto the beach.
As often happens, the waves rolling off the sea wall were meeting those coming in and with some light appearing every now and again it made for some dramatic images. No direct sun and little colour so everything in black and white this morning.
Saturday 6th April
I predicted that by teatime Storm Kathleen would have reached a climax and as you can see I wasn't far wrong.
The coastguard were out patrolling the seafront chasing off the inevitable dare devils who don't seem to realise that it's not just water coming over the promenade.
I predicted that by teatime Storm Kathleen would have reached a climax and as you can see I wasn't far wrong.
The coastguard were out patrolling the seafront chasing off the inevitable dare devils who don't seem to realise that it's not just water coming over the promenade.
Saturday 6th April
Up and out at first light to see what the approaching Storm Kathleen is up to. The tide had already dropped a long way and so the overnight waves had subsided somewhat.
With high tide around teatime this afternoon will most likely be the climax of this winter's 11th named storm. I also see yesterday that this winter has been the wettest since 1836 and for the first time in years the local reservoirs are full.
Up and out at first light to see what the approaching Storm Kathleen is up to. The tide had already dropped a long way and so the overnight waves had subsided somewhat.
With high tide around teatime this afternoon will most likely be the climax of this winter's 11th named storm. I also see yesterday that this winter has been the wettest since 1836 and for the first time in years the local reservoirs are full.
Friday 5th April
A repeat visit to Botallack in search of more silhouettes and knowing that over the weekend, with Storm Kathleen approaching, it's likely to be big wave photography.
I was asked yesterday how these images are achieved. Firstly they are just ordinary photographs and take just a few seconds to edit. They only work if you have a bright sky with little or no texture. I take the raw file and mostly using curves blow the highlights and crush the blacks. You could also use the Levels adjustment and/or highlights and blacks sliders. Occasionally you may have to use the clone tool to fill in white areas that show through a gap or because of a reflection.
I'm using Photolab but Affinity Photo or Lightroom would do exactly the same job. I'm no editing expert and just made it up a couple of years ago so it must be easy.
A repeat visit to Botallack in search of more silhouettes and knowing that over the weekend, with Storm Kathleen approaching, it's likely to be big wave photography.
I was asked yesterday how these images are achieved. Firstly they are just ordinary photographs and take just a few seconds to edit. They only work if you have a bright sky with little or no texture. I take the raw file and mostly using curves blow the highlights and crush the blacks. You could also use the Levels adjustment and/or highlights and blacks sliders. Occasionally you may have to use the clone tool to fill in white areas that show through a gap or because of a reflection.
I'm using Photolab but Affinity Photo or Lightroom would do exactly the same job. I'm no editing expert and just made it up a couple of years ago so it must be easy.
Thursday 4th April
Still no sign of any dry weather as more and more rain sweeps in from the Atlantic. Local farmers can't get into the fields to plant the early potatoes which are often in by the end of February. That then means the winter greens are going to be very late in as the potatoes are going to be very late.
Anyway, a drier couple of hours saw me up at Botallack capturing some silhouettes just to ring the changes.
In the summer I like to do these with the climbers down on Commando Ridge but today I used the shapes of buildings and the landscape.
Still no sign of any dry weather as more and more rain sweeps in from the Atlantic. Local farmers can't get into the fields to plant the early potatoes which are often in by the end of February. That then means the winter greens are going to be very late in as the potatoes are going to be very late.
Anyway, a drier couple of hours saw me up at Botallack capturing some silhouettes just to ring the changes.
In the summer I like to do these with the climbers down on Commando Ridge but today I used the shapes of buildings and the landscape.
Wednesday 3rd April
After a wet start the weather was better for a while mid morning, although yet more rain was on its way.
Early afternoon we drove out to Gwithian and had a wander through the sand dunes while it was still dry. No direct sun but thought I'd better return to colour for a change.
The sand dunes here give an interesting view of the well known lighthouse and by using a long lens it's very possible to compress the scene.
After a wet start the weather was better for a while mid morning, although yet more rain was on its way.
Early afternoon we drove out to Gwithian and had a wander through the sand dunes while it was still dry. No direct sun but thought I'd better return to colour for a change.
The sand dunes here give an interesting view of the well known lighthouse and by using a long lens it's very possible to compress the scene.
Wednesday 3rd April
No spectacular sunrises this morning, windy dark and damp but plenty of white water coming into the bay. Hardly a soul to be seen, just the occassional dog walkers who have to be out whatever the weather.
No spectacular sunrises this morning, windy dark and damp but plenty of white water coming into the bay. Hardly a soul to be seen, just the occassional dog walkers who have to be out whatever the weather.
Tuesday 2nd April
A grey miserable day but at least by late afternoon it was drier. We drove down to Sennen and walked along the sand dunes and then down onto the beach. I set the camera to black and white and for some added a ND 6 stop filter to shoot handheld at one second with a bit of ICM. Back on the computer I created a vintage recipe and used it to edit each image.
A grey miserable day but at least by late afternoon it was drier. We drove down to Sennen and walked along the sand dunes and then down onto the beach. I set the camera to black and white and for some added a ND 6 stop filter to shoot handheld at one second with a bit of ICM. Back on the computer I created a vintage recipe and used it to edit each image.
A few more from Monday morning-rather different from the sunrise images.
Monday April 1st
How weird do you like your sunrises? I know it's April Fool's Day but this was for real. Not sure I would want a print on my wall but I had to document the scene. People were stopping their bikes and cars to capture what looks like something from a science fiction film.
How weird do you like your sunrises? I know it's April Fool's Day but this was for real. Not sure I would want a print on my wall but I had to document the scene. People were stopping their bikes and cars to capture what looks like something from a science fiction film.