The image above was taken on the 1st August -looking west from Bosigran
Wednesday 31st August: The last day of meteorological summer.
An extremely bright and warm day, in fact one where most photographers would leave their cameras at home. Mid afternoon we went up to Kenidjack Valley where it was positively hot out of the easterly breeze.The light was harsh and hardly any movement in the sea so I found it a real struggle to find compositions that weren't burnt out. At one one point a group of clouds drifted across the sun so I took advantage to take an image across the boulders to Cape Cornwall. Apart from that it was trying to find some more intimate scenes amongst the rocks.
An extremely bright and warm day, in fact one where most photographers would leave their cameras at home. Mid afternoon we went up to Kenidjack Valley where it was positively hot out of the easterly breeze.The light was harsh and hardly any movement in the sea so I found it a real struggle to find compositions that weren't burnt out. At one one point a group of clouds drifted across the sun so I took advantage to take an image across the boulders to Cape Cornwall. Apart from that it was trying to find some more intimate scenes amongst the rocks.
Tuesday 30th August:
We drove up to Pendeen Lighthouse for the evening light today but when we arrived there was a large German film crew there. The scene we watched involved a young lad scattering the ashes of someone, or perhaps a pet, off the cliff. They were trying to get the ashes blowing in the wind but of course this meant lots of takes. Between each take a man would run down with a white plastic bucket to refill the urn with ashes with someone else wiping the camera lens to get rid of the ash dust from the last take. Probably another Rosamund Pilcher story which apparently are much loved in Germany.
Anyway we left them in peace and walked some way west along the coast path to shoot back across the bay to the lighthouse. Lovely light and as last evening the cliffs are now taking on the oranges of Autumn. Colour and b&w again below for you to choose.
We drove up to Pendeen Lighthouse for the evening light today but when we arrived there was a large German film crew there. The scene we watched involved a young lad scattering the ashes of someone, or perhaps a pet, off the cliff. They were trying to get the ashes blowing in the wind but of course this meant lots of takes. Between each take a man would run down with a white plastic bucket to refill the urn with ashes with someone else wiping the camera lens to get rid of the ash dust from the last take. Probably another Rosamund Pilcher story which apparently are much loved in Germany.
Anyway we left them in peace and walked some way west along the coast path to shoot back across the bay to the lighthouse. Lovely light and as last evening the cliffs are now taking on the oranges of Autumn. Colour and b&w again below for you to choose.
Monday 29th August:
An evening trip up to Bosigran to catch the evening light on the cliff faces and foliage already taking on Autumn colours. A beautiful evening to be out and already signs of things quietening down. Below I have chosen four compositions, all taken within a few metres of each other. For each composition I have processed the raw file in colour and left the Jpeg as a Fuji Acros black and white film simulation.
An evening trip up to Bosigran to catch the evening light on the cliff faces and foliage already taking on Autumn colours. A beautiful evening to be out and already signs of things quietening down. Below I have chosen four compositions, all taken within a few metres of each other. For each composition I have processed the raw file in colour and left the Jpeg as a Fuji Acros black and white film simulation.
Sunday-late afternoon
A walk around Kenidjack Castle Headland just as the line between cloud and sunshine approached us. One minute you needed a coat in the easterly wind and a minute later you wished you'd worn your shorts.
A walk around Kenidjack Castle Headland just as the line between cloud and sunshine approached us. One minute you needed a coat in the easterly wind and a minute later you wished you'd worn your shorts.
Sunday 28th August:
Waking up early is becoming a habit and today was no different as I found myself down on Marazion beach well before sunrise. One forecast I looked at said cloud the other said sunny spells so I wasn't sure what I was going to get. When I arrived everything was pink, including the sea. This was followed by a grey period with sunrise time coming and going with no sign of the sun and finally a two minute burst of sunshine as I was walking up the beach.
Waking up early is becoming a habit and today was no different as I found myself down on Marazion beach well before sunrise. One forecast I looked at said cloud the other said sunny spells so I wasn't sure what I was going to get. When I arrived everything was pink, including the sea. This was followed by a grey period with sunrise time coming and going with no sign of the sun and finally a two minute burst of sunshine as I was walking up the beach.
Saturday 27th August:
Over at Mousehole in the dark this morning hoping to catch the sunrise shining through the harbour entrance. The sky in the east was colouring up but not a cloud in the sky which always means the actual sunrise will be short lived. as within minutes the light is too harsh. The other problems at this time of year are that the harbour has too many boats in it and the surface of the water is smothered with green weed cutting out any clean reflections. Compositions are far too confused and messy.
Over at Mousehole in the dark this morning hoping to catch the sunrise shining through the harbour entrance. The sky in the east was colouring up but not a cloud in the sky which always means the actual sunrise will be short lived. as within minutes the light is too harsh. The other problems at this time of year are that the harbour has too many boats in it and the surface of the water is smothered with green weed cutting out any clean reflections. Compositions are far too confused and messy.
Friday 26th August:
A photo walk in Penzance beginning at the bus station just as the Scillonian ferry approached the pier and then wandering around the inner harbour and finally past the buses and coaches waiting for a mass of passengers to disembark. One more really busy weekend before we see the return of a little peace and quiet.
A photo walk in Penzance beginning at the bus station just as the Scillonian ferry approached the pier and then wandering around the inner harbour and finally past the buses and coaches waiting for a mass of passengers to disembark. One more really busy weekend before we see the return of a little peace and quiet.
Thursday Afternoon:
By lunchtime it was bright sunshine and really harsh light. Quite fancied a pint of real ale but to earn it we drove up to Bosigran. To work up a thirst we didn't take the easier option down to the cliffs but instead walked inland and up on to Carn Galver. Not great photography weather technically but still colour in the heather. The panorama below is 7 handheld images stitched together in Affinity Photo and the single images are Fuji Velvia jpegs. There is a problem with putting panoramas on a website in that the file is so big with multiple images that you have to shrink the resolution so much that detail is lost. Really you needed to be up here for golden hour this evening for better light but it was just some exercise for us and by the time we came down I was ready for my pint. From the top I watched the open top double decker and other traffic have to wait for ages while the wild ponies decided to block the road.
By lunchtime it was bright sunshine and really harsh light. Quite fancied a pint of real ale but to earn it we drove up to Bosigran. To work up a thirst we didn't take the easier option down to the cliffs but instead walked inland and up on to Carn Galver. Not great photography weather technically but still colour in the heather. The panorama below is 7 handheld images stitched together in Affinity Photo and the single images are Fuji Velvia jpegs. There is a problem with putting panoramas on a website in that the file is so big with multiple images that you have to shrink the resolution so much that detail is lost. Really you needed to be up here for golden hour this evening for better light but it was just some exercise for us and by the time we came down I was ready for my pint. From the top I watched the open top double decker and other traffic have to wait for ages while the wild ponies decided to block the road.
Thursday 25th August:
Up and out by 5.30 this morning. With rain overnight I'd hoped there would be some dramatic clouds in the sky above St Michaels Mount but there it was quite clear. Of course, as often happens, the clouds were along the eastern horizon and so I didn't get any kind of spectacular sunrise. Having said that it was still so there were some good reflections and forty minutes after the official sunrise, as the sun rose over the cloud, I had some light on the small waves coming into the beach. I spent a lot of time again with the camera almost resting on the water.
Up and out by 5.30 this morning. With rain overnight I'd hoped there would be some dramatic clouds in the sky above St Michaels Mount but there it was quite clear. Of course, as often happens, the clouds were along the eastern horizon and so I didn't get any kind of spectacular sunrise. Having said that it was still so there were some good reflections and forty minutes after the official sunrise, as the sun rose over the cloud, I had some light on the small waves coming into the beach. I spent a lot of time again with the camera almost resting on the water.
Wednesday 24th August:
A drive up to St Just and then down Cot Valley to Porth Nanven. A grey overcast afternoon and despite it being August we were the only car there to begin with. Enough swell running to provide some interest as it broke over the orange rocks. Plenty of bird life for Alison especially a young kestrel that seemed to have no fear of humans at all. Probably from the nest on the cliffs above the beach.
A drive up to St Just and then down Cot Valley to Porth Nanven. A grey overcast afternoon and despite it being August we were the only car there to begin with. Enough swell running to provide some interest as it broke over the orange rocks. Plenty of bird life for Alison especially a young kestrel that seemed to have no fear of humans at all. Probably from the nest on the cliffs above the beach.
Tuesday 23rd August:
A little road trip to nowhere this afternoon. By the luck of the left or right game we ended up at Towednack Church, tiny and in the middle of nowhere. A grey sky with just a hint of sun trying to force its way through the clouds. Our second unplanned stop was at the Moomaid of Zennor pop up shop in the middle of a field. The ice cream made just a few hundred yards away.
I took two 10 year old cameras with me this afternoon-one normal and one infrared.
A little road trip to nowhere this afternoon. By the luck of the left or right game we ended up at Towednack Church, tiny and in the middle of nowhere. A grey sky with just a hint of sun trying to force its way through the clouds. Our second unplanned stop was at the Moomaid of Zennor pop up shop in the middle of a field. The ice cream made just a few hundred yards away.
I took two 10 year old cameras with me this afternoon-one normal and one infrared.
Sunday Evening:
Very dark and grey but rather than stay in and watch television I decided to go down to the harbour and try a little experiment. Starting a few minutes before the Scillonian approached the harbour I began to take long exposures of the pier-about 60 seconds. As the Scillonian came into view I set the exposures at various times from 10 seconds to 2 seconds to get the feeling of motion in the ship against the solid static pier. Notice the ghost dock workers in the first image.
Very dark and grey but rather than stay in and watch television I decided to go down to the harbour and try a little experiment. Starting a few minutes before the Scillonian approached the harbour I began to take long exposures of the pier-about 60 seconds. As the Scillonian came into view I set the exposures at various times from 10 seconds to 2 seconds to get the feeling of motion in the ship against the solid static pier. Notice the ghost dock workers in the first image.
Sunday 21st August:
A very pleasant morning at Porthleven. Coffee and scone in The Twisted Currant and as the rain gradually stopped we spent a couple of hours wandering around the harbour and pier. Back at the market stalls we met Tom (I think) who has a stall full of great images for sale. Check out his website, facebook and instagram.
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A very pleasant morning at Porthleven. Coffee and scone in The Twisted Currant and as the rain gradually stopped we spent a couple of hours wandering around the harbour and pier. Back at the market stalls we met Tom (I think) who has a stall full of great images for sale. Check out his website, facebook and instagram.
wallsofwater.uk/info
Saturday 20th August:
An early morning walk along the seafront with the first image at 05.34. Plenty of people around as the Scillonian sails at 06.15 on Saturdays during August. Some of the local wild swimmers already in the water. Sunrise was due at 06.20 but thick cloud in the east meant it was largely hidden from view.
An early morning walk along the seafront with the first image at 05.34. Plenty of people around as the Scillonian sails at 06.15 on Saturdays during August. Some of the local wild swimmers already in the water. Sunrise was due at 06.20 but thick cloud in the east meant it was largely hidden from view.
Thursday 18th August:
A grey drizzly afternoon on the North Cliffs between Hells Mouth and Bassett's Cove. The wind has swung to the west now and we are back into our normal weather with damp air flowing in from across the Atlantic. Pretty quiet along here with just a few coast path walkers and the occasional family peering over the sheer cliffs and taking photos of their children on the edge of the drop.
A grey drizzly afternoon on the North Cliffs between Hells Mouth and Bassett's Cove. The wind has swung to the west now and we are back into our normal weather with damp air flowing in from across the Atlantic. Pretty quiet along here with just a few coast path walkers and the occasional family peering over the sheer cliffs and taking photos of their children on the edge of the drop.
Wednesday 17th August:
A nice cool day but with a strong northerly wind. The north coast cliffs were out really so we paid an evening visit to Marazion, where, although it was largely grey, was sheltered from the wind. We walked around the town centre and then down to the little harbour returning to the car via the beach where the visitors are now wearing jumpers and coats to eat their fish and chips. Certainly the scene is completely different from last week.
A nice cool day but with a strong northerly wind. The north coast cliffs were out really so we paid an evening visit to Marazion, where, although it was largely grey, was sheltered from the wind. We walked around the town centre and then down to the little harbour returning to the car via the beach where the visitors are now wearing jumpers and coats to eat their fish and chips. Certainly the scene is completely different from last week.
Tuesday 16th August:
Woken up at 4 am by the sound of heavy rain-brilliant. It continued raining on and off for most of the day and gradually the temperatures in the house and outside fell to more comfortable levels. In the evening we went for a walk around the town centre, railway station and harbour. Compared to the sunny evenings of late it was remarkably quiet and hardly anyone eating fish and chips on the promenade. A police car pulled up outside the fish and chip shop- I thought he was there to arrest them for overcharging! No such luck as he came out carrying a large cod and chips- I reckon it's a police protection racket.
All images taken on a 10 year old Fuji XE-1 with 50mm f/2 lens.
Woken up at 4 am by the sound of heavy rain-brilliant. It continued raining on and off for most of the day and gradually the temperatures in the house and outside fell to more comfortable levels. In the evening we went for a walk around the town centre, railway station and harbour. Compared to the sunny evenings of late it was remarkably quiet and hardly anyone eating fish and chips on the promenade. A police car pulled up outside the fish and chip shop- I thought he was there to arrest them for overcharging! No such luck as he came out carrying a large cod and chips- I reckon it's a police protection racket.
All images taken on a 10 year old Fuji XE-1 with 50mm f/2 lens.
Monday afternoon:
A little cooler in comparison to yesterday but still very warm up at Levant. A series of images today entitled "where industry meets nature". Certainly a lack of water means nature is struggling this year.
A little cooler in comparison to yesterday but still very warm up at Levant. A series of images today entitled "where industry meets nature". Certainly a lack of water means nature is struggling this year.
Monday 15th August:
Far too hot yesterday but this morning I went down to the harbour at 5.30am in light rain and grey skies. It was Lovely! Certainly a black and white morning but so nice to feel comfortable and even have a light waterproof coat on. More rain please.
Far too hot yesterday but this morning I went down to the harbour at 5.30am in light rain and grey skies. It was Lovely! Certainly a black and white morning but so nice to feel comfortable and even have a light waterproof coat on. More rain please.
Saturday 13th August:
Signs of clouds in the sky as I walked down Chapel Street and around the Harbour this evening. I even felt a few drops of rain. The holiday season in full swing and the pubs, restaurants and chip shops doing a roaring trade. The harbour full of activity with yachts and boats coming and going and all the walls and the Albert Pier lined with adults and children leaping into the water. Paddle boards, kayaks, jet skis, speed boats-every type of watercraft you can think of. The Mermaid dropping off one full load of passengers and straight out with another, got make money while the sun shines.
Signs of clouds in the sky as I walked down Chapel Street and around the Harbour this evening. I even felt a few drops of rain. The holiday season in full swing and the pubs, restaurants and chip shops doing a roaring trade. The harbour full of activity with yachts and boats coming and going and all the walls and the Albert Pier lined with adults and children leaping into the water. Paddle boards, kayaks, jet skis, speed boats-every type of watercraft you can think of. The Mermaid dropping off one full load of passengers and straight out with another, got make money while the sun shines.
Friday 12th August:
Too hot for us today so we didn't venture out until it was getting dark, usually a time I'm going to bed. We had a little wander around the harbour and promenade zig zagging in and out of the strolling families. At 9.34 the red moon appeared on the horizon, a little subdued tonight due to a haze in the sky.
Too hot for us today so we didn't venture out until it was getting dark, usually a time I'm going to bed. We had a little wander around the harbour and promenade zig zagging in and out of the strolling families. At 9.34 the red moon appeared on the horizon, a little subdued tonight due to a haze in the sky.
Thursday 11th August:
The heatwave continues so no photography until the last hour of daylight. On the way home last night the moon was enormous over Mounts Bay and so this evening, having checked on the computer, I went over to Marazion to catch the moonrise. When I arrived the beach was still packed and the water full of paddle boarders, kayakers, and all manner of people enjoying the unusual weather. All a bit of a shock to me as I avoid summer beaches normally. At one point about 50 women appeared and made their way out into the water staying out in the water until it was more or less dark.
The heatwave continues so no photography until the last hour of daylight. On the way home last night the moon was enormous over Mounts Bay and so this evening, having checked on the computer, I went over to Marazion to catch the moonrise. When I arrived the beach was still packed and the water full of paddle boarders, kayakers, and all manner of people enjoying the unusual weather. All a bit of a shock to me as I avoid summer beaches normally. At one point about 50 women appeared and made their way out into the water staying out in the water until it was more or less dark.
Wednesday 10th August:
After an early morning walk it was largely a staying in day today, just too hot for me. In the evening I went up to Nanquidno for the last hour or so of daylight. It was still hot without a breath of wind but as the sun approached the horizon it became pleasantly cooler. I went up the steep path to my favourite gate, from where I get views to Lands End to the west and Cape Cornwall to the east. Not a cloud in the sky which is never great and although there was some colour in the heather the extreme dry conditions have taken the edge off it this year.
After an early morning walk it was largely a staying in day today, just too hot for me. In the evening I went up to Nanquidno for the last hour or so of daylight. It was still hot without a breath of wind but as the sun approached the horizon it became pleasantly cooler. I went up the steep path to my favourite gate, from where I get views to Lands End to the west and Cape Cornwall to the east. Not a cloud in the sky which is never great and although there was some colour in the heather the extreme dry conditions have taken the edge off it this year.
Tuesday 9th August:
Boy was it warm today, the kind of weather I normally stay in but because I had a meeting to go to this evening I ventured out in the mid afternoon sun. I arrived up at Bosigran to find it quite busy with visitors reading the information boards, taking photos of the engine houses or setting off for a walk. This session turned into three distinct sections.
A couple ( Andy & Jane I found out later) in lovely straw hats were walking in front of me so I took a quick photo. Just past the metal gate they stopped to ask me which would be the best way to go as Jane was an artist and wanted to settle down in the shade somewhere to capture the colours in the sea, sand and rocks. As I was heading for the Commando Ridge side they came along with me and we found a lovely spot, sitting in the shade but painting the sunlit scene below. I took several images of Jane in action and Andy relaxing alongside.
I then clambered around the cliffs for a while capturing the scene before shouts above me on Commando Ridge meant my attention switched to a couple scaling the ridge top. Yet more silhouettes- but I do like them-you can see lots more in the July 29th diary entry.
Actually decided to edit the climbers as normal b&w images for a change.
Boy was it warm today, the kind of weather I normally stay in but because I had a meeting to go to this evening I ventured out in the mid afternoon sun. I arrived up at Bosigran to find it quite busy with visitors reading the information boards, taking photos of the engine houses or setting off for a walk. This session turned into three distinct sections.
A couple ( Andy & Jane I found out later) in lovely straw hats were walking in front of me so I took a quick photo. Just past the metal gate they stopped to ask me which would be the best way to go as Jane was an artist and wanted to settle down in the shade somewhere to capture the colours in the sea, sand and rocks. As I was heading for the Commando Ridge side they came along with me and we found a lovely spot, sitting in the shade but painting the sunlit scene below. I took several images of Jane in action and Andy relaxing alongside.
I then clambered around the cliffs for a while capturing the scene before shouts above me on Commando Ridge meant my attention switched to a couple scaling the ridge top. Yet more silhouettes- but I do like them-you can see lots more in the July 29th diary entry.
Actually decided to edit the climbers as normal b&w images for a change.
Monday 8th August:
An afternoon walk around the parched mine workings at Levant. Some patches were actually boggy from underground water overflows but others were like dust. Lots of birds gathering around the water sources and the small pond that never seems to dry up. Flocks of swallows swooping to drink on the wing. So bright that most of the images have been edited as black and whites but just a couple in colour where it was definitely needed to show the story of the image.
An afternoon walk around the parched mine workings at Levant. Some patches were actually boggy from underground water overflows but others were like dust. Lots of birds gathering around the water sources and the small pond that never seems to dry up. Flocks of swallows swooping to drink on the wing. So bright that most of the images have been edited as black and whites but just a couple in colour where it was definitely needed to show the story of the image.
Sunday 7th August:
Just a gentle walk along the beach at Marazion. Low tide, clear blue skies with a brisk offshore wind rippling the sea and taking the edge off the warm temperatures. Families packing away their windbreaks and trekking off the beach, some with carts to carry all the buckets, spades and even tired children back to the campsites.
Just a gentle walk along the beach at Marazion. Low tide, clear blue skies with a brisk offshore wind rippling the sea and taking the edge off the warm temperatures. Families packing away their windbreaks and trekking off the beach, some with carts to carry all the buckets, spades and even tired children back to the campsites.
A couple of black and white versions from this morning
Saturday 6th August:
We thought we'd go out in the morning before it got too bright and hot. On the way along the St Just road the decision was made to go to Cape Cornwall before it got too busy. When we arrived the place was a hive of activity as preparations were taking place for the Brison's Swim. Every year they have a water activities day where local boatmen run trips, there's a BBQ, stalls and all culminating in a swimming race from the Brison's back to shore. Always held on a neap tide for obvious reasons, this year's is the first since covid lockdown. All the activity made for an interesting hour with the cameras.
We thought we'd go out in the morning before it got too bright and hot. On the way along the St Just road the decision was made to go to Cape Cornwall before it got too busy. When we arrived the place was a hive of activity as preparations were taking place for the Brison's Swim. Every year they have a water activities day where local boatmen run trips, there's a BBQ, stalls and all culminating in a swimming race from the Brison's back to shore. Always held on a neap tide for obvious reasons, this year's is the first since covid lockdown. All the activity made for an interesting hour with the cameras.
Friday 5th August:
I went up to a very bright and breezy Botallack this afternoon with the infrared camera. Not many people about but I did meet Gerry and her husband exploring the old mine workings. Gerry is mad on Poldark and so I pointed out the mine used when they film the series. In reality the building is the Wheal Edward Engine House which is part of the Wheal Owles sett. On 10th January 1893 nineteen men and a boy were drowned here when water flooded the workings that went out under the sea. Further down the cliff there is a memorial plaque to remember these poor folk.
Very quiet up at Botallack this afternoon so I presume the weather means most visitors are down on the beaches and who can blame them.
I went up to a very bright and breezy Botallack this afternoon with the infrared camera. Not many people about but I did meet Gerry and her husband exploring the old mine workings. Gerry is mad on Poldark and so I pointed out the mine used when they film the series. In reality the building is the Wheal Edward Engine House which is part of the Wheal Owles sett. On 10th January 1893 nineteen men and a boy were drowned here when water flooded the workings that went out under the sea. Further down the cliff there is a memorial plaque to remember these poor folk.
Very quiet up at Botallack this afternoon so I presume the weather means most visitors are down on the beaches and who can blame them.
Thursday 4th August:
It looks like we are stuck with this bright cloudless weather for a while now. Really good for the school holidays but not so good for my photography. Roll on Autumn as far as that is concerned but probably shouldn't wish away time like that.
Just a quick evening visit to the beach at Marazion, which was surprisingly quiet, as the families had all gone back to their tents, vans and cottages. Had another experiment with holding the camera down at ground level, or should I say pebble level-should have put my wellies on to get out into the water.
It looks like we are stuck with this bright cloudless weather for a while now. Really good for the school holidays but not so good for my photography. Roll on Autumn as far as that is concerned but probably shouldn't wish away time like that.
Just a quick evening visit to the beach at Marazion, which was surprisingly quiet, as the families had all gone back to their tents, vans and cottages. Had another experiment with holding the camera down at ground level, or should I say pebble level-should have put my wellies on to get out into the water.
Wednesday 3rd August:
The sunshine has returned, at least for the next week or so according to the forecast. Great for the visitors to get on the beach but a bit bright for photography. We went up for yet another visit to Bosigran but this time I just had a wander with my infrared camera. For a while there were some nice clouds in the sky which suits infrared but after a short while the sky changed to pure blue. Beautiful views from the highest part of the headland and sheltered from the wind on the eastern side.
The sunshine has returned, at least for the next week or so according to the forecast. Great for the visitors to get on the beach but a bit bright for photography. We went up for yet another visit to Bosigran but this time I just had a wander with my infrared camera. For a while there were some nice clouds in the sky which suits infrared but after a short while the sky changed to pure blue. Beautiful views from the highest part of the headland and sheltered from the wind on the eastern side.
Tuesday 2nd August:
A very grey day with only the slightest definition in the sky. I drove up and parked by the Carn Galver Engine Houses but this time walked east along the coast path and then descended to Castle Bay. When I got down there three families from the climbing club were using the lower rock formations for their children to practice on. There was one lad, only about 5 years old. who seemed totally fearless and destined to follow his parents on to more difficult ascents in the near future. One of the men was "the man from Lincoln" -see July 29th evening session.
It's also good to see so many young girls joining their mums and dads on the cliffs. Down at sea level it was quite windy with a decent wind blown swell running to provide a focus for my black and white images. I've not seen any images shot from here before, one of my fishing spots, good to be different.
A very grey day with only the slightest definition in the sky. I drove up and parked by the Carn Galver Engine Houses but this time walked east along the coast path and then descended to Castle Bay. When I got down there three families from the climbing club were using the lower rock formations for their children to practice on. There was one lad, only about 5 years old. who seemed totally fearless and destined to follow his parents on to more difficult ascents in the near future. One of the men was "the man from Lincoln" -see July 29th evening session.
It's also good to see so many young girls joining their mums and dads on the cliffs. Down at sea level it was quite windy with a decent wind blown swell running to provide a focus for my black and white images. I've not seen any images shot from here before, one of my fishing spots, good to be different.
Monday 1st August:
With some breaks in the grey sky during the afternoon we decided to make a trip up to Bosigran. It was a bit damp and for a while we thought we had made a mistake but as we walked across the fields and along the coast path the weather partly cleared up again. For the next hour we had patches of sunlight, scudding grey clouds and then a thick mist began to roll over the cliffs towards Pendeen. Quite a few climbers on Commando Ridge and the sheer cliffs opposite. Around 5.30 the weather closed in completely so we beat a hasty retreat to the pub at Trewellard.
With some breaks in the grey sky during the afternoon we decided to make a trip up to Bosigran. It was a bit damp and for a while we thought we had made a mistake but as we walked across the fields and along the coast path the weather partly cleared up again. For the next hour we had patches of sunlight, scudding grey clouds and then a thick mist began to roll over the cliffs towards Pendeen. Quite a few climbers on Commando Ridge and the sheer cliffs opposite. Around 5.30 the weather closed in completely so we beat a hasty retreat to the pub at Trewellard.
A series of images taken by Alison using the 70-300mm lens