The image above was taken at sunrise on December 1st: email: [email protected]
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New Year's Eve:
Join me on a wild early morning trip down to Porthleven.
I arrived in the dark and the first image was taken at about 7.30am. I was using an old Fujifilm X-T2 and early on at ISO 6400. The raw files look terrible but it's amazing how software now can get rid of most of the noise. There was just a little glimpse of the sun at about 8.30am but then a huge rain squall sent me into the nearest cafe for coffee and toast.
Just next to the cafe a visitor had left his brand new Aston Martin parked overnight which was now regularly being washed with saltwater. I can't say too much as capturing the second image I got a bit of a saltwater wash myself but at least the camera was in a rain cover.
Join me on a wild early morning trip down to Porthleven.
I arrived in the dark and the first image was taken at about 7.30am. I was using an old Fujifilm X-T2 and early on at ISO 6400. The raw files look terrible but it's amazing how software now can get rid of most of the noise. There was just a little glimpse of the sun at about 8.30am but then a huge rain squall sent me into the nearest cafe for coffee and toast.
Just next to the cafe a visitor had left his brand new Aston Martin parked overnight which was now regularly being washed with saltwater. I can't say too much as capturing the second image I got a bit of a saltwater wash myself but at least the camera was in a rain cover.
Saturday 30th December:
Some black and white images from yesterday taken before and at sunrise on Porthcurno Beach.
Some black and white images from yesterday taken before and at sunrise on Porthcurno Beach.
Friday Afternoon:
Having spent sunrise on Porthcurno beach this afternoon I went up onto the north coast at Kenidjack. It was about two hours to sunset so for the first hour I scrambled down the cliff to near sea level to concentrate on the action in the rough sea. The sun popped out for a while and gave some lovely light.
As the golden hour approached I made my back up to the top of the cliff to capture the sun rays behind Cape Cornwall
Having spent sunrise on Porthcurno beach this afternoon I went up onto the north coast at Kenidjack. It was about two hours to sunset so for the first hour I scrambled down the cliff to near sea level to concentrate on the action in the rough sea. The sun popped out for a while and gave some lovely light.
As the golden hour approached I made my back up to the top of the cliff to capture the sun rays behind Cape Cornwall
Friday 29th December:
I arrived down on the beach in semi darkness, walked past the tree trunk that's been there for months and then nearly tripped over a seal pup. The pup looked like it was nearly dead but was still breathing.
I tried to telephone the Divers Marine Life Rescue but had no signal. The only option was to walk back up to the car park but even there still no signal so I had to drive a mile up the road.
I tried to phone several times but kept getting put in a queue, I left a message and then phoned the Seal Sanctuary at Gweek and gave them all the information.
When I arrived back on the beach the seal pup was still there but now an adult seal was also on the sand. At this point a lady came down to join me and said that the rescue people had been down on the beach the evening before to another pup. They'd weighed it given it a glucose injection and were happy it was healthy.
A little later while we were chatting the "dying" pup miraculously sprang to life and on seeing us set off to cover the 50 yards to the sea. He kept looking our way as if to say "I was only having a nap".
A few minutes later a lady arrived from Divers Marine Rescue and just at that moment the adult seal decided to go off out to sea again. Apparently the young seals will come ashore if they can to rest as the rough seas take it out of them. Have posted an image of the pup and the end of the set.
As far as photography is concerned I didn't quite get the sunrise I wanted but there a few bursts of light and some good sets of waves.
I arrived down on the beach in semi darkness, walked past the tree trunk that's been there for months and then nearly tripped over a seal pup. The pup looked like it was nearly dead but was still breathing.
I tried to telephone the Divers Marine Life Rescue but had no signal. The only option was to walk back up to the car park but even there still no signal so I had to drive a mile up the road.
I tried to phone several times but kept getting put in a queue, I left a message and then phoned the Seal Sanctuary at Gweek and gave them all the information.
When I arrived back on the beach the seal pup was still there but now an adult seal was also on the sand. At this point a lady came down to join me and said that the rescue people had been down on the beach the evening before to another pup. They'd weighed it given it a glucose injection and were happy it was healthy.
A little later while we were chatting the "dying" pup miraculously sprang to life and on seeing us set off to cover the 50 yards to the sea. He kept looking our way as if to say "I was only having a nap".
A few minutes later a lady arrived from Divers Marine Rescue and just at that moment the adult seal decided to go off out to sea again. Apparently the young seals will come ashore if they can to rest as the rough seas take it out of them. Have posted an image of the pup and the end of the set.
As far as photography is concerned I didn't quite get the sunrise I wanted but there a few bursts of light and some good sets of waves.
December 28th:
The wind felt even stronger today and with quite a lot of rain around I didn't feel it was a good idea to be out on the exposed coast. I decided a trip down to Porthleven might be a good idea where at least there would be shelter nearby and cafes for a cup of tea. As Porthleven storms go this wasn't the most spectacular but it was interesting watching visitors and photographers dodge the waves.
A few minutes before sunset a small gap appeared on the horizon and there was a brief period of lovely colour in the sky. At about the same time the excellent Porthleven Christmas lights began to come on, well worth a visit.
The wind felt even stronger today and with quite a lot of rain around I didn't feel it was a good idea to be out on the exposed coast. I decided a trip down to Porthleven might be a good idea where at least there would be shelter nearby and cafes for a cup of tea. As Porthleven storms go this wasn't the most spectacular but it was interesting watching visitors and photographers dodge the waves.
A few minutes before sunset a small gap appeared on the horizon and there was a brief period of lovely colour in the sky. At about the same time the excellent Porthleven Christmas lights began to come on, well worth a visit.
December 27th-Storm Gerrit
It poured with rain all night and right up to lunchtime and then for a while we had just grey skies and drizzle.
Mid afternoon and there were hints of sun and so it was a quick trip up to the mines at Botallack.
As we arrived the sun made an appearance and stayed long enough for me to get down the cliffs and into position.
The wind was gusting over 60mph and as it came over the cliff edge it was even stronger, you could hardly stand up.
It poured with rain all night and right up to lunchtime and then for a while we had just grey skies and drizzle.
Mid afternoon and there were hints of sun and so it was a quick trip up to the mines at Botallack.
As we arrived the sun made an appearance and stayed long enough for me to get down the cliffs and into position.
The wind was gusting over 60mph and as it came over the cliff edge it was even stronger, you could hardly stand up.
Boxing Day
A trip down to Porthleven on a still morning with hazy sunshine putting a sheen across the sea. I spent an hour on the rocks and beach behind the pier where a small clean surf gave lovely patterns as it flooded the gullies.
To my right the pier was empty but then two people walked out to near the end and took phone images of themselves. Twenty minutes later the pier was quite crowded despite it being roped off and officially closed. The coastguard helicopter flew over and then did a circuit of the town and out on the reef a small group of surfers were enjoying the first clean surf for ages. The wind and waves are forecast to return tomorrow along with yet another spell of heavy rain.
A trip down to Porthleven on a still morning with hazy sunshine putting a sheen across the sea. I spent an hour on the rocks and beach behind the pier where a small clean surf gave lovely patterns as it flooded the gullies.
To my right the pier was empty but then two people walked out to near the end and took phone images of themselves. Twenty minutes later the pier was quite crowded despite it being roped off and officially closed. The coastguard helicopter flew over and then did a circuit of the town and out on the reef a small group of surfers were enjoying the first clean surf for ages. The wind and waves are forecast to return tomorrow along with yet another spell of heavy rain.
Enjoying the first clean surf for ages
Christmas Day
While most people were home adding to their waistlines I was slithering around in the drizzle and wind down on the rocks facing Godrevy Lighthouse. Up in the car park you could hardly stand up but I made my way down into the two deep gullies and here it was a different world. Mostly out of the rain and completely sheltered from the fierce wind that was whipping up the sea in front of me.
Back on the beach kite surfers were out in force and a constant stream of families on their way up to see the hundred or so seals down in Mutton Cove. By the time they came back, walking face on into the wind and drizzle, their Santa hats were all a bit droopy.
While most people were home adding to their waistlines I was slithering around in the drizzle and wind down on the rocks facing Godrevy Lighthouse. Up in the car park you could hardly stand up but I made my way down into the two deep gullies and here it was a different world. Mostly out of the rain and completely sheltered from the fierce wind that was whipping up the sea in front of me.
Back on the beach kite surfers were out in force and a constant stream of families on their way up to see the hundred or so seals down in Mutton Cove. By the time they came back, walking face on into the wind and drizzle, their Santa hats were all a bit droopy.
Wave Action
Friday Afternoon:
Earlier this week I went to Porthcurno on a grey day and managed some very different compositions. Today the conditions were different, with blue skies and fast moving clouds and no chance of the same compositions as the tides are completely different. If it wasn't for the very fresh north westerly wind taking the edge off the temperature it could have been summer!
Earlier this week I went to Porthcurno on a grey day and managed some very different compositions. Today the conditions were different, with blue skies and fast moving clouds and no chance of the same compositions as the tides are completely different. If it wasn't for the very fresh north westerly wind taking the edge off the temperature it could have been summer!
Friday 22nd December:
I was down on Larigan Beach in near darkness where the scene reminded me of Jimi Hendrix and Purple Haze.
The first image was at 7.40am and the second at 8.40am. In between, the forecast sunrise clear skies, proved wrong and it wasn't until half an hour after sunrise that the light began to show.
In fact, while waiting, I had time to walk to Newlyn and then have a coffee at Pickle in it's Winter HQ.
I was down on Larigan Beach in near darkness where the scene reminded me of Jimi Hendrix and Purple Haze.
The first image was at 7.40am and the second at 8.40am. In between, the forecast sunrise clear skies, proved wrong and it wasn't until half an hour after sunrise that the light began to show.
In fact, while waiting, I had time to walk to Newlyn and then have a coffee at Pickle in it's Winter HQ.
Thursday 21st December:
Gale force north westerly this morning but still very mild. No forecast of sun today but first thing this morning there was just a little colour in the sky around sunrise.
Just a walk down to my local pebble beach via the children's boating pool where a pair of swans spend the winter being fed an endless supply of bread by local dog walkers, not great for their health I expect.
Gale force north westerly this morning but still very mild. No forecast of sun today but first thing this morning there was just a little colour in the sky around sunrise.
Just a walk down to my local pebble beach via the children's boating pool where a pair of swans spend the winter being fed an endless supply of bread by local dog walkers, not great for their health I expect.
Wednesday 20th December:
Join me on a photo walk past the Humphry Davy monument down Market Jew Street in the dark and then along the seafront as the sun was rising.
For your information Market Jew has nothing at all to do with the Jewish Faith. The name actually derives from Marghas Yow -Cornish for Thursday Market.
Humphry Davy was an amazing character born just a few metres from the statue. Best known for inventing the miner's safety lamp he also made many discoveries in chemistry and was involved in early experiments with photography.
Join me on a photo walk past the Humphry Davy monument down Market Jew Street in the dark and then along the seafront as the sun was rising.
For your information Market Jew has nothing at all to do with the Jewish Faith. The name actually derives from Marghas Yow -Cornish for Thursday Market.
Humphry Davy was an amazing character born just a few metres from the statue. Best known for inventing the miner's safety lamp he also made many discoveries in chemistry and was involved in early experiments with photography.
Tuesday 19th December:
I've been to Porthcurno many times and I wouldn't normally go there on a grey day unless there was a named storm.
Not sure why I went this afternoon but I'm glad I did as I think I've managed to find compositions that are very unusual. I think these are possibly going to be a bit of a puzzle for those who have had a photography session here.
I've been to Porthcurno many times and I wouldn't normally go there on a grey day unless there was a named storm.
Not sure why I went this afternoon but I'm glad I did as I think I've managed to find compositions that are very unusual. I think these are possibly going to be a bit of a puzzle for those who have had a photography session here.
Monday 18th December:
Down here in West Cornwall we are going through a very mild but grey and overcast period of weather.
Up at Cape Cornwall this afternoon it was positively warm once out of the breeze. Just east of the Cape there is a shallow bay and an expanse of flat rock exposed at low tide. As I was walking down into the bay there was a sudden burst of unexpected sunshine. Unfortunately I was in completely the wrong place but there was just a little light left after I'd slithered across the slippery rocks and got set up.
Very quickly any breaks in the cloud closed in and even with 45 minutes to go until sunset it became really dark.
Down here in West Cornwall we are going through a very mild but grey and overcast period of weather.
Up at Cape Cornwall this afternoon it was positively warm once out of the breeze. Just east of the Cape there is a shallow bay and an expanse of flat rock exposed at low tide. As I was walking down into the bay there was a sudden burst of unexpected sunshine. Unfortunately I was in completely the wrong place but there was just a little light left after I'd slithered across the slippery rocks and got set up.
Very quickly any breaks in the cloud closed in and even with 45 minutes to go until sunset it became really dark.
Sunday 17th December:
Sunrise came and went but the grey skies and drizzle continued. A fresh south westerly was whipping up the sea and not another photographer to be seen.
Sunrise came and went but the grey skies and drizzle continued. A fresh south westerly was whipping up the sea and not another photographer to be seen.
Friday 15th December:
I walked over to Newlyn in the dark and made my way out to the end of the North Pier. A beautiful still and relatively mild morning with lovely colour in the pre dawn sky. Sunrise was delayed by a bank of cloud along the horizon by which time the early morning swimmers were out in force.
I walked over to Newlyn in the dark and made my way out to the end of the North Pier. A beautiful still and relatively mild morning with lovely colour in the pre dawn sky. Sunrise was delayed by a bank of cloud along the horizon by which time the early morning swimmers were out in force.
Thursday 14th December:
A grey and drizzly morning saw me wondering around the backstreets of Penzance on the lookout for different views of the Market House dome. They seem to have finished putting up the scaffolding and I presume the work to restore the building will begin after Christmas. The dome is just one small part of the work and this could be a long term photo project and only 10 minutes from home.
A grey and drizzly morning saw me wondering around the backstreets of Penzance on the lookout for different views of the Market House dome. They seem to have finished putting up the scaffolding and I presume the work to restore the building will begin after Christmas. The dome is just one small part of the work and this could be a long term photo project and only 10 minutes from home.
Wednesday Afternoon:
An afternoon stroll down to Penberth Cove with my converted Fujifilm X-T10 infrared camera and a 35mm lens.
Now owned by the National Trust, Penberth is on the south coast of Cornwall about 7 miles west of Penzance.
It was used as the village where the miners lived in the last Poldark series.
An afternoon stroll down to Penberth Cove with my converted Fujifilm X-T10 infrared camera and a 35mm lens.
Now owned by the National Trust, Penberth is on the south coast of Cornwall about 7 miles west of Penzance.
It was used as the village where the miners lived in the last Poldark series.
Wednesday 13th December:
This morning it was very dull outside and looked like rain at any minute but then quite unexpectedly the sun lit up the rooftops at the back of the house. I quickly grabbed a camera and rushed down to the seafront where I took just a few images before the sun disappeared behind the clouds.
This morning it was very dull outside and looked like rain at any minute but then quite unexpectedly the sun lit up the rooftops at the back of the house. I quickly grabbed a camera and rushed down to the seafront where I took just a few images before the sun disappeared behind the clouds.
Tuesday 12th December:
With fast moving showers in the strong westerly wind I made a trip up to the north coast of West Cornwall in the hope of finding a few rainbows. Every now and then there would be a burst of beautiful light quickly followed by another shower. The rainbows kept appearing but they were all a bit weak and none managed to to touch down at both ends.
With fast moving showers in the strong westerly wind I made a trip up to the north coast of West Cornwall in the hope of finding a few rainbows. Every now and then there would be a burst of beautiful light quickly followed by another shower. The rainbows kept appearing but they were all a bit weak and none managed to to touch down at both ends.
Monday Afternoon:
The Market House was opened in 1838 on the site of original market buildings and a prison that had been there since about 1615. The building is Grade 1 listed and has been falling into disrepair due to water ingress. The town was recently awarded over £20 million from the government's Town Fund and a good chunk of this money is being spent bringing the Market House back to it's former glory. For weeks now a massive amount of scaffolding has been going up and so I thought this would be a good time to start a photo project.
I went east out of town this afternoon and using a long lens hoped to get the building silhouetted against the setting sun. It didn't quite work as planned, after waiting carefully and moving into position for an hour clouds spoiled it at the last minute but I was still happy with what I got. Three slightly different versions below plus an old image to give a sense of scale.
The Market House was opened in 1838 on the site of original market buildings and a prison that had been there since about 1615. The building is Grade 1 listed and has been falling into disrepair due to water ingress. The town was recently awarded over £20 million from the government's Town Fund and a good chunk of this money is being spent bringing the Market House back to it's former glory. For weeks now a massive amount of scaffolding has been going up and so I thought this would be a good time to start a photo project.
I went east out of town this afternoon and using a long lens hoped to get the building silhouetted against the setting sun. It didn't quite work as planned, after waiting carefully and moving into position for an hour clouds spoiled it at the last minute but I was still happy with what I got. Three slightly different versions below plus an old image to give a sense of scale.
Monday 11th December:
From dark to light on Marazion Beach. The images are in the order they were taken.
From dark to light on Marazion Beach. The images are in the order they were taken.
Sunday 10th December:
Two very different sets of images posted today. The first set taken on the cliffs near Gurnards Head on a day of strong winds, early rain and a better afternoon. The second set was the result of a possibility I spotted a few weeks ago on the way home from another shoot. The light looked promising so I came up from the cliffs early and made my way along the road to see if my hunch was right.
Two very different sets of images posted today. The first set taken on the cliffs near Gurnards Head on a day of strong winds, early rain and a better afternoon. The second set was the result of a possibility I spotted a few weeks ago on the way home from another shoot. The light looked promising so I came up from the cliffs early and made my way along the road to see if my hunch was right.
Part 1
Part 2
Saturday 9th December:
Very strong westerly winds today with a lot of rain overnight and in the morning. I didn't venture until mid afternoon and then it was down to Sennen Harbour to find a little bit of shelter. Always a good bet for a few stormy images and only yards from the car which I washed this morning and is now covered in salt. Some sunshine for a while but it faded away as the afternoon wore on and was gone before sunset so no dramatic skies to end the day.
Very strong westerly winds today with a lot of rain overnight and in the morning. I didn't venture until mid afternoon and then it was down to Sennen Harbour to find a little bit of shelter. Always a good bet for a few stormy images and only yards from the car which I washed this morning and is now covered in salt. Some sunshine for a while but it faded away as the afternoon wore on and was gone before sunset so no dramatic skies to end the day.
Friday Afternoon:
This afternoon I payed a return visit to Pendeen Lighthouse but this time went a few hundred metres to the west and clambered down to the bottom of the cliff-I'm too old really!
No direct sun, a little hazy light to begin with but over the next hour the clouds rolled in so no spectacular sunset this evening. Plenty of waves but the surf is all a bit messy at the moment so lots of white water and the air full of spray-not great for cameras.
This afternoon I payed a return visit to Pendeen Lighthouse but this time went a few hundred metres to the west and clambered down to the bottom of the cliff-I'm too old really!
No direct sun, a little hazy light to begin with but over the next hour the clouds rolled in so no spectacular sunset this evening. Plenty of waves but the surf is all a bit messy at the moment so lots of white water and the air full of spray-not great for cameras.
Friday 8th December:
A walk to Newlyn Harbour well before sunrise in the hope that the unsettled weather would provide some more spectacular light. I wasn't disappointed, as before sunrise there was some lovely colour above me and reflected on the harbour surface. Any sight of the sun was delayed by a bank of cloud but once it did appear we had some more superb sunrays and reflections on the sand of Larigan Beach.
A walk to Newlyn Harbour well before sunrise in the hope that the unsettled weather would provide some more spectacular light. I wasn't disappointed, as before sunrise there was some lovely colour above me and reflected on the harbour surface. Any sight of the sun was delayed by a bank of cloud but once it did appear we had some more superb sunrays and reflections on the sand of Larigan Beach.
Thursday 7th December:
An afternoon of waves and strange but beautiful light. The rain had stopped by lunchtime and the forecast said there might even be some late afternoon light in West Cornwall.
I drove up to Pendeen Lighthouse and went down onto the rocks to the west.
It was still grey and misty but some lovely big seas coming into the bay and I spent an hour with the camera set to b&w.
I gradually made my way back up to the lighthouse and sat in the car waiting to see what was going to happen. With about 45 minutes left until sunset the light made it's first appearance. Just a crack in the clouds letting an orange glow through. Over the next 25 minutes the sun became an orange ball spreading a glow over the landscape. Gradually it sank into a bank of cloud along the horizon and sunset itself never really happened. The mines in the distance are the Levant workings, well worth a visit in their own right.
The images are in the order they were taken, most with the lighthouse behind me but I did make a quick dash to the east of the light and I've posted one image from here. The first image, as the light was appearing, is almost the darkest.
The b&w wave images taken earlier may appear at a later date.
An afternoon of waves and strange but beautiful light. The rain had stopped by lunchtime and the forecast said there might even be some late afternoon light in West Cornwall.
I drove up to Pendeen Lighthouse and went down onto the rocks to the west.
It was still grey and misty but some lovely big seas coming into the bay and I spent an hour with the camera set to b&w.
I gradually made my way back up to the lighthouse and sat in the car waiting to see what was going to happen. With about 45 minutes left until sunset the light made it's first appearance. Just a crack in the clouds letting an orange glow through. Over the next 25 minutes the sun became an orange ball spreading a glow over the landscape. Gradually it sank into a bank of cloud along the horizon and sunset itself never really happened. The mines in the distance are the Levant workings, well worth a visit in their own right.
The images are in the order they were taken, most with the lighthouse behind me but I did make a quick dash to the east of the light and I've posted one image from here. The first image, as the light was appearing, is almost the darkest.
The b&w wave images taken earlier may appear at a later date.
Wednesday 6th December;:The forecast said dull all day and so I had no intention of being out for sunrise but when I put the bin and recycling out the sky was a beautiful red. After a quick dash down the road I was greeted by the most gorgeous pre dawn colours.
It was one of those mornings where the colour gradually faded as sunrise approached and by the time I reached the Fishermen's statue it was actually darker than half an hour earlier.
It was one of those mornings where the colour gradually faded as sunrise approached and by the time I reached the Fishermen's statue it was actually darker than half an hour earlier.
Tuesday Afternoon:
This afternoon I drove down to Sennen and parked in the harbour car park before going up the rough path to Mayon Cliff. From here you get good views around the bay to Lands End.
Very much like this morning it all began quite grey but as we went into the golden hour sun rays appeared through gaps in the cloud layer. After the third image there was a period of twenty minutes with no light at all and then right on sunset a vivid red patch appeared on the horizon.
If you look closely at the final image you can make out the Isles of Scilly directly behind the Longships Lighthouse.
This afternoon I drove down to Sennen and parked in the harbour car park before going up the rough path to Mayon Cliff. From here you get good views around the bay to Lands End.
Very much like this morning it all began quite grey but as we went into the golden hour sun rays appeared through gaps in the cloud layer. After the third image there was a period of twenty minutes with no light at all and then right on sunset a vivid red patch appeared on the horizon.
If you look closely at the final image you can make out the Isles of Scilly directly behind the Longships Lighthouse.
Tuesday 5th December:
I set off in the dark this morning to have a wander around the fields that look down on St Michael's Mount. I usually visit this area after Christmas when the daffodils are in bloom. Some of the fields are used to grow the flowers commercially, at the moment the lower fields are planted with broccoli much of which has already been cut.
It was a grey morning, as the first image shows. I was really just trying out compositions for another time but then, as the second image shows, the tiniest bit of colour and light started appearing. Over the next hour the sun found more and more gaps to send rays across the bay. The Mount never fully lit up but it was certainly interesting to watch.
Apologies for featuring St Michael's Mount three days running-I promise I'll try something else this afternoon.
I set off in the dark this morning to have a wander around the fields that look down on St Michael's Mount. I usually visit this area after Christmas when the daffodils are in bloom. Some of the fields are used to grow the flowers commercially, at the moment the lower fields are planted with broccoli much of which has already been cut.
It was a grey morning, as the first image shows. I was really just trying out compositions for another time but then, as the second image shows, the tiniest bit of colour and light started appearing. Over the next hour the sun found more and more gaps to send rays across the bay. The Mount never fully lit up but it was certainly interesting to watch.
Apologies for featuring St Michael's Mount three days running-I promise I'll try something else this afternoon.
Monday 4th December:
Rain and gale force winds meant I almost didn't get any images at all today. The rain eased after lunch and so I drove out to Praa Sands Beach and then Rinsey but both were really blown out and didn't inspire me at all.
On the way out of town I'd glanced along the beach towards Marazion and could see the wind whipping the tops off the waves and this is were I ended up. I had no intention of shooting St Michaels Mount two days running and I must say today was really difficult. Trying to get anything in focus with the wind buffeting me was near impossible. All I could do was put the ISO up to get a fast shutter speed and shoot in continuous mode hoping something was usable.
Rain and gale force winds meant I almost didn't get any images at all today. The rain eased after lunch and so I drove out to Praa Sands Beach and then Rinsey but both were really blown out and didn't inspire me at all.
On the way out of town I'd glanced along the beach towards Marazion and could see the wind whipping the tops off the waves and this is were I ended up. I had no intention of shooting St Michaels Mount two days running and I must say today was really difficult. Trying to get anything in focus with the wind buffeting me was near impossible. All I could do was put the ISO up to get a fast shutter speed and shoot in continuous mode hoping something was usable.
Sunday 3rd December:
Lots of rain forecast today so despite it being dark and grey I made the effort to drive over to Marazion. It was about high tide so I put my wellies on and spent an hour standing in the water as the waves rushed up the sand and then out again. No sign of the sun and much higher temperatures than the past few days.
Lots of rain forecast today so despite it being dark and grey I made the effort to drive over to Marazion. It was about high tide so I put my wellies on and spent an hour standing in the water as the waves rushed up the sand and then out again. No sign of the sun and much higher temperatures than the past few days.
Saturday 2nd December:
This morning was the coldest I've known it here for years. I went out to the car intending to drive off somewhere to capture sunrise but the car was frozen solid so it was plan B. I went for a walk over to Newlyn and out onto the end of the North Pier looking across to the lighthouse on the South Pier.
It was one of those sunrises that lit up the largely cloudless sky vivid oranges and reds well before you saw the sun itself.
My fingers were numb even with gloves on and I thought my nose was about to drop off. The images are in the order they were taken starting 35 minutes before sunrise.
For those interested-I used an old Fuji X-T2 this morning all handheld with the ISO up to 3200 to begin with. I got rid of the noise using DXO Deep Prime XD..
This morning was the coldest I've known it here for years. I went out to the car intending to drive off somewhere to capture sunrise but the car was frozen solid so it was plan B. I went for a walk over to Newlyn and out onto the end of the North Pier looking across to the lighthouse on the South Pier.
It was one of those sunrises that lit up the largely cloudless sky vivid oranges and reds well before you saw the sun itself.
My fingers were numb even with gloves on and I thought my nose was about to drop off. The images are in the order they were taken starting 35 minutes before sunrise.
For those interested-I used an old Fuji X-T2 this morning all handheld with the ISO up to 3200 to begin with. I got rid of the noise using DXO Deep Prime XD..
Friday 1st December:
A bitterly cold sunrise spent people watching on the promenade.
A bitterly cold sunrise spent people watching on the promenade.