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Friday 30th June:
A lot of welcome rain today, at times quite heavy but by afternoon it was turning more to thick mist and drizzle. We decided to go down to Sennen again, firstly because there is some shelter there and also on the webcam the sea was looking quite rough for June. It was pretty wet when we arrived so I put a waterproof cover on the camera and tucked myself away down on the back of the breakwater. The first images are black and white but later, when it partly dried up for a while, I moved out onto the slipway to include the boats in the images.
A lot of welcome rain today, at times quite heavy but by afternoon it was turning more to thick mist and drizzle. We decided to go down to Sennen again, firstly because there is some shelter there and also on the webcam the sea was looking quite rough for June. It was pretty wet when we arrived so I put a waterproof cover on the camera and tucked myself away down on the back of the breakwater. The first images are black and white but later, when it partly dried up for a while, I moved out onto the slipway to include the boats in the images.
On the slipway in colour
Thursday 29th June:
An evening trip out to Lands End. The sun had been shining all afternoon but as we arrived a large black area of cloud appeared. Every now and again the sun would manage to light up areas of sea but the sun never reached the land. I've posted two pairs of images below. Each is more or less the same composition but one is colour and one is black and white for comparison. In the first pair they are both long exposures. In the second pair the black and white is a much longer exposure.
An evening trip out to Lands End. The sun had been shining all afternoon but as we arrived a large black area of cloud appeared. Every now and again the sun would manage to light up areas of sea but the sun never reached the land. I've posted two pairs of images below. Each is more or less the same composition but one is colour and one is black and white for comparison. In the first pair they are both long exposures. In the second pair the black and white is a much longer exposure.
Wednesday 28th June:
A real mixture of a day. We had planned to go out in the morning but for one reason or another it never happened. Mid afternoon we decided to go out to Lands End, firstly to renew our local's pass and secondly do a bit of people photography. When we arrived there was a heavy misty rain and very little visibility, ideal for for me for photography but not for the poor visitors who had paid a lot to see the views!
After an hour here we went down to Sennen and by the time we got there the mist was just clearing Cape Cornwall and the rest of the afternoon was grey but dry. For an hour or more I went down on the beach and under the lifeboat slip trying to find new angles and found that really interesting.
To finish the afternoon two people I know, Natalia and Ben, arrived for some gig rowing with Cape Cornwall Gig Club. Natalia began rowing a few weeks ago but this was Ben's first time ever. For this set of images I've switched to colour.
A real mixture of a day. We had planned to go out in the morning but for one reason or another it never happened. Mid afternoon we decided to go out to Lands End, firstly to renew our local's pass and secondly do a bit of people photography. When we arrived there was a heavy misty rain and very little visibility, ideal for for me for photography but not for the poor visitors who had paid a lot to see the views!
After an hour here we went down to Sennen and by the time we got there the mist was just clearing Cape Cornwall and the rest of the afternoon was grey but dry. For an hour or more I went down on the beach and under the lifeboat slip trying to find new angles and found that really interesting.
To finish the afternoon two people I know, Natalia and Ben, arrived for some gig rowing with Cape Cornwall Gig Club. Natalia began rowing a few weeks ago but this was Ben's first time ever. For this set of images I've switched to colour.
Tuesday 27th June:
Although it was very grey this morning down at Godrevy at least we had a bit of sea running into the reefs and cliffs.
I clambered around the rocks for a couple of hours dodging the waves and looking for different rock outcrops and gullies to provide some foreground. I also met Max who was doing some barefoot bouldering and leaping across the rocks- I used to once! All black and white except for one.
Although it was very grey this morning down at Godrevy at least we had a bit of sea running into the reefs and cliffs.
I clambered around the rocks for a couple of hours dodging the waves and looking for different rock outcrops and gullies to provide some foreground. I also met Max who was doing some barefoot bouldering and leaping across the rocks- I used to once! All black and white except for one.
Bouldering Max
Monday Evening:
As the day wore on the sky clouded over and by evening there was no sun at all. By the time we drove down Cot Valley to Porth Nanven it was quite dark and chilly, a real change in the weather. I went down into a gully on the left of the boulder beach and spent an hour or more only moving a few metres and playing around with shutter speeds. As the tide came in, the waves did build, up so I had to retreat quickly a couple of times, not easy on the boulders. All but one of the images below is Black and white as I felt this suited the lack of light. Porth Nanven is usually visited by photographers for the sunset but no chance of any colour in the sky tonight.
As the day wore on the sky clouded over and by evening there was no sun at all. By the time we drove down Cot Valley to Porth Nanven it was quite dark and chilly, a real change in the weather. I went down into a gully on the left of the boulder beach and spent an hour or more only moving a few metres and playing around with shutter speeds. As the tide came in, the waves did build, up so I had to retreat quickly a couple of times, not easy on the boulders. All but one of the images below is Black and white as I felt this suited the lack of light. Porth Nanven is usually visited by photographers for the sunset but no chance of any colour in the sky tonight.
Monday 26th:
A sunrise photowalk along Penzance Promenade through the Golowen rubbish. This morning the local slogan "Plastic free Penzance" seemed a bit ridiculous.
A sunrise photowalk along Penzance Promenade through the Golowen rubbish. This morning the local slogan "Plastic free Penzance" seemed a bit ridiculous.
Sunday 25th June:
Very still at 5am this morning as I arrived at Long Rock Beach. To my left, as the first image shows, the sky looked promising for a spectacular sunrise. It was not to be unfortunately as a thin veil of cloud hugged the skyline and meant I had to be satisfied with some lovely pastel colours.
Very still at 5am this morning as I arrived at Long Rock Beach. To my left, as the first image shows, the sky looked promising for a spectacular sunrise. It was not to be unfortunately as a thin veil of cloud hugged the skyline and meant I had to be satisfied with some lovely pastel colours.
Saturday Evening:
To get away from the crowds and noise of Golowen we went for a walk up at Bosigran. Just the slightest of swells and a cloudless, hazy blue sky. The cliffs facing the sun were being lit up beautifully. The image below was taken two hours before sunset. With the end of June approaching sunsets and sunrises will soon happen at more reasonable hours.
To get away from the crowds and noise of Golowen we went for a walk up at Bosigran. Just the slightest of swells and a cloudless, hazy blue sky. The cliffs facing the sun were being lit up beautifully. The image below was taken two hours before sunset. With the end of June approaching sunsets and sunrises will soon happen at more reasonable hours.
Saturday 24th June:
An early morning photowalk along Penzance promenade. A little bit grey and blustery but much better photographically than the clear blue skies of late. A large group of year 8 and year 9 youngsters about to board the Scillonian and a steady stream of older travellers pushing their wheeled suitcases along the seafront. Chloe flying around getting Pickle getting ready for another busy Saturday especially with the Golowen Festival reaching its climax.
An early morning photowalk along Penzance promenade. A little bit grey and blustery but much better photographically than the clear blue skies of late. A large group of year 8 and year 9 youngsters about to board the Scillonian and a steady stream of older travellers pushing their wheeled suitcases along the seafront. Chloe flying around getting Pickle getting ready for another busy Saturday especially with the Golowen Festival reaching its climax.
Friday 23rd June:
Quite a strong south westerly blowing today but still very warm out of the wind. We paid a visit to Boat Cove which is down below Pendeen Lighthouse. I like to visit at low tide as there are lots of interesting and colourful rocks that the sea swirls around and splashes over. A group of local families on the little beach, bringing the children down after school for a splash about, followed by sand covered pizza.
Quite a strong south westerly blowing today but still very warm out of the wind. We paid a visit to Boat Cove which is down below Pendeen Lighthouse. I like to visit at low tide as there are lots of interesting and colourful rocks that the sea swirls around and splashes over. A group of local families on the little beach, bringing the children down after school for a splash about, followed by sand covered pizza.
Thursday Late Afternoon:
Yesterday we got a bit too hot down at Porth Nanven so today we headed up to Botallack knowing there is some shade there from the rocks and buildings. I would normally visit Botallack during storms and don't think I've ever taken images in bright sunshine and calm seas. There was the slightest of swells and some good shadows up at the top. I went down near sea level to begin with to capture some chocolate box images with some blurred flower foregrounds, then a few close up falling water images and finally a bit of black and white shadows. Just honing my skills for when the conditions are better in the Autumn storms.
Yesterday we got a bit too hot down at Porth Nanven so today we headed up to Botallack knowing there is some shade there from the rocks and buildings. I would normally visit Botallack during storms and don't think I've ever taken images in bright sunshine and calm seas. There was the slightest of swells and some good shadows up at the top. I went down near sea level to begin with to capture some chocolate box images with some blurred flower foregrounds, then a few close up falling water images and finally a bit of black and white shadows. Just honing my skills for when the conditions are better in the Autumn storms.
Chocolate Box
Ebb and flow
Shadows
Thursday Mid Morning:
Thursday 22nd June:
Awake early so after a quick cup of tea it was off for a walk on the promenade to enjoy the peace and quiet coupled with the continuing glorious weather -hardly a breath of wind. The fair is set up at the end of the promenade to coincide with Galowen festival week and all the early morning swimmers are having to weave their way through the rides to get to Battery Rocks.
Awake early so after a quick cup of tea it was off for a walk on the promenade to enjoy the peace and quiet coupled with the continuing glorious weather -hardly a breath of wind. The fair is set up at the end of the promenade to coincide with Galowen festival week and all the early morning swimmers are having to weave their way through the rides to get to Battery Rocks.
Black and white
Wednesday Afternoon:
The brilliant weather continued into the afternoon so we thought a trip to a tropical beach was the order of the day.
No palm trees just large round boulders, also known locally as dinosaur eggs. Porth Nanven is a beautiful little beach at low tide, only really frequented by locals or the agile as getting onto the beach means navigating the boulders-good balance required. Photographers tend to congregate here at sunset but during an afternoon like today the results can be just as good.
The brilliant weather continued into the afternoon so we thought a trip to a tropical beach was the order of the day.
No palm trees just large round boulders, also known locally as dinosaur eggs. Porth Nanven is a beautiful little beach at low tide, only really frequented by locals or the agile as getting onto the beach means navigating the boulders-good balance required. Photographers tend to congregate here at sunset but during an afternoon like today the results can be just as good.
Wednesday 21st June:
A beautiful morning meant coffee and cake at "Pickle on the Prom" while watching the world pass by.
A beautiful morning meant coffee and cake at "Pickle on the Prom" while watching the world pass by.
Tuesday 20th June:
Heavy showers overnight and a few more mid morning but then the sun burst through and the afternoon was lovely. Some interesting clouds moving quickly in the westerly breeze as we arrived, mid afternoon, at Levant mine workings.
After years of fishing and taking images here today was the first time I'd seen climbers on the lichen covered orange cliffs. The climbers turned out to be Val and Roy down on holiday and staying at the Bosigran Climbers Club. Roy has been climbing for 60 years or more so I'm not the only one clambering around the cliffs when we should be at home with our slippers on. The route they were climbing lent itself perfectly to photography so it would have been rude not to record their ascent,
If you've never been to Levant it's worth making the effort but don't stay up by the car park, walk down to the eastern end below Geevor Mine. Down here the mineral coloured rocks are fascinating and the views along to Pendeen Lighthouse are lovely.
Heavy showers overnight and a few more mid morning but then the sun burst through and the afternoon was lovely. Some interesting clouds moving quickly in the westerly breeze as we arrived, mid afternoon, at Levant mine workings.
After years of fishing and taking images here today was the first time I'd seen climbers on the lichen covered orange cliffs. The climbers turned out to be Val and Roy down on holiday and staying at the Bosigran Climbers Club. Roy has been climbing for 60 years or more so I'm not the only one clambering around the cliffs when we should be at home with our slippers on. The route they were climbing lent itself perfectly to photography so it would have been rude not to record their ascent,
If you've never been to Levant it's worth making the effort but don't stay up by the car park, walk down to the eastern end below Geevor Mine. Down here the mineral coloured rocks are fascinating and the views along to Pendeen Lighthouse are lovely.
Val and Roy climbing the orange cliffs below the Levant mine workings
Mineral colours and a gentle swell
Monday 19th June:
A bright, warm and breezy day but things are looking up photographically as we have some nice clouds after weeks of clear blue skies. I went over to Marazion, timing my arrival to coincide with the causeway drying and the tourist caterpillar to start. When you think that it's a working Monday, the numbers going over were staggering- I reckon if they all stood on one side the Mount would capsize.
My main aim this morning was to get some ghost images by using shutter speeds of a 0.5 to 2 seconds but also to do a bit of people photography which I always enjoy.
A bright, warm and breezy day but things are looking up photographically as we have some nice clouds after weeks of clear blue skies. I went over to Marazion, timing my arrival to coincide with the causeway drying and the tourist caterpillar to start. When you think that it's a working Monday, the numbers going over were staggering- I reckon if they all stood on one side the Mount would capsize.
My main aim this morning was to get some ghost images by using shutter speeds of a 0.5 to 2 seconds but also to do a bit of people photography which I always enjoy.
Sunday 18th June:
With the weather changing and some movement in the sea it was time to return to some seascapes today. Mid afternoon we drove up to St Just and then down to Cape Cornwall. When we arrived it was busy but not crowded and down in Priests Cove it was out of the breeze and positively warm. A bit of swell running to provide some interest and a few locals braving the chilly water. No direct sunshine but a soft light to help add some saturation to the colours.
With the weather changing and some movement in the sea it was time to return to some seascapes today. Mid afternoon we drove up to St Just and then down to Cape Cornwall. When we arrived it was busy but not crowded and down in Priests Cove it was out of the breeze and positively warm. A bit of swell running to provide some interest and a few locals braving the chilly water. No direct sunshine but a soft light to help add some saturation to the colours.
Saturday 17th June:
It was Lifeboat Day down on the seafront so I thought I'd pop down and take a few images. Lots of families enjoying the spectacle with the children able to clamber around fire engines and police cars. Three lifeboats, police boat and a border force boat to entertain the crowds and plenty of money raised I expect.
It was Lifeboat Day down on the seafront so I thought I'd pop down and take a few images. Lots of families enjoying the spectacle with the children able to clamber around fire engines and police cars. Three lifeboats, police boat and a border force boat to entertain the crowds and plenty of money raised I expect.
Friday 16th June:
An early morning stroll along the seafront with a warm and hazy scene to the east but clearer to the west as some rain approaches. Lots of people unloading cars and carrying huge amounts of luggage down to the Scillonian. A group of well behaved year 6 children and teachers sitting on the wall at the end of the promenade, having travelled down by coach from Bedford overnight and off for a week on the Isles. Earlier in the week I'd met another group of year 5 children from the same school who will be returning this evening.
An early morning stroll along the seafront with a warm and hazy scene to the east but clearer to the west as some rain approaches. Lots of people unloading cars and carrying huge amounts of luggage down to the Scillonian. A group of well behaved year 6 children and teachers sitting on the wall at the end of the promenade, having travelled down by coach from Bedford overnight and off for a week on the Isles. Earlier in the week I'd met another group of year 5 children from the same school who will be returning this evening.
Thursday 15th June:
Too hot to do a lot today so it was a short photowalk through the park and along the promenade. It was so bright all the colours were washed out apart from some of the plants in the shadier parts of the park. Just one colour image below and all the rest a kind of old time black and white edit.
Too hot to do a lot today so it was a short photowalk through the park and along the promenade. It was so bright all the colours were washed out apart from some of the plants in the shadier parts of the park. Just one colour image below and all the rest a kind of old time black and white edit.
Wednesday 14th June:
I went for a walk this morning, got as far as the promenade, then beat a hasty retreat to get my camera. Out in the bay was an old sailing ship and there was lovely misty early morning light. I really like the atmosphere in the images I made this morning, it was that little bit of haze that made all the difference.
I went for a walk this morning, got as far as the promenade, then beat a hasty retreat to get my camera. Out in the bay was an old sailing ship and there was lovely misty early morning light. I really like the atmosphere in the images I made this morning, it was that little bit of haze that made all the difference.
Tuesday 13th June:
I wasn't sure what to do today, with continuing bright conditions and a flat calm sea it's quite difficult to find photographic opportunities. I decided to go and spend an hour over at Marazion to do a bit of tourist documentary photography. As it turned out most people in my images today are local. First of all I met three local youngsters performing somersaults on the sand dunes and they kindly let me use them in my images, certainly adds a bit of dynamism!
As I walked along the beach a younger group of children were getting ready for a trip out in a couple of small yachts, all very excited and keen to get going. The whole beach area was really relaxing, not too crowded but enough to make the scene interesting.
I've just started an instagram account-my first foray into social media-hope I don't regret it. I'll put some of these images on later. #petermaddernphotos
I wasn't sure what to do today, with continuing bright conditions and a flat calm sea it's quite difficult to find photographic opportunities. I decided to go and spend an hour over at Marazion to do a bit of tourist documentary photography. As it turned out most people in my images today are local. First of all I met three local youngsters performing somersaults on the sand dunes and they kindly let me use them in my images, certainly adds a bit of dynamism!
As I walked along the beach a younger group of children were getting ready for a trip out in a couple of small yachts, all very excited and keen to get going. The whole beach area was really relaxing, not too crowded but enough to make the scene interesting.
I've just started an instagram account-my first foray into social media-hope I don't regret it. I'll put some of these images on later. #petermaddernphotos
Monday Evening:
We haven't been to Porthmeor Cove for a couple of years, in fact since before covid. It's a beautiful walk down the narrow path and out into more open meadows with a kestrel hovering over the long grass and flowers. On the path was a homing pigeon with rings on both legs, very tame you could almost touch him. He has obviously decided living in Cornwall is better that flying hundreds of miles home. Unfortunately he may well end up as dinner for one of the local peregrines, especially as he is on his own.
Down in the cove there is more sand than normal and a lovely little beach as it was low tide. Quite a difficult clamber down the cliff and over the boulders but positively tropical down on the sheltered sand. I was on my own for a while and then a local couple and two dogs came down and went for a swim. The lady swam out a long way, stayed in for ages, then swam slowly back to shore.
We haven't been to Porthmeor Cove for a couple of years, in fact since before covid. It's a beautiful walk down the narrow path and out into more open meadows with a kestrel hovering over the long grass and flowers. On the path was a homing pigeon with rings on both legs, very tame you could almost touch him. He has obviously decided living in Cornwall is better that flying hundreds of miles home. Unfortunately he may well end up as dinner for one of the local peregrines, especially as he is on his own.
Down in the cove there is more sand than normal and a lovely little beach as it was low tide. Quite a difficult clamber down the cliff and over the boulders but positively tropical down on the sheltered sand. I was on my own for a while and then a local couple and two dogs came down and went for a swim. The lady swam out a long way, stayed in for ages, then swam slowly back to shore.
Monday 12th June:
A gentle morning photowalk-old bloke with an old camera.
A gentle morning photowalk-old bloke with an old camera.
Sunday Evening:
The fog had cleared in Penzance but up at Bosigran it was still very hazy, although the thickest fog was up on the higher ground at Carn Galver. It was very still and although the spring flowers are gradually going over there are others taking their place including the common spotted orchid. A few climbers shouting over on the sheer cliffs but it was difficult to make them out in the haze. Several cuckoos flying around us and a flock of six choughs wheeling around above.
The fog had cleared in Penzance but up at Bosigran it was still very hazy, although the thickest fog was up on the higher ground at Carn Galver. It was very still and although the spring flowers are gradually going over there are others taking their place including the common spotted orchid. A few climbers shouting over on the sheer cliffs but it was difficult to make them out in the haze. Several cuckoos flying around us and a flock of six choughs wheeling around above.
Sunday 11th June:
The Met Office predicted fog this morning and down on the promenade at 5am the visibility at times was down to 50 metres. Sunrise came and went with no change in the light, the air was damp and still.
Already a few people out and about, some with their dogs, others on bikes and the usual hardy souls swimming at Battery Rocks-I could hear them talking as they swam but couldn't see them.
The Met Office predicted fog this morning and down on the promenade at 5am the visibility at times was down to 50 metres. Sunrise came and went with no change in the light, the air was damp and still.
Already a few people out and about, some with their dogs, others on bikes and the usual hardy souls swimming at Battery Rocks-I could hear them talking as they swam but couldn't see them.
Saturday 10th June:
Down on the promenade this morning not a breath of wind and we even had some much needed rain overnight. With a warm humid atmosphere came fog with St Michael's Mount lost from view completely. Lots going on as people enjoyed their Saturday morning some just sitting drinking coffee others sprinting up and down the seafront and exercising on the ground. I met Ted the golden retriever down on his holidays, a lovely dark gold colour but my editing today is all black and white with a touch of the vintage look. It seemed to suit the conditions.
Down on the promenade this morning not a breath of wind and we even had some much needed rain overnight. With a warm humid atmosphere came fog with St Michael's Mount lost from view completely. Lots going on as people enjoyed their Saturday morning some just sitting drinking coffee others sprinting up and down the seafront and exercising on the ground. I met Ted the golden retriever down on his holidays, a lovely dark gold colour but my editing today is all black and white with a touch of the vintage look. It seemed to suit the conditions.
Friday Evening:
We went for a quick walk this evening, just for some exercise before the forecast showers arrived. I always put my camera bag on my back these days because I'm I'll miss an opportunity. As it turned out I took one quick image that made me smile-a flashing gull. Also below is an image I shot yesterday while waiting for the Scillonian to beat its way back against the wind-I've called the image "Levitation".
We went for a quick walk this evening, just for some exercise before the forecast showers arrived. I always put my camera bag on my back these days because I'm I'll miss an opportunity. As it turned out I took one quick image that made me smile-a flashing gull. Also below is an image I shot yesterday while waiting for the Scillonian to beat its way back against the wind-I've called the image "Levitation".
Friday 9th June:
A change in the weather this morning, still windy but with just a little rain in the air. On the promenade the coffee drinkers and dog walkers had swapped their shorts for jackets and hoods. Even with the chilly wind and rough sea brave, or mad, folks still in the water.
A change in the weather this morning, still windy but with just a little rain in the air. On the promenade the coffee drinkers and dog walkers had swapped their shorts for jackets and hoods. Even with the chilly wind and rough sea brave, or mad, folks still in the water.
Thursday Evening:
With the wind blowing straight into the bay I had an idea that being at the harbour when the Scillonian was due would be interesting. Chatting to Neil, the man in charge of docking, he said the ferry was going to be half an hour late due to sea state and wind. The Gry Maritha (Isles of Scilly cargo ship) had arrived back from the islands at 4pm but it was too rough to get in at low tide so she had to put to sea again and wait out deep in the bay-bet the crew were delighted. At 7.30pm the Scillonian arrived and struggled in the side swell to berth. Half an hour later the Gry Maritha appeared and managed to get into the floating dock as the tide was now high enough to lower the dock gates.
Not many passengers on the Scillonian but those that were looked a bit battered.
With the wind blowing straight into the bay I had an idea that being at the harbour when the Scillonian was due would be interesting. Chatting to Neil, the man in charge of docking, he said the ferry was going to be half an hour late due to sea state and wind. The Gry Maritha (Isles of Scilly cargo ship) had arrived back from the islands at 4pm but it was too rough to get in at low tide so she had to put to sea again and wait out deep in the bay-bet the crew were delighted. At 7.30pm the Scillonian arrived and struggled in the side swell to berth. Half an hour later the Gry Maritha appeared and managed to get into the floating dock as the tide was now high enough to lower the dock gates.
Not many passengers on the Scillonian but those that were looked a bit battered.
Thursday 8th June:
What season is it!
Bright blue skies, quite warm, strong winds and waves coming over the promenade-must be summer!
What season is it!
Bright blue skies, quite warm, strong winds and waves coming over the promenade-must be summer!
Oh yes it will.
I bought a coffee, took the lid off, took a sip and my face ended up covered in milk froth. I had to hide behind the van, along with a few others, to drink the rest.
I bought a coffee, took the lid off, took a sip and my face ended up covered in milk froth. I had to hide behind the van, along with a few others, to drink the rest.
Wednesday Evening:
Street photography is the cool thing to do these days but down here we do beach photography. The half term rush has finished so we had an evening trip to Sennen, it was still quite busy but nothing like the scenes of last week. Breezy and cloudless but warm in the sand dunes.
Street photography is the cool thing to do these days but down here we do beach photography. The half term rush has finished so we had an evening trip to Sennen, it was still quite busy but nothing like the scenes of last week. Breezy and cloudless but warm in the sand dunes.
Wednesday 7th June:
Is this wind destined to blow forever? Despite the cloudless sky and bright sunshine the seafront this morning was freezing. The images seem to show a warm summer's day but it was anything but. After a few minutes I sought shelter in Morrab Gardens where it was a different world.
Is this wind destined to blow forever? Despite the cloudless sky and bright sunshine the seafront this morning was freezing. The images seem to show a warm summer's day but it was anything but. After a few minutes I sought shelter in Morrab Gardens where it was a different world.
Tuesday 6th June:
A "People on the Prom" evening photowalk.
A "People on the Prom" evening photowalk.
Monday Evening:
A trip up to Bosigran with hardly a breath of wind and yachts, presumably in some kind of race, struggling to move. The weather is beautiful but I've got to admit I'd rather have a bit of rain and cloud. The spring flowers are still hanging on and there is a lot of bird activity as the first broods leave the nest.
A trip up to Bosigran with hardly a breath of wind and yachts, presumably in some kind of race, struggling to move. The weather is beautiful but I've got to admit I'd rather have a bit of rain and cloud. The spring flowers are still hanging on and there is a lot of bird activity as the first broods leave the nest.
Monday 5th June:
A beautiful cloudless morning, with a lighter breeze, saw me out for a quick stroll very early. Passengers for the Isles of Scilly already unloading bikes and paddleboards, a few joggers, lots of cold water swimmers and a couple of old chaps leaning on the railings fishing but mostly chatting.
A beautiful cloudless morning, with a lighter breeze, saw me out for a quick stroll very early. Passengers for the Isles of Scilly already unloading bikes and paddleboards, a few joggers, lots of cold water swimmers and a couple of old chaps leaning on the railings fishing but mostly chatting.
Sunday Evening:
As the weather cooled and the light became a little less harsh we drove up to Levant mine workings. I just took an old Fuji X-T10 and two prime lenses for a photo walk. A group of photographers already there as we parked the car-saw them later get into a foreign number plated car. They were busy capturing images of the steam house and views of the lighthouse through the arched doorways and windows. Levant is a never ending source of compositions to suit every style of photography. Everything black and white this evening.
As the weather cooled and the light became a little less harsh we drove up to Levant mine workings. I just took an old Fuji X-T10 and two prime lenses for a photo walk. A group of photographers already there as we parked the car-saw them later get into a foreign number plated car. They were busy capturing images of the steam house and views of the lighthouse through the arched doorways and windows. Levant is a never ending source of compositions to suit every style of photography. Everything black and white this evening.
Sunday 4th June:
Alison's birthday and a lovely morning down on the promenade but quite stressful holding onto the cake in the breeze that just won't go away.
Alison's birthday and a lovely morning down on the promenade but quite stressful holding onto the cake in the breeze that just won't go away.
Saturday 3rd June:
Another cloudless day with no sign of the rain we need for the garden and for photography. Not expecting a lot, I drove up to Nanjulian which is down below St Just Airport (don't expect Heathrow). From the little car parking area I made my way down to the sea and then along the coast path and finally up the long slope to my favourite gate. Even in harsh light the views from here are lovely and, as usual. I can take a selfie leaning on the gate. It will soon be replaced by a new one which will probably less photogenic. On the way back to the car I did drop down onto the boulders but it really needs a lot more movement in the sea.
Another cloudless day with no sign of the rain we need for the garden and for photography. Not expecting a lot, I drove up to Nanjulian which is down below St Just Airport (don't expect Heathrow). From the little car parking area I made my way down to the sea and then along the coast path and finally up the long slope to my favourite gate. Even in harsh light the views from here are lovely and, as usual. I can take a selfie leaning on the gate. It will soon be replaced by a new one which will probably less photogenic. On the way back to the car I did drop down onto the boulders but it really needs a lot more movement in the sea.
Friday June 2nd:
An interesting but rather grey and breezy morning. Down on the seafront the flags were horizontal and compared to a few days ago the promenade was empty. Even more surprising was that not a single person was queuing at Pickle and every table was empty. No table flowers in sight which meant they hadn't put them out or they had been blown to Newlyn.
As I walked along in my shorts I could feel the goosebumps growing on my legs so before I returned for coffee it was a case of nipping home to put my trousers on. Before I did that I had a wander up through Morrab Gardens and down Chapel Street. It was here that I stopped to admire a very young merle border collie. On enquiring where she came from the young man told me that she was a rescue dog from west Wales. Now my last two border collies came from a dog's home in west Wales called Many Tears and in fact I occasionally do home checks for them down here in Cornwall. Yes you've guessed it Sky had come from the same rescue centre-it's a small world.
Back at Pickle the queue was still non-existent and the tables were empty as the cold easterly continued to blow along the promenade. I got talking to Chloe, one of the partners who own the business and she told me the story of how it started. I'm not going to tell the story here but am going to create a seperate page for a Pickle Project. There are lots more Pickle pictures in my May diary. Today, as it was quiet, I was allowed into the caravan to take some different images to those I'd been taking before and you can see some of them them below.
Brilliant venture, lovely coffee, delicious cakes, friendly welcome and great views.
Usually closed Tuesdays but open every other day at 8am (unless the weather is atrocious)
An interesting but rather grey and breezy morning. Down on the seafront the flags were horizontal and compared to a few days ago the promenade was empty. Even more surprising was that not a single person was queuing at Pickle and every table was empty. No table flowers in sight which meant they hadn't put them out or they had been blown to Newlyn.
As I walked along in my shorts I could feel the goosebumps growing on my legs so before I returned for coffee it was a case of nipping home to put my trousers on. Before I did that I had a wander up through Morrab Gardens and down Chapel Street. It was here that I stopped to admire a very young merle border collie. On enquiring where she came from the young man told me that she was a rescue dog from west Wales. Now my last two border collies came from a dog's home in west Wales called Many Tears and in fact I occasionally do home checks for them down here in Cornwall. Yes you've guessed it Sky had come from the same rescue centre-it's a small world.
Back at Pickle the queue was still non-existent and the tables were empty as the cold easterly continued to blow along the promenade. I got talking to Chloe, one of the partners who own the business and she told me the story of how it started. I'm not going to tell the story here but am going to create a seperate page for a Pickle Project. There are lots more Pickle pictures in my May diary. Today, as it was quiet, I was allowed into the caravan to take some different images to those I'd been taking before and you can see some of them them below.
Brilliant venture, lovely coffee, delicious cakes, friendly welcome and great views.
Usually closed Tuesdays but open every other day at 8am (unless the weather is atrocious)
Many Tears rescue puppy Sky on holiday
Thursday June 1st:
The new month begins with another cloudless sky, calm sea and bright harsh light. Sunrise and sunset are just red balls and not appealing to me at all. With conditions like this the smaller scenes attract my interest much more. This afternoon I drove up to Pendeen Lighthouse and then took the coast path west for a short distance before following the little stream as it tumbles down to the sea. It was the stream that provided the interest I needed and although I mostly concentrated on the water the vegetation covered banks were attracting a lot of insects.The image at the top of the page shows the conditions I was dealing with and a couple of hours with no shade was enough.
All the images were taken using the Fuji 70-300mm lens.
The new month begins with another cloudless sky, calm sea and bright harsh light. Sunrise and sunset are just red balls and not appealing to me at all. With conditions like this the smaller scenes attract my interest much more. This afternoon I drove up to Pendeen Lighthouse and then took the coast path west for a short distance before following the little stream as it tumbles down to the sea. It was the stream that provided the interest I needed and although I mostly concentrated on the water the vegetation covered banks were attracting a lot of insects.The image at the top of the page shows the conditions I was dealing with and a couple of hours with no shade was enough.
All the images were taken using the Fuji 70-300mm lens.