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Wednesday Afternoon:
A late decision to go up to Porth Nanven this afternoon for sunset. Unusually mine was the only car there and the tide was out just far enough for me to get down to the edge of the sand. A lot of water coming down the river and spreading out as far across the boulders as I've seen it. There have also been recent cliff falls in the wet weather with fresh soil and boulders at the back of the beach. With little in the way of clouds the light was too harsh to be ideal and only at the last minute did the sun drop behind a thin veil of cloud and make it possible to shoot that way.
A late decision to go up to Porth Nanven this afternoon for sunset. Unusually mine was the only car there and the tide was out just far enough for me to get down to the edge of the sand. A lot of water coming down the river and spreading out as far across the boulders as I've seen it. There have also been recent cliff falls in the wet weather with fresh soil and boulders at the back of the beach. With little in the way of clouds the light was too harsh to be ideal and only at the last minute did the sun drop behind a thin veil of cloud and make it possible to shoot that way.
Wednesday 30th November:
Always hoping for that perfect sunrise I was down on the local beach again this morning but 100 yards or so further towards Newlyn. Here a stream comes under the road and appears through the pebble bank. With the amount of rain of late the little stream is positively raging.
Out on the horizon there was the thinnest of cracks below some thick cloud and a strange pink glow above the Lizard Peninsular. Some mornings the colours look unreal and this was one of them. The sun appeared and then disappeared behind the clouds within minutes. The first images look like they have been strangely edited but it did looked like that-interesting but I wouldn't want one on my wall. The coloured images are in the order they were taken, starting 20 minutes before sunrise. I've done a few in black and white which I actually prefer today-my wife likes the colour.
Always hoping for that perfect sunrise I was down on the local beach again this morning but 100 yards or so further towards Newlyn. Here a stream comes under the road and appears through the pebble bank. With the amount of rain of late the little stream is positively raging.
Out on the horizon there was the thinnest of cracks below some thick cloud and a strange pink glow above the Lizard Peninsular. Some mornings the colours look unreal and this was one of them. The sun appeared and then disappeared behind the clouds within minutes. The first images look like they have been strangely edited but it did looked like that-interesting but I wouldn't want one on my wall. The coloured images are in the order they were taken, starting 20 minutes before sunrise. I've done a few in black and white which I actually prefer today-my wife likes the colour.
Tuesday Afternoon:
Very little wind this afternoon and because it was low tide we drove over to Godrevy to see if we could find some reflections and sand patterns. In the winter the sand remains wet as water comes down from the nature reserve but unfortunately not long after we arrived the clouds rolled in from the west. There were still reflections and sand patterns but the light became very blue. The clouds were all shapes and sizes and different in whichever direction you looked. We popped up to the Horse Box Cafe for a cup of tea and then waited in the hope there would be a dramatic sunset but it just became grey and dark. Godrevy is always good for people images as dog walkers and surfers are always on the move.
Very little wind this afternoon and because it was low tide we drove over to Godrevy to see if we could find some reflections and sand patterns. In the winter the sand remains wet as water comes down from the nature reserve but unfortunately not long after we arrived the clouds rolled in from the west. There were still reflections and sand patterns but the light became very blue. The clouds were all shapes and sizes and different in whichever direction you looked. We popped up to the Horse Box Cafe for a cup of tea and then waited in the hope there would be a dramatic sunset but it just became grey and dark. Godrevy is always good for people images as dog walkers and surfers are always on the move.
.......and some black and white
Tuesday 29th November:
Just a gentle two minute stroll to the seafront for sunrise this morning. After days of rainy sunrises this morning it promised to be clear. It's seldom perfect and today we needed a few more clouds as once the sun rose above the horizon it soon became too harsh but for a few minutes I had some lovely golden light. The six images are in the order they were taken from 20 minutes before sunrise to 20 minutes after.
Just a gentle two minute stroll to the seafront for sunrise this morning. After days of rainy sunrises this morning it promised to be clear. It's seldom perfect and today we needed a few more clouds as once the sun rose above the horizon it soon became too harsh but for a few minutes I had some lovely golden light. The six images are in the order they were taken from 20 minutes before sunrise to 20 minutes after.
Monday 28th November:
A very bright and windy day but at least a break from the torrential rain. The wind was in the north west so I went for a wander along the coast path between Porthchapel and Porthgwarra, A big sea running and so warm once I was out of the wind. The sky was largely clear and the light far too harsh really although some clouds moved in as sunset approached. A couple of expert surfers braving the huge waves at Porthchapel and being battered after each ride.
A very bright and windy day but at least a break from the torrential rain. The wind was in the north west so I went for a wander along the coast path between Porthchapel and Porthgwarra, A big sea running and so warm once I was out of the wind. The sky was largely clear and the light far too harsh really although some clouds moved in as sunset approached. A couple of expert surfers braving the huge waves at Porthchapel and being battered after each ride.
Lets go surfing
Sunday 27th November:
I hesitated before going out this morning as it was dark, grey and misty but in the end I'm glad I did. I drove over to Marazion and went well to the east of the causeway and down on to the little beach next to the harbour. There was quite a swell running, at least by Marazion standards and this gave some very interesting and different foregrounds. Not the kind of scene that you find on your typical postcard but far more interesting to photograph. The ferries were having a bumpy ride as they brought people to the mainland, went back empty or later took a few of the day shift over.
I also met Larry Lim and his family this morning. They are over from Singapore and keen on photography with the youngest son wielding a camera and lens nearly as big as he was! Some big waves forecast for tomorrow, hope you all have a lovely holiday Larry.
I hesitated before going out this morning as it was dark, grey and misty but in the end I'm glad I did. I drove over to Marazion and went well to the east of the causeway and down on to the little beach next to the harbour. There was quite a swell running, at least by Marazion standards and this gave some very interesting and different foregrounds. Not the kind of scene that you find on your typical postcard but far more interesting to photograph. The ferries were having a bumpy ride as they brought people to the mainland, went back empty or later took a few of the day shift over.
I also met Larry Lim and his family this morning. They are over from Singapore and keen on photography with the youngest son wielding a camera and lens nearly as big as he was! Some big waves forecast for tomorrow, hope you all have a lovely holiday Larry.
Saturday 26th November:
Pouring with rain and blowing a gale this morning and it could be that I miss a day for the first time in ages. A couple more images from yesterday below. I was trying to point the camera in less obvious directions and pick out details and compositions that you don't see very often. The island on the right is Enys Dodnan (a.k.a. The Drinking Dinosaur) but from this side you can't see the archway that forms her neck-see the third image for the view from further around the cliffs.
Pouring with rain and blowing a gale this morning and it could be that I miss a day for the first time in ages. A couple more images from yesterday below. I was trying to point the camera in less obvious directions and pick out details and compositions that you don't see very often. The island on the right is Enys Dodnan (a.k.a. The Drinking Dinosaur) but from this side you can't see the archway that forms her neck-see the third image for the view from further around the cliffs.
Friday 25th November:
Back to Lands End today but with the wind about half as strong as yesterday I was able to go around to the east of the hotel and concentrate more on the famous landmarks. Still a good sea running and for the first hour or more some lovely light. I met and had a chat with Sharon and Steven who were down on holiday and hoping to see a glorious sunset but as per normal lately thick cloud on the horizon spoilt the spectacle. There was a little glimpse of the sun as it set but nothing to get excited over.
Back to Lands End today but with the wind about half as strong as yesterday I was able to go around to the east of the hotel and concentrate more on the famous landmarks. Still a good sea running and for the first hour or more some lovely light. I met and had a chat with Sharon and Steven who were down on holiday and hoping to see a glorious sunset but as per normal lately thick cloud on the horizon spoilt the spectacle. There was a little glimpse of the sun as it set but nothing to get excited over.
.......and a bit of black and white
Thursday 24th November:
I seem to be using the word wild everyday and this afternoon was no exception as at times Alison was seen lying on the grass, having been blown over! We started off at Lands End where we went down to near sea level, once there it was out of the worst of the wind but getting down there we were blasted. The sun was out but it was raining salt spray and to protect my camera a little I had in on the tripod and covered with a shower cap and plastic carrier bag-hi tech stuff.
After more than an hour here we lost the light and so went around to Sennen where we were a bit more sheltered.
As the light faded we had some great waves and spray behind the lifeboat house and views across the bay towards Cape Cornwall. No sunset but purple and red hues in the sky. A thunderstorm crossed the bay with torrential rain but luckily it didn't come our way. We were tired and battered by now so just had to go into the Old Success Inn for a drink.
I seem to be using the word wild everyday and this afternoon was no exception as at times Alison was seen lying on the grass, having been blown over! We started off at Lands End where we went down to near sea level, once there it was out of the worst of the wind but getting down there we were blasted. The sun was out but it was raining salt spray and to protect my camera a little I had in on the tripod and covered with a shower cap and plastic carrier bag-hi tech stuff.
After more than an hour here we lost the light and so went around to Sennen where we were a bit more sheltered.
As the light faded we had some great waves and spray behind the lifeboat house and views across the bay towards Cape Cornwall. No sunset but purple and red hues in the sky. A thunderstorm crossed the bay with torrential rain but luckily it didn't come our way. We were tired and battered by now so just had to go into the Old Success Inn for a drink.
Images taken from Lands End
Images taken from Sennen
Wednesday 23rd November:
Another afternoon braving the wild weather but well worth it. I was five miles further east today, along the north coast at Bosigran. Near gale force winds when I parked the car at Carn Galver Mine but I knew that I would have some shelter down on the cliffs in the lee of Commando Ridge. A rough sea, some excellent light and a rainbow made it into a rewarding afternoon. A recurring annoyance lately of the sun disappearing below a bank of clouds 40 minutes before sunset.
Another afternoon braving the wild weather but well worth it. I was five miles further east today, along the north coast at Bosigran. Near gale force winds when I parked the car at Carn Galver Mine but I knew that I would have some shelter down on the cliffs in the lee of Commando Ridge. A rough sea, some excellent light and a rainbow made it into a rewarding afternoon. A recurring annoyance lately of the sun disappearing below a bank of clouds 40 minutes before sunset.
Tuesday 22nd November:
A wild walk from Sennen to Lands End and back. I carried my tripod but I'm not sure why as you could hardly stand up! Spent two hours trying to find the slightest shelter and get a high enough shutter speed to get a reasonably in focus image. Refreshing to say the least!
A wild walk from Sennen to Lands End and back. I carried my tripod but I'm not sure why as you could hardly stand up! Spent two hours trying to find the slightest shelter and get a high enough shutter speed to get a reasonably in focus image. Refreshing to say the least!
Monday 21st November:
Really wild today with 50mph winds from the west north west. Plenty of rain first thing but looking better for the afternoon. After lunch I drove down to Porthcurno and then up the hill past the Minack Theatre. On the walk from the road, across the field, towards Porthchapel beach I was literally being blown sideways but once I started to descend to the small beach I was suddenly in a different world. No sign of the beach which was being pounded by huge waves. I spent an hour or more on the grass bank at the west end of the beach picking out waves as they met the rocks and cliffs opposite me.
With threatening black clouds on their way I made my up the path, past the ponies, to the top of Wireless Point where I had to lean against rocks to take images of a lovely splash of light across the bay towards Porthgwarra. It was then a quick dash to the car before the deluge. I drove around to Lands End hoping the rain would give way to a spectacular sunset but no luck there. Giving up and starting the journey home I could see one gap in the clouds towards Cape Cornwall so I dropped down to Sennen and managed a few shaky images across the bay from the beach car park and then the harbour.
Really wild today with 50mph winds from the west north west. Plenty of rain first thing but looking better for the afternoon. After lunch I drove down to Porthcurno and then up the hill past the Minack Theatre. On the walk from the road, across the field, towards Porthchapel beach I was literally being blown sideways but once I started to descend to the small beach I was suddenly in a different world. No sign of the beach which was being pounded by huge waves. I spent an hour or more on the grass bank at the west end of the beach picking out waves as they met the rocks and cliffs opposite me.
With threatening black clouds on their way I made my up the path, past the ponies, to the top of Wireless Point where I had to lean against rocks to take images of a lovely splash of light across the bay towards Porthgwarra. It was then a quick dash to the car before the deluge. I drove around to Lands End hoping the rain would give way to a spectacular sunset but no luck there. Giving up and starting the journey home I could see one gap in the clouds towards Cape Cornwall so I dropped down to Sennen and managed a few shaky images across the bay from the beach car park and then the harbour.
Porthchapel
Waves
Sennen
Sunday 20th November:
A gentle stroll down the road this morning to take images of a gentle sunrise compared to the fiery colours of yesterday.
A chilly north westerly wind and relatively calm conditions in the shelter of the bay. I was dressed up against the chill, with the heating on at home, chatting to my next door neighbours in their swimming costumes!
A gentle stroll down the road this morning to take images of a gentle sunrise compared to the fiery colours of yesterday.
A chilly north westerly wind and relatively calm conditions in the shelter of the bay. I was dressed up against the chill, with the heating on at home, chatting to my next door neighbours in their swimming costumes!
Saturday 19th November:
Chasing rainbows yesterday and before sunrise this morning I was back to chasing reflections at Long Rock. With more sand still uncovered today with a later tide I made my way a hundred yards or so along the beach to my left. In winter there is a stream that drains water from the marsh behind the beach and at low tide cuts a patterned bed through the sand. As the sky reddens behind the Mount the water and sand reflect the light and the edges and flowing water give a nice leading line. The sky was a strange mixture this morning, as you can see in the first image, fiery in part, dark cloud in others and clear blue towards Penzance. The junction of colours was unfortunately directly above the Mount meaning I've had to compose the images with the Mount close to the top edge. I've left the first image to illustrate the point. Once the sun rose it was far too harsh within just a few minutes. Not a breath of wind for a change today.
Chasing rainbows yesterday and before sunrise this morning I was back to chasing reflections at Long Rock. With more sand still uncovered today with a later tide I made my way a hundred yards or so along the beach to my left. In winter there is a stream that drains water from the marsh behind the beach and at low tide cuts a patterned bed through the sand. As the sky reddens behind the Mount the water and sand reflect the light and the edges and flowing water give a nice leading line. The sky was a strange mixture this morning, as you can see in the first image, fiery in part, dark cloud in others and clear blue towards Penzance. The junction of colours was unfortunately directly above the Mount meaning I've had to compose the images with the Mount close to the top edge. I've left the first image to illustrate the point. Once the sun rose it was far too harsh within just a few minutes. Not a breath of wind for a change today.
Friday Afternoon:
We found the rainbows at last and the first one was the most vivid I've ever seen I think. We were on our way to Cape Cornwall when to the right of us we could see a rainbow so we made a last minute detour from St Just down to Kenidjack Valley and then along the rocky bye-way towards Botallack. Ahead of us was an amazing rainbow right over the Crowns Engine Houses so it was a mad dash to get a few images before it disappeared. A second rainbow also formed above the original one.
The rain was coming down despite bright sunshine and it was a matter of grabbing images and trying to wipe the lens.
After that excitement Alison stayed at the top and then drove around to Botallack and I wandered along the coast path and then down to near sea level where I was treated to another rainbow-not so vivid- and some gorgeous light. A few squally showers but well worth the soaking and then a pint in the Trewellard Inn.
We found the rainbows at last and the first one was the most vivid I've ever seen I think. We were on our way to Cape Cornwall when to the right of us we could see a rainbow so we made a last minute detour from St Just down to Kenidjack Valley and then along the rocky bye-way towards Botallack. Ahead of us was an amazing rainbow right over the Crowns Engine Houses so it was a mad dash to get a few images before it disappeared. A second rainbow also formed above the original one.
The rain was coming down despite bright sunshine and it was a matter of grabbing images and trying to wipe the lens.
After that excitement Alison stayed at the top and then drove around to Botallack and I wandered along the coast path and then down to near sea level where I was treated to another rainbow-not so vivid- and some gorgeous light. A few squally showers but well worth the soaking and then a pint in the Trewellard Inn.
....from near sea level
...and some black and white
Friday 18th November:
One of the good things about the beach that stretches from Penzance to Long Rock is that at low tide the sand remains wet and if conditions are right you can get some lovely reflections. Today, with low tide an hour before sunrise, I guessed there would be enough sand uncovered at Long Rock and hopefully a sunrise good enough to give me the reflections I wanted. By no means perfect but as the sun rose I had some nice sunrays and enough interesting clouds catching the light and reflecting in the hard sand.
One of the good things about the beach that stretches from Penzance to Long Rock is that at low tide the sand remains wet and if conditions are right you can get some lovely reflections. Today, with low tide an hour before sunrise, I guessed there would be enough sand uncovered at Long Rock and hopefully a sunrise good enough to give me the reflections I wanted. By no means perfect but as the sun rose I had some nice sunrays and enough interesting clouds catching the light and reflecting in the hard sand.
Thursday Afternoon:
Still with the hope of rainbows and a dramatic sunset I set off for Porth Nanven after lunch. I was the only car there for most of the time and conditions were good but not quite the spectacular light I'd hoped for. The tide was dropping but it was too rough to get onto the sand so I went out onto the rocks to the right of the beach and then came back onto the boulders as sunset approached.The usual bank of dark cloud spoilt the final lightshow but overall it was worth the trip.
Still with the hope of rainbows and a dramatic sunset I set off for Porth Nanven after lunch. I was the only car there for most of the time and conditions were good but not quite the spectacular light I'd hoped for. The tide was dropping but it was too rough to get onto the sand so I went out onto the rocks to the right of the beach and then came back onto the boulders as sunset approached.The usual bank of dark cloud spoilt the final lightshow but overall it was worth the trip.
.....and some black and white
Thursday 17th November:
What an interesting and unexpected morning. Over at Marazion the conditions were good but not quite what I'd hoped for with the big squally showers passing by. I was hoping for a rainbow or two and perhaps some dramatic light on dramatic clouds. It never quite reached those heights but I did have one pleasant surprise.
I took up photography seriously 4 or 5 years ago and have learnt much of what I know from Youtube. Alison and I watch photography videos most evenings and last night and over the last few days we have been watching videos made by Mads Peter Iverson (from Denmark), Nigel Danson and James Popsys. They have been spending time together in Snowdonia and The Lake District so imagine how surprised I was to see Nigel Danson walking towards me along the beach. If you haven't watched their videos please type their names into Youtube, all three are very different photographers but all very entertaining and informative. Looking forward to watching videos of them in my local area.
What an interesting and unexpected morning. Over at Marazion the conditions were good but not quite what I'd hoped for with the big squally showers passing by. I was hoping for a rainbow or two and perhaps some dramatic light on dramatic clouds. It never quite reached those heights but I did have one pleasant surprise.
I took up photography seriously 4 or 5 years ago and have learnt much of what I know from Youtube. Alison and I watch photography videos most evenings and last night and over the last few days we have been watching videos made by Mads Peter Iverson (from Denmark), Nigel Danson and James Popsys. They have been spending time together in Snowdonia and The Lake District so imagine how surprised I was to see Nigel Danson walking towards me along the beach. If you haven't watched their videos please type their names into Youtube, all three are very different photographers but all very entertaining and informative. Looking forward to watching videos of them in my local area.
Wednesday 16th November:
For the first time in ages I didn't venture out today. I did look out this morning but the light looked awful and from lunchtime onwards it absolutely poured down. The images below were taken on a walk down at Hayle on my old Fuji X-E1 camera a few days ago and today I suddenly remembered I hadn't looked at them.
For the first time in ages I didn't venture out today. I did look out this morning but the light looked awful and from lunchtime onwards it absolutely poured down. The images below were taken on a walk down at Hayle on my old Fuji X-E1 camera a few days ago and today I suddenly remembered I hadn't looked at them.
Tuesday 15th November:
This morning we had some big seas coming in to Mounts Bay but almost no wind. I drove over to the beach between Long Rock and Marazion just as I had on the 1st of this month. Very similar conditions but the waves were even bigger and just as on that trip no real sunrise but hints of red and orange showing through the few cracks above the Mount.
I started off with the camera on a tripod and as normal, in conditions like this, I ended up with water topping my wellies as later I tried to get low down and closer to the breaking sea.
This morning we had some big seas coming in to Mounts Bay but almost no wind. I drove over to the beach between Long Rock and Marazion just as I had on the 1st of this month. Very similar conditions but the waves were even bigger and just as on that trip no real sunrise but hints of red and orange showing through the few cracks above the Mount.
I started off with the camera on a tripod and as normal, in conditions like this, I ended up with water topping my wellies as later I tried to get low down and closer to the breaking sea.
Monday Afternoon:
In the middle of the afternoon we made the trip out to Praa Sands. I went with the intention of taking an image of the house on Rinsey with a rough sea and sunlight on the cliff face but two problems occurred unfortunately. Firstly, as we arrived, the sun disappeared and secondly when I climbed down the cliff to where I had planned only half of the house was visible. The rocks I was down on used to be a regular fishing spot of mine, sure it was easier when I was younger! Anyway now that I was down I stayed until forced off by the sea and certainly another spot to revisit in future.
In the middle of the afternoon we made the trip out to Praa Sands. I went with the intention of taking an image of the house on Rinsey with a rough sea and sunlight on the cliff face but two problems occurred unfortunately. Firstly, as we arrived, the sun disappeared and secondly when I climbed down the cliff to where I had planned only half of the house was visible. The rocks I was down on used to be a regular fishing spot of mine, sure it was easier when I was younger! Anyway now that I was down I stayed until forced off by the sea and certainly another spot to revisit in future.
Monday 14th November:
Down on the seafront in Penzance for sunrise. Lots of purple in the sky, no wind but yet another morning of thick cloud on the eastern horizon. Mixed up some "normal" photography with more abstract images which I really enjoy experimenting with.
Down on the seafront in Penzance for sunrise. Lots of purple in the sky, no wind but yet another morning of thick cloud on the eastern horizon. Mixed up some "normal" photography with more abstract images which I really enjoy experimenting with.
...and a little bit of abstract
Sunday 13th November:
The gloom was forecast to lift so this morning I was up and out early. I drove over to Marazion and made my way to the mouth of Red River where the river and rough seas have combined to form a kind unstable pebble canyon. The black and white images below were taken before sunrise and the colour just after. No clouds above the Mount unfortunately and also no great colour as the eastern sky was very hazy.
The gloom was forecast to lift so this morning I was up and out early. I drove over to Marazion and made my way to the mouth of Red River where the river and rough seas have combined to form a kind unstable pebble canyon. The black and white images below were taken before sunrise and the colour just after. No clouds above the Mount unfortunately and also no great colour as the eastern sky was very hazy.
Before sunrise
After sunrise
Saturday 12th November:
It was so gloomy today that I didn't venture out in the daylight but what I did do was go down to the harbour after dark. I wanted to begin teach myself another photography skill and have a go at light trails. I soon learnt that doing it in a town has its own problems. If you have a long enough shutter speed to capture longer trails other stationary bright lights nearby leak into the image from the sides or over expose if they are in the image itself. In a town shorter shutter speeds are the order of the day-will try that next time and also have a go on a rural road. At one point a police car went past with lights flashing and the whole images turned out blue. A few examples below where I had some success but much to learn. The last image was a double decker bus.
It was so gloomy today that I didn't venture out in the daylight but what I did do was go down to the harbour after dark. I wanted to begin teach myself another photography skill and have a go at light trails. I soon learnt that doing it in a town has its own problems. If you have a long enough shutter speed to capture longer trails other stationary bright lights nearby leak into the image from the sides or over expose if they are in the image itself. In a town shorter shutter speeds are the order of the day-will try that next time and also have a go on a rural road. At one point a police car went past with lights flashing and the whole images turned out blue. A few examples below where I had some success but much to learn. The last image was a double decker bus.
Friday 11th November:
Another grey day and another visit to Hayle River but this time on the opposite bank. No tripod today but just my old Fujifilm XE-1 and a Viltrox 23mm lens. The majority of images are all about the vast open space, as that's the feeling you get on Hayle Beach especially when looking towards Godrevy lighthouse. Back on the walk out to the beach the whole riverfront is changing rapidly with blocks of flats lining either side of the road. I'm guessing not affordable homes for local young people.
Another grey day and another visit to Hayle River but this time on the opposite bank. No tripod today but just my old Fujifilm XE-1 and a Viltrox 23mm lens. The majority of images are all about the vast open space, as that's the feeling you get on Hayle Beach especially when looking towards Godrevy lighthouse. Back on the walk out to the beach the whole riverfront is changing rapidly with blocks of flats lining either side of the road. I'm guessing not affordable homes for local young people.
Big Skies
Development
Thursday 10th November:
A grey afternoon down on the Hayle Estuary, starting out by the navigation posts and working my way back up the river. As the tide made one boat carefully making its way in and a few boats making there way down the estuary, off out to set nets. More boats off the river mouth from St Ives and probably after the winter mackerel which always fetch a good price at this time of year. By the time I got to the car it was drizzling and nearly dark you can even see the rain spots on the lens of the last few images.
A grey afternoon down on the Hayle Estuary, starting out by the navigation posts and working my way back up the river. As the tide made one boat carefully making its way in and a few boats making there way down the estuary, off out to set nets. More boats off the river mouth from St Ives and probably after the winter mackerel which always fetch a good price at this time of year. By the time I got to the car it was drizzling and nearly dark you can even see the rain spots on the lens of the last few images.
Wednesday 9th November:
A return visit to the beach at Praa Sands this afternoon. As we go into winter proper and with storms already hitting the coastline you have to wonder how much more of the cliffs will disappear before spring. I hope some of the residents have house insurance.
A beautiful, if breezy, afternoon with a good number of people out walking and I even had an encounter with the "beast of Praa." All images today taken with a ten year old Lumix camera converted to infrared. The images are then converted to black and white.
A return visit to the beach at Praa Sands this afternoon. As we go into winter proper and with storms already hitting the coastline you have to wonder how much more of the cliffs will disappear before spring. I hope some of the residents have house insurance.
A beautiful, if breezy, afternoon with a good number of people out walking and I even had an encounter with the "beast of Praa." All images today taken with a ten year old Lumix camera converted to infrared. The images are then converted to black and white.
Tuesday 8th November:
Chasing waves down at Porthcurno Beach this afternoon. Mostly out of the strong wind and a mixture of showers and sun but not quite as much of the sun as we would have liked. Taking photographs on a sandy beach when everything is wet becomes a bit of a challenge but it was a worthwhile session. Quite a few visitors about enjoying the spectacle and dodging the waves as they rushed up the beach. I think I got the wettest when one came further and faster than I was expecting.
Chasing waves down at Porthcurno Beach this afternoon. Mostly out of the strong wind and a mixture of showers and sun but not quite as much of the sun as we would have liked. Taking photographs on a sandy beach when everything is wet becomes a bit of a challenge but it was a worthwhile session. Quite a few visitors about enjoying the spectacle and dodging the waves as they rushed up the beach. I think I got the wettest when one came further and faster than I was expecting.
Monday 7th November:
Fifty mile an hour winds today but I found myself a spot at the bottom of some north coast cliffs that was out of the wind completely. I scrambled a long way down a muddy bank until I was close to sea level and just above a rock I used to fish regularly. Looking along the cliffs towards Bosigran I had a great view of the swell hitting the rocks. I think I can safely say I'm the first-and probably the last-person to plant a tripod down here. Getting to an age where I think it will almost certainly be my last visit-it's the clambering up is the problem! I came up slowly, stopping to take an image every now and again, I was down there for about two hours and luckily the rain held off.
Fifty mile an hour winds today but I found myself a spot at the bottom of some north coast cliffs that was out of the wind completely. I scrambled a long way down a muddy bank until I was close to sea level and just above a rock I used to fish regularly. Looking along the cliffs towards Bosigran I had a great view of the swell hitting the rocks. I think I can safely say I'm the first-and probably the last-person to plant a tripod down here. Getting to an age where I think it will almost certainly be my last visit-it's the clambering up is the problem! I came up slowly, stopping to take an image every now and again, I was down there for about two hours and luckily the rain held off.
.....and some black and white
Sunday 6th November:
A rough and windy afternoon at Sennen. Heavy showers around but they all passed us out to sea and we were lucky to have sunshine all the way. Around the Harbour it was not too bad but up on top of the cliff towards Lands End I was literally blown over. Exhilarating to be out in this Autumn weather, lots of gannets diving in close and thousands diving further out to sea. The car needs a wash now, covered in salt from the spray.
A rough and windy afternoon at Sennen. Heavy showers around but they all passed us out to sea and we were lucky to have sunshine all the way. Around the Harbour it was not too bad but up on top of the cliff towards Lands End I was literally blown over. Exhilarating to be out in this Autumn weather, lots of gannets diving in close and thousands diving further out to sea. The car needs a wash now, covered in salt from the spray.
Saturday 5th November:
After a morning of rain the weather began to clear and so we made a trip up to Cape Cornwall and down into Priest's Cove. A good sea running and as the sun dropped lower in the sky a super sunset was on the cards but although we had some good light the sunset itself petered out. A few people about including a couple of other photographers but generally much quieter now.
After a morning of rain the weather began to clear and so we made a trip up to Cape Cornwall and down into Priest's Cove. A good sea running and as the sun dropped lower in the sky a super sunset was on the cards but although we had some good light the sunset itself petered out. A few people about including a couple of other photographers but generally much quieter now.
Friday 4th November:
After all the rain of the last 24 hours it was nearly wall to wall sunshine today. We drove out to the Lizard and went to Kynance Cove for the second time in a week but this time climbed down to the beach. With a small tide and big sea running the beach itself was actually out of the question so I spent the morning on the grass bank just west of the cafe and then down on the rocks below the cafe. Down in the cove out of the north west wind it was like a summer's day. We had lunch at the cafe and it wasn't bad at all.
After all the rain of the last 24 hours it was nearly wall to wall sunshine today. We drove out to the Lizard and went to Kynance Cove for the second time in a week but this time climbed down to the beach. With a small tide and big sea running the beach itself was actually out of the question so I spent the morning on the grass bank just west of the cafe and then down on the rocks below the cafe. Down in the cove out of the north west wind it was like a summer's day. We had lunch at the cafe and it wasn't bad at all.
Thursday 3rd November:
A two minute walk in the twilight down to the seafront this morning. No real prospect of dramatic sunrise light as the usual bank of cloud lined the eastern sky but some nice waves hitting the promenade and colliding with others as they washed back. After an hour here the rain drove me up onto the promenade for shelter so I switched to people watching as the world passed by. I also had a rainbow towards the north west so an interesting morning overall.
A two minute walk in the twilight down to the seafront this morning. No real prospect of dramatic sunrise light as the usual bank of cloud lined the eastern sky but some nice waves hitting the promenade and colliding with others as they washed back. After an hour here the rain drove me up onto the promenade for shelter so I switched to people watching as the world passed by. I also had a rainbow towards the north west so an interesting morning overall.
Seafront Waves
The World Passing By
The Rainbow
Late Sunrise
Wednesday 2nd November:
Hope you like St Michaels Mount because I found myself there again this morning well before sunrise. This time I scrambled out onto the rocks just east of the Mount and spent an hour risking being cut off by the tide as the rough sea made its way into the gullies. What promised to be a good sunrise, before the forecast rain returned, never happened as a bank of cloud moved in just as the sun broached the hills to my left. With the waves breaking over the rocks and later the causeway it was still a worthwhile trip. No sign of any movement on the Mount and no one going over to work so I assumed the threatened worsening weather has caused its closure for the day.
Hope you like St Michaels Mount because I found myself there again this morning well before sunrise. This time I scrambled out onto the rocks just east of the Mount and spent an hour risking being cut off by the tide as the rough sea made its way into the gullies. What promised to be a good sunrise, before the forecast rain returned, never happened as a bank of cloud moved in just as the sun broached the hills to my left. With the waves breaking over the rocks and later the causeway it was still a worthwhile trip. No sign of any movement on the Mount and no one going over to work so I assumed the threatened worsening weather has caused its closure for the day.
Tuesday Afternoon:
In the middle of the afternoon we drove down to Sennen and spent an hour or more on the windswept beach. The conditions were ever changing- bright sunshine one minute and rain squalls the next. All the time the near westerly gale was whipping up the sand with people on the beach having to turn their backs to protect faces and eyes. We had to retreat to shelter a couple of times but so exhilarating to be out. A couple of brave people having a quick run into the water but neither stayed in long and were soon running back up the beach.
In the middle of the afternoon we drove down to Sennen and spent an hour or more on the windswept beach. The conditions were ever changing- bright sunshine one minute and rain squalls the next. All the time the near westerly gale was whipping up the sand with people on the beach having to turn their backs to protect faces and eyes. We had to retreat to shelter a couple of times but so exhilarating to be out. A couple of brave people having a quick run into the water but neither stayed in long and were soon running back up the beach.
Tuesday 1st November:
A stormy night with the electricity flickering on and off as the wind grew stronger and stronger. It was raining as I drove to the Station House Car Park between Long Rock and Marazion. I sat in the car for a while and then quickly went down onto the beach as the rain passed. For a few minutes the sky around the Mount glowed pink and purple but you could see more rain on the way. The beach is covered in weed and other detritus washed in by the wind blown sea. It wasn't long before it grew dark and I rushed back to the car with my camera tucked inside my coat.
A stormy night with the electricity flickering on and off as the wind grew stronger and stronger. It was raining as I drove to the Station House Car Park between Long Rock and Marazion. I sat in the car for a while and then quickly went down onto the beach as the rain passed. For a few minutes the sky around the Mount glowed pink and purple but you could see more rain on the way. The beach is covered in weed and other detritus washed in by the wind blown sea. It wasn't long before it grew dark and I rushed back to the car with my camera tucked inside my coat.