The above image was taken at dawn on the morning of October 1st 2022
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Monday 31st October:
A rough and windy sunrise at Marazion with an incoming tide. A lot of cloud about so no direct view of the sun although the sky did show pink for a while just before sunrise but gradually the grey returned. There was a strong southerly wind straight in my face and not another photographer in site. A few minutes of sun as I was about to pack up but it went as quickly as it appeared.
A rough and windy sunrise at Marazion with an incoming tide. A lot of cloud about so no direct view of the sun although the sky did show pink for a while just before sunrise but gradually the grey returned. There was a strong southerly wind straight in my face and not another photographer in site. A few minutes of sun as I was about to pack up but it went as quickly as it appeared.
Saturday 29th October:
Rain overnight but as the day wore on the sun started to break through although still a lot of hazy cloud about. In the afternoon we went down to Praa Sands Beach. In the summer I was talking to a young photographer who has a stall, selling his prints, at Porthleven. I've spoken to him before and his work is excellent but this time I noticed a large print of a dead tree which almost looked like it was in a desert in some exotic part of the world.
He explained that it is actually on Praa Sands Beach where it has come down from someone's garden due to coastal erosion. It obviously fell vertically and looks like it has grown out of the sand even if it is leaning somewhat now. Anyway today I found it and spent the first hour working on different compositions, some in colour and others b&w. The tree has been turned into a kind of memorial to all the damage being caused by global warming with messages being written on it and coins pushed into the cracks.
Later I moved on to taking images of the rough sea and the house on Rinsey Head but then the shoot took on a life of its own as the incoming tide made great patterns around the orange boulders and rock formations followed by some great light as clouds moved in and we had sunrays coming through the cracks. It actually went quite dark and had a sunset feel about it well before time. By this time I was rushing around taking advantage of the opportunities before the conditions changed.
Might be a while before all the images appear here, lots to edit!
Rain overnight but as the day wore on the sun started to break through although still a lot of hazy cloud about. In the afternoon we went down to Praa Sands Beach. In the summer I was talking to a young photographer who has a stall, selling his prints, at Porthleven. I've spoken to him before and his work is excellent but this time I noticed a large print of a dead tree which almost looked like it was in a desert in some exotic part of the world.
He explained that it is actually on Praa Sands Beach where it has come down from someone's garden due to coastal erosion. It obviously fell vertically and looks like it has grown out of the sand even if it is leaning somewhat now. Anyway today I found it and spent the first hour working on different compositions, some in colour and others b&w. The tree has been turned into a kind of memorial to all the damage being caused by global warming with messages being written on it and coins pushed into the cracks.
Later I moved on to taking images of the rough sea and the house on Rinsey Head but then the shoot took on a life of its own as the incoming tide made great patterns around the orange boulders and rock formations followed by some great light as clouds moved in and we had sunrays coming through the cracks. It actually went quite dark and had a sunset feel about it well before time. By this time I was rushing around taking advantage of the opportunities before the conditions changed.
Might be a while before all the images appear here, lots to edit!
Part 1-The Tree
Parts 2 -Rinsey Head
Part 3-Rocks and rock pools
Part 4- The Light
Friday 28th October:
A day out on the Lizard today, We visited two nature reserves at Higher Bochym and Windmill Farm both large areas of heathland and rough pasture. At Bochym we came across a very large overgrown apple orchard where there were hundreds of fieldfares feasting on the apples plus many chaffinches, goldfinches and other small species of bird.
In between visiting the two reserves we stopped off at a busy Kynance Cove for some seascape photography. As the cove itself was so busy we decided to leave the beach for another day and instead walked towards the Lizard Point and took images from a sheltered spot on the cliffs looking across to Kynance. A lovely sea coming in and the light was not too harsh so I quite like the images I've come back with. Just above us a group of visitors were trying to take a smartphone photograph of themselves. A lady propped the phone up on a rock, set the timer and ran to the group, they kept examining the photo and trying again. Eventually Alison went up and took the photo for them. Couldn't resist whipping my camera off the tripod and capturing the action.
A day out on the Lizard today, We visited two nature reserves at Higher Bochym and Windmill Farm both large areas of heathland and rough pasture. At Bochym we came across a very large overgrown apple orchard where there were hundreds of fieldfares feasting on the apples plus many chaffinches, goldfinches and other small species of bird.
In between visiting the two reserves we stopped off at a busy Kynance Cove for some seascape photography. As the cove itself was so busy we decided to leave the beach for another day and instead walked towards the Lizard Point and took images from a sheltered spot on the cliffs looking across to Kynance. A lovely sea coming in and the light was not too harsh so I quite like the images I've come back with. Just above us a group of visitors were trying to take a smartphone photograph of themselves. A lady propped the phone up on a rock, set the timer and ran to the group, they kept examining the photo and trying again. Eventually Alison went up and took the photo for them. Couldn't resist whipping my camera off the tripod and capturing the action.
That well known game of "Beat the Timer".
Thursday 27th October:
A late afternoon trip down to Sennen Beach. I'd forgotten it was half term and when we arrived the car park was nearly full. The first part of the beach was crowded and so we made our way around the back of the beach through the sand dunes. The sun was out for a while but gradually a grey foggy blanket moved over Lands End and by the time we left the fog was quite thick.
A late afternoon trip down to Sennen Beach. I'd forgotten it was half term and when we arrived the car park was nearly full. The first part of the beach was crowded and so we made our way around the back of the beach through the sand dunes. The sun was out for a while but gradually a grey foggy blanket moved over Lands End and by the time we left the fog was quite thick.
Wednesday Afternoon:
A walk and a few images at Nan Julian this afternoon. By the time we arrived the sun had been largely obscured by a veil of mist and cloud. We made our way along the coast path until we had views towards Cape Cornwall. A strong westerly wind was blowing and whipping up a few waves but surprisingly little real swell running. Just a few images below all with the tripod in the same holes!
A walk and a few images at Nan Julian this afternoon. By the time we arrived the sun had been largely obscured by a veil of mist and cloud. We made our way along the coast path until we had views towards Cape Cornwall. A strong westerly wind was blowing and whipping up a few waves but surprisingly little real swell running. Just a few images below all with the tripod in the same holes!
Wednesday 26th October:
After a full day of heavy rain and a rough night the seafront this morning was covered in weed and stones. The tide was dropping away but the sea was still coming over at times. Plenty of people about jogging, cycling, dog walking and on their way to work. A very hazy and weak sunrise but amazingly mild for the time of year.
After a full day of heavy rain and a rough night the seafront this morning was covered in weed and stones. The tide was dropping away but the sea was still coming over at times. Plenty of people about jogging, cycling, dog walking and on their way to work. A very hazy and weak sunrise but amazingly mild for the time of year.
Monday 24th October:
Heavy showers in the morning but forecast drier in the afternoon so we drove out to Lands End and then walked a mile or more east, along the coast path to Mill Bay. Very bright light but not so bad now we are near the end of October and a good Autumn swell running. I prefer taking images here than Lands End itself but I did stop for one image on the way back to the car. Being half term meant the car parks were very nearly full, £7.50 per car, glad it's free for me.
Heavy showers in the morning but forecast drier in the afternoon so we drove out to Lands End and then walked a mile or more east, along the coast path to Mill Bay. Very bright light but not so bad now we are near the end of October and a good Autumn swell running. I prefer taking images here than Lands End itself but I did stop for one image on the way back to the car. Being half term meant the car parks were very nearly full, £7.50 per car, glad it's free for me.
Sunday 23rd October:
Down to Larigan Beach in the dark this morning. Overnight rain and a rough sea meant some nice reflections off the wet pebbles and rocks. Sunrise was again obscured by a bank of thick cloud but the higher sky was clear and so we had a red glow to the scene. Before Newlyn Harbour was built all the fishing boats pulled up on Larigan and the remnants of hardstanding and early sea defences constructed from granite slabs still remains.
Down to Larigan Beach in the dark this morning. Overnight rain and a rough sea meant some nice reflections off the wet pebbles and rocks. Sunrise was again obscured by a bank of thick cloud but the higher sky was clear and so we had a red glow to the scene. Before Newlyn Harbour was built all the fishing boats pulled up on Larigan and the remnants of hardstanding and early sea defences constructed from granite slabs still remains.
....and some black and white
Saturday 22nd October:
A photo walk down Kenidjack Valley on a grey, dark misty morning. I took my old 10 year old Fujifilm XE-1 and two prime lenses-16mm and 35mm. Just a few birdwatchers around looking out for the unusual Autumn migrants that rest in these sheltered valleys.
A photo walk down Kenidjack Valley on a grey, dark misty morning. I took my old 10 year old Fujifilm XE-1 and two prime lenses-16mm and 35mm. Just a few birdwatchers around looking out for the unusual Autumn migrants that rest in these sheltered valleys.
Friday 21st October:
A stormy day, strong southerly wind and a lot of rain about. We drove down to Porthleven and first of all had a nice cup of coffee in the Twisted Currant (recommended). After building ourselves up it was a wander around the harbour and out to the pier. It was an hour or so after low tide and at this point the offshore reefs were breaking up the waves. Another break for lunch and by now the waves had built up and the harbour area was quite busy with wave watchers, some of whom got wet, including a few photographers. It was only a neap tide today so that stopped the conditions becoming truly spectacular but very interesting nonetheless. Heavy wind driven rain eventually forced us back to the car but on the way home I did jump out of the car briefly to capture a couple of images of St Michaels Mount.
A stormy day, strong southerly wind and a lot of rain about. We drove down to Porthleven and first of all had a nice cup of coffee in the Twisted Currant (recommended). After building ourselves up it was a wander around the harbour and out to the pier. It was an hour or so after low tide and at this point the offshore reefs were breaking up the waves. Another break for lunch and by now the waves had built up and the harbour area was quite busy with wave watchers, some of whom got wet, including a few photographers. It was only a neap tide today so that stopped the conditions becoming truly spectacular but very interesting nonetheless. Heavy wind driven rain eventually forced us back to the car but on the way home I did jump out of the car briefly to capture a couple of images of St Michaels Mount.
Thursday 20th October:
Back to Sennen Beach for the third time in the last week. The conditions were similar to yesterday but with a little bit more light for the first hour I was there. Plenty of people wandering along the beach to focus on and some some lovely waves with the tops blown off. As usual in the Autumn a lot of surfers making the most of the conditions. We had a kind of early sunset as the sun dipped behind a bank of cloud adding a hint of colour into the sky.
Back to Sennen Beach for the third time in the last week. The conditions were similar to yesterday but with a little bit more light for the first hour I was there. Plenty of people wandering along the beach to focus on and some some lovely waves with the tops blown off. As usual in the Autumn a lot of surfers making the most of the conditions. We had a kind of early sunset as the sun dipped behind a bank of cloud adding a hint of colour into the sky.
Wednesday 19th October:
Another grey day but just a few hints of sun down on Sennen Beach. Very pastel looking colours and just a gentle surf rolling in as the tide dropped away. A few families having surfing lessons in the very mild conditions.
Another grey day but just a few hints of sun down on Sennen Beach. Very pastel looking colours and just a gentle surf rolling in as the tide dropped away. A few families having surfing lessons in the very mild conditions.
Tuesday 18th October:
A totally grey day with a strong ESE wind. To get out of the breeze we drove up to Botallack on the north coast where on top of the cliff you could hardly stand but down below it was positively still and quite warm. Everything in black and white today as the conditions meant little colour was present to the naked eye. The complete opposite to yesterday's beautiful Autumn colours.
A totally grey day with a strong ESE wind. To get out of the breeze we drove up to Botallack on the north coast where on top of the cliff you could hardly stand but down below it was positively still and quite warm. Everything in black and white today as the conditions meant little colour was present to the naked eye. The complete opposite to yesterday's beautiful Autumn colours.
Monday Evening:
What a beautiful Autumn day, little wind and so warm. Down at Sennen the beach was busy especially with surfers as some lovely sets of waves were coming in. The colours, especially as the sun got lower, were really gorgeous. Tried a few different things today. Listened to a podcast the other day where a photographer in New Zealand experiments with what she calls expressionist photography where an element of blur and movement is introduced into the images- I like the effect. I'm enjoying increasing my knowledge of different photographic genres.
What a beautiful Autumn day, little wind and so warm. Down at Sennen the beach was busy especially with surfers as some lovely sets of waves were coming in. The colours, especially as the sun got lower, were really gorgeous. Tried a few different things today. Listened to a podcast the other day where a photographer in New Zealand experiments with what she calls expressionist photography where an element of blur and movement is introduced into the images- I like the effect. I'm enjoying increasing my knowledge of different photographic genres.
Monday 17th October:
An enjoyable hour or so this morning just a few minutes from my home. My first image was taken at 07.15, sunrise was due at 07.47, the sun actually made it above the cloud bank at 08.17. Some nice waves hitting the promenade but still quite a few wild swimmers in the water before daylight.
An enjoyable hour or so this morning just a few minutes from my home. My first image was taken at 07.15, sunrise was due at 07.47, the sun actually made it above the cloud bank at 08.17. Some nice waves hitting the promenade but still quite a few wild swimmers in the water before daylight.
Sunday 16th October:
A sunrise trip over to Marazion. The wind had dropped away overnight but there were still some nice waves. The only downside was the lack of clouds above the Mount. The gig rowers were out early as were many dog walkers but not not another photographer in sight.
A sunrise trip over to Marazion. The wind had dropped away overnight but there were still some nice waves. The only downside was the lack of clouds above the Mount. The gig rowers were out early as were many dog walkers but not not another photographer in sight.
Saturday 15th October:
Feeling a bit sorry for myself today as I've got a stinking cold. Only ventured out after tea with a quick trip to Long Rock Beach. I knew there would be a few anglers there this evening as there was a competition on. When I arrived it was starting to rain but there was some interesting light around. The first shower passed but you could see more on the way. I took a few images of the beach reflections and of angler Ed Polley casting and then the heavens opened. I went up and sheltered behind a wall and then quite suddenly a rainbow appeared and gradually became brighter and more saturated, even becoming a double rainbow for a while.
Feeling a bit sorry for myself today as I've got a stinking cold. Only ventured out after tea with a quick trip to Long Rock Beach. I knew there would be a few anglers there this evening as there was a competition on. When I arrived it was starting to rain but there was some interesting light around. The first shower passed but you could see more on the way. I took a few images of the beach reflections and of angler Ed Polley casting and then the heavens opened. I went up and sheltered behind a wall and then quite suddenly a rainbow appeared and gradually became brighter and more saturated, even becoming a double rainbow for a while.
Friday 14th October:
An afternoon, low tide, trudge through the mud at Newlyn Harbour. Grey skies but with enough texture to make the clouds interesting. A kingfisher flew past me twice while I was there. This afternoon I solely used a Viltrox 23mm f/1.4 lens on a Fujifilm XT-30.
An afternoon, low tide, trudge through the mud at Newlyn Harbour. Grey skies but with enough texture to make the clouds interesting. A kingfisher flew past me twice while I was there. This afternoon I solely used a Viltrox 23mm f/1.4 lens on a Fujifilm XT-30.
Thursday Afternoon:
At lunchtime we made the decision to drive up to Cape Cornwall and pick up pasties in St Just on the way. It was a big spring tide so I went out onto the reefs that take you as close to the Brisons as possible. Not sure many other photographers will have ventured out here. Very hazy light but also very warm clambering around out on the rocks. Later, on the way home, we made a quick stop on the cliffs that I'd been to last week. The sea remarkably calm although big waves are predicted for the weekend.
At lunchtime we made the decision to drive up to Cape Cornwall and pick up pasties in St Just on the way. It was a big spring tide so I went out onto the reefs that take you as close to the Brisons as possible. Not sure many other photographers will have ventured out here. Very hazy light but also very warm clambering around out on the rocks. Later, on the way home, we made a quick stop on the cliffs that I'd been to last week. The sea remarkably calm although big waves are predicted for the weekend.
.......and a quick stop on the way home
Thursday 13th October:
A sunrise photo walk around Penzance Harbour and the seafront. Interesting light and swimmers galore.
The images are in the order they were taken.
A sunrise photo walk around Penzance Harbour and the seafront. Interesting light and swimmers galore.
The images are in the order they were taken.
Wednesday 12th October:
A grey day with the threat of some rain later. After lunch I drove down to Sennen for low tide and at first the visibility was good enough to see Cape Cornwall. I made my way along the beach to the rocks at the far end where I waited for the tide to start making. As time wore on the mist descended until you could hardly see the cliffs to the east. Once the tide started coming in and came over the bar it began to rush up the beach, catching me out several times. The rain didn't appear when predicted and I thought I'd got away with it and then suddenly without warning the heavens opened and I got drowned walking back along the beach.
A grey day with the threat of some rain later. After lunch I drove down to Sennen for low tide and at first the visibility was good enough to see Cape Cornwall. I made my way along the beach to the rocks at the far end where I waited for the tide to start making. As time wore on the mist descended until you could hardly see the cliffs to the east. Once the tide started coming in and came over the bar it began to rush up the beach, catching me out several times. The rain didn't appear when predicted and I thought I'd got away with it and then suddenly without warning the heavens opened and I got drowned walking back along the beach.
.....and a little bit of experimentation while I was waiting
Tuesday 11th October:
A longer journey than usual today. We drove up to Chapel Porth Beach and on arrival found the National Trust car park full. Luckily a couple of surfers were packing away and so we hung about and grabbed their spot. I thought it would be quieter by now but the sun and surf had brought the crowds out. Plenty of images below of Wheal Coates and the beautiful pastel colours of the sea and sand. Chatted to three people from Yorkshire down on holiday and to the owner of Pippy the dog. Having taken some lovely images of Fig on Sunday I tried to repeat the exercise with Pippy and learned a new photographic lesson.
Fig was golden and Pippy is black and no matter how hard I tried getting focus it was really difficult, as she ran towards me the camera failed to track her every time so all the close up images were not what I'd been hoping for. Managed to salvage a few below along with her owner. Never mind, always things to learn.
A longer journey than usual today. We drove up to Chapel Porth Beach and on arrival found the National Trust car park full. Luckily a couple of surfers were packing away and so we hung about and grabbed their spot. I thought it would be quieter by now but the sun and surf had brought the crowds out. Plenty of images below of Wheal Coates and the beautiful pastel colours of the sea and sand. Chatted to three people from Yorkshire down on holiday and to the owner of Pippy the dog. Having taken some lovely images of Fig on Sunday I tried to repeat the exercise with Pippy and learned a new photographic lesson.
Fig was golden and Pippy is black and no matter how hard I tried getting focus it was really difficult, as she ran towards me the camera failed to track her every time so all the close up images were not what I'd been hoping for. Managed to salvage a few below along with her owner. Never mind, always things to learn.
On Holiday From Yorkshire
Pippy and Owner
Monday 10th October:
Didn't venture out until an hour before sunset today and then only made a ten minute journey down to Eastern Green Beach. We had no great expectations, the spring tide was right up to the boulders that protect the railway line and cycle path, just a few feet of beach in the odd spot along the path. As it turned out, despite the clear skies above, a few clouds appeared to the west as the sun disappeared behind the high ground. Considering where we were the images had a kind of real world, non chocolate box appeal about them.
Didn't venture out until an hour before sunset today and then only made a ten minute journey down to Eastern Green Beach. We had no great expectations, the spring tide was right up to the boulders that protect the railway line and cycle path, just a few feet of beach in the odd spot along the path. As it turned out, despite the clear skies above, a few clouds appeared to the west as the sun disappeared behind the high ground. Considering where we were the images had a kind of real world, non chocolate box appeal about them.
Sunday 9th October:
A morning of street photography but the street was paved with sand. A lovely hour or two down on Sennen Beach with a Sunday morning feeling in the air. No sunshine but out of the worst of the wind and plenty of surfers, families, dog walkers and people just generally enjoying the fresh air. We got talking to a young lady watching her South African partner surfing and then enjoyed the site of Fig the spaniel proceeding to run at full speed along the water's edge from Sennen to Gwenver and back several times while his owners enjoyed a leisurely stroll.
The surf school very busy with one poor lad being helped back up the beach looking very groggy after some kind of mishap.
A morning of street photography but the street was paved with sand. A lovely hour or two down on Sennen Beach with a Sunday morning feeling in the air. No sunshine but out of the worst of the wind and plenty of surfers, families, dog walkers and people just generally enjoying the fresh air. We got talking to a young lady watching her South African partner surfing and then enjoyed the site of Fig the spaniel proceeding to run at full speed along the water's edge from Sennen to Gwenver and back several times while his owners enjoyed a leisurely stroll.
The surf school very busy with one poor lad being helped back up the beach looking very groggy after some kind of mishap.
Watching her partner
Flying Fig
....and some more Sunday morning action
Saturday 8th October:
Not a cloud in the sky and hardly a breath of wind as I arrived at Marazion this morning. A queue of photographers at the end of the causeway, not sure why they stay there and don't go further out, makes for a better image in my opinion. I left them to their composition and paddled around amongst the rocks and in the pools further along where you get better reflections. Once the sun rose you really only had a few minutes before it was far too harsh.
Not a cloud in the sky and hardly a breath of wind as I arrived at Marazion this morning. A queue of photographers at the end of the causeway, not sure why they stay there and don't go further out, makes for a better image in my opinion. I left them to their composition and paddled around amongst the rocks and in the pools further along where you get better reflections. Once the sun rose you really only had a few minutes before it was far too harsh.
..........and something just a little bit different
Friday 7th October:
With a bit of rain forecast for the afternoon we made a sudden decision for a morning visit to Godrevy. Clear blue skies and very bright sunshine meant it was all black and white images for me today. At lunchtime we decided to drive on to Portreath for lunch and following that we paid a visit to the North Cliffs. By this time the wind had really picked up and the clouds were rolling in creating a bit of atmosphere, it wasn't long before the rain arrived meaning a quick retreat to the car.
With a bit of rain forecast for the afternoon we made a sudden decision for a morning visit to Godrevy. Clear blue skies and very bright sunshine meant it was all black and white images for me today. At lunchtime we decided to drive on to Portreath for lunch and following that we paid a visit to the North Cliffs. By this time the wind had really picked up and the clouds were rolling in creating a bit of atmosphere, it wasn't long before the rain arrived meaning a quick retreat to the car.
Thursday Afternoon:
The sun was shining, the wind was blowing and the sea crashing up the cliffs when I arrived up at Levant. Love clambering around this area and haven't been for a while and today, with the sun out, the oranges and reds of the rocks and old workings really stood out. Later some cloud rolled in and for a while darkened the scene but also, when cracks appeared, moved the points of light around which I always prefer.
The sun was shining, the wind was blowing and the sea crashing up the cliffs when I arrived up at Levant. Love clambering around this area and haven't been for a while and today, with the sun out, the oranges and reds of the rocks and old workings really stood out. Later some cloud rolled in and for a while darkened the scene but also, when cracks appeared, moved the points of light around which I always prefer.
Thursday October 6th:
Still seeking that perfect sunrise combination of clouds, colour, reflections and light. With that in mind I was up and out to Long Rock well before dawn this morning. I knew the tide would be out revealing the wet sand for amazing reflections. Unfortunately it didn't quite get that good as the clouds were the wrong shape, size and in the wrong place! One day it will be perfect.
Met an old friend, Tim, digging bait but he asked me not to leave any clues as to where he was as it's a bit of a secret spot!
Still seeking that perfect sunrise combination of clouds, colour, reflections and light. With that in mind I was up and out to Long Rock well before dawn this morning. I knew the tide would be out revealing the wet sand for amazing reflections. Unfortunately it didn't quite get that good as the clouds were the wrong shape, size and in the wrong place! One day it will be perfect.
Met an old friend, Tim, digging bait but he asked me not to leave any clues as to where he was as it's a bit of a secret spot!
Wednesday 5th October:
Down on Porthchapel Beach this afternoon it was positively tropical whilst up on the top of the cliff it was blowing a gale. The beach has changed yet again with steep banks of sand covering huge rocks and the far end rocks also half buried. I spent the first hour or more on my normal beach photography but then switched to a long lens and did an hour of wave chasing followed by using one second handheld exposures to try and be a little more creative. Must admit I really like the last set of exposures, will have to experiment printing some of those I think.
Down on Porthchapel Beach this afternoon it was positively tropical whilst up on the top of the cliff it was blowing a gale. The beach has changed yet again with steep banks of sand covering huge rocks and the far end rocks also half buried. I spent the first hour or more on my normal beach photography but then switched to a long lens and did an hour of wave chasing followed by using one second handheld exposures to try and be a little more creative. Must admit I really like the last set of exposures, will have to experiment printing some of those I think.
PART 1.
PART 2-Dramatic
PART 3-Creative
Tuesday 4th October:
An afternoon exploration along the cliff tops of the north coast just east of Morvah village. No light at all but a reasonable swell which is due to be much bigger tomorrow, The cliff faces now are taking on a good autumn hue which is much more interesting than the saturated greens of summer.
An afternoon exploration along the cliff tops of the north coast just east of Morvah village. No light at all but a reasonable swell which is due to be much bigger tomorrow, The cliff faces now are taking on a good autumn hue which is much more interesting than the saturated greens of summer.
Monday Evening:
Two hours of ever changing light. I arrived at Sennen to be greeted by heavy cloud and drizzle that made me sit in the car and have my tea for half an hour. As I walked along to the far end of the beach the cloud cover was still above me but you could see the light approaching from the west. The first image shows the sun had reached me but not the cliffs in the distance. As sunset approached thick clouds appeared on the horizon but the sun still managed to find a few cracks before being snuffed out completely.
Two hours of ever changing light. I arrived at Sennen to be greeted by heavy cloud and drizzle that made me sit in the car and have my tea for half an hour. As I walked along to the far end of the beach the cloud cover was still above me but you could see the light approaching from the west. The first image shows the sun had reached me but not the cliffs in the distance. As sunset approached thick clouds appeared on the horizon but the sun still managed to find a few cracks before being snuffed out completely.
Monday 3rd October:
With no wind and clear skies I drove over towards Marazion well before sunrise in the hope of some good reflections. I stopped at Long Rock Beach first but the tide was coming in too fast and covering the wet sand and the reflections with it. I drove further on to Marazion itself and went down onto the rocks east of the causeway to use the rockpools and gullies instead. A very quiet Monday morning with just a few dog walkers and photographers out and about. Only a few wispy clouds about, so the most intense colour was actually well before sunrise. By the time the ferries started running it was already too harsh.
With no wind and clear skies I drove over towards Marazion well before sunrise in the hope of some good reflections. I stopped at Long Rock Beach first but the tide was coming in too fast and covering the wet sand and the reflections with it. I drove further on to Marazion itself and went down onto the rocks east of the causeway to use the rockpools and gullies instead. A very quiet Monday morning with just a few dog walkers and photographers out and about. Only a few wispy clouds about, so the most intense colour was actually well before sunrise. By the time the ferries started running it was already too harsh.
Sunday 2nd October:
A wet morning followed by a bright cloudless afternoon. An hour before sunset we arrived at Porth Nanven on the north coast. Only a thin band of cloud on the horizon with a very bright dipping sun. The dynamic range was huge until the sun sank behind the cloud band. The black and white long exposure is 60 seconds and the colour version 120 seconds.
A wet morning followed by a bright cloudless afternoon. An hour before sunset we arrived at Porth Nanven on the north coast. Only a thin band of cloud on the horizon with a very bright dipping sun. The dynamic range was huge until the sun sank behind the cloud band. The black and white long exposure is 60 seconds and the colour version 120 seconds.
Saturday Evening:
Having been to Marazion for sunrise I decided to go back for sunset! Now, as you can see from the images below, the sky was grey and the air full of drizzle. What I do like about the photographs is the contrast between the white breaking waves and the dark mood of the rest of the scene.
Having been to Marazion for sunrise I decided to go back for sunset! Now, as you can see from the images below, the sky was grey and the air full of drizzle. What I do like about the photographs is the contrast between the white breaking waves and the dark mood of the rest of the scene.
Saturday 1st October:
An early drive in the rain to Marazion. With big clouds about I was hoping for them to catch the sunrise but unfortunately that never quite worked out. Having said that the conditions-once the rain stopped-were still pretty good with some decent waves and continually changing interest in the sky.
An early drive in the rain to Marazion. With big clouds about I was hoping for them to catch the sunrise but unfortunately that never quite worked out. Having said that the conditions-once the rain stopped-were still pretty good with some decent waves and continually changing interest in the sky.