The image above was taken at sunrise on September 22nd Instagram #petermaddernphotos
Saturday 30th September:
At sunrise this morning it was beautiful. No wind, a red and orange predawn glow followed by twenty minutes of warming sun but I'm afraid it wasn't to last. The sun rose into a dark grey layer of cloud and that was it for the day. The wind picked up and it became quite chilly with drizzle arriving during the afternoon. So glad I made the effort to witness the best part of the day.
At sunrise this morning it was beautiful. No wind, a red and orange predawn glow followed by twenty minutes of warming sun but I'm afraid it wasn't to last. The sun rose into a dark grey layer of cloud and that was it for the day. The wind picked up and it became quite chilly with drizzle arriving during the afternoon. So glad I made the effort to witness the best part of the day.
Friday 29th September:
The weather today was glorious and far too good to waste and so after a sunrise shoot, which was beautiful, it was off to Godrevy to take advantage of the very low spring tide. The sea was rough but not so rough that I couldn't get to the rocks not normally accessible.
I'm very happy to keep returning to places as long as I think I'll get something different. I went out as far as I could just keeping an eye to my left as every now and again a bigger set of swells would appear. A bit of spray now and again but not life threatening!
Recently Alison and I have seen a little green Austin A35 going along the promenade, this was identical to Alison's first ever car. This morning I saw the car being parked and had a chat with the driver, it turned out to be Ray, one of the early morning sea swimmers. The car is in fantastic condition for it's age and Ray let me take an image of him and car.
The weather today was glorious and far too good to waste and so after a sunrise shoot, which was beautiful, it was off to Godrevy to take advantage of the very low spring tide. The sea was rough but not so rough that I couldn't get to the rocks not normally accessible.
I'm very happy to keep returning to places as long as I think I'll get something different. I went out as far as I could just keeping an eye to my left as every now and again a bigger set of swells would appear. A bit of spray now and again but not life threatening!
Recently Alison and I have seen a little green Austin A35 going along the promenade, this was identical to Alison's first ever car. This morning I saw the car being parked and had a chat with the driver, it turned out to be Ray, one of the early morning sea swimmers. The car is in fantastic condition for it's age and Ray let me take an image of him and car.
A low spring tide at Godrevy
Thursday 28th September:
The day after Storm Agnes but the swells are actually bigger today. This is not unusual as swells build up out in the Atlantic and then make shore some time later. No light today up at Cape Cornwall just a grey hazy sky turning to drizzle as heavy rain is approaching.
The day after Storm Agnes but the swells are actually bigger today. This is not unusual as swells build up out in the Atlantic and then make shore some time later. No light today up at Cape Cornwall just a grey hazy sky turning to drizzle as heavy rain is approaching.
Wednesday 27th September:
Storm Agnes passed through today but to be honest it was a bit of a disappointment as the worst of it passed north of us heading for Wales. The wind was in the south and so whipped the sea up in the bay and over the promenade but down at Porthcurno later, although it was rough, there was no great swell running to send the waves over Logan Rock.
Storm Agnes passed through today but to be honest it was a bit of a disappointment as the worst of it passed north of us heading for Wales. The wind was in the south and so whipped the sea up in the bay and over the promenade but down at Porthcurno later, although it was rough, there was no great swell running to send the waves over Logan Rock.
Tuesday 26th September:
Out before dawn and down on the seafront. It wasn't looking at all promising as there was a solid layer of cloud and a blue/grey light. As I wandered to the harbour and back without taking a photograph I noticed a small gap in the clouds approaching from the west. I waited and 15 minutes later the gap reached the sun and for just a few minutes the sun mimicked Jupiter as the clouds allowed just a little burst of light. As luck would have it a couple of visitors came out of the Queens Hotel to take holiday pictures and they provided a little interest to the scene.
Out before dawn and down on the seafront. It wasn't looking at all promising as there was a solid layer of cloud and a blue/grey light. As I wandered to the harbour and back without taking a photograph I noticed a small gap in the clouds approaching from the west. I waited and 15 minutes later the gap reached the sun and for just a few minutes the sun mimicked Jupiter as the clouds allowed just a little burst of light. As luck would have it a couple of visitors came out of the Queens Hotel to take holiday pictures and they provided a little interest to the scene.
Monday Evening:
A trip to Godrevy where I was faces with greyness all around and so I began making images in black and white. As sunset time approached the sun began appearing from under the clouds and cast an orange light all around. With a good sea running it was a very interesting evening and quite exhilarating in the brisk wind and crashing seas.
A trip to Godrevy where I was faces with greyness all around and so I began making images in black and white. As sunset time approached the sun began appearing from under the clouds and cast an orange light all around. With a good sea running it was a very interesting evening and quite exhilarating in the brisk wind and crashing seas.
Then came the colour
Monday 25th September:
After yesterday, this morning was beautiful and early and there was hardly a breath of wind. I was down on the seafront before the sun had risen and it was quite grey but I've learned to wait to see what happens when the sun clears the horizon cloud layer and it was well worth it this morning. Still a bit of sea hitting the promenade and then rolling back and meeting the incoming waves, if conditions are right you can get some really interesting shapes rearing out of the sea.
Once I'd finished on the beach it was time for Pickle to open and while I sat and relaxed I couldn't help doing a bit more lazy photographing as things happened around me.
After yesterday, this morning was beautiful and early and there was hardly a breath of wind. I was down on the seafront before the sun had risen and it was quite grey but I've learned to wait to see what happens when the sun clears the horizon cloud layer and it was well worth it this morning. Still a bit of sea hitting the promenade and then rolling back and meeting the incoming waves, if conditions are right you can get some really interesting shapes rearing out of the sea.
Once I'd finished on the beach it was time for Pickle to open and while I sat and relaxed I couldn't help doing a bit more lazy photographing as things happened around me.
Sunday 24th September:
An afternoon session at Porthleven trying not to get blown over by the southerly gale.
An afternoon session at Porthleven trying not to get blown over by the southerly gale.
Saturday 23rd September:
With a downpour due this afternoon and evening I made the decision to be up and out very early. I started my photowalk in the dark and ended it an hour after sunrise but in fact the sunrise light lasted all of 2 minutes as there was only a narrow gap in the clouds along the horizon. No wind at this early hour which gave me some nice reflections when I reached the harbour. The images are in the order they were taken.
With a downpour due this afternoon and evening I made the decision to be up and out very early. I started my photowalk in the dark and ended it an hour after sunrise but in fact the sunrise light lasted all of 2 minutes as there was only a narrow gap in the clouds along the horizon. No wind at this early hour which gave me some nice reflections when I reached the harbour. The images are in the order they were taken.
Friday Afternoon:
Another afternoon and another beautiful beach just a mile west of Porthcurno where I was yesterday. This beach is Porthchapel, smaller and more secluded and harder to access.
Still the same stunning blue sea and dramatic waves, no lifeguards here, but a few swimmers including one lady who was obviously quite professional. She dived in wearing a bikini and then powered through the waves using butterfly. She went out a couple of hundred metres and was swimming across the beach, under the waves and only returned to shore after a good half hour. You can see her doing butterfly in one of the images.
Another afternoon and another beautiful beach just a mile west of Porthcurno where I was yesterday. This beach is Porthchapel, smaller and more secluded and harder to access.
Still the same stunning blue sea and dramatic waves, no lifeguards here, but a few swimmers including one lady who was obviously quite professional. She dived in wearing a bikini and then powered through the waves using butterfly. She went out a couple of hundred metres and was swimming across the beach, under the waves and only returned to shore after a good half hour. You can see her doing butterfly in one of the images.
Friday 22nd September:
Nothing stops morning coffee at Pickle on the Prom.
Nothing stops morning coffee at Pickle on the Prom.
Thursday 21st September:
Yet another two session day with a dawn visit to the harbour where I had some lovely reflections, especially with the three masted sailing ship still in port. In the afternoon we paid visit to Porthcurno Beach where, after waiting an hour, the sun came out and the turquoise water really lit up. A reasonable number of people on the beach but not a child to be seen. The red flags were flying and one of the lifeguards was up and down the beach warning people who were about to enter the water. He went to warn two young girls and then ended up being their photographer.
Yet another two session day with a dawn visit to the harbour where I had some lovely reflections, especially with the three masted sailing ship still in port. In the afternoon we paid visit to Porthcurno Beach where, after waiting an hour, the sun came out and the turquoise water really lit up. A reasonable number of people on the beach but not a child to be seen. The red flags were flying and one of the lifeguards was up and down the beach warning people who were about to enter the water. He went to warn two young girls and then ended up being their photographer.
Wednesday 20th September:
An early evening on Sennen Beach was very interesting as the light went from bright and blue to dark and orange. The first image below is in black and white as I didn't like the blue tinge but after that the colours went wild. The sun was partly covered by an interesting cloud layer but with still enough gaps to let light through. It started with a misty orange light looking towards the Longships Lighthouse and then darkening to create an otherworldly scene over the sea.
With such a variety of images it looks like they were taken on different days but they were all taken between
5pm and 7pm.
An early evening on Sennen Beach was very interesting as the light went from bright and blue to dark and orange. The first image below is in black and white as I didn't like the blue tinge but after that the colours went wild. The sun was partly covered by an interesting cloud layer but with still enough gaps to let light through. It started with a misty orange light looking towards the Longships Lighthouse and then darkening to create an otherworldly scene over the sea.
With such a variety of images it looks like they were taken on different days but they were all taken between
5pm and 7pm.
Tuesday 19th September:
We had a trip up to the cliffs near Gurnard's Head this afternoon to try and find some shelter from the strong westerly wind. Autumn is upon us, the bracken is orange and the swell is building but not big enough yet. I want to see the sea stack under water, it won't be long.
We had a trip up to the cliffs near Gurnard's Head this afternoon to try and find some shelter from the strong westerly wind. Autumn is upon us, the bracken is orange and the swell is building but not big enough yet. I want to see the sea stack under water, it won't be long.
Monday Evening:
Back down to Sennen on a grey blustery evening as the bad weather starts to arrive. The swell is just picking up and later in the week is due to be really big and accompanied by gale force winds. One lady in the harbour enjoying the rough water and being watched closely by one of the local seals.
Back down to Sennen on a grey blustery evening as the bad weather starts to arrive. The swell is just picking up and later in the week is due to be really big and accompanied by gale force winds. One lady in the harbour enjoying the rough water and being watched closely by one of the local seals.
Monday 18th September:
Heavy rain, wind and thunder overnight and no sun forecast until 9am but often, over Mounts Bay, gaps can appear in the fast moving clouds and light moving beams spotlight different areas.
I was out at 6.30 and waited for an hour with no sign of light but perseverance paid off and not only did the light begin dancing around but a sailing ship came around Mousehole Island (St Clement's Island) and was heading for the harbour. Again I waited for it to cross the bay and get into a good position with the only disappointment being that they took the sails down a mile out and came in under engine power.
The good news was that while I waited Pickle opened and so I got a lovely flat white which I drank while watching a man doing dozens of press ups.
Heavy rain, wind and thunder overnight and no sun forecast until 9am but often, over Mounts Bay, gaps can appear in the fast moving clouds and light moving beams spotlight different areas.
I was out at 6.30 and waited for an hour with no sign of light but perseverance paid off and not only did the light begin dancing around but a sailing ship came around Mousehole Island (St Clement's Island) and was heading for the harbour. Again I waited for it to cross the bay and get into a good position with the only disappointment being that they took the sails down a mile out and came in under engine power.
The good news was that while I waited Pickle opened and so I got a lovely flat white which I drank while watching a man doing dozens of press ups.
Sunday 17th September:
Down at Sennen a few days ago I was spoiled for subjects to document. I've already posted the story of the two lifeboats being launched to successfully rescue two swimmers at Nanjizal. (see 14th September)
While all this was going on around them local fishermen were making trips in and out of the harbour to bring their pots and nets ashore to store away. A much bigger swell forecast for the middle of this week and a real autumnal feel in the air.
Down at Sennen a few days ago I was spoiled for subjects to document. I've already posted the story of the two lifeboats being launched to successfully rescue two swimmers at Nanjizal. (see 14th September)
While all this was going on around them local fishermen were making trips in and out of the harbour to bring their pots and nets ashore to store away. A much bigger swell forecast for the middle of this week and a real autumnal feel in the air.
Saturday 16th September:
With very heavy rain overnight I was hoping for a fantastic sunrise with sunbeams coming through gaps in the clouds but unfortunately it didn't happen. Over at Marazion this morning the sky was a thick layer of cloud with no direct light and so Plan B was put into action. Firstly a session of long exposures followed by getting my feet and camera wet trying to capture the breaking waves. It was all captured in black and white but I have included one colour image, taken as I was packing up and the light was a little brighter.
With very heavy rain overnight I was hoping for a fantastic sunrise with sunbeams coming through gaps in the clouds but unfortunately it didn't happen. Over at Marazion this morning the sky was a thick layer of cloud with no direct light and so Plan B was put into action. Firstly a session of long exposures followed by getting my feet and camera wet trying to capture the breaking waves. It was all captured in black and white but I have included one colour image, taken as I was packing up and the light was a little brighter.
Breaking Waves
Just a little colour and light
Friday 15th September:
A cloudy morning turned into a warm afternoon with a hazy sun. I drove down to Porthcurno, where I was surprised to find an almost full car park and a busy beach.
I took the coast path up to the wartime pillbox and then down the cliff to the east. I stopped part way down and took one image using a 60 second exposure time.
I then carried on down the cliff and onto the "secret" beach known locally as Green Bay. Down here I was totally on my own as few people know it even exists. The images in this set are all from here. Very often this area attracts photographers for the spectacular waves during storm season but the beauty of it in summer is just as appealing.
A cloudy morning turned into a warm afternoon with a hazy sun. I drove down to Porthcurno, where I was surprised to find an almost full car park and a busy beach.
I took the coast path up to the wartime pillbox and then down the cliff to the east. I stopped part way down and took one image using a 60 second exposure time.
I then carried on down the cliff and onto the "secret" beach known locally as Green Bay. Down here I was totally on my own as few people know it even exists. The images in this set are all from here. Very often this area attracts photographers for the spectacular waves during storm season but the beauty of it in summer is just as appealing.
Thursday 14th September:
I went down to Sennen this afternoon to play about with some more long exposures and that was quite successful. However my afternoon changed completely, firstly the local fishermen, with rough weather forecast, were hard at work going in and out to collect strings of pots to store for the winter.
Secondly I suddenly noticed the inshore lifeboat speeding out of the harbour and then the siren went off signalling the launch of the big lifeboat. Luckily I was near the slipway and managed to catch the big boat launching.
I found later that they had gone to rescue two swimmers in difficulty at Nanjizal which is 2 miles east of Lands End.
In less than an hour both lifeboats were back with the swimmers on board the big boat. The retrieval of the big boat is quite a complex operation.
I went down to Sennen this afternoon to play about with some more long exposures and that was quite successful. However my afternoon changed completely, firstly the local fishermen, with rough weather forecast, were hard at work going in and out to collect strings of pots to store for the winter.
Secondly I suddenly noticed the inshore lifeboat speeding out of the harbour and then the siren went off signalling the launch of the big lifeboat. Luckily I was near the slipway and managed to catch the big boat launching.
I found later that they had gone to rescue two swimmers in difficulty at Nanjizal which is 2 miles east of Lands End.
In less than an hour both lifeboats were back with the swimmers on board the big boat. The retrieval of the big boat is quite a complex operation.
The Return and Retrieval
Return of the Inshore Lifeboat
Wednesday Evening:
A trip up to Cape Cornwall to continue my long exposure on the rocks series. The first set is called "Three Rocks" and the second set is called "Inundated" and the three images are of exactly the same composition at different exposure times.
A trip up to Cape Cornwall to continue my long exposure on the rocks series. The first set is called "Three Rocks" and the second set is called "Inundated" and the three images are of exactly the same composition at different exposure times.
Wednesday 13th September:
Yet another sunrise walk and well worth the early start as the colours in the sky were gorgeous well before the sun rose. The actual sunrise was lovely but because the sky was clear higher up it only lasted a few minutes and then became far too bright.
Yet another sunrise walk and well worth the early start as the colours in the sky were gorgeous well before the sun rose. The actual sunrise was lovely but because the sky was clear higher up it only lasted a few minutes and then became far too bright.
Tuesday 12th September:
A sunrise walk down to Lariggan Beach for some more long exposure work, although I couldn't resist just one image of the scene just after sunrise. There was not a breath of wind, it was so still and quiet with a red tinge to the sky well before the sun made it above the clouds on the horizon.
A sunrise walk down to Lariggan Beach for some more long exposure work, although I couldn't resist just one image of the scene just after sunrise. There was not a breath of wind, it was so still and quiet with a red tinge to the sky well before the sun made it above the clouds on the horizon.
Monday Evening:
The second trip of the day saw me up at Cape Cornwall. I had no intention of shooting the wider scene but wanted to go onto the orange boulders next to the slipway to experiment with some long exposure photography.
The second trip of the day saw me up at Cape Cornwall. I had no intention of shooting the wider scene but wanted to go onto the orange boulders next to the slipway to experiment with some long exposure photography.
Monday 11th September:
Out in the dark this morning to try and capture some of the lights reflecting in the harbour. It was so still and the water was mirror like, this coupled with very dark heavy clouds made the conditions perfect.
Out in the dark this morning to try and capture some of the lights reflecting in the harbour. It was so still and the water was mirror like, this coupled with very dark heavy clouds made the conditions perfect.
Sunday Evening:
A trip down to Sennen Beach for sunset. For a while the light was harsh but as we went into golden hour the colour in the sky developed beautifully. Sunset occurred twenty minutes before it should have done due to cloud on the horizon but still a really lovely evening on a relatively quiet beach compared to last week.
I was joined this evening by Tom Snowden, a young photographer from Falmouth. Have a look at Tom's website, he has some stunning imagery. www.tomsnowdon.photo/ instagram: #tomsnowdonphotography
A trip down to Sennen Beach for sunset. For a while the light was harsh but as we went into golden hour the colour in the sky developed beautifully. Sunset occurred twenty minutes before it should have done due to cloud on the horizon but still a really lovely evening on a relatively quiet beach compared to last week.
I was joined this evening by Tom Snowden, a young photographer from Falmouth. Have a look at Tom's website, he has some stunning imagery. www.tomsnowdon.photo/ instagram: #tomsnowdonphotography
Sunday 11th September:
I was over at Newlyn before sunrise on a quiet Sunday morning. Very still conditions meant some nice reflections.
I began in black and white, switching to colour as the light improved although the sun never did break through the cloud layer. Much cooler this morning which is a welcome relief.
I was over at Newlyn before sunrise on a quiet Sunday morning. Very still conditions meant some nice reflections.
I began in black and white, switching to colour as the light improved although the sun never did break through the cloud layer. Much cooler this morning which is a welcome relief.
Part 2 - "The Gangway"
Time for a bit of colour
Saturday 9th September:
A sunrise trip to Marazion. I thought it woould be sunny and still with reflections in the pools and gullies but I was greeted by a chilly north easterly wind so it was a change to plan B. While I waited for the light to break through the thick fog along the horizon I zoomed into details on the Mount which was shrouded in a veil of mist. As the light improved I waded out into the water to capture the breaking waves with the Mount behind.
A sunrise trip to Marazion. I thought it woould be sunny and still with reflections in the pools and gullies but I was greeted by a chilly north easterly wind so it was a change to plan B. While I waited for the light to break through the thick fog along the horizon I zoomed into details on the Mount which was shrouded in a veil of mist. As the light improved I waded out into the water to capture the breaking waves with the Mount behind.
Friday 8th September:
After days of spectacular sunrises and sunsets this morning I was met with a thick blue fog. I walked along the seafront to the harbour and everything had a blue hue. The images below were taken between 6.30am and 7.30am and are in the order they were taken.
After days of spectacular sunrises and sunsets this morning I was met with a thick blue fog. I walked along the seafront to the harbour and everything had a blue hue. The images below were taken between 6.30am and 7.30am and are in the order they were taken.
Later in the morning the fog was clearing and Pickle was doing a roaring trade.
Thursday 7th September:
Two trips out today, a sunrise walk along the promenade to the harbour and a sunset visit to Marazion. No real sunrise this morning as a veil of cloud prevented any direct sunlight. Over at Marazion this evening I was greeted by a thick haze and as the sun got lower in the sky it turned into a fiery ball for a short time before it was lost in cloud. Sahara dust is covering all the local cars and causing some strage sunsets and sunrises.
Two trips out today, a sunrise walk along the promenade to the harbour and a sunset visit to Marazion. No real sunrise this morning as a veil of cloud prevented any direct sunlight. Over at Marazion this evening I was greeted by a thick haze and as the sun got lower in the sky it turned into a fiery ball for a short time before it was lost in cloud. Sahara dust is covering all the local cars and causing some strage sunsets and sunrises.
Wednesday 6th September:
Down to Godrevy again this evening but this time driving past the beach and out to the field car park. The sun had brought the crowds out for swimming and BBQs but down on the low tide rocks I was on my own.
There are two parallel gullies often used by photographers especially in stormy weather, nothing like that tonight but the light was very good. I spent an hour here while I waited for the sunset and then went out to the headland and down onto the reef. Some lovely sunlight just spoiled slightly but cloud on the horizon although higher up there were some really interesting formations. The sun disappeared but then made a final appearance for just a minute before setting.
Down to Godrevy again this evening but this time driving past the beach and out to the field car park. The sun had brought the crowds out for swimming and BBQs but down on the low tide rocks I was on my own.
There are two parallel gullies often used by photographers especially in stormy weather, nothing like that tonight but the light was very good. I spent an hour here while I waited for the sunset and then went out to the headland and down onto the reef. Some lovely sunlight just spoiled slightly but cloud on the horizon although higher up there were some really interesting formations. The sun disappeared but then made a final appearance for just a minute before setting.
Down on the beach last night I met Adrian, from Devon, who'd made a quick trip down to enjoy the surf.
Tuesday Evening:
Down to Godrevy Beach this evening where we expected a quiet half empty scene but far from it. The surf was up and they had come from miles away to enjoy a beautiful evening. The sun still had that Sahara dust look to it but this evening the scene was an intense orange gradually turning red as the sun set. I had no intention of shooting surfers but I ended with a memory card full of them.
Down to Godrevy Beach this evening where we expected a quiet half empty scene but far from it. The surf was up and they had come from miles away to enjoy a beautiful evening. The sun still had that Sahara dust look to it but this evening the scene was an intense orange gradually turning red as the sun set. I had no intention of shooting surfers but I ended with a memory card full of them.
Tuesday 5th September:
Up and out for sunrise and what a strange one it was, in fact it was a carry on from last night but this time with a lot of pink added. Apparently the air at the moment is full of Sahara dust and we are seeing something known as a white sun where the dusty haze takes out all the colour. I've edited the images in colour and black and white for comparison.
Up and out for sunrise and what a strange one it was, in fact it was a carry on from last night but this time with a lot of pink added. Apparently the air at the moment is full of Sahara dust and we are seeing something known as a white sun where the dusty haze takes out all the colour. I've edited the images in colour and black and white for comparison.
Monday Evening:
During the afternoon a haze appeared from nowhere and we lost any direct sunlight. Up at Bosigran, as sunset time approached the sun looked more like the moon and the atmoshere felt like the eclipse we had 25 years ago.
During the afternoon a haze appeared from nowhere and we lost any direct sunlight. Up at Bosigran, as sunset time approached the sun looked more like the moon and the atmoshere felt like the eclipse we had 25 years ago.
Monday 4th September:
With clear skies and a hot day forecast I was up and out well before sunrise this morning. Early on there was not a breath of wind and lovely colour on the eastern horizon. I wandered around the harbour and out onto the pier as the orange colours became more saturated. As the sun rose there were some excellent reflections on the surface of the inner harbour. As the sun broke the horizon the easterly wind came with it and the sea quickly became very choppy.
With clear skies and a hot day forecast I was up and out well before sunrise this morning. Early on there was not a breath of wind and lovely colour on the eastern horizon. I wandered around the harbour and out onto the pier as the orange colours became more saturated. As the sun rose there were some excellent reflections on the surface of the inner harbour. As the sun broke the horizon the easterly wind came with it and the sea quickly became very choppy.
Swirling Gulls
Sunday 3rd September:
A beautiful day but too clear and hot to go out before evening. We set off for Lands End but in the end, as the sky was so clear, ended up down on Sennen Beach. Lots of families enjoying the last day of their holidays with the smell of BBQs drifting along the sand. A very high tide and some big swells meant there was not a lot of beach uncovered with most people retreating to the base of the dunes.
Back in the beach car park later the setting sun was casting an orange glow over the village and harbour. Glancing across I could see four youngsters jumping off the breakwater. With the setting sun behind them they made really interesting silhouettes.
A beautiful day but too clear and hot to go out before evening. We set off for Lands End but in the end, as the sky was so clear, ended up down on Sennen Beach. Lots of families enjoying the last day of their holidays with the smell of BBQs drifting along the sand. A very high tide and some big swells meant there was not a lot of beach uncovered with most people retreating to the base of the dunes.
Back in the beach car park later the setting sun was casting an orange glow over the village and harbour. Glancing across I could see four youngsters jumping off the breakwater. With the setting sun behind them they made really interesting silhouettes.
Saturday 2nd September:
No searching for new places today but an evening trip to the engine houses at Botallack. There promised to be a good sunset. I started off, during the golden hour, photographing across the bay so that I could see the light hitting the faces of the mines. As the sun got close to the horizon I moved around so that I was more behind the mines and then able to include the sunset.
No searching for new places today but an evening trip to the engine houses at Botallack. There promised to be a good sunset. I started off, during the golden hour, photographing across the bay so that I could see the light hitting the faces of the mines. As the sun got close to the horizon I moved around so that I was more behind the mines and then able to include the sunset.
Friday 1st September:
Up and out before sunrise as the new month begins. To the east the sun was just starting to light the sky orange and reds but to the west the moon was about to set and the sky was the darkest of blues. The sunrise lasted barely two minutes as thick cloud covered the sky to the east. The usual activities with swimmers, joggers, cyclists and dog walkers. There's always a sprinkling of visitors coming out of their accommodation to have a walk and take photos before returning for breakfast.
Up and out before sunrise as the new month begins. To the east the sun was just starting to light the sky orange and reds but to the west the moon was about to set and the sky was the darkest of blues. The sunrise lasted barely two minutes as thick cloud covered the sky to the east. The usual activities with swimmers, joggers, cyclists and dog walkers. There's always a sprinkling of visitors coming out of their accommodation to have a walk and take photos before returning for breakfast.