Trevose Head - An Iconic South West Coast Path Location on the North Cornwall Coast
If there's one place to get light from the setting sun, it's the coast. With such a small gap between the clouds and the horizon, will my trusty friend Trevose Head give me the light I'm looking for?
Trevose Head - I Just Keep Going Back
In my last blog post I talked about how I was going to spend a bit less time on Dartmoor and start reconnecting with the South West Coast Path. Just after writing that though I started a new mini project on Dartmoor! What can I say. When you are inspired, you’re inspired!
The start of a new Dartmoor project however does not mean I’ve decided not to spend more time photographing the coast. Far from it. I’ve just decided to give up on a little sleep!
When I was considering which coastal locations to photograph while I reconnect with the South West Coast Path, one location stood out as one that I must revisit. Trevose Head is probably one of my favourite locations on the South West Coast Path. It’s a dramatic bit of coastline with crashing waves, sharp rocks, cliffs, and a lighthouse. It also shoots well at sunset just about all year round!
With that all said, it wasn’t my original plan to go there, but the weather conditions weren’t favouring my original choice of The Rumps. While I was eating my fish and chips (a mandatory treat when visiting Cornwall), I was trying to think of a location that might work even when the sky was heavy with cloud. It didn’t take long. There was only one choice and that was Trevose Head.
Photographs on Trevose Head on the South West Coast Path
Trevose Head #1, South West Coast Path, North Cornwall - Nikon Z8 with Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S at 24mm, f/13, 0.4 sec at ISO 64, Kase Filters CPL.
Trevose Head #2, South West Coast Path, North Cornwall - Nikon Z8 with Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S at 19mm, f/11, 5 sec at ISO 64, Kase Filters CPL and ND.
Trevose Head #3, South West Coast Path, North Cornwall - Nikon Z8 with Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S at 21mm, f/11, 6 sec at ISO 64, Kase Filters CPL and ND.
Photographing and Exploring the Cornwall's South West Coast
To celebrate my recent birthday, I got together with some friends who also happened to be photographers celebrating birthdays and headed to the Land’s End for a weekend of photography.
A Birthday Weekend Away
I recently had what one might call a "significant" birthday and since a couple of my photography friends had their birthdays within a few weeks of mine, we all decided that we should celebrate being older, more mature, wiser, or something like that. Basically, our birthdays just became an excuse to go away for the weekend with our cameras, drink some wine or beer, and eat cake, pizzas and pasties.
The world was our oyster though so we got a globe out, started spinning it, and randomly stopping it with our finger to see where we might go. Back in the real world though we had to be a lot more practical. We only had a couple of days for photography so we wanted to minimise the amount of driving we would undertake. There was also the consideration of the time of year, and the direction of the rising and setting sun.
To cut a long story short we decided that we would go down to very ends of England and go to the south west tip of Cornwall. It's an area that none of use frequently visit so we knew that we'd all get something from it photographically speaking.
Just a few weeks after booking our accommodation we hit the road and started our drive to the end of the world! Well, the end of England anyway.
Porth Nanven, Cornwall
First stop was the stunning beach at Porth Nanven. It's a location I've only visited twice, once in 2015 and then again in 2017, so I was long overdue a return visit. As soon as I arrived, I was reminded of why I love this place so much. The beach is littered with large boulders embedded in the sand. As the tide comes in the sea laps up around the rocks creating channels in the sand. Finding a composition at first can look a bit daunting, but once you get your eye tuned in, it’s a treasure trove of creative possibilities.
Porth Nanven, South West Coast Path, Cornwall - Nikon Z8, Nikon Z 14-30mm f/4 S at 30mm, f/11, 1 sec at ISO 64, Kase Filters CPL.
It was the middle of day when we arrived but there was plenty of cloud cover to help diffuse the light. I had a wonderful time finding different compositions and opting for black & white when I wanted to focus more on contrast and texture. It was a great way to start our photography holiday!
Botallack Mine, Cornwall
Botallack mine was made famous in the Poldark TV series, but for many photographers it was already iconic. Arriving at Botallack we did the most important thing first and head to the café for coffee and cake! Refuelled we headed down to look upon the crown engine houses which seem to precariously built of the edge of a cliff!
But it's the dramatic location of these buildings that make this such a great scene to photograph. Ideally you want some stormy conditions, so the waves crash against the rocky coastline, but we appear to have turned up on very calm day. However, in the right light, it's still well worth photographing. We had hope the light would continue right up to sunset but a heavy covering a cloud prevented any colour appearing in the sky. That wasn't a reason to leave early though, so we kept shooting right up until it got dark.
Botallack, South West Coast Path, Cornwall - Nikon Z8, Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 S at 37mm, f/11, 10 sec at ISO 64, Kase Filters CPL.
Logan Rock, Cornwall
The heavy cloud we had been experiencing on the first day was replaced by blue skies the following morning. There was a little bit of cloud here and there, but not enough to add interest to the compositions we were making from the viewpoint towards Logan Rock.
I wasn't feeling inspired, so I decided to walk along the coast path to get closer to Logan Rock. This proved to be a positive step as photographing Logan Rock from a different angle brought in what little cloud there was into the frame. The downside was that from this different angle there wouldn't be much in the way of light hitting the land. It did however catch a couple of the rocky peaks on Logan Rok.
Logan Rock, South West Coast Path, Cornwall - Nikon Z8, Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 S at 35mm, f/11, 10 sec at ISO 64, Kase Filters CPL.
Though not the greatest morning of photography, it was a real delight to be on the coast watching the sunrise somewhere new.
Logan Rock, South West Coast Path, Cornwall - Nikon Z8, Nikon Z 14-30mm f/4 S at 16mm, f/13, 4 sec at ISO 64, Kase Filters CPL.
Walking and Return to Botallack
To fill the time between sunrise and sunset we decided to go on a long walk to look at some new viewpoints. It was a beautiful day. Not great for photography, but for a walk & talk with friends, it was perfect. We ended up back at Botallack for more coffee and cake, and to take a couple more photos of te crown engine houses..
Botallack, South West Coast Path, Cornwall - Nikon Z8, Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 S at 39mm, f/11, 2 sec at ISO 64, Kase Filters CPL.
Land's End, Cornwall
To end the day there really was only one location we wanted to photograph and that was Land's End. With it's unique geology, high cliffs, and dramatic coastline it can be exciting place to photography. However, the clear skies and calm conditions from earlier that day had continued into the evening. With neither crashing waves or clouds to catch the light from the setting sun, I felt it left the photographs without much punch. As always though, despite the conditions not being what I might have wanted, just being there was a treat. There is something about being on the coast at sunset that can fill your heart with joy! And that's exactly how I felt as it got dark, and we headed home.
Land’s End, South West Coast Path, Cornwall - Nikon Z8, Nikon Z 14-30mm f/4 S at 20mm, f/13, 5 sec at ISO 64, Kase Filters CPL.
I would very much like to spend more time in this area, but it’s a 2.5 hr drive there so it's not exactly a drive you make on a whim to catch sunset. But it has made me appreciate what a spectacular part of the world I live in for photography. So of course I'll be back. Hopefully with friends again. Hopefully to capture even better photographs!
Land’s End, South West Coast Path, Cornwall - Nikon Z8, Nikon Z 14-30mm f/4 S at 16mm, f/13, 5 sec at ISO 64, Kase Filters CPL.
Bite-Size Blog Post #36 - Trevose Head
Does anyone get nervous sometimes about processing their photos? Do you get worried that the feeling of joy you had taking the photographs doesn't carry on into the edit? Learn why I'd been putting off editing these images of Trevose Head in this blog post.
If in Doubt, Trust an Old Friend
Living in the south west of England I am spoilt for choice when it comes to locations to capture landscape photographs. I have Dartmoor National Park, Exmoor National Park and 600 miles or so of the South West Coast Path to photograph. There’s a lifetime worth of locations to visit.
So why is it some locations keep calling you back again and again? Even when you already have a fine portfolio of photographs from that location, you still feel the need to return. Is it because you know you can capture good images there? Or because it’s just a beautiful place to be?
There is one such place in Cornwall that falls into that category for me, and that’s Trevose Head. Looking at my free landscape photography locations map, I can see that I’ve written about Trevose Head at least 6 times here on the blog. But why do I keep going back? Is it because I consistently capture photographs that I like at Trevose Head? Or maybe because it’s a dramatic and stunning section of coastline? Whatever the reason, I like it there.
I built up a bit of a back log of blog posts so the photographs you see in this post are a few months old now, but I’ll be honest with you, I can’t remember the real reason I went back to Trevose Head. It might have been that the weather conditions and tide were going to suit Trevose Head, or I was in a bit of a creative rut, and I felt safe going there, or maybe I just drove there subconsciously! I don’t know, and maybe it doesn’t matter, because the evening I took these photographs was special.
Trevose Head Sunset #1, South West Coast Path, Cornwall - Nikon Z8 with Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S at 18mm, f/13, 0.5 secs at ISO 640, Kase Filters CPL
I could tell just standing there on the cliffs that the conditions were good for photography and that feeling continued as I captured the photographs. On the long drive home, I knew I had captured some photographs that I would be happy with. When I imported them into Lightroom I could see the raw files had promise.
So why has it taken so long to share them? Yes, I had a backlog of blog posts to write, but the main reason I’ve left it this long to write about them is that I was nervous about processing them. What if I found they weren’t that good after all? I wanted to hold onto to magical time at Trevose Head and I didn’t want it to be spoilt by disappointing photographs. Maybe that’s missing the point of enjoying my time there. Perhaps I should just enjoy the memory of that experience.
As it turns out though, I needn’t have worried. I’m very happy with the photographs I captured that evening. So much so, I want to go back. But that’s no bad thing.
Trevose Head Sunset #1, South West Coast Path, Cornwall - Nikon Z8 with Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S at 18mm, f/13, 6 secs at ISO 64, Kase Filters CPL
Bite-Size Blog Post #27 - Bedruthan
In the blog this week I'm back in Cornwall to see if I can capture a compelling photograph of the thrift along the Cornish coast? Did I succeed? Find out in the blog at
That Pesky Thrift Part 2
Last week in the blog I wrote about the challenges I have with photographing seasonal events such as when the thrift blooms along the coast of Cornwall. While I wasn’t unhappy with my photograph from Trevone, the thrift wasn’t at its peak. A return trip was needed!
One of the best, and most popular locations to photograph the thrift is Bedruthan. For large stretches of the cliff tops at Bedruthan you can find beautiful clumps of flowering thrift, just like you see in the photograph below.
Bedruthan Thrift #1, South West Coast Path, Cornwall - Nikon Z8, Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S at 28mm, f/11, 25 secs at ISO 64
While finding clumps of thrift was easy enough, the weather conditions weren’t what you might call inspiring! As is often the case on the Cornish coast, the line between amazing and flat conditions is thin. On one hand the skies had plenty of interesting clouds that if lit up by the setting sun would prove to be very photogenic. But on the other hand, the sun was playing hide and seek behind those lovely clouds.
While the photographs I captured are pleasing enough, what they are really missing is the warm, soft light from a sun low on the horizon. That kind of light can utterly transform a scene as it would light up the cliffs adding contrast and depth, and it would also illuminate the underside of the clouds.
This problem is that when you know the conditions can be better and what that means for your photographs, you aren’t completely happy if you don’t get those conditions. However, I captured the best photographs I could that evening and more than that, I had a great time doing so! There is something special about spending time at the coast. It’s good for the soul!
I’d like to say there is a part 3 to this story and that next week I capture an awe-inspiring photograph of the Cornish thrift, but alas there isn’t. I didn’t make it back in time and thrift season came to an end. Maybe next year I’ll just move to Cornwall for spring. I’ll have no excuses then!
Bedruthan Thrift #2, South West Coast Path, Cornwall - Nikon Z8, Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S at 14mm, f/13, 20 secs at ISO 64
Bite-Size Blog Post #26 - Trevone Thrift
I normally miss thrift season in Cornwall, but not this year! In the blog this week I head to Trevone to capture some photographs of this beautiful pink flower but capturing and processing the images were a little tricky.
That Pesky Thrift
Like most seasonal flowers, photographing thrift not only requires skill but also good timing. There is probably only a two or three week window when the flowers are looking their best. It’s not that you can’t create lovely pictures outside of that window, but if you can get them just at the right time, when the conditions are lovely, you can end up with a superb photograph!
And here lies the problem. The thrift along the Cornish coast is lovely, but the drive is anything between 1.5 and 2 hrs for me, so it doesn’t take much for that journey not to be worth it or even possible. And before you know it, the peak has passed, or sometimes I’ve missed the whole thrift season!
I made a commitment to myself that 2024 would be different. I would fully commit to capturing the thrift! Unfortunately, life got in the way, and I only made to Cornwall twice! I’ll talk about my visit to Bedruthan in a later post, but in this blog post I’m going to share the photograph I captured from Trevone.
The photograph is a three frame focus stacked image. (If you want to know how to focus stack then check out either of my videos here or here). I originally shot the sequence using four frames, with the last frame being a longer exposure to smooth out the sea. Capturing the four frame was tricky as the light on cliff tops would change too much between the first and forth frames.
I did manage to get a couple of four frame sequences, but the post processing proved too tricky. The frames would focus stack, but it would then involve a lot of manual blending in photoshop between the short exposure frame and the long exposure frame. I’m sure someone with greater Photoshop skills than me might have managed it, but I gave up in the end!
As it turned out, I rather like the three image stack with its rougher sea. Either way, at least I have a photograph of the thrift looking its best!
Trevone Thrift, South West Coast Path, Cornwall - Nikon Z8, Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S at 17mm, f/8, 1/60 sec at ISO 64, three image focus stack.
Bite-Size Blog Post #25 - Bude Sea Pool
Photographers will often say that you need to find the right subject for the conditions. As I briefly discuss in the blog this week, there's an element of truth to it.
And Now for Something Completely Different and Unexpected
My last few blog posts have all featured photographs of Dartmoor. Hardly surprising given that it’s my local area for landscape photography! I do however like to venture further afield, especially to Cornwall, but the driving distances involved normally mean I’ll only go if there is a good reason to. i.e. The conditions are looking favourable for a bit of coastal photography.
The story behind this photograph is a little different though. This wasn’t a planned shoot. In fact, I was only going through to Cornwall to pick up a tripod which I had left in a friend’s car after a long photography trip. I had already checked the weather, and it was looking overcast and flat. But sometimes the forecast is wrong, so I packed my camera anyway. Better to have it and not need it, than the other way around.
Arriving at my friend’s house the weather was indeed a bit rubbish. No chance of an epic sunset over some high cliff tops or over a golden beach. He made a very good suggestion though, and that was to try Bude Sea Pool. I had photographed once before, but without any real success, so a return trip to capture some moody long exposures seemed the perfect thing to do.
And here’s the result. Perhaps not the most original of compositions but there’s only so many angles you can shoot the sea pool when it’s high tide and the waves are crashing in. I rather like it and it’s very different from my recent Dartmoor photographs. So not only did I get my tripod back, but I also bagged a pleasing photograph. Happy days.
Bude Sea Pool, Cornwall - Nikon Z8, Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S at 92mm, f/11, 90 secs at ISO 64, Kase Filters CPL and ND.
The Unpublished Collection 4
While I’m Away…
It’s rare that I get to completely immerse myself in my landscape photography. Even more rare that I’ll be doing this for two weeks! Heaven! Well, at least I hope it will be heaven, and given that I’m photographing the Outer Hebrides I’m sure it will be.
But while I’m away I thought I’d take some time to publish some photographs that have never seen the light of day. It’s not that these are poor photographs, it’s just that I never got around to publishing them anywhere. Sometimes I just go out and take photographs with no intention of writing a blog post or producing an associated video.
However, no photograph should just be left to die a slow death on a hard drive so every now and again I like to gather up those unpublished photographs and bring them into the light. The eight photographs below cover a 12 month period and three different counties. Enjoy!
Boscastle to Bossiney - A Photography Walk Along the Cornish Coast
The north coast of Cornwall is one of the most dramatic stretches of the South West Coast Path. In this blog post I meet up with a friend to see if we can find some new landscape/seascape photography locations on this stretch of stunning coastline.
Photography Is Not Always the Priority
It can be hard as a landscape photographer to not make every walk and outdoor adventure all about taking photographs. The trouble with that approach is that I find myself only going out when there are photographs to capture. I’m therefore not taking enough risks and there is little chance of discovering something new just by going out for a walk.
Last week I met up with a friend (who is also a photographer) and we took a short walk along a stretch of South West Coast Path neither of us had explored before.
Before we met up, we’d both spent lots of time looking at weather forecasts trying to work out where to go, but each forecast told us something different. After much head scratching, we decided we both just needed to get out and be social. Yes, we would take the cameras, but the priority would be getting out for a walk and having a catch up.
We decided to meet in Camelford, not only because it’s an easy place for us to meet but because Peckish Fish and Chips probably does the best fish and chips in Cornwall, if not the south west. All good social meetups should start with some food. No one wants to go on a walk hungry!
Near Boscastle, South West Coast Path, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S at 56mm, f/11, 4 secs at ISO 64, Kase Filters CPL and ND.
Notes - I like the light in this image but a 4 second exposure has left the white water trails a little messy.
With our bellies full we moved onto Boscastle and started our walk towards Bossiney. The weather was difficult to judge. Sometimes we felt too warm, then it would rain, then we would see blue sky, then it would overcast. It was four seasons in one day. Very Cornwall! But the one constant was the stunning views you get as you walk the high cliffs along that stretch of the South West Coast Path.
Near Boscastle, South West Coast Path, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S at 56mm, f/11, 30 secs at ISO 64, Kase Filters CPL and ND.
Notes - The longer exposure works more effectively here, but the light has gone and the far headland is no longer visible.
As we meandered along the path we’d stop and take in the view. Sometimes we’d agree that while the view was stunning, it would be difficult to make a visually appealing image. Not all nice viewpoints make for good compositions! If a viewpoint did look like it might have potential, we got the cameras out and take some test shots. Seeing a viewpoint through the viewfinder can make a huge difference on your assessment on the location’s potential.
Three hours later we’d reached Bossiney, tired, refreshed, inspired and still with full bellies thanks to some enroute consumption of doughnuts and chocolate cookies!
Near Boscastle, South West Coast Path, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S at 57mm, f/11, 164 secs at ISO 400, Kase Filters CPL and ND.
Notes - I like this composition but the scene lacks any side light. I’ll just have to come back!
I only released the shutter on my camera four times on that walk, but it was one of the rewarding photo walks I’d been out on. Just giving myself the time and space to relax has paid dividends. I feel mentally refreshed, and I have a couple of new viewpoints that I must go back and photograph.
But probably the best thing, as always, watching catching up with a friend, eating chips and going for a long walk. Happy days.
A Return to Coastal Photography in Cornwall
After a long break, I return to Cornwall for some seascape photography. It’s also an excellent opportunity to catch up with a mate.
A Day Out in Cornwall
Looking through my Lightroom catalogue I was surprised to see that I hadn’t been to Cornwall or done any seascape photography since June. As part of my long-term photography project, I have been focusing my efforts on capturing images of Dartmoor. While there’s no doubt that this focus has paid dividends for my project, it has left me missing the coast.
There is also the cost of driving to Cornwall to consider. With fuel being so expensive it can be hard to justify burning through £25 of fuel on the off chance you might capture something new, unique, or special. However, there is one reason I will always head to Cornwall no matter what the cost of fuel is and that is to spend the day with my mate (who is also a photographer).
We hadn’t seen each other since my last trip in June and despite trying to organise something we found it impossible to align our availability and a half-decent weather forecast. Finally, when things did align, we just decided that we would make it a proper day out. Dawn to dusk.
Padstow Lifeboat Station
The first stop on our day out was Padstow Lifeboat Station near Trevose Head. When we arrived, we could sense the conditions might be favourable for us. Our first viewpoint was what you might call the classic viewpoint, close, and looking down on the lifeboat station. It’s a photograph we’ve both taken before and given that access is even more restricted these days, we decided to head along the coast to see if we could find a different angle.
Padstow Lifeboat Station at Trevose #1, Cornwall, South West Coast Path - Nikon Z7, Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S at 21mm, f/11, 30 sec at ISO 64.
As we approached our alternative viewpoint the warm light from the rising sun started to illuminate the scene. While the sky lacked some contrast in the clouds, the rest of the view was a joy to shoot. I spent a bit of time wandering from one rocky outcrop to another and adjusting my focal length trying to decide whether to include the beach or not.
Padstow Lifeboat Station at Trevose #2, Cornwall, South West Coast Path - Nikon Z7, Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S at 18mm, f/13, 10 sec at ISO 64.
Padstow Lifeboat Station at Trevose #3, Cornwall, South West Coast Path - Nikon Z7, Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S at 18mm, f/13, 10 sec at ISO 64.
Padstow Lifeboat Station at Trevose #4, Cornwall, South West Coast Path - Nikon Z7, Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S at 25mm, f/13, 3 sec at ISO 64.
Padstow Lifeboat Station at Trevose #5, Cornwall, South West Coast Path - Nikon Z7, Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S at 24mm, f/13, 13 sec at ISO 64.
In the end, I think both the wider and slightly tighter shots work well. I think we were both happy with our efforts. However, not happy enough that we didn’t think we ought to shoot those viewpoints again!
Snacks, Chat and Walking
I’ve never been much for capturing landscape photographs during the day unless the conditions are particularly special. Unfortunately for us, the conditions were less than special. So, what do you do then to fill the time until sunset? Easy! Eat, chat, and walk.
Things started with a cooked breakfast and coffee. This was followed by a bit of a walk. As photographers though, our walk still had a purpose. We used this valuable time to scope out new locations and discuss ideas for compositions. It wasn’t all photography chat though. We also covered other life critical issues such as the various Star Wars TV series and the new GoT show. Much was said on those two items.
It was then time for a cake stop, another walk, lunch somewhere, an ice cream, and another walk looking for new locations and viewpoints. Despite not taking any photos since sunrise, it was a most enjoyable way to spend the day.
Holywell Bay
The weather forecast for sunrise is what I might have called, inconclusive. It was hard to tell what was going to happen when comparing what we could see in the sky, and what the forecast was telling us. We ultimately decided to go to Holywell Bay. While my mate has shot this location many times, this was my first visit.
Arriving at Holywell Bay we wandered up and down the beach for a while, looking for compositions. Because of the settled conditions, the outgoing tide hadn’t created as many ripples and textures in the sand as we might have liked, but we did eventually find a composition we thought might work.
It had some of the elements we were looking for. Rippled sand, a pool of water, and a view directly out to Gull Rocks. There was even a chance that the sun might set between the two islands that make up Gull Rocks.
The only problem with shooting Cornwall’s beaches in peak season is that they are busy. Naturally, a calm, somewhat sunny evening means that the beaches can be full of people, even near sunset. There’s not a lot you can do about that, and people wandering in front of your beautifully crafted composition is just part of sharing the beach. I don’t get upset about it I just get the clone tool out!
Holywell Bay #1, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S at 27mm, f/13, 1/6 sec at ISO 64, Kase Filters CPL.
Holywell Bay #2, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S at 27mm, f/13, 3 sec at ISO 64, Kase Filters CPL.
With our day coming to an end, we looked back and concluded it was a successful day out. Though we’d captured some photographs, our primary goal, the highlight of day was catching up with a mate. Well, almost the highlight. We did get some chips on the way home from our favourite chippy. After all, we’d barely eaten anything all day!
The Rumps and Sandymouth - Classic Cornwall Coastal Photography Locations
In the blog this week I take you to two of Cornwall’s classic coastal locations.
Sometimes You Just Have to Go for It
Most landscape photographers will tell you that having a plan is a good way of increasing your chances of getting a good shot. I am no different. However, there are times when you just need to put things like the weather forecast to one side and just go for it.
I had been trying to schedule a meet up with a photographer friend in Cornwall but with work conflicts and rubbish weather forecasts, weeks were going by, and we weren’t any closer to meeting up. So, we decided not to worry too much about the weather and just take a chance. At the end of the day, even if the photography wasn’t that great, we will have met up, had a chat and got some chips.
The Rumps
On the first of our recent meetups for chips, chat, and photography we decided to head to a location known as The Rumps. I hadn’t shot The Rumps for a couple of years, so I was excited to be going back. The weather forecast was difficult to judge though. The tide was at a good height but the difference between a good shot and a great shot would very much depend on the light from the setting sun.
As we walked along the southwest coast path, I was reminded why I love photographing the Cornish coast and that in 2022 I should try to photograph it more. Lockdown had forced me to photograph Dartmoor more (which is no bad thing) but there is something special about Cornwall’s coastline.
We did a quick assessment of the light, and while we both felt that walking onto The Rumps themselves would provide us with some different looking photographs, the conditions very much favoured the classic viewpoint. All we needed to do was wait for the light. And wait we did. The time flew by though as we chatted away about photography and Star Wars and everything in between.
As the clouds danced across the sky, they kept tempting us with the chance of brilliant light, and just for a very brief time, it lit up the foreground. It was gone as quick as it arrived, but I was ready and captured this image.
The Rumps, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 at 15mm, f/13, 20 sec at ISO 64, Kase Filters CPL and ND. Raw file processed using DxO PureRAW 2.
It might be the only shot from the night, but it still represents a very enjoyable evening. I’m not sure it would have been worth the drive if it hadn’t been for the chips and chat though!
Sandymouth
The following week it was the same again as we started the evening with chips and chat. Hey, why mess with a great formula! This time we decided to head up to Sandymouth where my mate had spotted a potentially good composition a few days before. Never underestimate the power of local knowledge. I was more than happy to trust his judgement so with a belly full of chips we headed up the coast to Sandymouth.
I’ve photographed Sandymouth a few times now. It’s a location that offers a surprisingly varied number of compositions. There are rows of rocks that look like mountain ranges stretching out to sea and on the other side of the beach, you can find some amazing sea pools in the sand (if you get lucky with the conditions).
What made the composition my friend had spotted interesting was the combination of sand and rocks. Of particular interest was the sand though. There were some beautiful ripples in the sand, which, if they caught the light, it could look spectacular.
As we waited for the light, we started to get a little nervous. Not for the reasons you might think. Like most beaches in Cornwall, Sandymouth is open to the public. That means people, dogs, and dragons. OK, I’m joking about the dragons, but you get the point. There is always the risk that a person, or more likely a dog, will run through the pristine sand we were hoping to photograph.
Fortunately for us, the beach was deserted so our precious sand remained untouched allowing us to make the most of the soft light from the setting sun.
Ripples of Time, Sandymouth, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 at 15mm, f/13, 23 sec at ISO 64, Kase Filters CPL and ND. Raw file processed using DxO PureRAW 2.
As with the photo we took at The Rumps, this was the only composition we properly photographed but I think it was worth hanging out at that spot. Sometimes staying in one spot is the best thing to do.
I hope you enjoyed the photographs from these two Cornish coastal locations. If you are ever in the area, they are both well worth photographing.
Stowe's Hill - Bodmin Moor - A 5 Minute Photo Adventure
Sit back and grab a cup of coffee because it's time for another 5 Minute Photo Adventure! In this episode I head to Stowe's Hill on the edge of Bodmin Moor in Cornwall for a spot of landscape photography. With some of the most unique rock formations and tors I've ever seen, I wonder why I've never been there before.
The Photographers Guide to Cornwall
I first read about Stowe’s Hill when I got a book called The Photographers Guide to Cornwall. In fact, I picked up the entire series of The Photographers Guide books and filmed a special episode of On My Bookshelf all about them. You can see that episode right here.
From the Cornwall book, I selected to go to Rough Tor for the episode of On My Bookshelf, but I made a note that I must try and photograph Stowe’s Hill at some point. Unfortunately, Stowe’s Hill fell down the priority list and I eventually forgot about it. That was until I got my copy of The Photographers Guide to The Norfolk Coast and Broads.
As well as being inspired to go to Norfolk, I remembered the Cornwall book and that I had yet to visit Stowe’s Hill. Given that the long summer days were giving me plenty of opportunities to travel a little further afield I decided to jump in the car and make (the very pleasant) journey to Bodmin Moor to film one of my 5 Minute Photo Adventures!
You can see how I got on below.
Stowe’s Hill Landscape Photographs
It was a bit of a shame that the light was a bit flat. I can see how this location might come to life in the right light. I want to return to Stowe’s Hill soon and I hope these photographs will inspire you to visit Bodmin Moor. I think I’ve been missing out!
I hope you enjoyed the video and photographs. Let me know in the comments below what your favourite Bodmin Moor locations.
Stowe's Hill #1, Bodmin, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor 14-30mm f/4 at 18mm, f/11, 0.6 secs at ISO 64.
Stowe's Hill #2, Bodmin, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor 14-30mm f/4 at 14mm, f/11, 1 sec at ISO 64.
Cheesewring - Stowe's Hill, Bodmin, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor 14-30mm f/4 at 19mm, f/11, 0.6 secs at ISO 64.
Sharing the Joy of Printing
What's the best way to show someone the benefits of printing their landscape photographs? Simple. Take your Canon imagePROGRAF Pro-300 and some Fotospeed papers to Boscastle in Cornwall, meet a friend, take some photos, and then print them from your car!
From Discovery to Sharing
I first started printing my landscape photographs back in 2017. Since discovering the joy of printing, I have been sharing my passion for printing photographs at home on my blog, YouTube channel, and by talking about it at The Photography Show. I’ve even got this handy “playlist” of blog posts of my printing-related content here.
Over the years, I have been rather evangelical about printing but sometimes the only way to really get the message across is with a practical demonstration. Even better than that, why not take a printer on location with you, capture some photographs, and then print them! What could be more satisfying and exciting than capturing a photograph and then making a print all before breakfast?
This is exactly what I do in the video below. I’m joined by friend and fellow photographer Chris Sale as we both attempt to battle the thick fog of Boscastle harbour to capture a photograph that we can take back to the car and print.
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I hope you enjoyed this video. Chris might not be rushing out to buy his own printer, but he certainly appreciated the quality of the print and the experience of making one. It was a real pleasure being able to share my passion for printing in such a beautiful location and with such a good mate. It’s mornings like that one that makes photography such a rewarding thing to do.
Boscastle Coastline Photographs
Bite-Size Blog Post #18 - Trevose Head
Sometimes the weather forecast changes for the better and the gamble to stay out pays off!
The Need to Be Flexible and Positive
The ability to be flexible in landscape photography is an important skill. I had made plans with my mate to shoot the thrift along the Cornish coast, but a worsening forecast was making that prospect less and less likely. Our desire to eat chips and catch up overrode any concerns we had about the forecast, and we decided to meet up regardless.
After a good chat and some excellent chips, we headed to our first location. We were only there a few minutes before we came to the rapid conclusion that shooting thrift was not going to work. The wind was strong, the cloud heavy and getting a soaking was a real possibility.
We could have just given up and gone home, but with a positive attitude and a bit of local knowledge, we decided that Trevose Head might be a good bet. We’d both shot Trevose Head many times before, but with good reason. It’s one of those dramatic coastal locations that can work well in unsettled conditions.
When we got to our regular viewpoint though there was a nasty area of seafoam. Not something that could be avoided or cloned out in post-processing. Too late to try another location we started to explore the area. As we did the clouds started to break a little and for the briefest of moments, we got some half-decent light.
Trevose Head Lighthouse #1, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor 14-30mm f/4 at 18mm, f/13, 13 seconds at ISO 64, Kase Filters K9 CPL.
I wasn’t in the best spot for my first shot. While the light is good, I feel the composition doesn’t work as well as I thought it did when I took the shot. In retrospect, the foreground area dominates the photograph.
Trevose Head Lighthouse #2, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor 14-30mm f/4 at 19mm, f/13, 20 seconds at ISO 64, Kase Filters K9 CPL.
The 2nd shot addresses that problem and there is a better balance between the two areas of land. However, the light isn’t as good.
Trevose Head Lighthouse #3, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor 14-30mm f/4 at 49mm, f/11, 15 seconds at ISO 64, Kase Filters K9 CPL.
My final shot was a bit of a salvage shot. This is a vertical crop from a horizontal frame. Though I took a few vertical shots of this composition, I had failed to clean my polariser and those frames were ruined by some unsightly water droplets! This version gives you an idea of what I was aiming to capture, but I much prefer the water patterns in those original vertical frames.
Image critique aside, given the last 12 months, it was just good to be out again on the Cornish coast. I’ll be going back again soon.
Bite-Size Blog Post #15 - Crackington Haven
Do you spend too much time looking for the perfect landscape photography forecast? Tired of postponing a trip Crackington Haven I throw caution to the wind and just go for it. I’m so glad I did.
Postponements
Too windy, too cloud, too clear, too rainy. There always seemed to be a reason not to meet up with my friend and fellow photographer. It’s not that we lack the motivation, but our time is precious, so we want to make sure what time we do invest in our photography together is well spent.
Sometimes though you need to look past how successful a photography trip might be and focus on friendship instead. It had gotten to the point where if we stood any chance of having a good old catch up, we would have to make the photography aspects of our meetups less of a priority. With that in mind, and despite the poor forecast, we decided that the thought of chips and chat was enough of a reason to justify a trip to Crackington Haven.
Chips and chat aside (both of which were excellent), the photography turned out to be rather successful. It was an important lesson for me that I shouldn’t rely on the weather forecast too much. In fact, the less than favourable conditions produced some heavy, moody skies which suited the types of photographs I was capturing.
Crackington Have #1, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor 14-30mm f/4 at 14mm, f/11, 30 seconds at ISO 64.
Weather forecasts only tell half of the story. The other half of the picture (if you excuse the pun), comes from experience, both from the field and understanding what that forecast really means in the real world.
Crackington Have #2, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor 14-30mm f/4 at 16mm, f/11, 30 seconds at ISO 200.
My trip to Crackington Haven was an important lesson. Not only should I visit more new locations (it was my first visit), but that I should also take more risks with the weather forecast. Sometimes that cloudy sky is just what I’m after.
A Day Out to Kynance Cove in Cornwall
In the blog this week I explore the area around Kynance Cove.
Deep into Cornwall
During the spring and summer months, you’ll often find me making journeys down the A30 into Cornwall. With the increased number of daylight hours that these seasons provide I can venture further into Cornwall and explore the nooks and crannies of this most beautiful part of the South West Coast Path.
Even with those longer days, getting deep into the south-west corners of Cornwall for landscape photography is still a challenge for me. Well, I say it’s a challenge, but the biggest problem is with me and my willingness to travel that far. It’s a case of risk vs reward. With some locations being 2 to 2.5 hours drive, I have to be very certain that the effort (and cost) or driving there is going to yield worthwhile results. Unfortunately, the weather forecast is rarely that concrete.
A Winter Excursion
Saying all that though, sometimes all you need is a bit of extra encouragement. In this case, it came from a good friend of mine who also happens to be a photographer. He was also looking to do some exploration of the south-west area of Cornwall so when he suggested we head down towards Kynance Cove one day in December I jumped at the chance. Even if the photography turned out to be poor it would be a fantastic opportunity to catch up with a mate.
Dawn
After a long drive in the dark, I met my friend in the Kynance Cove car park. We chatted through our car windows (UK tiering restrictions were in place at the time) and wondered if we had done the right thing coming all this way. It was cold and wintery and neither of us fancied getting out of our nice warm cars.
This reluctance to get out of the car didn’t last long though and soon enough we were walking along the South West Coast path to find the first of our photography viewpoints.
Kynance Cove #1, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor Z 24-70 f/4 at 29mm, f8, 4 sec at ISO 64, Kase Filters K9 CPL and ND.
The views were stunning, but the conditions less so. The wind and rain I can cope with, but flat grey light is always a challenge. That’s not to say you can’t get a photograph in those conditions, but you do have to work that bit harder to make it work. I’m not sure I managed it with that first image.
Kynance Cove #2, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor Z 24-70 f/4 at 34mm, f11, 1 sec at ISO 64, Kase Filters K9 CPL.
I much prefer the result of the second photograph. Though the photograph would benefit from light and some interest in the cloud, the drama of the sea as it crashes around the coastline make for a pleasing image.
With no sign of the weather improving, we continued to explore the area making notes of any viewpoints that we might want to return to that day or at a later date.
Daytime
Landscape photography is demanding work!
After any dawn shoot, there is nothing better than grabbing a cooked breakfast and a cup of coffee and that is exactly what we did when we drove onwards to Lizard. As we ate breakfast, we discussed what we might do next and which other locations we might explore. As this was December, we didn’t have many daylight hours to work with so the more we discussed it the more we decided to keep it simple.
As we were in Lizard it seemed sensible to head to Lizard Point to see what we could see. We had a good walk about the area but couldn’t get inspired so decided to head to one of the cafes and have an oversized piece of cake!
The more we discussed what to do next, the more it became apparent that we should head back to Kynance Cove. The time between 2 pm and sunset would soon fly by and we felt it was best not trying to cram too many locations in and find ourselves in a hurry.
Kynance Cove #3, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor Z 24-70 f/4 at 31mm, f8, 1.3 sec at ISO 64, Kase Filters K9 CPL.
Returning to Kynance Cove around 1;30pm I captured the image above and as it turns out, my favourite of the day. Though shooting in the middle of the day is rarely my favourite time, the combination of light, movement in the seas and the big clouds in the sky make it my favourite photograph of the day. I was glad we had returned to Kynance Cove and things were looking positive for sunset.
Sunset
Sunset was fast approaching when moved further south down the coast to see what else we might photograph. The conditions were more favourable than those we experienced at dawn, and despite some dramatic skies, I did find myself struggling.
Kynance Cove #4, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 at 14mm, f13, 4 sec at ISO 64, Kase Filters K9 CPL and ND.
I’m relatively pleased with the image above. The side light from the setting sun has added depth to the foreground, and there is an impressive storm cloud in the sky, but for me, the image is lacking something. Perhaps it has too much contrast or there simply isn’t a strong focal point. Maybe it’s an image I need more time with. Not all photographs are instant winners!
Kynance Cove #5, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 at 24mm, f13, 2 sec at ISO 64, Kase Filters K9 CPL.
I have similar feelings and reservations about the last of my photographs as well. It’s not a bad photo but I feel it is lacking something that would make it a great photo.
As the sun set, we packed up, walked back to the car park, and discussed the day. For me, it was a difficult day. Sometimes you go out with the camera and you know as soon as you take a photograph that you will be happy with the result. Other times like on this trip, it isn’t until you process a few images that you realise that you managed to capture a couple of good images. That image I captured during the day was the saving image of the day. I was pleasantly surprised by that one.
Overall, though, I had a fantastic day. Exploring Kynance Cove was a joy, but what made the day was spending time with a mate chatting, eating, and drinking. If I hadn’t had the company of a friend I don’t think I would have spent the drive home feeling it had been a good day out. Landscape photography can be a solitary past time, but never underestimate the power of company to turn a challenging day into a fun day.
Bite-Size Blog Post #11 - No More Sandymouth
For the last time this year (probably), I head to Sandymouth to see if I can finally kick start a project I’m working on.
What Is It About Sandymouth Anyway?
It’s not unusual for me to write about a location I’ve visited before but what makes this post about Sandymouth different is that it is the 3rd one in a relatively brief period of time. While I was happy with the images I shared in blog posts Bite-Size Blog Post #3 - Sandymouth and Bite-Size Blog Post #10 - More Sandymouth I still had the need to return.
My return to Sandymouth for a 3rd time was nothing to do with a lack of inspiration or imagination but the desire to start a new photography project. I’ve had the idea for the project for a long time now but have failed to find a location that will give me what I’m looking for. Though I had visited Sandymouth a couple of years before it was the 1st of my recent visits that potentially gave me what I was looking for.
Charged and inspired I returned for a 2nd visit only to find I had completely misjudged the tides. I still managed to capture images I was happy with but not what I needed. I, therefore, planned for a 3rd and final visit. I say final because sunset times were getting earlier and soon I wouldn’t have time to make the 90-minute drive to Sandymouth before I lost the light.
I was full of optimism for my 3rd visit but I already knew it was going to be very tight with the tide height for the shots I wanted. Unfortunately for me, I had pushed my luck too far and the tide was still a little too high to allow me to capture the shots I needed before it was dark.
I’m not saying the trip was a right off. Far from it! I got some images I was pretty happy with. They just weren’t what I needed for my project. You might be wondering what the project is? Well, I’ll tell you all about it very soon….hopefully.
Into the Blue #1. Sandymouth Beach, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor 14-30mm f/4 at 15mm, f/13, 1 second at ISO 64, Kase Filters circular polariser and ND grad.
Into the Blue #2. Sandymouth Beach, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor 14-30mm f/4 at 18mm, f/13, 6 seconds at ISO 64, Kase Filters circular polariser and ND grad.
Into the Blue #3. Sandymouth Beach, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor 14-30mm f/4 at 17mm, f/13, 13 seconds at ISO 64, Kase Filters circular polariser and ND grad.
Bite-Size Blog Post #10 - More Sandymouth
Eager to return to Sandymouth to start a photography project I get another difficult lesson on understanding tides.
A Tide Table Is Not Enough
Back in August, I wrote about my experience of not appreciating how high a high tide was at Sandymouth Beach. With most of the beach cut off because of the high tide, I was lucky to get the photographs I did. When I recently decided to return to Sandymouth beach to start a photography project I was keen not to repeat my previous mistakes.
While I captured images of the rocks on that last visit, I was eager to get images of the sandy part of the beach this time. I have shot this part of the beach before and the images I captured of the sand patterns and pools had inspired me to return.
I already knew that to get photographs of the sand it would need to be a low tide. What I hadn’t appreciated was how low it needed to be. If I’d done a simple check of the historical tide data from my last shoot of the sand, I would have noticed how low the tide needed to be.
When I arrived at Sandymouth I was surprised to see that the sandy part of the beach was already covered in water! The low tide I had looked up wasn’t that low for Sandymouth. As the tide was coming in the situation wasn’t going to change in my favour either. I was going to have to switch tactics. I decided that I would instead shoot the rocks that I’d shot previously. However, the tide was a bit far out for that!
So, it was back to square one for me and I had to do a little bit of exploring to see what else I could find. You can see the photographs I did manage to capture below. More important than the photographs was the lesson I learnt.
Tide tables only tell half the story. The tide at beaches like Sandymouth has a huge reach. When they are out, they are miles out and when they are in it can be up to the cliffs. From all my experiences of shooting at Sandymouth I have learnt that I need specific tide heights for specific subjects. Knowing if the tide is going in or out isn’t enough.
Next time I visit, I will pick a time where the tide is going to support my creative vision!
Sandymouth Rock Channels #1, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor 14-30mm f/4 at 17mm, f/11, 0.5 seconds at ISO 64, Kase K9 CPL and ND Grad.
Sandymouth Rock Channels #2, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor 14-30mm f/4 at 14mm, f/11, 3.0 seconds at ISO 64, Kase K9 CPL and ND Grad.
Sandymouth Rock Channels #3, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor 14-30mm f/4 at 17mm, f/9, 1 seconds at ISO 200, Kase K9 CPL and ND Grad.
Bite-Size Blog Post #3 - Sandymouth
In this Bite-Size Blog post I share with you the photographs I captured after a near disastrous trip to Sandymouth Beach in Cornwall.
Sandymouth Beach, Cornwall
Yes, another week, another Cornish Beach to photograph. However, this trip was almost a disaster! My original plan was to go there and photograph the patterns in the sand that sometimes get left by the receding tide. Like my previous visits that you see here and here.
With high tide at 7:30 pm and sunset around 9:30 pm I thought my timing would be perfect. The only thing I thought I had to worry about would be people walking all over the freshly washed sand. How wrong was I! When I arrived at 7:30 pm I realised just how high the tide gets there. There was no beach to photograph. Even with two hours to go before sunset I still wasn’t sure there would be anything to photograph.
I stuck with it and as 9 pm came around some of trock formations started to make an appearance. I wouldn’t be photographing the sand pools that I was hoping for, but these lines of rock might just save the day. The forecast was for clear skies but just as I was able to access the beach the sun disappeared behind a bank of cloud. I wasn’t going to let that put me off though and I got to work capturing these images.
I have since made a note in my location library for Sandymouth not to visit at high tide!
Sandymouth Rocks #1, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor 14-30mm f/4 at 18mm, f/13, 1.6 seconds at ISO 64, Kase Filters K9 Circular Polariser, ND Grad and ND.
Sandymouth Rocks #2, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor 14-30mm f/4 at 18mm, f/13, 1.3 seconds at ISO 64, Kase Filters K9 Circular Polariser, ND Grad and ND.
Sandymouth Rocks #3, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor 14-30mm f/4 at 14mm, f/13, 1.3 seconds at ISO 64, Kase Filters K9 Circular Polariser, ND Grad and ND.
Sandymouth Rocks #4, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor 14-30mm f/4 at 15mm, f/13, 4 seconds at ISO 64, Kase Filters K9 Circular Polariser, ND Grad and ND.
Sandymouth Rocks #5, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor 14-30mm f/4 at 19mm, f/13, 2.5 seconds at ISO 100, Kase Filters K9 Circular Polariser, ND Grad and ND.
Bite-Size Blog Post #2 - Porthcothan
In this Bite-Size Blog post I share with you the photographs I captured while wandering the beach at Porthcothan in Cornwall.
Porthcothan Beach, Cornwall
Welcome to the 2nd Bite-Size Blog Post and this week I bring you images from Porthcothan Beach in Cornwall. In case you don’t know what my Bite-Size Blog Posts are then why not check out Bite-Size Blog Post #1.
My evening at Porthcothan is what you might describe as typically Cornish! The weather started fairly settled but as sunset approached the clouds rolled in and it got a little stormy. This doesn’t mean the photography stops though! Some of the best pictures can be captured during this time. There was no way I was leaving the beach early so I carried on shooting until it got dark! It’s evenings like that when I appreciate living so close to the coast. While many photographers dislike summer because of how green everything looks. I, on the other hand, look forward to spending more time at the coast.
I hope you enjoy the photographs and they inspire you to the head to the coast.
Porthcothan Beach #1, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor 14-30mm f/4 at 15mm, f/13, 2 sec at ISO 200, Kase Filters K9 Circular Polariser and ND Grad.
Porthcothan Beach #2, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor 14-30mm f/4 at 16mm, f/13, 2 sec at ISO 400, Kase Filters K9 Circular Polariser and ND Grad.
Porthcothan Beach #3, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor 14-30mm f/4 at 14mm, f/13, 3 sec at ISO 400, Kase Filters K9 Circular Polariser and ND Grad.
Porthcothan Beach #4, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor 14-30mm f/4 at 19mm, f/13, 1 sec at ISO 64, Kase Filters K9 Circular Polariser and ND Grad, single image pano crop (6:17)..
Porthcothan Beach #5, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor 14-30mm f/4 at 14mm, f/13, 2 sec at ISO 200, Kase Filters K9 Circular Polariser and ND Grad.
Bite-Size Blog Post #1 - Perranporth
In the first of my Bit Size Blog posts I share with you the images I captured on a trip to the beach at Perranporth in Cornwall.
What are Bite-Size Blog Posts?
Welcome to the first Bite Size Blog Post! So, what are they I hear you ask? Simply put they are very short blog posts. They allow me to share some of the photographs I have recently been capturing without writing lots of associated text. Don’t worry though, this doesn’t mark the end of my normal blog posts.
I’ve decided to do this now as I’m just about to go on my summer holidays and I’d like to have some content to share with you while I’m away or just after I get back. It’s unlikely that I’ll do any serious photography while I’m away and I don’t want to have nothing to share with you the first weeks after I get back.
I hope you won’t mind the odd Bite Size Blog Post and that you will find the picture heavy posts interesting or inspiring. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.
Perranporth
For the first Bite-Size Blog Post, I would like to share with you some of the photographs I captured from Perranporth Beach in Cornwall. This trip out with the camera marked the start of the recovery of my photographic mojo (something you can read about here). Both my friend and I were initially doubtful that it would prove to be a fruitful evening. How wrong we were! After spending the first hour walking along the beach chatting it suddenly fell silent as we scrambled to make the most of the evening light.
It was a long drive to Perranporth, but I hope you agree that it was worth it.
Perranporth Beach #1, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor 14-30mm f/4 at 14mm, f/13, 1/3rd sec at ISO 64, Kase Filters K9 Circular Polariser and ND Grad.
Perranporth Beach #2, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor 14-30mm f/4 at 14mm, f/13, 1/3rd sec at ISO 64, Kase Filters K9 Circular Polariser and ND Grad.
Perranporth Beach #4, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor 14-30mm f/4 at 16mm, f/13, 1 sec at ISO 64, Kase Filters K9 Circular Polariser and ND Grad.
Perranporth Beach #4, Cornwall - Nikon Z7, Nikkor 14-30mm f/4 at 14mm, f/13, 1 sec at ISO 64, Kase Filters K9 Circular Polariser and ND Grad.