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The aptly named death rocks at Dunstanburgh Castle
I've visited this place on numerous occasions and sunrise with any colour has always eluded me sadly
I would have loved to negotiate the boulders down to the waters edge, as many have previously done but my sensible head prevailed. They're called death rocks for a reason and the water seemed a little too far out.
So I tentatively made my way across to the large rock, just above the stones
We had a nice chat with a fellow tog from Cumbria although I didn't get his name
Basically unlike Bamburgh we had the place almost to ourselves
The aptly named death rocks at Dunstanburgh, Northumberland.
As many who have visited know only too well, how dangerous these rocks are to navigate across, even when dry.
On this occasion I chose an easier option, climbing over some, then up onto the large rock, which can be seen to the left. It gave me a good vantage point and a lovely sweep of the bay.
Someone who loves the sea........
Without doubt I'm one of those
What a difference a day makes, in comparison to the colourful sunrise of the day before at Bamburgh. I had hoped for a little colour at Dunstanburgh but I seem fated with this location. Its always been overcast on my sunrise visits. It does however add some mood when combined with the LE
Think Ive learnt from past experience, not to give up when you have these conditions. Theres always something to capture.
Although I still regard myself as a novice and struggle with the technical side of photography,
A shot from this morning trip up to Embleton bay Dunstanburgh castle with Lee summerson Thanks mate it was a great morning.
Great Morning's Shoot at Dunstanburgh today, Nice to meet Ricky Schonewald there too, Luckily there were only Minor Casualties on " Death Rocks" ! Thank you for Looking
Moments before dawn at Dunstanburgh. The light began reflecting beautifully on the super slippery wet rocks. It didn't last long but totally worth it.
A photo from my little trip up to Embelton bay on Tuesday. Photography wise I’m very disappointed with my efforts, I seem to losing my inspiration, the dynamic’s have gone and of my coastal work. I had hoped travelling up to my favourite place on the Northumberland coast would do the trick but it didn’t, my winter rut has come early this year.
The last image from the Tokina....made my way to waters edge...set up..took this one shot....then started to head back...big mistake...I never put my camera back in bag..left 10 stop on front and was carrying tripod with camera on top...I was 2ft from the sand and tripped...fell on left side which was holding camera...the side of lens just clipped a rock.The Tokina barrel took the hit..luckily it broke from zoom ring up..smashed 10 stop on edge and shattered it,will not screw off..focus ring very rough to move and rattles like a bag of spanners.I'm the rocks latest victim..only suffered a few bumps and bruises.....My D810 is ok.
Another shot from Dunstanburgh this shot was taken just as the sun was coming through the clouds . Thanks for looking
20 minutes before sunrise at the southern end of Embleton Bay, Northumbria and the sky literally caught fire. It had been a 4.30 am start from the rental house in Seahouses and a dash down the roads to park in the dark and start the walk across the golf course to the beach with the head torch guiding the way. You never know what you will get in the way of sunrise. The early portents were not good. Then comes the really exhilaratingly dangerous bit! Trying to make your way in the dark over these greasy, oily bowling balls of dolerite on a receding tide! They are not called the "death rocks" for nothing, they are positively lethal and must see many an injured photographer and a litany of insurance claims for damaged and broken photography equipment, such is their hazard!
Anyway, unscathed but still like Bambi on ice, I managed to set myself and tripod in a semi secure position and awaited developments. I was lucky I was completely alone at this location and around 5.30 the sky started to get really interesting. The light over Dunstanburgh Castle was phenomenal and the backdrop to the Lilburn Tower looked like it had been painted by a surrealist artist! It was one of the most memorable mornings I have ever had at the coast with my camera and will live long in the memory. There is something about the light and colour at dawn in Northumbria that you don't get elsewhere and I can't wait to return at some point soon, when the lockdown ends. Just wished I had framed the shot a bit better and got a sharper foreground! Hey but we all learn!!
Dunstanburgh Castle is a 14th century fortification on the coast of Northumberland between the villages of Embleton and Craster.
This photo is taken from the black rocks on Embleton beach to the north of the castle with the North Sea washing over them at sunrise.
The rocks are rounded and extremely slippery which makes the journey to the water's edge hazardous but they add a great deal to the image.
I did not realize I had take so many photos of Dunstaburgh castle, I did find it fascinating as I love all the history of places like this.
I cannot remember if we walked across the Golf club or walked from the Coast guard cottages at Low Newton by the sea. Possibly the later as it`s such a lovely walk along the sand dune beach, you can always finish off with a drink at the pub there.
I did not and have not ventured onto the beach, I did try it but I fear they are ankle breakers, I don`t want another one of those three months in plaster is no joke.
Last image of the morning at Dunstanburgh Castle with this 10 minute exposure. The dawn fire slowly being enveloped by the rolling clouds. A beautiful place to shoot but just don't try and rush or you will break something on those lethal "Death Rocks"!
Slow and steady all the way.
This was unbelievably a 'dry shot'. A nice pre Christmas venture trying to avoid the rain. Good times.
Thanks for looking :)
For my first morning of my holiday I headed to the infamous Dunstanburgh death rocks on what turned out to be a difficult morning. My decision to go to one of Northumbria's honey pot locations on the Sunday was rewarded by no less than five other TOGs jostling for position. I decided to try the other side of Saddle rock which did give me some shelter from the strong easterly wind and spray but effected composition choices. Also causing a problem was the huge amount of foam created by the churning sea covering a lot of those lovely shiny black boulders. Every shot from that morning had spray on the filter causing problems not to mention a distinct lack of colour even though things looked promising when I arrived. Anyway this is the best shot I managed so even though I don't love it it's getting posted as a record of an enjoyable if not exactly productive morning.
Not much light to shout about up at Dunstanburgh this evening but a pleasure as always to be up there. Also a pleasure to meet up with fellow tog, Adrian Almond staying in Northumberland for the week and a regular visitor to these parts from The Lake District.
I don't really like taking typical shots - I prefer to be a bit different, but when in Northumberland!! The conditions were not great for many reasons, but I know why they are known as the death rocks - they are super slippery! I scrambled out on my bum with camera on a tripod, but too late I realised Will doesn't like slippy rocks either! I put him on a lead, took a quick shot or two and got him to his safe place. I don't really do landscapes, but now have the upmost respect for the landscape photographers out there for risking your kit, having the time and patience to take the shots and remove all the dust spots!!
Met up with Alex Bell at Dunstanburgh! Low tide at sunrise means one thing here, even more of those "Death Rocks" to negotiate!! first shot of the morning, it was still dark! Hence 180 second exposure
Here's an alternate of the last picture I took, in honor of #WorldGothDay. #HappyWorldGothDay - even though we called it deathrock - which is where DRBC gets half of its inspiration from.
I love this one piece vinyl bikini thing from Violent Seduction.
A shot from Sunday afternoon after a family day out with the kids at Alnwick castle . With me been in the area it would of been rude not to stop off at Dunstanburgh castle for a quick shot . Thanks for looking .
A balmy October morning. One that I was happy to share with the wife. She stayed clear of the slippery rocks though!
Thanks for looking :)
Sunrise didn't really happen on "Death Rocks" looking towards Dunstanburgh Castle. these rocks always lend themselves to mono!
A shot from a few weeks back from my favourite location at sunrise at Dunstanburgh . I love this location I could go every day. Thanks for looking .
Not much cloud about for sunrise on Saturday, but some rather nice side light! Low Newton Looking towards Dunstanburgh Castle!
Today I woke up bright and early (4.30AM) to make my first trip to Dunstanburgh castle. I had checked the tide times so I knew it would be high but never having been here before, I didn't know if this was a good thing or not. As it turned out high tide wasn't bad for the photo but terrible for my wellies which filled with water twice before sunrise. It looked like there wasn't going to be any colour in the sky so I grabbed a couple of shots, packed up, emptied my wellies and climbed the embankment to head back to the car then boom a hint of colour. I got the camera back out, made my way back down to the waters edge and captured this shot right before a rouge wave came over the top of my wellies for a third time! Absolutely freezing! I'm just pleased I had a change of socks with me and a nice flask of hot tea in the car.
DJ Dox on Monday, October 11th 2-4pm slt will be playing a macabre mix of goth rock (deathrock, batcave, etc) and dark post-punk just in time for the start of the spooky season at Soundproof. This time of year is just right for eerie and brooding music, so come down and dance like an angel who has devils on its feet.
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The unique boulder field on the beach next to Dunstanburgh castle is a favourite spot for photographers. This shot was taken at dawn a few months ago, & for once I managed to stay dry & not fall over on these slippery dangerous boulders ! :-)
An un posted shot from last year at Dunstanburgh Castle . One of my favourite places iv been up to now Im hoping to go again sometime soon . Thanks for looking
A view South from Embleton Bay towards the remains of Dunstanburgh Castle, across the Infamous "Death Rocks"
"Dunstanburgh Castle is a 14th-century fortification on the coast of Northumberland in northern England, between the villages of Craster and Embleton. The castle was built by Earl Thomas of Lancaster between 1313 and 1322, taking advantage of the site's natural defences and the existing earthworks of an Iron Age fort."