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Quite possibly one of the finest and most inspiring places that I have ever had the privilege to photograph since I picked up a camera nearly ten years ago.
Jökulsárlón is a truly remarkable place. On one side of the road, there lies a stunning, calm and reflective glacial lagoon which has seals lying on top of floating icebergs. Then on the other side, you have the volcanic black, sandy beach which has the said icebergs drift from the lagoon, under the bridge, into the North Atlantic ocean only then to be thrown onto the beach. It's a sight worth seeing for sure.
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2 secs
ISO200
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TWO DAY NORTHUMBERLAND WORKSHOP
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Absolutely stunning light this morning {Sat 4th Nov 2016} over Bamburgh Castle on day one of my two day workshop here in Northumberland. We had everything from 50mph winds, rain, stormy skies and even hail at one point but if you hold on long enough, this is what you can capture. Worth all the pain I'd say.
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Canon 5Ds
Canon 70-200mm f4 @ 70mm
f8
1/60 seconds
ISO100
Gitzo GT3542XLS Tripod
Manfrotto 410 Tripod Geared Head
Mindshift Backlight 26L Bag
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Clouds over Boscombe Pier.
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Exposure 3.2 seconds @ F11 ISO 100
Canon EOS 60D & Sigma 10-20 F4-F5.6 mm
Manfrotto 190 XDB tripod
Hahnel Remote Capture remotes
Formatt Hitech Filters, Firecrest CPL, ND 0.6 SE
Mindshift by Think Tank Filter Case
Optechusa camera strap
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Meteor at Sunset, Over Owler Tor, Peak District
I was looking through my images earlier from my recent three day trip to the glorious Peak District when this one caught my attention. I remember shooting this chap who was stood at his tripod and I thought that he made an interesting subject, and provided some scale of the lovely rock to his right.
THEN, I noticed something in the sky above the rock as I was cloning out a couple of dust spots out. Thankfully I zoomed in to see that it wasn't a dust spot but a meteor that was flying overhead. I was delighted to see it despite not being able to in person on location.
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Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 @ 32mm
f/11
1/125
ISO100
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Now I widely acknowledge that I am not a wildlife photographer but when this lovely heron came down by the water's edge at Lytham last week, I could not resist reaching for my 200mm on my Canon EOS R.
In order to get me closer to the bird, I used the in-camera 1.6 x digital crop mode which helped frame the scene perfectly. The gorgeous pink hue of the sky grew in intensity as the sun set behind me over my right shoulder. The blues deepened too. It was just beautiful.
Incidentally, Lytham has its annual four day music festival taking place not a few hundred yards from this spot and Rod Stewart is headlining tonight. Personally I'd rather listen to the heron, lol.
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Canon 70-200mm f4 @ 200mm (in-camera 1.6 x digital crop used too)
f8
1/30th
ISO400
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Yesterday, I took my six lovely clients along to my favourite beach on the island, Tràigh Bheag, which nestles next door to Borve beach, which is arguably more well known.
Why is this my favourite beach? Well, there are a variety of rocks that look beautiful, all shiny, smooth and very dark in colour when wet, which contrasts very well with the dark golden sand. Also, the beach is shelved to the point that when the tide sweeps down and out around the rocks, the rollers breaking in the background add drama and interest to the image.
You just have to be careful of sneaker waves here but everyone was briefed by me on the dangers of leaving camera bags on the beach (fear of being washed away) and to never leave their tripod and cameras in case they are knocked over by a decent sneaker wave. Safety is absolutely paramount when photographing anywhere but especially by the sea. My time in Iceland has taught me well.
I am really looking forward to returning to Harris and Lewis to run two back to back workshops in November. If you're interested in joining me (assuming that everything is back to normal by then. Fingers crossed), click on the link below for details.
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Canon EOS R
Canon EF 24-70mm f4 @ 26mm
f14
1.6"
ISO800
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Another day, another workshop and today's was held in the wonderful Yorkshire Dales and in particular Twistleton Scar and this location here, Ribblehead Viaduct.
I love this place but never find it the easiest to shoot. On first arrival, it appears that the land surrounding the viaduct is flat and lifeless but if you spend the time being patient and walk around and just absorb what is there, something will stand out.
To me these gorgeous moss covered rocks interested me and I felt that a composition was available and after several minutes, this is what I settled on. I hope you all like it and feel free to share it if you wish :D
Many thanks to Angela and Barbara for joining me today too :D
Canon 5D MK4
Canon 16-35mm f4 @ 16mm
f8
1/125 secs
ISO100
LEE 0.6 Medium ND Grad filter
Gitzo GT3543XLS carbon fibre tripod
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OH MY, what a sunset I enjoyed last night along with my two clients Derek and Martin who joined me on my three day Lake District spring photography tour this week.
It is fair to say that it was difficult to imagine such a sunset after sitting in the minibus earlier in the morning at Buttermere while the wind and rain battered the bus but it is the Lake District after all.
We arrived at the pier half an hour before sunset to find a chap (Drew) was already on location shooting but he very graciously offered to move for us and as a token of my gratitude, I offered to have him join me at the end of the day to grab a shot with me as the final light dropped. He captured a very similar image to the one above so a BIG thank you to Drew for being such a good sport. That was very kind of him.
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Derek and Martin were very happy too as they captured a beautiful image to end the tour on a high. Thanks to them both for being such great company.
I hope you like the photo guys and girls and feel FREE TO SHARE if you wish. Thank you in advance :D
Canon 5D MK4
Canon 16-35mm f4 @ 16mm
f14
75 secs
ISO50
Nisi 0.6 Medium ND Grad filter
Nisi 0.9 Soft ND Grad filter
Nisi 6 Stop ND filter
Gitzo GT3543XLS carbon fibre tripod
Gitzo GS3121LVL low profile levelling base
Manfrotto 405 geared tripod head
Mindshift Backlight 36L Bag
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Blue hour at Southbourne
A beautiful evening at Southbourne in Dorset, UK.
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Exposure 2.5 seconds @ F11 ISO 100
Canon EOS 60D & Sigma 10-20 F4-F5.6 mm
Manfrotto 190 XDB tripod
Hahnel Remote Capture remotes
Formatt Hitech Filters, Firecrest CPL, ND 0.6 SE
Mindshift by Think Tank Filter Case
Optechusa camera strap
Southbourne, Groyne at Blue Hour.
A beautiful evening at Southbourne in Dorset, August 2024.
Technical details
Exposure 2 seconds @ F11 ISO 100
Canon EOS R8 Full Frame Mirrorless & Canon 28-135 F4-F5.6 mm IS USM
Manfrotto 190 XDB tripod
Hahnel Remote Capture remotes
KF Concept MRC ND64 ND
Formatt Hitech Filters, Firecrest CPL.
Mindshift by Think Tank Filter Case
I collected Gareth, my 1-2-1 client en-route to Penmon Point pre-dawn this morning to capture sunrise and on arriving, the weather did not look all to promising but as per usual, Anglesey delivered once again for the sunrise was amazing.
Huge shafts of crepuscular rays beamed down over Conway Bay whilst the white coastguard cottages stood guard watching over proceedings.
Overall it was a fantastic way to see in the day. I have a few more images from today to edit and share with you over the coming days.
Feel free to SHARE if you wish and have a great Wednesday evening everyone.
Canon 5D MK4
Canon 24-70mm f4 @ 30mm
f10
1/3 secs
ISO100
Nisi 0.6 Hard Edge ND Grad filter
Gitzo GT3543XLS carbon fibre tripod
Gitzo GS3121LVL low profile levelling base
Manfrotto 405 geared tripod head
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I am looking through my many images from my week in Iceland this week and OH WOW, there are so many beautiful scenes that I have captured that I feel too excited to take the time to edit them properly but properly I must do.
I feel like a child in a sweet shop, looking at far too much beautiful things that I want to share with you all NOW in one go rather than drip feeding the images out but I am going to write a blog about my week away next week so I need to keep some new images back for that.
So this image was taken high up on a cliff looking down at the spectacular sight of the black volcanic sandy beach of Kirkjufjara at Vik. This whole beach is treacherous and dangerous and sadly claims the lives of those who get too close to the water every year. Thankfully on this visit this week, everybody seemed to be behaving themselves and not taking any risks.
I opted for a slightly slow shutter speed so as to capture the texture and form of the water as it rushed in and out and the inclusion of the freshly fallen snow adds to the feeling of coldness and bitterness that we experienced when there. The weather for the week was exceptionally hard with the locals saying it was the worst winter for many years. Huge snow blizzards and 90mph plus winds seriously hampered those trying to get around the southern part of the island with most of the roads closed at some point but when we were able to get on location, it looked bloody amazing. I only wish I could have stayed a couple of weeks longer.
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Canon 16-35mm f4 @ 19mm
f13
3.2 secs
ISO50
0.6 ND Medium Grad filter
6 Stop ND filter
Polariser Filter
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I returned from running my winter workshop on Skye on Wednesday last week and while I would have liked a little more light than we got (bar an amazing sunrise on the Sunday at the Quiraing), subdued conditions do make for some fantastic opportunities to capture water shots as bright light often burns out the water.
On this particular day, I took my fellow photographers up to the Fairy Pools, which for those of you who know, is a truly stunning part of Skye and quite easily the most impressive stretch of river anywhere in the UK.
Underwater arches, iridescent green plunge pools and of course the numerous waterfalls that line the Glen Brittle river all go to make this one of my favourite locations in the UK. On this visit, I had a little time to find and capture some different compositions on a familiar subject matter and this gorgeous little waterfall that bounced beautifully off the large rock underneath begged to be photographed, so I obliged.
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Canon 24-70mm f4 @24mm
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1/5 sec
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Nisi Polariser
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Storm Front.
A Storm coming into Southbourne beach in Dorset August 2023.
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Exposure 0.4 seconds @ F11 ISO 100
Canon EOS 60D & Sigma 10-20 F4-F5.6 mm
Manfrotto 190 XDB tripod
Hahnel Remote Capture remotes
Formatt Hitech Filters, Firecrest CPL, ND 0.6 SE
Mindshift by Think Tank Filter Case
Optechusa camera strap
Captured during sunrise this morning, this wonderful shingle beach is filled with these wonderful old wooden posts. I thought that they would make a great subject for my wide angle composition.
I setup my Canon 5D MK4 DSLR complete with Canon 16-38mm f4 lens only a few inches above the water and I waited for a couple of decent waves to hurtle themselves towards me before clicking the shutter button. This image is a in-camera HDR image from three files taken on location.
I hope you all like it :D
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Canon 16-35mm f4 @ 16mm
f16
1/4.secs
ISO100
Nisi 0.6 ND Soft Grad filter
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Elgol never disappoints except when it's raining so hard that you cannot step out of your minibus but on this particular day earlier this month, it was just magical.
I took my clients took to the water's edge to experience a high tide and the beautiful sandpaper looking form formations. This image was taken while crouching down under the main large rock that sits tall and proud (around ten feet tall). I was drawn to the shape of the shoreline as well as the stunning rocks underneath which were revealed by using a Nisi polariser.
The colours were just gorgeous, and the water in particular. I am sure that my clients enjoyed spending a few hours down at Elgol that day. I know I sure did.
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Canon 16-35mm f4 @ 24mm
f16
15 secs
ISO50
Nisi Polariser
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This was a wonderful little place to spend a glorious sunset in on that lovely Monday evening back in July. I thought using the small wooden rowing would make a beautiful foreground subject to include and it adds an air of authenticity to the scene.
Two minutes after this photo was taken, the sun disappeared behind the rocks to my right and I only arrived ten minutes before. Great timing as always.
Canon 5D MK4
Canon 16-35mm f4 @ 16mm
f12
1/25 sec
ISO100
Nisi Polariser
Nisi 0.6 Hard ND Grad Filter
Gitzo GT3543XLS carbon fibre tripod
Gitzo GS3121LVL low profile levelling base
Manfrotto 405 geared tripod head
Mindshift Backlight 26L Bag
Nisi Filters
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Come and join me on my Harris and Lewis Photography Workshop 2nd-8th March 2019 £1,395
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This beach that you can see here was photographed on my last day there last month and it is typical of the stunningly beautiful sandy beaches that you see on Harris. The colour of the water is aqua, the sandy lovely and golden and the skies either bright blue or full of the most vibrant clouds known to man.
Scotland is sure one hell of a place to visit with a camera and I never tire of doing so whatever the weather/time of the year but late autumn should produce some stunning colours whilst still being mild. The temperatures were ten degrees in the middle of January which happened to be the warmest in Europe at the time. Apparently Lewis and Harris does not suffer extreme cold weather in the winter.
Anyway, I hope you all like the image as much as I did taking it.
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Canon 24-70mm f4 @ 24mm
f8
0.8 secs
ISO100
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LEE 0.3 ND filter
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Bluebells in Micheldever Wood, Hampshire
A throwback to mid-May for this image of the well known Micheldever Wood in Hampshire. Arriving pre-dawn for the first time with Natasha Boorman, a fellow photographer, we ambled around trying to find a decent section of bluebells.
We were coming up short and after some advice from several photographers online using my Facebook group 'Landscape Locations UK' (feel free to join if you wish www.facebook.com/groups/LandscapeLocations ), we made our way to the rear of the woods where we met up with another photographer Rob Dove. Thanks to Rob also for pinpointing me, and Tash to this exact spot and this wonderful tree .
I noticed that this particular section of the woodland had a gorgeous dominant tree that was begging to be captured on camera and so I did. It goes without saying that I all stuck to the paths in the woods so that no bluebells were harmed in the making of this image.
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1/30
ISO800
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At this time of the year, during the summer months I tend to step back from my own photography and concentrate on other areas of the business such as updating my website, putting together workshops for the following year, writing blogs, creating new presentations for camera club talks (contact me if you are in a camera club and would like me to come and present a talk) and in general, anything other than heading out with a camera.
However occasionally, sitting in front of a computer for 16 hours a day sends me stir crazy and I feel the need to get out and feel the breeze on my face and last night was one such occasion. I am in possession of a lovely piece of kit courtesy of Olympus. They have very kindly loaned me an E-M1 MK2, 7-14mm, 12-40mm, 40-150mm and their 300mm for a month and it goes back to them on Tuesday so last night, with the promise of a decent sunset, I ventured out to my local hotspot, Lytham, which is only twenty minutes away from me and in particular, this lovely wooden jetty.
High tide was schedule for half past midnight but to have it cover the end of the jetty, you need to be there two hours before on average. Sunset was 8.45pm and there was no colour in any case as things turned out however thanks to Southport in the distance and its light pollution, I was able to capture a lovely shot of the water marker (aka lamp stand) set against the bright lights of the coastal town.
I will be writing up a blog complete with some images taken with the Olympus sometime next week. It won't be an indepth review, more of a brief overview of my thoughts in using the camera and the quality of the lenses but for now, here's this shot to whet your appetite. I will still be sticking with my Canon EOS R and have no intention of changing as I love what full frame offers me but you can read my thoughts on the Olympus next week.
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Olympus E-M1 MK2
Olympus 7-14mm f2.8 PRO M Zuiko @ 7mm
f3.5
30"
ISO400
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On Wednesday, we finally enjoyed some gorgeous light in Lofoten on the final day of my winter workshop. I knew instantly knew that the locations to visit would include Hamnoy, Sakrisoy and Reine for the hugely impressive mountain ranges that rise dramatically from the water would be bathed in dappled light as the clouds also played their part.
Here is Mount Olstind on the left and Mount Festhelltinden on the right as taken from the wharf at Hamnoy. This is a fantastic viewpoint to shoot sunset from as the sun drops immediately in front of you as you look westwards (to the left of this scene). There is ample parking and easy access to this gorgeous scene. Hamnoy really does deliver in all weathers.
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I arrived at Loch Fada this morning to find it almost completely covered in 1" thick ice. It was the first time that I have seen the large loch covered by so much ice.
It was an enjoyable hour finding a composition that I was happy with as well as giving some advice to my lovely clients about doing the same.
Then it rained .
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Around the corner from St Mark's Square lies Palazzo Ducale. A gorgeous corner section that houses the beautiful and graceful iconic street lights and the ornate architecture of the Doge's Palace.
According to www.palazzoducale.visitmuve.it, The Doge's Palace is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and an impressive structure composed of layers of building elements and ornamentation, from its 14th and 15th century original foundations to the significant Renaissance and opulent Mannerist adjunctions. The structure is made up of three large blocks, incorporating previous constructions. The wing towards the St. Mark’s Basin is the oldest, rebuilt from 1340 onwards. The wing towards St. Mark’s Square was built in its present form from 1424 onwards. The canal-side wing, housing the Doge’s apartments and many government offices, dates from the Renaissance and was built between 1483 and 1565.
All that interested me though was composing an image before sunrise and capturing the scene in a state of peacefulness and serenity. I do love venturing out into busy cities throughout the night and seeing it in a way that few visitors do.
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WOW, WOW, and WOW again
Imagine having walked up and over several coastal bays in high winds and challenging weather with 200 ft drops down to the ocean for company only to eventually (30 minute) arrive at a truly stunning natural sea arch. Well this is what happened to me this afternoon.
I had seen a photo of this arch some time ago and added it to my list of places to shoot little did I realise just how amazing it really was. Standing on the edge of 150ft cliff edge with huge waves pounding up against the wall below you with the accompanying sound of a deafening thud which scares the shit out of you whenever you hear it, so much so that you look down to be sure that it;s not actually going to come and sweep you off the cliff.
The wind was so fierce that I never really let go of the tripod and the camera bag wasn't safe either. These are the times of my life when I feel truly invigorated and focused on what I am doing that it's hard not to feel as one with nature and all of your daily struggles and troubles fall into the background. If they didn't, you might just pay a heavy price.
So here's my take on the amazing Stac a' Phris, a natural sea arch that takes your breath away. I hope you all enjoy looking at it as much I did photographing it :D
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During the final night of my week-long Harris and Lewis workshop last week, I took my six lovely clients to one of the most iconic locations on the island, Callanish to capture the widely predicted kp4 aurora borealis.
Sadly, despite standing out till 10pm, the lights failed to show but experiencing the crystal clear stars sparkling over the 5,000-year stones was awesome.
I am really looking forward to returning to Harris and Lewis to run two back to back workshops in November. If you're interested in joining me (assuming that everything is back to normal by then. Fingers crossed), click on the link below for details.
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I am finally home from an absolutely magical sixteen days in Iceland. I was shooting solo for the first eight days followed by leading a workshop for eight wonderful clients the remaining eight days with my good friend and award winning landscape photographer Tony Higginson.
This image of the hugely photogenic triangular emergency shelter in Iceland was photographed on my first night in Iceland. I had just captured an inspiring shot of the nearby iconic black and white Budir Church when I decided to make a detour en-route back to the guesthouse at midnight to this location.
It is located high up on a mountain pass which is affected by much heavier snowfall than the surrounding roads. Sadly I managed to ditch the car in a snowbank when parking up which rendered me immobile for nine hours until the recovery vehicle arrived meaning that I had a rather uncomfortable night in the car until 9am. The temperature was -11 and I can vouch that it was extremely cold. I ran the engine continuously from 3am onwards to keep me from freezing, literally. A vehicle did not pass me between 12.30am and 7am, this place is pretty remote.
Still, the things we do for our art. I will confess that the sunrise was lovely but it was the aurora that once again took my breath away. Standing on your own on top of a mountain pass with a volcano looming large over you in the dark is a sobering experience but one to be savoured. Mind you, I was less enthusiastic about hearing what I thought were footprints in the snow behind me prompting me to spin around with my head torch feverishly scanning the landscape for signs of life, be it human or animal. Nothing could be found but it certainly keeps you on your toes that's for sure.
Anyhow, I have so many many more photos to share with you over the coming fortnight but for now, I must finish my Powerpoint presentation that I will be delivering tomorrow morning at 11am on the Fotospeed paper stand at The Photography Show. Come along and heckle if you wish, I'm sure that you will not be alone.
Have a great Friday everyone
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Beautiful Sunset over Boscombe Beach.
An idyllic night on Boscombe beach in Dorset 2023.
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After what felt like an eternity in the minibus/makeshift campervan overnight due to the high winds and rain, I was delighted to awake blurry eyed at 4.30am to allow me the opportunity to wander down the road to set up and captured the sliver of orange in the sky on the horizon.
The colour did not last long but nonetheless, it was a welcome sight. There were a couple of other photographers present shooting the sunrise which on the whole was quite a rare sight at sunrise throughout my entire 26-day tour.
I hope you all like it.
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This is what remains of the 1866 pier that when constructed was 1,115ft in length. It closed in 1975 and since then the pier suffered structural damage due to the Great Storm of 1987, and access from the shore was removed for safety reasons in 1991.
Two large fires in 2002 and 2003 led to some of the structure to collapse into the sea in 2002 and 2014. I was born and raised in Blackpool and there are three piers still remaining from the 1860's era, so I can appreciate the value and historical importance that these structural icons possess. What a shame West Pier should fall in this manner.
Regarding the image, I arrived on the shingle beach of Brighton at 5am and 22 minutes later, I had set up this shot. I decided to shoot the scene using my wide angle 16-35mm f4 lens on my Canon 5D MK4 but the difficulty
I had was two fold.
Firstly in order to frame the old pier within the pier sanctions, I had to get quite close to them but I also wanted the tide to surround the pillars and fortunately I timed the tide height just right but crashing waves onto the beach meant for difficult conditions to shoot in. Copious amounts of sea spray that constant cleaning of the filters was necessary as well as having to step back on the odd occasion when a large wave hit leaving the camera and tripod standing alone until I was able to step forward to grab it again.
There were a few bum cheek clenching moments I can tell you but with a shutter speed of only one second, the images turned out sharp time and time again thanks to the super study 6ft+ Gitzo tripod.
There is plenty of detail and texture to be found, especially in the sky.and overall I am delighted with this image. I hope you like it too and please feel free to SHARE if you wish.
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What a wonderful viewpoint this is in Lofoten. This stunning mountain peak takes on the shape of a witches hat and with the footbridge leading you through the image, I just found it a superb opportunity to take a shot while it was quiet. Moments later, half a dozen photographers descended on our exit. Good timing indeed.
I will be putting together my Lofoten winter workshop for Jan/Feb 2020 shortly but if you're interested in joining me, please contact me directly and I'll pop you on my 'you're interested' list.
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I took my group down to Talisker Bay this afternoon to have them photograph the outgoing tide on the black volcanic sandy beach.
On arriving, Phil, one of my clients happened to mention the ice blocks by the path en-route to the beach and that gave me an idea. So we grabbed a couple and took them down to the beach. Instantly I was transported back to Vik in Iceland two weeks ago.
The sand patterns though really made the image for me and using a polariser allowed me to draw out the colour and darkness of the sand by eliminating the white reflections of the sky.
Admittedly the weather was somewhat interesting (challenging), for the wind and the rain gave everyone a hard time but even in challenging conditions there is beauty.
I hope you enjoy it :D
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I love nature, I really do, I love being out in it with a camera in one hand and my 7ft Gitzo tripod in the other. Occasionally a scene will develop before your very eyes that will have you reach for your camera faster than Lewis Hamilton around Silverstone. This wonderful scene below took place yesterday afternoon during my workshop at Dunstanburgh Castle in Northumberland.
The weather conditions were deteriorating fast with a very heavy rain storm quickly closing in on us. I managed to set up the camera in a heartbeat before firing off a couple of shots. One of the key ingredients in being able to respond to fast changing conditions is to know how your camera works blindfolded which will allow you to fully concentrate on working on your composition and deciding on which filters and kit to use.
I decided to use LEE's 105mm Landscape Polariser filter as this brings out the colours in the rainbow. I'm very happy to have managed to have captured a rainbow as I love them. They're a fantastic addition to any landscape. I hope you all like it and as usual, please SHARE the image if you wish.
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Canon 16-35mm f4 @ 16mm
f10
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I took this photo earlier this afternoon during what can only be described as a truly stunning day. I was on a 1-2-1 tuition day with a regular client of mine and I thought both the Mary's Shell art sculpture at Cleveleys and these wonderful fishing wrecks at Fleetwood were well worth shooting considering that it was a very high tide.
I have visited these wrecks before and on several occasions but I have never ventured into the water so deep (almost waist high) to get a shot before. You really do have to know the area around the boats extremely well for there are several very deep gullies which if you happen to fall into one, you would be in some trouble especially during a very high tide that we had today. But I'm very experienced in this part of the world hence why I feel confident of bringing clients here.
The opportunities to capture some stunning shots of the boats all surrounded is too good to pass up. I hope you all like the photo and FEEL FREE TO SHARE if you fancy. Thanks everyone :D
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A brand new edit of an image I took back in September 2016 that I never edited. I often look through my back catalogue as I rarely have enough time to edit all of the images from the relevant shoots.
On this particular morning I was with Miles, a client of mine on a 1-2-1 tuition day when the scene softened beautifully. Setting up the Canon 5Ds, I demonstrated to Miles how I would compose the scene to include the shoreline and foliage on the right. All I had to do was to wait for the boat which has been cloned in from the frame I shot after this one (as this image was a long exposure to smooth out the water, not that it needed much smoothing out to be honest).
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This scene unfolded before my eyes yesterday morning while experiencing a glorious sunrise at Lake Matheson on the east coast of the south island of New Zealand. This lovely lake is a personal favourite of mine and it is normally captured with the reflections of the mountains in its still waters but I wanted to home in on Mt Tasman instead and see it glow from the rising sun.
The inclusion of the light cloud that whipped around the summit was a lovely addition and it is small details like that that I am always looking to include. It helps to complete a scene for me. I hope you all enjoy it.
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Canon 70-200mm f4 @ 200mm
f8
1/100 sec
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I have been wanting to visit Iceland for some years now, ever since seeing the legendary image of this mountain by professional landscape photographer David Clapp and even more so having hired him to come and present a lecture one evening last November in Preston, where I got to see his version of this mountain up close and personal.
Every country has its iconic locations and Iceland is no different and one of the fears prior to visiting this country this week (I returned Thursday afternoon) is how could I stamp my own take on a scene that has been photographed a million times. Once I realised that I couldn't, I relaxed and really enjoyed the experience of immersing myself in the moment.
This shot of the 463 metre high Kirkjufell mountain was taken on our first night in Iceland and during a kp5 geometric storm. Standing there with a couple of dozen other photographers, all lined up along the shoreline watching the sky turn bright green mixed with wonderful pinks and purples was a moment that will live for me forever and it only got better and better as the evening wore on. A shot that I took a couple of hours after this one at 1am at a different location will feature in my upcoming blog later today.
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I first drove the Great Ocean Road way back in 2003 during my year's backpacking adventure in Australia and New Zealand. Returning to this magnificent part of Australia (which is without a doubt is one of the finest ocean drives anywhere in the world) has brought back some lovely memories for me but I was keen to photograph the iconic and world famous sea stacks of the Twelve Apostles as previously, I was only armed with a Sony compact camera and before I found that I had a real passion for landscape photography.
So here is my take on the gorgeous sea stacks. Captured at sunrise, the faint glow of the increasing light and the rising sun behind me casts a gorgeous golden glow on the stacks themselves. It really is a wonderful place to spend an hour or two first thing in the morning.
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I LOVE these old boats and in particular the two metal bodied ones (the rest are wooden and completely rotten). I have previously captured these boats in water but I took a quick shot once the water had retreated. The sky and clouds looked superb.
I hope you all like it too.
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A quick end of day photo captured today whilst on a 1-2-1 with Bob, a new client. We had a great day photographing the Derwentwater area including a lovely sunrise shoot at Ashness Landing Pier.
The clouds in this photo rolled in with some lovely colours and structure. Tomorrow I will be heading off to Northumberland for three days leading a 1-2-1 tomorrow and a weekend workshop. I am really looking forward to heading to the north east as always.
Then next week I have two days on the beautiful island of Anglesey with another one of my regular clients on a 1-2-1 followed by a couple of 1-2-1 days at the weekend.
Have a great Thursday evening folks :D
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This is one of my favourite images that I have taken of the iconic Black Rock Cottage and it was captured back in November while leading a workshop in Glencoe.
The photograph has a certain feel and look about it that conflicts a little with me. There's the warmth of the light that's illuminated and the red doors yet there's an uninviting look about the whole place. It has a remote feel about it and more than a look of the wilderness about it.
What do you think?
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Come and join me on my Harris and Lewis Photography Workshop 2nd-8th March 2019 £1,395
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WOW, little wonder why this beach is often included in a Top Ten list of best beaches In the world. The colours are spectacular, the water so aqua and the white fluffy clouds sit beautifully against the blue sky.
Taken yesterday during my seven day photography tour of Harris and Lewis.
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Canon 16-35mm f4 @ 32mm
f14
15 secs
ISO100
Nisi 0.6 Medium Grad ND filter
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Shot along the river in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. Prints available at jenniferkmoss.smugmug.com
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WOW, I seriously love this location. The hugely impressive 454 metre Vestrahorn meets the North Atlantic Ocean while a black volcanic sandy beach lies in wait at its base.complete with wonderful yellow grasses top the sand dunes opposite.
I ventured here yesterday morning (Mon 6th March 2017) and I spent a thoroughly enjoyable two hours walking up and down the beach looking for winning compositions as well as filming a brand new video for my Youtube channel.
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Storm Chasing 6,500ft Mangart Pass, Slovenia
OH WOW. Early October 2020 and I was in the far north west of Slovenia storm chasing as I had seen the clouds rolling over the Julian Alps. It looked incredibly dramatic and if I must admit, somewhat intimidating as I drove up the tight hairpin Mangart Pass that overlooks some pretty spectacular scenery ahead and below.
One wrong move and the car is over the edge of the pass and barrel rolling down a thousand feet of terrain until you come to a stop but it was difficult to keep one eye on the road and another on the brooding skies. Once I had parked the car in the layby though and I stepped out and stood there, I was utterly blown away by what I could see.
This was a view unlike most I had seen before. The sheer scale and isolation up there are on another level. This is when I truly fell in love with Slovenia for this was only my sixth day in the country and this view is one of the reasons why I ended up staying three months instead of a week. Just look at that scene. It is hard not to be moved by it and to experience it in the flesh was a genuine privilege indeed.
I LOVE sLOVEnia 😊
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f/8
1/100
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I spent three days away last week in Northumberland with my good friend Tony Higginson on a personal photography visit (as opposed to a workshop).
The weather always plays its part in deciding what conditions you end up with and fierce winds (up to 60mph) from Storm Gareth certainly proved to be more than challenging to shoot in.
However on Wednesday, we ventured down to Bamburgh to shoot sunrise and the castle. The tide was racing in and I had to work fast to set up and capture this scene. The sun was so strong but my Canon EOS R coped tremendously well with the dynamic range. I only had a couple of minutes to set up to ensure that the water flowed over the low rocky ridge.
Thankfully I use a Mindshift Backlight 26L bag which allows me to use the waist strap to rotate the bag around and enter thew bag via the rear opening flap allowing me access to all of the equipment needed. It is times like these that a rear opening bag is fantastic and without it I would have struggled for sure as I was unable to put the bag down on the floor (obviously).
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Canon 24-70mm f4 @ 30mm
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1.3 secs
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WOW, WOW, WOW, what an awesome way to end today's photography session with the camera in Tuscany. Brian and I settled on the shot of the Gladiator Rd in Pienza with the iconic farmhouse in the distance but we left to venture around the corner and down onto a side gravel road where I know that these amazing Cyprus trees live.
It was a rush job once parked up, to get the tripod out and set up. We had less than a minute to get the job done and I thankfully managed to capture the setting sun at almost the perfect position. Personally, I would have preferred the tree to have been completely enveloped but perhaps I'll have another go on another day but I am still delighted with this image.
What are your thoughts about the image? I'd love to know :D
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Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 @ 200mm
f/11
1/60
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Six Day Dolomites Workshop 5th - 11th October 2019
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I love trees and cannot shoot enough of them but they are incredibly difficult subjects to get just right but on walking by the lake of Landro in the Dolomites the other day, I looked over the road and saw a variety of trees sunlit by the sun which was quickly moving behind the cliff face that was slowly darkening.
So I nipped across the road and set up the tripod on these for the colour and varying subtleties of the light amazed me. The Dolomites is quite an extraordinary place and I absolutely loved my time here.
I am so looking forward to returning October next year to run my six day workshop. If you are interested in joining me and seeing this awe inspiring landscape for yourself, click on the link in my bio for more details.
I hope you all like it.
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1/50 sec
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What a beautiful sight to behold on rounding a long bend in the road during my week in Ireland earlier this month. I spotted wonderful grey church that was set back from the main road on my right-hand side. I felt compelled to stop and shoot it. It turned out to be the Church of the Sacred Heart in Dunlewey. It had a round tower attached to the left-hand side of the main body of the church with lovely tall slim windows. It stood tall and proud and looked resplendent in the early morning light.
There were so many stunning scenes in Ireland that I cannot wait to return in September for my five-day workshop I am running. Want more details? Click on the link below.
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Ireland has some really gorgeous beaches and this one is no exception. I choose to take my clients here mainly due to the lovely rock formations that are present and having found this wonderful secluded section of the beach, we set to work capturing the scene with a panorama option.
This image consists of seven vertical images stitched together in Photoshop CC. I felt that it was important to allow the beach to breathe and not hem in the rocks. Definitely worth a visit if you're ever in the area.
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Canon 16-35mm f4 @ 16mm
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Seven vertical images stitched together in Photoshop CC
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Four Day Lake District Autumn Workshop Tues 31st Oct - Fri 3rd Nov 2017 £795.00
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WOW, what a sunrise Simon (my 1-2-1 tuition day client) and I was treated to this morning especially considering the weather forecast did not predict this. We wandered down to the shoreline and once we saw the colour, we walked a tad quicker to get set up by these two piers which I do love and have shot so many times before.
The pinks and blues that grew in the sky excited me like a child on Christmas morning and it was great for us both to capture it on camera. It just goes to show that the more often you make the effort, the more chance you have of being rewarded :D
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend folks :D
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Canon 16-35mm f4 @ 16mm
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20 secs
ISO50
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