I have previously posted the classic view of the old pier at Swanage, but this angle is often overlooked. With the tide at this level you can see how the wooden supports have rotted away over time. I just wonder how much longer they will be there.
There may be another posting gap, as I am due to go to Italy for a couple of weeks. Hopefully I will come back with a few images to share along with the normal holiday snaps. Fingers crossed…
The weather has not been ideal for the type of photography I usually enjoy doing, but the harsh sunlight normally suits black and white making use of the contrast to emphasise textures and patterns. So I took the chance to explore the cathedral quarter in Lincoln in the early evening. Doubling down on the contrast I decided to shoot into the sun to try and get a starburst. I think the cobbles came out nicely…
I realise there is an alternative crop, but that would have put the couple in the centre, and I like the steps leading nowhere. So they stay. This was taken in a village in Malta where tall buildings and narrow alleyways provided a welcome shade from the sun. The couple provided a happy stroke of luck.
On the day that it seems Nottingham Forest have secured another season in the Premier Football League, it seems fitting to add a photo of the best manager that England never had. This statue of Brian Clough is in Nottingham city centre. For those who may be interested, the exposure time was 1.3 seconds, hand held. I love these cameras.
I was doing a crossword this morning and came across a new word – Kleptocracy. Apparently it is a form of government by individuals who primarily seek personal gain at the expense of those they govern. Interesting…
Anyway, I thought I would share an image from when I used to regularly visit the US for work, and had the chance to visit Cannon Beach on the Oregon coast. The rocks should be familiar to anyone that has seen “The Goonies”
When I say I like black and white, not all of my images take it quite so literally. I quite like the minimalism of this, but I am aware that many will not be quite so enthusiastic. It would look good printed large though…?
On an overcast day, threatening rain, the Shard stands tall behind the walls of the Tower of London. The contrast of the old against the new. I am working on improving my black and white conversions, mainly because my body objects to getting up early for the magical colours of sunrise. There will be more as I work my way through images of London I am sure.
This image is one you will also find in the long exposure gallery. It was taken at Spurn Point on the east coast of England on an open day testing neutral density filters to extend the shutter time. The sea was rough, so rather than flattening the sea, the long exposure has turned the white wave crests to mist.
Please take a moment to check out the changes to the site as well…
I don’t like London as a city, but sometimes it has to be done, and if there is free time it would be rude not to capture some of the landmarks. I am thinking of adding a gallery page of Architectural shots, so this might be in there as well. For those not familiar with London landmarks, this is the Millennium Bridge leading across the river to St Paul’s Cathedral.
I may come back to Anglesey, but in the meantime… On the way home we called in at Swallow Falls, located between Capel Curig and Betys-y-Coed in Snowdonia. There is a hotel opposite the entrance which makes for a great lunch stop, and the falls are only a short walk from the road. Swallow Falls is magnificent, and I will share an image of the full vista, but in the meantime both my artistic director and I were taken by some of the detail within the overall cascade.