I’ve shared several shots from my trip to Northumberland in recent weeks. It was a great trip, but the final day was probably the most challenging in terms of photography. The sky was clear blue with not a cloud to be seen the entire day. Only at sunset did a few clouds appear on the … Continue reading Bamburgh Beach: The Photographer’s Challenge
Last week, I shared some photos from the first day of my trip to Northumberland. This week, I want to share some from the following morning. This started with a trip down to the beach at Bamburgh to photograph the sunrise. The plan was to get up well before sunrise and head directly to the … Continue reading Northumberland Beach Photography: A Sunrise Experience
I’m just back from a trip to the Northumberland coast. Although I’m still suffering the effects of the Flu (I don’t think it could have been the Flu, given how it’s lingering), it was a fantastic trip with lots of photography opportunities. Something that’s often not appreciated is how good the light is on the … Continue reading The Magic of Coastal Light: The Northumberland Experience
Last week, the Peak District's weather forecast was for mist and fog first thing in the morning. However, all the signs pointed towards excellent photography conditions, with broken clouds replacing the mist mid-morning. All the weather forecasts agreed. The following day, I got up early and made the journey, meeting a friend around 8:00 a.m. … Continue reading Unexpected Weather In The Peak District
Earlier this week, I headed up to the Yorkshire Dales with a friend to photograph the waterfalls. Well, two waterfalls, to be precise, but we managed a bonus waterfall on the way. Our primary objective was to photograph Cauldron Falls at West Burton. If you know this waterfall, you will know that trees surround it, … Continue reading Photographing Yorkshire’s Waterfalls In Autumn
Like it or not, we all make assumptions when taking photographs. This could be about a shot that won’t work because of the conditions, so we don’t take the photo. My own example is that I avoided taking images that risked highlight clipping for a long time. The result was that my images lacked dramatic … Continue reading Challenge Yourself: Break Free from Photography Habits
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