I live down in the far west of Cornwall where it's all about storms, crashing waves and sunrises and sunsets over big seas and sheer cliffs. The stillness and pastel colours of the scenes you specialise in are so different but stunningly beautiful. We get the odd still day and flat calm sea which makes a welcome change but they are few and far between.
Thank you for your comments Peter. I haven't been to Cornwall for a long time. I used to live in Somerset and love the rocky coastline of Exmoor - it is so different to where I am now. All these places have their charm and elements that make them special and it is good for our photography to explore them all 🙂
Thank you Andrew, I am glad you found it useful. My approach to location planning has changed over the years and I do now tend to favour the location that best suits the weather conditions at the time, rather than just picking a random spot. I think this is why it is easier to make images in a part of the country that you know well. You know what to expect at different locations and you can select accordingly.
I'm trying to do that to improve my photography; my current blind spot is I try to over visualise an image before I go and then when the scene I'm presented with differs from that I have in my mind. I think the internet may have something to do with this; it's great for research, parking, sunrise/sunset etc but I am aware I've been influenced by others images - especially in popular locations. I'm trying to move away from this approach and adopt a mindset of this looks a great location but how can I photograph it. I'll admit it's not always that easy!
It isn't always easy and while it is good to look at other photographers images it is then difficult not to be influenced by their compositions. I think that is why I like photographing lesser known locations because there are fewer existing images and it is easier to create something new. Checking out locations on a walk is good too so that you can revisit with a composition in mind when the conditions are right. I don't think there is any substitute for knowing a location well, it makes compositions much easier.
Hi Gill, thanks for another interesting post. I admire your openness and honesty and I agree that all of our interests and life experiences can feed into our photography. I believe we often focus too much on the technical and not enough on the emotional 😋
Thank you very much Bernard, I am glad that you enjoyed the post. I really believe that trying to convey what you are feeling about a scene is the key to a compelling photograph and should be considered just as highly as the technical side of image making. It's not always easy, but I think challenges are what makes photography interesting. 😊
Another great post, full of thoughtfulness and inspiration, also revealing a part of you that I was not aware of, it is good that you are able to allude to it in public! Thank you for sharing, yes the images are in your style, as expected, still searching for mine!😀
Thank you very much Chris for your kind comments. I never thought I had much of a style but it does show itself over time. I am sure if you look back over your past images you will find one developing. Photograph what you love and your style will start to show itself 🙂
Beautiful photos! This post aligns very well with my thinking about photography and the land! I really enjoyed your insight about choosing compositions around changing light conditions!
I live down in the far west of Cornwall where it's all about storms, crashing waves and sunrises and sunsets over big seas and sheer cliffs. The stillness and pastel colours of the scenes you specialise in are so different but stunningly beautiful. We get the odd still day and flat calm sea which makes a welcome change but they are few and far between.
Thank you for your comments Peter. I haven't been to Cornwall for a long time. I used to live in Somerset and love the rocky coastline of Exmoor - it is so different to where I am now. All these places have their charm and elements that make them special and it is good for our photography to explore them all 🙂
Another thoughtful and interesting post Gill. I especially enjoyed you sharing your approach to a shoot, which I found very helpful
Thank you Andrew, I am glad you found it useful. My approach to location planning has changed over the years and I do now tend to favour the location that best suits the weather conditions at the time, rather than just picking a random spot. I think this is why it is easier to make images in a part of the country that you know well. You know what to expect at different locations and you can select accordingly.
I'm trying to do that to improve my photography; my current blind spot is I try to over visualise an image before I go and then when the scene I'm presented with differs from that I have in my mind. I think the internet may have something to do with this; it's great for research, parking, sunrise/sunset etc but I am aware I've been influenced by others images - especially in popular locations. I'm trying to move away from this approach and adopt a mindset of this looks a great location but how can I photograph it. I'll admit it's not always that easy!
It isn't always easy and while it is good to look at other photographers images it is then difficult not to be influenced by their compositions. I think that is why I like photographing lesser known locations because there are fewer existing images and it is easier to create something new. Checking out locations on a walk is good too so that you can revisit with a composition in mind when the conditions are right. I don't think there is any substitute for knowing a location well, it makes compositions much easier.
I think you are absolutely correct. It's a bit like the golfer Gary Player who said You know the more I practice the luckier I get !
Hi Gill, thanks for another interesting post. I admire your openness and honesty and I agree that all of our interests and life experiences can feed into our photography. I believe we often focus too much on the technical and not enough on the emotional 😋
Thank you very much Bernard, I am glad that you enjoyed the post. I really believe that trying to convey what you are feeling about a scene is the key to a compelling photograph and should be considered just as highly as the technical side of image making. It's not always easy, but I think challenges are what makes photography interesting. 😊
Another great post, full of thoughtfulness and inspiration, also revealing a part of you that I was not aware of, it is good that you are able to allude to it in public! Thank you for sharing, yes the images are in your style, as expected, still searching for mine!😀
Thank you very much Chris for your kind comments. I never thought I had much of a style but it does show itself over time. I am sure if you look back over your past images you will find one developing. Photograph what you love and your style will start to show itself 🙂
Beautiful photos! This post aligns very well with my thinking about photography and the land! I really enjoyed your insight about choosing compositions around changing light conditions!
Thank you so much Erik for your comments - I am really glad you enjoyed the post :-)