I really love reading about your explorations Gill! I learn something new every time and I really like your approach. I've been focused on exploring new places, but lately I've been thinking more about returning to places I've been, but with a new perspective.
Loving your slow shutter speed photos Gill! I am sure I speak for many people here when I say it can be quite disheartening when all planning doesn’t bring the results hoped for. Thinking of a Plan B ‘on the hoof’ can raise the spirits though.
Thank you Sian. I love playing around with the motion in the sea - you can create so many different moods and feelings. Sometimes it is hard to think of a plan B but it's definitely good to be adaptable.
Great images beautiful colours and light Happisburgh always has something to offer in all conditions yes the coast line is changing so much but we must keep capturing it lv the shot’s
Well that has given me food to thought. I am really disappointed when a planned photo shoot does not work out exactly as I wanted it to. - Wait around change your expectations and look for something else! Perhaps I am too impatient. Thanks Gill.
Thank you very much for your comments Rod. It is difficult not to be disappointed sometimes when things don't go to plan but I think there is always something to photograph if we look for it. Overcoming our disappointment is often the hardest part. 🙂
This is very attractive. And I’m not pushing my vision here, but I have questions. For the tide bell photo, why didn’t you use a ND filter? I could see a lot of diffraction happening making it smoother than it should, right?
I have a similar photo, definitely not of tide bell, just a pier. But I got similar comments, and at the time of shooting, I didn’t have ND filter and I didn’t know what ND filter was or does.
Were you going for a smoother photo than what 15sec produces?
Thank you for your comments Krishna. I hope my reply helps clarify my choices a little.
I did use an ND filter for the shot. As the sun was above the horizon I needed a 6 stop to obtain 15 seconds.
The area immediately in front of the tide bell is wet sand not deep water, then there is a channel in front of that. This gives different textures in different parts of the image.
I didn't want to use a slower shutter speed as I liked the texture and colours in the foreground water that I achieved at 15 seconds. These would probably have disappeared with a longer exposure.
A lovely article and the images held my breath, absolutely outstanding images Gill. Of course the biggest smile on my face is the new camera that must highten your senses.
I have been fortunate to visit areas around the coast repeatedly now and still feel thrilled arriving to capture weathered moments but I'm not a seasoned yearly professional like yourself with mind mapping beautiful locations.
Could I enquire if it would be possible to ogle at your new camera during the Friday Felixstowe Walk please.
Thank you very much for your comments Ian, I am glad you enjoyed the images. I will bring my camera with me next Friday. I am still getting used to it but I am definitely enjoying it.
Amazing set of images with his blog Gill, such a variety. I live next to the sea and am always getting wet especially when the winter storms arrive. I too often think about buying expensive new gear but my old Fuji XT3 is often covered in saltwater and I'd be terrified if I was using a Z8!
Love the steel piling shot. I have a Canon 5D, l also have an Olympus OMD 10 micro four thirds mirrorless and I find I use OMD 10 more now than my Canon. The main reason being the difference in the size and weight, the OMD 10 with the kit lens can fit my jacket pocket it has an array of features and I am more than happy with the quality of my shots.
Thank you very much for your comments Philip. I think the Olympus cameras are so good and are much more compact than some of the full frame cameras. I can see why they are an attractive choice for many people.
Gill, another great blog, with supporting images. The ease of your narrative, and the way that you take us on your journey with you are a delight, always something new to think about. The way with which you change direction, though not easy, is very educational, coupled with fine images, thank you!😀
I am convinced there is always something to photograph, it just might be beyond my abilities to see it. Beautiful images Gill - and a masterclass in shutter speed.
Lovely images Gill. Particularly like the tide bell… as it’s the kind of curious object off the shoreline that I’ve just started my own photoblog about. Perhaps one day I’ll come to Happisburgh to for a Time and Tide Bells post!
Another wonderful post, Gill. I can totally resonate with how the landscape often appears different in reality in comparison to how you envision it. Also, how the more spontaneous unplanned posts end up better.
Your post has also reminded me that I need a visit to Happisburgh again soon. Nice work on the Z8 too! I’ve the Z7ii with the 24-120 f4 and 105mm Macro and love it.
I really love reading about your explorations Gill! I learn something new every time and I really like your approach. I've been focused on exploring new places, but lately I've been thinking more about returning to places I've been, but with a new perspective.
Thank you very much Erik, I am glad you enjoy reading my posts.
I think it is good to return to familiar places and try to photograph them from a different perspective. It is always challenging but very worthwhile.
Loving your slow shutter speed photos Gill! I am sure I speak for many people here when I say it can be quite disheartening when all planning doesn’t bring the results hoped for. Thinking of a Plan B ‘on the hoof’ can raise the spirits though.
Thank you Sian. I love playing around with the motion in the sea - you can create so many different moods and feelings. Sometimes it is hard to think of a plan B but it's definitely good to be adaptable.
I love the tide bell picture in particular Gill. What is a tide bell (and how can I get them to install one down here in Brighton)?
Thank you very much Finn. I hope this website might help with your Tide Bell enquiry. https://www.timeandtidebell.org
Fantastic, thank you! What a brilliant project.
Great images beautiful colours and light Happisburgh always has something to offer in all conditions yes the coast line is changing so much but we must keep capturing it lv the shot’s
Thank you very much Pat, it was a very enjoyable morning.
I agree that we should keep photographing places like Happisburgh, I think it is important to document how places change over time.
"Power of the sea" is my fav!
Thank you very much Gery. 🙂
What an inspiring article. To be adaptable in certain conditions and you certainly have some beautiful images.
Thank you very much Yvonne, I am glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
Love the “power of the sea”
Yes, I do too. Photographically you can do so much with the movement of the waves.
Well that has given me food to thought. I am really disappointed when a planned photo shoot does not work out exactly as I wanted it to. - Wait around change your expectations and look for something else! Perhaps I am too impatient. Thanks Gill.
Thank you very much for your comments Rod. It is difficult not to be disappointed sometimes when things don't go to plan but I think there is always something to photograph if we look for it. Overcoming our disappointment is often the hardest part. 🙂
This is very attractive. And I’m not pushing my vision here, but I have questions. For the tide bell photo, why didn’t you use a ND filter? I could see a lot of diffraction happening making it smoother than it should, right?
I have a similar photo, definitely not of tide bell, just a pier. But I got similar comments, and at the time of shooting, I didn’t have ND filter and I didn’t know what ND filter was or does.
Were you going for a smoother photo than what 15sec produces?
Thank you for your comments Krishna. I hope my reply helps clarify my choices a little.
I did use an ND filter for the shot. As the sun was above the horizon I needed a 6 stop to obtain 15 seconds.
The area immediately in front of the tide bell is wet sand not deep water, then there is a channel in front of that. This gives different textures in different parts of the image.
I didn't want to use a slower shutter speed as I liked the texture and colours in the foreground water that I achieved at 15 seconds. These would probably have disappeared with a longer exposure.
I hope that helps.
Aaah! My bad. This is a great blog, thank you for taking the time to explain.
A lovely article and the images held my breath, absolutely outstanding images Gill. Of course the biggest smile on my face is the new camera that must highten your senses.
I have been fortunate to visit areas around the coast repeatedly now and still feel thrilled arriving to capture weathered moments but I'm not a seasoned yearly professional like yourself with mind mapping beautiful locations.
Could I enquire if it would be possible to ogle at your new camera during the Friday Felixstowe Walk please.
Kind Regards
Ian
Thank you very much for your comments Ian, I am glad you enjoyed the images. I will bring my camera with me next Friday. I am still getting used to it but I am definitely enjoying it.
That's great to hear and thank you!
Amazing set of images with his blog Gill, such a variety. I live next to the sea and am always getting wet especially when the winter storms arrive. I too often think about buying expensive new gear but my old Fuji XT3 is often covered in saltwater and I'd be terrified if I was using a Z8!
Thank you very much Peter, I am glad you enjoyed them. I think the best camera is the one you are most comfortable using. 🙂
Love the steel piling shot. I have a Canon 5D, l also have an Olympus OMD 10 micro four thirds mirrorless and I find I use OMD 10 more now than my Canon. The main reason being the difference in the size and weight, the OMD 10 with the kit lens can fit my jacket pocket it has an array of features and I am more than happy with the quality of my shots.
Thank you very much for your comments Philip. I think the Olympus cameras are so good and are much more compact than some of the full frame cameras. I can see why they are an attractive choice for many people.
Gill, another great blog, with supporting images. The ease of your narrative, and the way that you take us on your journey with you are a delight, always something new to think about. The way with which you change direction, though not easy, is very educational, coupled with fine images, thank you!😀
Thank you so much for your comments Chris. I am glad you enjoyed the blog and it is always lovely to read your feedback. 🙂
I am convinced there is always something to photograph, it just might be beyond my abilities to see it. Beautiful images Gill - and a masterclass in shutter speed.
Thank you very much James, I am glad you enjoyed the images.
Sometimes it is difficult to see alternative images when our plans go wrong but like you say there will always be something.
Lovely images Gill. Particularly like the tide bell… as it’s the kind of curious object off the shoreline that I’ve just started my own photoblog about. Perhaps one day I’ll come to Happisburgh to for a Time and Tide Bells post!
Another wonderful post, Gill. I can totally resonate with how the landscape often appears different in reality in comparison to how you envision it. Also, how the more spontaneous unplanned posts end up better.
Your post has also reminded me that I need a visit to Happisburgh again soon. Nice work on the Z8 too! I’ve the Z7ii with the 24-120 f4 and 105mm Macro and love it.