Mylor

Church yard at Mylor

An interesting place if a  bit eerie for some more Cornwall photography sessions. I am always hunting new locations to capture with my camera and this spot just jumped out at me.

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Boat in St Michales Mount harbour

A picture on St Michaels mount

This island is the perfect location for some Cornwall photography practice. St Michael’s mount is located about 200 yds of the shore at Marazion in Cornwall where I recently took this picture – Cornwall in pictures, marazion marsh. Reached by walking over a stone causeway when the tide is out, the mount offers some great photographic opportunities.

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Marazion marsh photo

Marazion Marsh Nr Penzance

It was perfect weather to get out shooting the type of  photographs I have had in mind recently. I have been looking forward to adding some more photos here on my blog (Cornwall Photography) aka Digital-scene.

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Falmouth Docks a black and white picture

Pictures of Cornwall

Due to sickness my child portraiture session was cancelled today. However I decided I am going to get off my butt and bring you more Pictures of Cornwall, bringing you my version of Cornwall photography.

The day was superb for photographing outdoors. There was wonderful light, great cloud formations, rainbows, distant showers and squalls. The added bonus was the wind was light, so I didn’t have to panic when it came to taking long exposures (camera shake due to the wind being my fear). The last light I had like this was here Porthleven Harbour

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Porthleven Harbour

Porthleven Harbour wall caught waving

Photography is something that just works at times. The environment provides you with a perfect canvas and all you need to do is be there!

This capture was taken in Early January, around the time of the snow. A great swell was hitting the coast and I had spent most of the day walking the coast line between Gunwalloe, Dollar Cove and Poldhu, enjoying the fresh air and views under a clear sky.

Time came to collect the children from school, yet we decided to quickly check Porthleven. The sun as you can see was low in the sky and as the sir cooled, clouds were just starting to form. On getting to the entrance of the harbour I could see a nice wave over the reef, being enjoyed by a group of body boarders. However, looking directly in front of me this lovely scene started to unfold. For once, tide, cloud, wave and light came together allowing me to take this shot.

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Wheal Trewavas Mine

Black and white photo

This Cornish photograph is of Wheal Trewavas Mine which is an old copper mine working of the southern tip of the Godolphin lode.

The are can be reached by walking to Rinsey and following the cliff path towards Porthleven. Far reaching views can be enjoyed from the cliff top towards the Lizard and Porthcurnow, including St Michaels mount and penzance.

This is an area that I want to re-attend soon and get some more interesting angles. There are lots of approaches to the engine houses, and I am after getting some more interesting aspects of this historical Cornish site. I think a combination of long exposure with some interesting cloud and sea conditions will provide a very special photo.

I would love you to share any photographs you have of other Mining sites – The other site I have featured here is Wheal Francis

Flora Day dancers in motion

Helston Flora Day Dancers

Helston flora day was again another great success this year. The dancers and spectators enjoyed some great weather. The dancers looked fantastic in all their finery, dressed for the traditional occasion.

The flora dance follows route around the town of Helston, accompanied by the Helston town band playing the tune of the Furry Dance.

The whole town and hundreds more supporters were there to watch all the dancers from 7pm onwards. The atmosphere in the town was superb!!!

Anyway here are some more images to share with you. The faces of some of the dancers have be obscured for obvious reasons.

Please share any flora day photographs you might have.

Godrevey light house photograph

Godrevey lighthouse

I spend a lot of my time taking what I class as picture postcard photographs of Cornish landmarks. Godrevey, near Hayle is a very popular holiday destination, and it makes for a great photograph in many conditions.

In bright sunshine, the white lighthouse stands out like a beacon. In damp mist and low cloud it haunts the horizon, in a storm it stands strong and provides an amazing scale to huge waves, crashing over it.

Please have a look at these links to photographs that have Godrevey lighthouse in them.

• Godrevey kite surfers
• Godrevey storm
• Sale photo of Godrevey
• Sale photo of Godrevey and Gwithian

I would love to see any photographs you have taken of Godrevey or any other photo’s of Cornish landmarks. Please join in and share your photographic work.

Sennen Head photo

Sennen Head winter photo

Further to my recent trip to Sennen, where I captured the RMS Mulhiem and Sennen Lookout I can now bring you this photograph of the headland close to the look out.

The drematic cliffs of the north Cornish coast fall steeply into the sea and they look aged and battered yet somehow wise! (can a cliff be wise?)

This location is only about 15 mins walk from Sennen Harbour and is well worth the effort. The views back to Sennen and Gwenvor are outstanding, in storm and sun.

This location will have to be visited again in a good storm, however I have seen spray from large waves spewing over the top of these cliffs!!!!!!

Sun set on Lizard Point

Lizard Point photograph

The Lizard, has captured me now. I have shared The Lizard in Time and Launch the life boat – a black and white photo of the lizard life boat slipway. Here is a photograph taken directly off Lizard point towards the sunset.

The view here, is facing South East off Lizard point. The cliffs are very high and steep here, lowering into deep water, heavily effected by strong tides flowing around the Lizard Peninsular.

The area is a haven for sea birds, coastal flora and Seals. Good walks along the Southwest Coastal path can be enjoyed in both directions from Lizard point. A good head for heights and stout boots are required, as well as binoculars and of course a digital camera to capture the far eaching vistas, coves and wildlife.

Capturing the photo

One of the problems taking sea scape photographs is the constant salt spray over the lens. You have to keep cleaning the lens and filters to make sure you have a clear and accurate capture of the scene. Having a quality lens cloth to hand is a must!

The other issue, is when the sea looks most photogenic, in my opinion there is a good swell running, often meaning there is a lot of wind. The wind plays havoc with a tripod if you are using slower shutter speeds and smaller apertures, needed in lower light levels.  A good quality, steady tripod or similar device is required to give you a well focused shot – holding the tripod secure is sometimes needed.

If you have any tips or an opinion to share, please comment on this photograph of Lizard Point.