Coast

CARIBBEAN BLUE

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06.04.21

Snow in the morning, roasting on the cliffs by afternoon. I did start off with full winter gear but when you get going on the cliffs, the body pumps out some serious heat. The colour of the sea was amazing under the blue skies but the reality on the arctic wind made it short lived later on.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF17-40mm f4L

17mm / ƒ11 / 1/250s / ISO 200

FERMAIN PIER

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06.03.21

Bitterly cold again, made a schoolboy error of leaving my gloves in the car. Still, the walk back up got the blood pumping. I had hoped the sun would light up the pier but it rises too far north now. Probably should have tried this in the winter but this pier is only exposed when the tide is below 3.5m so it can only be done early a few days every couple weeks.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF17-40mm f4L

20mm / ƒ11 / 120s / ISO 100

ROCKY SHORES

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10.02.21

Over the years I’ve learnt to really appreciate our coastline. From the wildlife and and flowers in the spring to the spectacular and violent seas in the winter, nothing clears your head more than getting out and experiencing what’s on our doorstep. That said, my toes and fingers had lost all feeling by the time I took this. Must get thicker gloves and socks!

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF17-40mm f4L

17mm / ƒ11 / 1/13s / ISO 200

THE WAITING GAME

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30.01.21

This is the fourth time this month I’ve been down here to give this shot another go. Each time was either too cloudy or no clouds at all. This morning was almost another fail with thick haze on the horizon but I waited and I paced along the path for nearly an hour and then a rouge cloud bank rolled in and gave me something I was happy with.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF17-40mm f4L

17mm / ƒ11 / 1/30s / ISO 100

COLOURS OF DAWN

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21.01.21

For a brief moment this morning, there was a small reminder of why I still do this every day! These sights have been rare in the last few months but I try to make sure I witness as many of them as possible and always aim to improve on the last. Sometimes it works out, sometimes it’s best to move on. Bordeaux is pretty much on my doorstep which is why I’ve spent so much time here over the years. Five minutes after this, the rain rolled in and that was it for the day. Back to the usual British weather.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF17-40mm f4L

24mm / ƒ11 / 0.8s / ISO 100

WILD COAST

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27.12.20

Le Jaonnet Bay is no secret but it does require a little extra effort to get to, especially after three days eating your own body weight in food. The waves were fierce and the sound was like thunder as it hit the rocks. Just managed to dodge the showers too!

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF17-40mm f4L

17mm / ƒ11 / 1/320s / ISO 400

THREE PINES

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26.09.20

I really had to push myself to trek all the way down to the Pine Forest this morning but so glad I did. Tried finding an alternative composition ten minutes around the coast towards St Martins Point but fell back on trying to improve on my last attempt of this group of pine trees.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV - EF17-40mm f4L

17mm / ƒ11 / 1/80s / ISO 200

ALBECQ

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24.09.20

Crazy to think that only 11 days ago the temperature was peaking at 30°C, now the arctic winds make it feel like its about to snow. Right now its warmer in the sea than outside but there’s no chance you’ll get me out it this!

Canon EOS 70D - EFS 55-250 USM

190mm / ƒ11 / 1/320s / ISO 100