December was a month of diverse landscapes, captivating light, and the quiet beauty of winter’s embrace. My photography journeys captured a variety of scenes. These included the iconic chalk cliffs of Beachy Head and the mist-shrouded woodlands of the High Weald. I explored serene seascapes, historic landmarks, and enchanting rural scenes. Each location presented its unique charm. This charm was showcased through dramatic weather patterns. It was also highlighted by tranquil long exposures. The timeless character of abandoned buildings added to the charm. The interplay of light, weather, and composition was a constant theme, shaping my creative process and resulting in memorable captures.
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Storm Darragh Newhaven Lighthouse
Capturing Storm Darragh at Sunrise: A Morning at Newhaven Lighthouse
December 2024 was marked by a series of storms, and following Storm Bert, Storm Darragh was next in line. According to weather apps, there was a promising chance of a perfectly aligned sunrise behind Newhaven Lighthouse, with breaks in the clouds creating ideal photographic conditions. I decided to take the opportunity to capture this unique combination of weather and light.
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November Photography Adventures: From the High Weald to the Coast
November has been a month of contrasts, with photography journeys taking me across the High Weald’s misty woodlands and golden autumn landscapes, as well as to the dramatic seascapes of Hastings Beach and Newhaven. The shifting seasons brought a mix of subdued, moody days and vibrant golden hours, each offering unique opportunities to capture the beauty of late autumn. From stormy coastal scenes to tranquil country lanes and ancient castles, November has been a celebration of the diverse charm of this time of year.
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Bo Peep to Firle Beacon: A Captivating Summer Sunset Journey
Recently, I embarked on a picturesque evening adventure, capturing the mesmerizing July summer sunset from the stunning Firle Beacon. Join me as I recount my experience, filled with scenic compositions and unexpected moments of beauty.
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June is a popular month for photography Poppies. It can be pretty random from year to year where the poppies will grow. Being a member of many social media groups dedicated to landscape photography and the countryside, postings into these groups will soon notify you where the poppies are growing.
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An early morning rise to visit the Peacehaven Cliffs in East Sussex. The weather forecast was overcast, windy, rain but with some occasional breaks of sunlight. This can make for some dramatic seascape photography.
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An early return to the High Weald around Dallington in East Sussex was the plan for another Autumn landscape photography walk. I would begin and end the dawn walk from Woods Corner covering 12km.
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Chiltern Hills Landscape Photography
I felt kind of relieved September had arrived. Summer was nearly over and Autumn was on the horizon. For many landscape photographers Autumn is their favourite season. I missed Autumn last year due to travelling abroad. Not this year, I intend to be around in the east of England and beyond capturing those Autumn colours. What follows is a compilation of my best landscape photography during the month of September of which most was spent on the Chiltern Hills.
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Sundon Hills to Sharpenhoe Clappers
I had to drive into Luton that morning to attend one of those driver awareness courses due to speeding on the motorway. After which I planned an afternoon walk from the Sundon Hills to Sharpenhoe Clappers.
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Dancing Ledge Purbeck Dorset
There were lots of gaps along the Jurassic coast on the Isle of Purbeck I had not covered. Studying the National trust Dorset Landmarks, Spyway leading down to Dancing Ledge looked like a good place for some seascape photography and a coastal walk.
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Swyre Head Purbeck Dorset
First landscape photography walk of 2019 was going to be from Swyre Head the highest point on the Purbeck Hills to Houns Tout Cliff on the Jurassic coast. On a cold and frosty January morning.
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Worth Matravers Dorset
I got the bearings for this walk from Worth Matravers from the AA’s 50 walks in Dorset. But that was a 10 miler taking in the photogenic Corfe Castle. It was the second part of this walk I was interested in walking along the coast and around St Aldhelms.
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