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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Exploring November 2024: High Weald Landscapes and Coastal Seascapes
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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North East Kent Photography
Embarking on a Winter Journey: Discovering the North East Kent Coast
As the winter chill wrapped around England, I found myself embarking on a road trip that promised a blend of adventure and tranquility. Leaving behind the familiar landscapes of East Sussex, I set off towards the North East coast of Kent. A region known for its picturesque bays, historic towers, and charming seaside towns, Kent beckoned with the allure of undiscovered vistas and photographic treasures.
From the serene morning light at Whitstable Beach to the dramatic sea stacks of Botany Bay, each stop along the coast offered a unique story. I navigated through bustling towns, quiet beaches, and the unpredictable English weather, all while capturing the essence of this stunning region through my lens.
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Firle Beacon Moonset
Rose early but not early enough for a sunrise and full moonset from Firle Beacon on the South Downs in East Sussex. After golden hour the plan was then to walk the whole ridge from Bo Peep to Itford Hill and back.
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Bedford and Houghton House
One month into my new contract in the east of England and decided to take a wander around the town of Bedford with my compact camera and then took a trip to the ruins of Houghton House.
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Hengistbury Head Moon Sun Rise Set
It was that time of the month again, when the sun sets in the west the moon rises in the east and when the sun rises in the east and the moon sets in the west. I wanted to attempt to capture this spectacle from Hengistbury head near Bournemouth in Dorset.
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Sunset over Newquay Cornwall
From my base near Croyde in north Devon, the next stop on my road trip was Newquay in Cornwall. I was staying in the great western hotel in Newquay, from here, I could explore a lot of Cornwall.
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Ilfracombe Devon
From my base near Woolacombe the seaside town of Ilfracombe was not far away and looked like an interesting walk and scout around.
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From Seaton to Weymouth Dorset
Soon I would be leaving Dorset to begin work in East Sussex. I was enjoying a long August bank holiday weekend walking and landscape photography in West Dorset as well as drinking some local beers. From Lyme Regis I was now going to Weymouth but first with a detour to Seaton in east Devon.
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Lyme Regis Dorset
After a beautiful late summers day over Golden Cap and visiting Seatown in Dorset I drove on too my intended destination the west Dorset coastal town of Lyme Regis.
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Hergest Ridge Herefordshire
The day before visiting Hergest Ridge in Herefordshire I had actually aborted mission in the Frome Valley. Reason being, first I had forgotten my quick release clamp, without that could not use my tripod. Ok, lets improvise I will just take handheld shots, a mile into the journey my memory card was full and not brought a spare and then I started to get lost using the AA guide.
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Ross On Wye Herefordshire
On a few photo walk trips into Herefordshire, heading down the M5 and you cannot help but notice the quintessential English town of Ross on Wye perched upon a hilltop. This easter bank holiday weekend I decided to give Ross on Wye in Herefordshire a visit.
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