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.
Continue reading Storm Darragh Newhaven LighthouseStorm Bert brought chaos to the East Sussex coastline, with crashing waves and fierce winds transforming the familiar landscape into a dramatic seascape. For photographers, such conditions offer a rare opportunity to capture the raw power of nature in action. When the forecast hinted at a potential sunrise breaking through the storm clouds, I knew I had to head to Newhaven lighthouse—an iconic subject that stands resilient against the elements.
In this blog, I’ll take you through my journey of photographing Storm Bert. From a dark pre-dawn drive to experimenting with long exposures in relentless winds, witnessing a fleeting sunrise, and trekking along the dramatic Newhaven cliffs, every moment was a lesson in adapting to the forces of nature. Along the way, I’ll share the challenges, techniques, and creative decisions that shaped each composition—and reflect on what I’ll do differently when the next storm rolls in.
So, join me as I relive this stormy dawn adventure, a reminder of why we photographers embrace the unpredictable beauty of the natural world.
Continue reading Storm Bert at Newhaven LighthouseJuly 2024 was a month of exploration and discovery as I ventured through the picturesque landscapes of East Sussex, the South Downs, and embarked on a road trip to the rugged coastlines of Devon. My journey began with evening hikes across Butts Brow and continued through iconic locations such as High and Over, Glynde, and Seaford, where I experimented with various lighting conditions, compositions, and technical techniques to capture the dynamic beauty of wheat fields and coastal vistas. Each location presented unique challenges and opportunities, from the strong winds creating motion blur in the wheat fields to the dramatic sunsets and moonrises that illuminated the rolling hills and fields of Phacelia.
Despite the unpredictable weather and the physical demands of navigating remote terrains, my passion for landscape photography drove me to capture the essence of these stunning locations. Through careful planning and spontaneous exploration, I discovered new compositions and honed my skills in capturing wide-angle shots that highlight the harmony between foreground elements and distant horizons. This month reinforced the importance of persistence, preparation, and the continual pursuit of perfecting the craft of landscape photography.
Continue reading July 2024 Landscape Photography ReviewWhat follows is a review of Landscape and seascape photography during March 2024. The majority of the time spent outdoors was on the south downs and coast of East Sussex.
Continue reading March Landscape Photography 2024What follows is a compilation of the best locations visited and landscape photography during April 2023.
Continue reading April 2023 Landscape Photography ReviewWhat follows is a summary of locations visited and the best landscape photography during January 2023.
Continue reading January 2023 Landscape Photography ReviewAnother windy wet blustery January weekend. Another return to Newhaven west beach to hopefully photograph the lighthouse during sunrise and low tide.
Continue reading Newhaven low tideSaturday evening, weather looks good for a sunset. Recent social media postings had featured fields of Sunflowers on the south downs, near Woodingdean, Brighton, East Sussex.
Continue reading Sunflower Sunset Woodingdean BrightonApril began with the Easter bank holiday and I was getting bored. Initial plan was maybe a blue hour shoot from Beachy Head but looking east over the lights of Eastbourne town below.
Continue reading Beachy Head Sunset AprilAugust has been a hot and lazy month. Too hot to get out hiking and landscape photography. Towards the end of August it did cool down with autumn coming. So broke the spell and rose early for a sunrise shoot at Stone Hill Ashdown Forest on the High Weald in East Sussex.
Continue reading Stone Hill Ashdown ForestMost of January 2020 and half of February I have been travelling abroad so not done much winter landscape photography around south east England. Still I managed a few trips to the coast around east Sussex for some seascape photography.
Continue reading Seascape Photography East Sussex
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.
Continue reading Sunset over Newquay Cornwall
