Heads down, no nonsense...

Until spring gets itself into gear and "pops" there seems to be little to look forward to from a photographic point of view. The next five days, for example: either blanket cloud cover, or rain is predicted. There will be no significant tide fluctuations along the coast, and nature itself is yet to produce its full display. Time for some more  heads-down, no nonsense, in-close shooting with a macro lens.

I am currently fascinated by objects found along the surf line of Poole bay, whether they be natural or man made, and the shapes left in the sand that echo the objects, made by the swirling water as it washes over them and drains away. Keep an eye out for contrasts in colour, shape and texture, and there is a wealth of subjects for a photographer to point a lens at when the light might be considered less than ideal.


105mm f/2.8D Sigma macro lens. 1/50 second at f/7.1. - 0.33 EV compensation. ISO 500. Monopod


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