Leaving a deposit

Storm conditions not only stir up the sky, they also stir up the ground, creating all manner of photogenic subjects. This shape on my local beach was formed by running water from recent heavy rains, depositing minerals and sediments to form the pattern.

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Asymmetrical symmetry...

Removing the colour content from today's image made little difference to the final feel of the image, since due to the stormy weather it was largely a monochrome photograph, anyway. What does make a difference is that the lighting is only working on one side of the local pier, creating the lopsided effect.



24-70mm f/2.8 AF-S Nikkor. 1/50 second at f/6.3. - 0.67 EV compensation. ISO 500


Note: It would appear that for some inexplicable reason the Lightbox function has stopped working (at the time of publication), and clicking on the photo above no longer overlays a larger image on the page. I am looking into why this has suddenly stopped working for this post since it continues to work elsewhere on this blog..


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Playing chicken...

More bad weather, but at least we're consistant. It seems to be never ending at the moment and I feel we are living up to the rest of the world's notion that the UK has nothing but cloud and rain as the mainstay of its climate. Of course, this is not true; we have wind, snow and flooding as well, but joking aside it is beginning to wear thin with the rest of us. On top of that it is forecast to get somewhat colder as we move into February. What fun.

As more storm-like conditions lash-in from the south I decide to venture out to the beach for a morning walk. Predictably, the beach is deserted - with only a few early Sunday joggers and dog walkers present - and this family on the surf line, playing chicken with the waves. If you think positively you can have fun if you try, no matter what the weather.



24-70mm f/2.8 AF-S Nikkor. 1/160 second at f/5.6.  +1 stop EV. ISO 640



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Sit...

The stormy weather continues, with the wind blowing and the rain, er... raining, but I am determined to mark the start of 2014 with some photography. On days like this I tend to head for the sea, and watch the few people who brave such conditions deal with with whatever nature throws at them. Dog walkers are a favourite subject at such times, as whilst their owners try to keep a respectful distance from the surf, their pets tend to do the opposite.

There are not many in evidence, today, and standing on the beach in the pouring rain is beginning to get the better of me as the light fades, but eventually my perseverance is rewarded and I get the shot. Keeping the front element of the lens free from raindrops is a constant battle, but I don't let it concern me unduly. I even add a grain effect to the finished image in Adobe Lightroom, which helps convey the grittiness of the afternoon.


12-24mm f/4G AF-S Nikkor. 1/800 second at f/4. - 0.67 EV compensation. ISO 800



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