It’s been a busy day in my world and I didn’t get as much time to chase the shots I wanted for this assignment.
My initial thoughts were based around water cascading over a coastal waterfall on the North Cornwall coast. Simple really; set up camera on tripod, take long exposure and bingo nice blurred water in motion shot. . . er well, not quite! Guess who not only forgot the tripod, but also only took a compact camera that wouldn’t go below 1/30th of a second shutter speed, Doh!
Actually, I got a couple of reasonable shots, but nowhere near what I had in mind.
Tumbling Water in Motion.
Rushing by in Closeup
On returning to Dookes H.Q. later in the day, I picked up a tripod, my trusty Nikon D80 and headed out to grab the fading evening light. I had an idea.
Cornwall is a pretty breezy part of the world, we get buffeted by the North Atlantic winds for most of the year and in recent times we have seen a sharp rise in the number of wind farms and turbines being built. These structures have the ability to sharply divide opinion amongst many people. For the record, I like them. I like the engineering, the look of them and can spend hours being almost hypnotised by their regal action.
So let’s have a play with the camera!
This is what I call a “normal” shot.
ISO160, 75mm lens, f11, 1/80th Sec. exposure.
Now lets put some “motion” into the shot!
ISO160, 75mm lens, f34, 1/5th Sec. exposure.
As the light began to slip away, I couldn’t resist a more ‘arty’ shot from a different angle, but still with movement in the moment.
ISO100, 18mm lens, f22, 1/8th Sec. exposure.
I’ve got to say, I enjoyed grabbing these photographs and I hope you like them too.
Catch you soon.
Dookes
Just for the record, no photo-shopping here, it was all done with the camera!
Awesome fella. Bit of a bummer forgetting the SLR for the 1st trip, but you made up for it. Still insanely jealous of you zipping about my favourite county, on a motorbike taking photos. Ideal.
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Put the forgetfulness down to age!
Y’know I may even have to go out on the bike again tomorrow. . .
Thanks for the feedback and I’ll look out for you on the roads of Cornwall!
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Well, it would be rude not to! Sadly I had to sell my bike and I’m stuck in a cage at the moment, but I shall be back on two wheels one day! Stay safe, and keep snapping away 🙂
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Will do!
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The wind turbine idea was inspired….real motion in the shots and I have to say the last “arty” one is my favourite.
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I took quite a few, including some that look like the thing was going at warp speed! I must admit that I like the last shot too.
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What a pretty waterfall (you’re so lucky D!) but your ‘arty’ shot at the end is superb!
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Thanks A. I get to see that waterfall quite a bit, but today was the first time I’ve taken any photographs of it.
I’m pretty pleased with the turbine shots, I have to admit!
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Great job! Beautifully done!
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Thank you. 🙂
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yep the last one has it for me. I agree with you on the turbines thing; I think they look so majestic slowly turning and i would have one in my view any day. Why do people object so mus to them I wonder, would they rather a nuclear power station be erected in the view instead? Nobody complains about an old windmill which effectively the same thing.
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I like both the waterfall pics and the wind turbine pics. Looks like you had a lot of fun with those!
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I did, but it was shoe-horned into a busy day doing more mundane things!
I’m pleased you like the photos.
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Even the waterfall motion shots were great! I’m impressed. The sad part is, I have several cameras, just haven’t taken the time to look for them.
BTW, I’ve nominated you for a Liebster Award. See my post at:
https://livingoverthehill.wordpress.com/2016/03/23/liebster-award-2
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Your comment about cameras has given me an idea for a post, so thank you for that and also for your feedback on the photos.
Thanks for the award nomination, I’m a bit busy at the moment, but will accept in due course, once Photo101 is finished.
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I love the turbine shots. What a great way to show motion!
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Thank you.
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I especially like the water close-up.
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