Jon Swainson :: Selwick Bay
Selwick Bay

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I got up at 4:20am as the forecast and tide prediction looked promising. When I arrived at Selwick Bay it fell some way short of ideal conditions. There weren't any clouds around and visibility wasn't great either (I think I was spoiled by the great light I got up at Saltburn the other week).

Anyway, I stuck the 10-stop on and managed to get this shot, so all wasn't lost.

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Comments

milou
25/04/09 - 08:04:31
Well worth the early start. Although an absence of cloud, the light is clear and direct especially on that foreground stone which seems a giant shell. I've always thought the cliffs and the chalk beach act as reflectors.

Jim (365,000 words)
25/04/09 - 12:04:33
I don't think the lack of clouds is any loss to this shot. There is something in the sky and the quality of light that just captures the feel of dawn. I like it.

BobC
25/04/09 - 12:04:38
Definitely worth the start. I nearly made it over that way for dawn myself this morning but eventually was just too knackered, lol.

PIXistenz
26/04/09 - 09:04:53
beautiful, great composition, love the long exposure effect

Kjetil
26/04/09 - 14:04:17
Like the others have said, it was worth it! The composition is good, the colors and stunning, and you've captured the morning mood quite good!

Joanna
26/04/09 - 17:04:43
first of all, congrats on the early start. seems like it was worth it after all. this long exposure has something special to it.

Ανδρ&
28/04/09 - 12:04:54
Nice View!!!

birgit
04/05/09 - 18:05:07
you have no right to complain, this is stunning in it´s soft mood and colors! so peacefull in my eyes!

jelb
04/05/09 - 22:05:54
Bonjour, great composition..Beautiful exposure..Bravo!

Caryn Caldwell
27/05/09 - 20:05:50
Oh, wow. Ideal conditions or not, this is still gorgeous.

zambrean
18/06/09 - 23:06:21
Amazing!

Dan Creighton
23/06/09 - 15:06:43
Beautiful composition and very pleasing tones. A joy to look at.

Evi
04/07/09 - 15:07:41
Perfect!

birgit
14/07/09 - 11:07:38
I tried such shots in scotland, but I guess my fault was that I could not get up early enough - the days starts so damn early now!

Diane - Daily Walks
29/08/09 - 15:08:21
Hi Jon, Haven't visited for ages -- your work is as inspiring as ever!

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