[PIC_THREAD] Landscapes, Architecture, Seascapes

crackerman · 24 Aug 2014 at 19:59

Went to Exmoor Yesterday, and then back to my house through Barnstaple stopping at Codden Hill which offers 360 views of Devon all the way to Dartmoor.

Codden Hill North Devon by wardo1984, on Flickr

Long road to Devon by wardo1984, on Flickr

Codden Hill Barnstaple and Windturbines by wardo1984, on Flickr

Exmoor by wardo1984, on Flickr

julianhj · 25 Aug 2014 at 11:01

Crackerman, perfect timing - I'm heading down that way in two weeks and was after some suggestions for decent locations. So far we've come up with Croyde and Lee Bay - anywhere else you'd recommend within reasonable distance of Barnstable/Ilfracombe?

Phal · 25 Aug 2014 at 11:34

I like the long road shot and the turbine shot has potential too but I assume these were taken around midday since the light seems rather bright/harsh.

A quick change in Lightroom which could help is a bit less highlight and a bit more contrast but ultimately, there's only so much you can do against midday sunlight! Polarised filter might have helped if you like landscapes a lot.

crackerman · 25 Aug 2014 at 11:56

Phal said:
I like the long road shot and the turbine shot has potential too but I assume these were taken around midday since the light seems rather bright/harsh.

A quick change in Lightroom which could help is a bit less highlight and a bit more contrast but ultimately, there's only so much you can do against midday sunlight! Polarised filter might have helped if you like landscapes a lot.

Thanks for your pointers. Unfortunately the long road shot which is the one I like the most was shot in the middle of the day as I was just driving through on the way to somewhere else, I may visit it again one day when the lighting is better. The wind turbine shot was actually taken approaching sunset. I was a long way from Barnstaple and the turbines so would using quite a long focal length have this effect on the lighting?

julianhj said:
Crackerman, perfect timing - I'm heading down that way in two weeks and was after some suggestions for decent locations. So far we've come up with Croyde and Lee Bay - anywhere else you'd recommend within reasonable distance of Barnstable/Ilfracombe?

You can make your way onto Exmoor, I would defiantly recommend Heddons mouth which has high cliffs and fantastic coastal and moorland views. At the moment the colour of the moorland around there is a brilliant shade of purple. Lynton and Lynmouth is also very scenic, and Combe Martin is a lovely village with some nice walks around there. Near Cryode there is also the Braunton Burrows with Crow point, which is a favored spot with photographers. Further down the coast there are some nice views to be had around the Hartland area. But there are so many places along the coast you really cant go wrong.

crackerman · 25 Aug 2014 at 12:03

double post

julianhj · 25 Aug 2014 at 12:33

Cheers!

Phal · 25 Aug 2014 at 13:08

crackerman said:
Thanks for your pointers. Unfortunately the long road shot which is the one I like the most was shot in the middle of the day as I was just driving through on the way to somewhere else, I may visit it again one day when the lighting is better. The wind turbine shot was actually taken approaching sunset. I was a long way from Barnstaple and the turbines so would using quite a long focal length have this effect on the lighting?

Sometimes it's just atmospheric conditions that make it look more sunny than it is, like when you start to get a bit of haze/mist looking stuff at long distances. It's very hard to combat that :/ the only thing I've found is selecting those areas and boosting contrast there a bit but it's far from perfect.

alexthecheese · 25 Aug 2014 at 21:19

DSC_4303 by Alex Bayes, on Flickr

Moredhel · 26 Aug 2014 at 00:45

I can't tell if that's a giant sculpture of a shell or a small shell.

Makes for a great abstract / esoteric shot either way!

planty · 26 Aug 2014 at 09:24

Fantastic - although the seagull on the right is a bit off-putting (thought my screen was dirty!). Where was that taken alex?

Origin · 26 Aug 2014 at 16:19

alexthecheese said:
Pic of Seashell

Great pic, although I too find the seagull on the right a little distracting, I think maybe a quick clone out would sort it out and improve an already great shot. I'm also curious as to the scale of this

A few from a photo walk at the Historic Vancouver Orpheum Theatre this weekend.

Up In The Gods by SevenFive Photo, on Flickr

Stage Fright by SevenFive Photo, on Flickr

Make A Grand Entrance by SevenFive Photo, on Flickr

alexthecheese · 26 Aug 2014 at 18:28

Thanks for the kind words.

It's called The Scallop, and it's on the beach at Aldeburgh. It's 12 feet tall, and dedicated to Benjamin Britten, who apparently used to walk the beaches there. The words on it are taken from one of his operas.

Apparently the locals want rid of it, but it's actually pretty cool. It does stand-out somewhat though, on otherwise totally unspoilt beaches.

I didn't even notice the seagull on the right, hence it's not there. A quick daub of the heal brush and that little boy will be gone.

mrgubby · 27 Aug 2014 at 18:24

A couple of shots from my recent Wildlife trip to Skye....and yes....I saw **** all Wildlife

Phal · 27 Aug 2014 at 22:57

Some colourful shenanigans from my recent trip to Canada

St-Michel-De-Bellechasse Marina Sunset by Phal44, on Flickr

Sig226 · 28 Aug 2014 at 20:40

I know its just the clouds but the sun looks like a nuke going off in the distance !.....seriously nice pic tho, with some amazing colours in that sky

Phal · 28 Aug 2014 at 20:58

Sig226 said:
I know its just the clouds but the sun looks like a nuke going off in the distance !.....seriously nice pic tho, with some amazing colours in that sky

hah thanks

no nukes in Canada! The colours always come out more in a HDR since the sky can be exposed much better. Sometimes it looks a bit over the top but I guess it definitely stands out

MoNkEyMiKeY · 29 Aug 2014 at 09:45

Decided on my day off to get up early and watch the sunrise.

Lowestoft Sunrise by MIKEYMC1, on Flickr

Moredhel · 29 Aug 2014 at 18:20

alexthecheese said:
It's called The Scallop, and it's on the beach at Aldeburgh. It's 12 feet tall, and dedicated to Benjamin Britten, who apparently used to walk the beaches there. The words on it are taken from one of his operas.

Ahh, I know Aldeburgh, my folks live up in Lowestoft and I've been down there as little day trips.

MoNkEyMiKeY · 29 Aug 2014 at 19:11

Lowestoft Sunrise 2 by MIKEYMC1, on Flickr

shaggyd · 29 Aug 2014 at 22:18

A few piccies from my recent holiday to Carne, County Wexford, Eire.

DSC_9889 by Shaggy James, on Flickr

DSC_9882 by Shaggy James, on Flickr

DSC_9854 by Shaggy James, on Flickr

DSC_9830 by Shaggy James, on Flickr

DSC_9658 by Shaggy James, on Flickr

DSC_9651 by Shaggy James, on Flickr

DSC_9607 by Shaggy James, on Flickr

Carne-Back-Beach by Shaggy James, on Flickr

20140820_211341 by Shaggy James, on Flickr