Sunset Storm

Friday….again, where does he week go?

Just filled the car up £92, is someone having a laugh, I seem to remember we were all going to revolt against the govt if fuel prices went above a £1, now if anyone wants to join me in blockading the M1 until prices come down then I would welcome the  company especially as if  I do it on my own I’ll look a right doofus!

Anyway I’ll be packing the car ready for my jaunt down to Anglesey, hope the rain holds off later until I set the tent up…I have more camera gear than going away gear which is slightly disturbing isn’t it? really looking forward to the Jubilee celebrations, should be great.

Today’s image Sunset Storm, strategically placed boulder against a storm backdrop with the setting sun making a brief appearance…one of my fav’s

Hope you all have a great bank holiday

Adrian

Storm Cloud Explosion

The title says it all really, this was one of my first shots from the storm the other night, I have had chance to de dust bunny it and check the levels, all ok now.

techi stuff

Canon 1DS MKIII

EF16-35mm f/2.8L USM 16mm

Gitzo GK1581OT Tripod

Singh Ray Reverse Gard

Lee .6ND

ISO 50

4 secs

Scorchio hot here today 26c so its indoors for me and Stormy, give me the winter anyday, boring blue skies just don’t cut it for me.

Maybe get out later when it starts to cool a little.

Adrian

Storm Front Sunset

As promised another from the storm that hit Anglesey last week, I was in two minds whether to hang around during this as it looked so menacing, I thought what the hell my kits insured and who could resist such a beautiful horizon and storm  cloud formation. A few more to follow this so please check back tomorrow for updates.

Its my little best mate Stormy’s 2nd birthday today so it’s off for a big walkie in a minute and a nice frozen chicken thigh for dinner, for that it not me!

Hope you’re all enjoying this summer sunshine, what a change …wwhheeyy

Adrian

Distant Memories

Its Friday at last, what shocking weather we have had this week eh? heavy rain then red hot sunshine!

At least we have a weekend to look forward to and me especially as I’m heading to Anglesey to complete my calendar shoot weather permitting, failing that just a good chance to catch up with friends and stand in the sea again.

This shot was taken last summer, I had finished a shoot on the other side of the bay and was on my way back when I called at Town Beach and couldn’t believe my eyes, now you may think this has been tampered with but trust me it hasn’t, as the locals will agree it’s quite a common sunset feature at Rhosneigr. There were quite a few people there just sat in awe at this spectacle and it lasted a good 10 minutes as the sun disappeared over the horizon. Everyone left feeling good and certainly more relaxed “just what the doctor ordered” I think the saying is, each wishing the others a good night, mind you this is common place in Wales as they are far more sociable than the English.

Hope this manages to make you feel a little less stressed and ready for the weekend

Adrian

Crystal Clear Sunset

Hope you all had a fab weekend and bank holiday, we had a few great walks up at Langsett and Dearne Valley, thankfully Stormy is back to normal being a little scamp but more importantly eating again, was worried for a day or two there, we think it was due to her having been in season, she did it last time a few weeks after, she’s responsive to commands too where she tended to ignore you last week.

This shot from Anglesey and utilizing my trusty crystal ball to add a side effect to the wonderful sunset, I had my reverse grad filter on which gave me this great sky colour.

Cant wait as I’ll be heading back down real soon for my next workshops, lasers at the ready

have a great week

Adrian

Sunset Crystal Bokeh

At last the rain has stopped and the sun is out, seems like forever since we had the warmth and light of the sun on such a beautiful morning.

I thought I’d better post a sunset shot, again from my Wales trip. This time it’s a “Bokeh” you may or may not have heard the word/term before, it’s a Japanese term for blur or haze and it’s usually best used for lights behind the subject you have detailed in your shot, so sharp focus on the crystal ball and haze or blur on the sunset.

Got a heritage walk to shoot this week, hope the weather picks up as they need it buy Friday, may try and do it today…Stormy’s up for it and Jo is on leave today.

Lets hope this week improves some what

Adrian

Rolling Wave Sunset

As the title says rolling wave sunset, a little of everything really, taken during the last few minutes of light, the clouds diffusing the suns powerful rays and tinting the sky with ethereal colours. This is one of what will be my Calendar shots for next year due to go on sale Sept/Oct this year, struck a nice deal with a publisher for these so I’m really pleased about it, won’t post anymore from it and I’ll leave this as a taster.

The rain is still pouring down, I think I may start building a large boat in the garden if it goes on much longer, the weather girl all be it good looking but obviously rather dim is promising a brighter day tomorrow, so based on her advice I’ll do a shoot I have been commissioned for by the local authority for a regular magazine they produce, this one is  a 3 mile heritage walk so Stormy and Jo will be my companions on this one, failing hat it looks as though the rain will be back Sunday for the week ahead!!!!!

Hope you all have a great weekend

Adrian

South Stack Sunset Fog

Happy Monday all,

had a fab weekend out and about, even managed a great little hike around Dunford Bridge which is 15 mins from where I live. Some stunning views towards Manchester and beyond. On a clear day from Bleaklow which was just across the way from Dunford you can see the Snowdonia Mountain range and even Snowdon itself, yesterday was certainly clear enough, doubt the rest of the week will be anything like.

Stormy’s obsession:- Well owning a husky isn’t all glamour, far from it, she’s an out and out hunter dog and as soon as you take her “off path” she reverts to a small animal hunter, constantly diving head first into the undergrowth and yanking out all manner of creatures, yesterday I had to wrestle a screaming vole out of her mouth, very luckily Storm had it between her Canine’s and was holding on for dear life, Mark who I was with picked it up and put it by its hole, it had a quick lick and shot underground to safety, don’t know if it will have survived as they sometimes die of shock later, I think Stormy may have already eaten a couple  on the walk already.

Next on the list was a lizzard…I’m going to have to get a book or app for creature identification, especially if Stormy continues to capture critters all the time, luckily this survived too, beautifully camouflaged colours too, Stormy must have fantastic eye site.

Today’s offering is from South Stack lighthouse on Anglesey, must admit the weather didn’t play very fair as it looked like we were in for a treat of a sunset. Now I don’t usually congregate with other photographers but here must have been 10 of us there somewhat spoiling any uniqueness I bring to my shots, luckily I was the only one with a Reverse Grad filter which gave this outstanding colour effect, most other photographers had gone by this stage fearing it was a wasted night. Not me, I stay until I am 100% +tive I can’t get anything better out of Mother Nature.

The fog bank was really effective it cut through the horizon separating the sunset from the sea with a wonderful white blanket. The filter enhance the stunning colours in the sky and reflective sea areas, very pleased with the final shot.

Out again this week, hope you all have a great week too

Adrian