Category Archives: Sunrises

Dumfries Sunrise Peace

Nov
07
2011
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Dumfries Sunrise Peace

Thought we may need a splash of calming colour to brighten up this dreary Monday, drizzling rain and grey here so it got me in the mood to process another Mossyard image. You know I’m often asked about processing and how much adjustments I do to create such unique images, the truth is you need to be where I am and at that time. My father in law was with me on this shoot and he couldn’t believe his eyes the sky was stunningly beautiful with amazing colours that lasted for only few moments. most people are asleep during this time.

This shot has had a little work done to it and I don’t mind telling people what I do, its cleaned from all spots of dust and sea spray then in curves I adjust the light and dark areas so they balance to my taste and the histogram looks OK, I then adjust the Saturation and Contrast again to my taste but best to suit my memory of the day and bring back the amazing feeling I had while taking it…..it’s like have a hit from a drug..not that I have, who can afford them!

 

Hope this has  brightened up your day somewhat.

 

Adrian

Sgorr na Ciche

Oct
18
2011
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Pap of Glencoe

Pap of Glencoe (Sgorr na Ciche) (742m / 2434 ft), Glencoe, Scotland

This is the first summit on the hiking route up to the famous (or notorious) Aonach Eagach ridge. Although not a munro, it commands a great view over Loch Leven, the narrows at Ballachulish, and north to Ben Nevis and the Mamores. And as you’re climbing from close to sea level, it’s as good a climb as many munros in the Scottish Highlands!

It’s amazing some days when you just roll out of bed open the curtains and see a site like this, I just jumped out of bed grabbed the camera, well I got dressed first (didn’t want to scare children etc) and took a few shots, it was over all too quickly…but what a sunrise.

 

Heavy freezing rain here today, glad I’m in doors with plenty to do, now how do you work the heating thingy?

 

Adrian

Back at Last

Oct
09
2011
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Dumfries Sunrise

Well we’re finally back from our Scotland trip, who could have imagined that when the UK seemed to be basking in a glorious summer we would be in the worst weather Scotland was experiencing in years, gale force winds and torrential rain and sleet for 13 days out of 14 with the exception of a couple of sunsets and 1 sunrise.

Mustn’t  grumble though as we did have a fantastic time and visited some wonderful places. Isle of Skye was a let down for me, although it does have some amazing coastline and the obvious rock sticking up it doesn’t do it for me, highlight was the walk to Neiste Point with Stormy and building a little rock tower in memory of loved ones past.

Also fell over a rock on a night time return and busted a finger and my knee, could have been worse as the tide was raging and I was so close to falling in, great shot to follow on this.

Anyway loads of shots to follow, this on was actually the last, taken on the morning of coming home and it was the only sunrise to make an appearance.

 

loads to follow, have a great Sunday

 

Adrian

it’s nice to be dry for a change

Curbar Sunrise Rays

Sep
13
2011
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Thought I’d get back to some classic landscape shots before we head up to the Isle of Skye, cant wait I feel like those kids do on the Disneyland advert, it’s Christmas come early for me.

This shot is from Curbar Edge in The Peaks, the sleepy village below is gently waking to a swirl of mist as the sun begins its ascent and burns away the cloud to reveal a wondrous Peaks valley below, ah if Heineken did sunrises!

Got a horrible day now finding business insurance that can include me taking people in the car for location training, not easy and certainly not cheap, ah well gotta have it so it’ll be a day with my nose buried in my iMac,  wish it was a big mac.

Soon be Friday again

enjoy

Adrian

 

Wales 2011 Seascapes and Water Video

Aug
04
2011
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Well I finally finished it, this is the new Wales – Seascapes and Water 2011 video, taken me a while to get right as it’s always a little more fiddly when you have lyrics with music.

The music is courtesy of the fabulous Pendragon (special thanks to Rachel) with the wonderful tones of both voice and guitar of Nick Barrett, I am so very grateful for this, the track is so very special to Jo and myself and brings back so many many happy memories of times and places in Wales with Timba the Timberwolf/Husky cross who gave us nearly 15 years of happiness.

I was fortunate enough to be photographer for The Classic Rock Society on Pendragon’s final show of their European Tour promoting the amazing new album “Passion”, without doubt the best show and sound quality of any band I have seen, one of the most polished performance bands in the business and a must to see if you love Prog Rock at it’s very best.

I am currently changing part of my permanent exhibition at Barnsley Central Library and the 1st floor shots will be swapped for new seascapes while the downstairs main exhibition will remain Peak District. I will also be starting to compile the  book “One Tog and His Dog” video to accompany the book as well.  I’m determined to knock out at least 3 pages a week, it’s so easy to get writers block, the images flow but transferring the visual emotion into words is quite difficult without going in too deep, perhaps I need a ghost writer. I also need a poet if there are any out there for a project?

very best wishes to all who have encouraged and supported me during the Seascapes Project 2011, far too many to list but you know who you are.

 

Adrian

Oh what a tangled

Aug
04
2011
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Oh what a tangled

Just got back from a walk with Stormy and on one of the few occasions I didn’t have my camera slung over my shoulder…typical! I made a promise to always carry it when out walking too, anyway we came across this wonderful spiders web in the mist and dew, no sign of spidey though, must have gone to bed.

I was going to head back down to the canal but the mist is clearing now and it’s started with a mixture of sun and rain.. wont help much….

 

This was shot with my iPhone so excuse the quality..

 

Finished my seascape pictures to music video last night so I’ll be posting it later, hope you like it.

 

Adrian

Sunrise Soldiers

May
18
2011
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Sunrise Soldiers

Thought I would make Wednesday a brighter and more uplifting day  with this shot I took a little while ago at Spurn Point on the east coast, the suns rays just making a guest appearance through the morning clouds are they are burnt away. The old wooden breakers standing guard against the tide and protecting the beach against the seas advances.

It can sometimes be a little eerie as the wind whistles and whispers through the breakers, but the sight of that sunrise kissing the sky soon makes you feel at ease and safe.

 

Out in The peaks tomorrow doing hopefully a star trail sequence with Stormy, weather permitting

 

have a great day

Adrian

Over Owler Millstone Forrest

May
06
2011
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Millstone Forrest

Friday at last and this one is from a little while ago, sunshine casting rays across the remaining millstones at Over Owler, Peak District, again this is using a Lee Filter I got from the USA, takes a lot of fiddling around to get the composition right but I think its well worth it and adds to the shot.

This one if for Dave a mate whose not 100% at the mo so I hope brings a smile to his face…keep plodding on mate

 

have a great weekend

 

Adrian

Sunrise And Rocks

Mar
11
2011
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Sunrise and Rocks

Sunrise over Curbar Edge in The Peak District, beautiful warmth radiates upwards as the nights freezing cold retreats.
hhhmmm,  dont give up the day job I know, but you get the idea!

Saying that it is my day job, I’m in trouble

 
Off into The Peaks tomorrow, Great Ridge Walk, if you see me Jo and Stormy do say hello
Adrian

Fire and Ice – Turners Sky Pt. 3

Feb
22
2011
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Fire and Ice - Turners Sky Pt 3

Final part of the Turners sky series, thought it best to stop on 3 for a change instead of my usual 4….OCD kicking in maybe!
my favourite of the 3 as the sun was just about up casting its amber glow and a hint of a sunburst trying to break through the mist, crisp snow still clings to the rocks, think its gone now, will check later.

Adrian

got some more good news, check back later will let you know then…..ooohhhh

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