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

The Last Sunset

Wednesday already, cant believe how fast the weeks are going, dare one mention Christmas..lol!!

As the name suggest this was my last sunset on my recent shoot at Rhosneigr, Anglesey. Was such a beautiful evening, warm air and a stunning sunset, slow swirling sea lapping around my knees…ahhh, I stayed long after the sun disappeared and just listened to the sea and the sound of the birds winging their way home to bed, they were probably out hunting for food for their little ones tucked safely away in a nest somewhere.

Heading back for workshops in May and June so I’m very excited, I do hope the weather plays fair and we get chance to recreate some of my favourite shots on this my second home Island.

Hoping you all have a great day

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

Waves n Rocks

A beautiful sunset at Paradise Beach or Rhosneigr as its known….

I used a Singh Ray Reverse Grad filter to get the wonderful tones out of the sky whilst maintaining  a natural sea and waves with just a hint of slow shutter to make the waves a little  creamy.  Processing was simply, clean dust and spray from the shot and adjust levels and saturation…simple eh

Taking dad to hospital later, he has a blocked gland or something under his eye, looks a right mess and it has to be drained etc etc….not one for the faint hearted me thinks. I’ll be happy taking him and waiting, don’t want to see it!

Have a great Wednesday

Adrian

Sunset Pyramid

Another piece of art inspired photography here from my Wales trip, this time with my trusty crystal pyramid upturned. Believe me it wasn’t that easy a shot to compose, the darn pyramid for one kept falling over every time the breeze blew and then the waves kept hitting the back of the rocks sending spray over and soaking not only the crystal but me too!. Anyway I hope you like it, it’s not my usual composition by rule but I like the fact that the rock dominated the scene but the harmony created by the setting sun and crystal work nicely together, the just off 50/50 split and the break in the sea draw the focus back to the crystal…..

Rain forecast yet again today, in fact it’s forecast all week and were off on a long walk this coming weekend. I have a couple booked now for my June sea shoot on Anglesey, I also have a spare slot for May if there are any takers out there.

Date 13-18 May if anyone is interested please email me to book between these dates

Adrian

Dunvegan Low Tide

A rather cool wet Monday here in Yorkshire so I thought I’d have a  glance back through the archives at my Skye visit last Autumn. The image is of Dunvegan Castle, Isle of Skye.  Dunvegan is the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland and has been the ancestral home of the Chiefs of Clan MacLeod for 800 years.

It was a brief break in the storm clouds that allowed me to take this shot, 5 minutes later the heavens opened again and we ran for cover. The gardens are well worth a visit and if you get decent weather a walk down to the waterfalls is a must.

Quiet week this week hopefully, a few jobs to complete for customers and a treat for me towards the end, I’ll spill all when it happens….ooohhh suspense!

Stormy is feeling a little under the weather today, off her food, she did a lot of pulling on Saturday when we did Bleaklow again with friends, non stop pulled me all the way up and down. I’ve just got her a new Manmat collar today a heavy duty one that will be more gentle on her throat….it’s on now so we’ll have a test run later when the rain stops.

Have a great week all

Adrian

Sunset Rays Rocks 'N' Mist

Friday! what a great day

well it is isn’t it? the weekend is here.

Just got another confirmation on a couple of workshops so thats great news, I can eat again..lol

Off doing more Navigation training this weekend with a mate and Stormy and no doubt we’ll trow the cameras in with us too, We’ve decided to do the Yorkshire 3 peak, it’ll be the 3 Amigos and Stormy out again for a jaunt so should be fun.

Today’s is yet another one from Wales, I know but it’s hard to resit processing these shots when they come out so nice

cleaned and leveled in Photoshop, Lee .6 and Singh Ray Reverse Grad, Canon 1DS MKII and 24-105 F4 on board.

Simple eh!

have a great weekend

Adrian

Pyramid Sunset

Hi All

Thursday already, the weekend approaches fast eh?, still raining here, they better not bring in a hosepipe ban..lol we had over an inch of rain yesterday and they’ll say it fell in the wrong place1..

This shot is again from Rhosneigr in Wales, utilising my trusty crystal pyramid again, this time laying on its side to reflect more of the sea and sunset, I love the warmth of the sun against the rock as the setting sun reflects from the sea.

Have a few more workshops booked now so I’m pleased they are taking off and feedback is all positive…unless they’re scared of me.. particularly the seascapes sessions, must admit its a favourite of mine, so much emotion and passion in the sea.

Have a great Thursday

Adrian