Colour of light on The Jurassic Coast
Clavell Tower at Kimmeridge Bay at the end of the day
The Jurassic Coast in Dorset is a World Heritage site, famous for its cliffs, beaches and fossils. Together they reveal the history of the earth over a period of 185 million years. Just jaw dropping. The area is also a rich source of photographic subjects and whilst it’s a challenge to take anything that hasn’t already been taken many times before, it’s no less appealing simply because of its popularity, particularly when the colour of the light is at its most favourable.
My wife and I have just returned from a short break in the area, staying at West Lane Cottage in Piddlehinton which is about 20 to 25 minutes drive from various parts of the coast. We chose to visit a number of different locations, mainly towards the end of the day and we were blessed with some fine weather and on one day in particular, a superb sunset.
By way of a change from my usual monochrome work, here are a selection of photographs captured on our trips to the coast.
Perhaps, just perhaps, maybe I should do a little more colour work in the future? Only time will tell.
Morning light on East Cliff near West Bay
Towards Golden Cap from West Bay
The cliffs at Hive Beach near Burton Bradstock
Looking east from Swyre as the sun starts to set
Sunset at Swyre – looking towards Golden Cap
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11 Responses to “Colour of light on The Jurassic Coast”
They are beautiful, especially the first two!
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Thank you. They are may favourites as well.
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Superb photoset – that last one is exceptional. One place I would love to visit – I have read so much about it
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Thanks very much. Its a lovely part of the world and well worth visiting, particularly in the Autumn when there aren’t quite so many people around.
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Stunning sunset, both Mother Nature and your image of it.
As to colour…..well, I always say a change is as good as a holiday (in whatever you do).
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Thanks Vicki – couldn’t agree more about change being as good as a holiday. The great things was, we were on holiday as well!
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That is certainly an exceptional sunset, Alan.
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Thanks Andy. I couldn’t have been more fortunate to be in the right place at the right time.
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Terrific images Alan and I have to say the second image I really love because of the foreground interest and the muted colours. Always a pleasure to soak up the atmosphere you capture within your work.
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Thanks very much James.
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You are very welcome Alan
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