Cornwall ….. in Squares

By alan frost on May 20, 2024

From Praa Sands looking east towards Rinsey Head

It’s many years since I last visited the far west tip of Cornwall, in fact it would have been long before my interest in photography was ignited, so a return to this area back in March was long overdue. Well known for its spectacular coastline, delightful and picturesque fishing villages, all enhanced of course by the wonderful light, which has been the draw of so many artists. It’s a special but very popular location.

The remains of a dead tree at Praa Sands

If asked to choose my preferred aspect ratio, I would have to say 1:1, or a square crop, so for this entry, I have selected a number of square images, which I think work well as compositions.

Coverack fishing harbour with sea fog obscuring the horizon

Fishing hut at Porthallow which just happens to be the half way point of the 630 mile South West Coast Path

The dramatic light at Botallack, near Penzance

This last image was in a small way inspired by the work of Kurt Jackson, a local artist who has a wonderful gallery in St Just, not far from Land’s End. My wife and I throughly enjoyed his latest exhibition. He is able to capture the light and Cornish coastline in a very special way and is highly regarded for his work.