Cornwall and Devon

I took the photos in this gallery during my recent journey through Cornwall and Devon in the UK. Devon and Cornwall make up the far southwestern tip of England, along the Atlantic Ocean. The coastline is rugged, with numerous inlets and small estuaries.

Long exposure waterscape photo, Godrevy Lighthouse Cornwall
long exposure waterscape photo of the impressive Pulpit Rock at high tide in Cornwall
landscape photo of the waterfall of St. Nectan's Glen
Long exposure waterscape photo of a sea stack at Landram Bay, Cornwall
long exposure landscape photo of sea stack in front of Ladram Bay, Cornwall, UK
The picture shows an iconic coastal scene, with Durdle Door at its centre. Durdle Door is a natural limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, England. The arch rises majestically from the sea, framed by a tranquil beach and dramatic cliffs. The composition captures a moment of tranquillity, where the gentle water kisses the shore and the overcast sky embraces the landscape.
long exposure landscape photo of the corwall coast
long exposure landscape photo of the wild coast of Cornwall UK
long exposure of the old life boat launch Lizard Point Cornwall
landscape photo at the Atlantic Coast with a person overlooking an inlet
landscape photo in Cornwall of bluebells along the public footpath
The picture shows a minimalist coastal landscape, with a row of wooden poles leading into the sea. The posts are covered with algae and mussels, highlighting their weathered and rough texture. At the end of the row is a marker pole with a triangular sign on top. The sea has been smoothed by a long exposure, giving the water's surface an ethereal, misty effect. The photo exudes a sense of stillness and infinity. Using black and white enhances the abstraction and focuses attention on the shapes and lines in the image rather than on colour. The emptiness of the horizon and the symmetrical repetition of the poles contribute to a sense of tranquillity and timelessness. The composition uses guiding lines. The row of poles draws the viewer's gaze from the foreground to the horizon, adding depth and direction to the image. The vertical lines of the poles contrast with the horizontal lines of the sea and horizon. The repetition of the poles creates a rhythm and structure in the composition. The photo has a strong balance thanks to the symmetrical placement of the poles, which act as a natural anchor point against the soft, diffuse background. The diffused light creates a smooth, even exposure without harsh shadows. The long exposure time has softened the water, creating a calm and serene atmosphere.