Landscape help

Hi All,

As I am on my Xmas holidays now, I would like to go somewhere next week and do some landscapes. Suffolk, where I live is a lovely part of the country, but does not have the same scenery as the Lakes, Peak District or Cornwall etc. I'm stuck as to where to go!! I would really like to do some cliff/coastal shots, so I am guessing Cornwall? But which part is best?

All help greatly appreciated

Regards

Rob

Sorry Rob, but I'm not the one to offer advice on British landscape locations. On the other hand it might be a good idea to start with what you have at your doorstep. It might be difficult to find a decent composition depending where you live, but when you find something its great pleasure to work on that to find the best time of day and year to photograph. Travelling is fun and I like it very much, but I feel that my best photos are coming from familiar locations and from repetitive visits.

Cheers,
Marko

I have to agree with Marko. Find somewhere inspiring that you can get to fairly quickly - say within 20mins from home. Then keep returning when conditions look favourable. Closer is good because often it is best to set out just before dawn or just before sunset. Tristan

Oh come on Rob. Didn't our greatest landscape painter live in Suffolk.

This is a great time of the year for landscape especially while we are having these frosty mornings. The light between 7.30 and 8.30 is perfect with subtle colours in the sky. No doubt there would be mist in some low lying areas.

Restrict your search to within 20 miles of home. Give yourself a challenge!

I say if you want a holiday Rob - you have one!

The Lake District is a wonderful place, but at this time of year, you are quite likely to spend a whole week in low cloud and rain (not that I'm saying no worthwhile images can be made in these conditions!)

The Dorset coastline is an inspiring place. If you want cliff/coastal shots, anywhere from Swanage westwards is fantastic. Check out Guy Edwardes' http://www.guyedwardes.com or Adam Burton's site http://www.adam-burton.co.uk/for inspiration.

HTH

Great time of year for Dorset as much of the Jurassic coast faces south and catches the sun in early morning. Burton Bradstock, Bridport, Lyme Regis, Durdle Door. Bliss...cream teas, real ale, fresh sea bass...yum yum. Only problem with Dorset is the mother-in-law lives there

Hi Guys,

Thanks all for your replies.

Paul, your correct. I live in Gainsborough's home town and Constable country is on my doorstep, I will give my local area a go, but would also like to get some "dramatic" cliff/seascapes.

Peter LOL my mother-in-law lives here, that's why I want to go to Dorset

Regards

Rob

I'd go to Dorset Rob. Loads of places no doubt where you live, The Lakes, Scotland etc, but I have been inspired by a lot of imagesand Dorset seems a good place to get those and develope similar images. I need that grounding to see if I can emulate images...but that's just me. Perhaps Justin and David Clapp may assist with locations as I'm pretty sure they're familiar with Dorset coastline.

That's what I'd do anyway Enjoy, where ever you end up

You could give south Wales a try, the driving time will be similar and its not quite so over-run as Dorset(and the roads better imho). There were a couple of places there mentioned in a recent Outdoor Photography that looked interesting to me. Have fun.

Paul

For your local area look out for a book on walks in the area. These will usually take in the most interesting spot.

The Lakes or Snowdonia can be fantastic at this time of year if there is high pressure. Take a look at http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/7days.asp to get a long range forecast.

The Peak District is always worth visiting at any time of year as are the Yorkshire Dales (Malum Cove, the Ingleborough waterfalls).

The Ordnance Survey publish a hold load of books of walks for some of the best areas in the country and I recommend that yo purchase same for wherever you decide to go.

Have fun