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Coastal (Gallery 2)
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RK012/Niarbyl
I took this image on my first 'photographic'
trip to Niarbyl. I opted for the less conventional
view of the fisherman's cottage rather than
the sweeping view of the coastline. The
lichen covered rocks in the fore and middle-ground
lead the eye into the picture while the
sunlight hitting the building makes it stand
out from the dark hillside.
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RK049/Castletown
Bay
Like many stretches of coastline, Castletown
has a well defined storm-beach characterised
by large well rounded pebbles. I used a
low camera angle to emphasise the pebbles
and found this old tree branch which points
towards Hango Hill in the background.
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RK050/Castletown
Bay
This image was taken only a few feet away
from the one above. The wet sand reflects
the deep blue of the sky above and the gold
of the setting sun. I placed the pebbled
shoreline running from the bottom corner
of the frame to create a more dynamic composition.
If nothing else, this image proves that
there are creative possibilities everywhere,
you just have to keep your eyes open!
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RK043/Castletown
Bay
When presented with a series of dots the human
mind will instinctively draw a line to connect
them. Knowing this can be useful when composing
an image and the stones in this image are
a good example. The eye follows the stones
from the bottom right to the middle of the
frame and then along the shore line to the
breakwater beyond. This, coupled with the
use of a wide-angle lens, has created a wonderful
sense of depth to the image.
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RK089/Ramsey
Bay
I have to admit that this is the first image
of Ramsey I have ever put on the website.
It is not through a lack of trying mind
you, but somehow previous attempts failed
to do justice to this wonderful bay. On
this occassion I was accompanied by my friend
and fellow photographer Russell
Turner, who visits the island every
year. Indeed, it was his phone call at 4am
on this morning that stirred me into action.
I used the outflowing tidal stream, snaking
into the distance, to lead to the Queen's
Pier, which in turn points to the sun bursting
through the clouds. This image is dedicated
to Russell, without whom it would not have
been made. I hope it goes someway to make
up for the lack of Ramsey images.
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RK056/Point
of Ayre Lighthouse
This lighthouse with its distinctive red
and white stripes is a familiar landmark
in the north of the island. The success
of this image is largely dependent on balancing
the lighthouse buildings on the right with
the converging road on the left. A polarising
filter was also used to increase the contrast
between the sky and the clouds.
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RK104/Cain's
Strand
Located just north of Peel, Cain's Strand
is a small cove with unique sandstone rock
formations. This image is somewhat of a departure
for me, relying less on dramatic light, and
more on the subtle pastel tones of the post
sunset. What makes the image for me is the
delicate wisps of cloud in the distance, signalling
the end of another day.
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RK063/Castletown
Bay
You will notice from this gallery that I am
fond of Castletown Bay. It is certainly true
that there is no place like home. However,
I would like to think that no matter where
I lived on the island, I would always have
a soft spot for this bay. Facing due south,
it enjoys good light from dawn to dusk throughout
the year and the numerous boulders and tidal
pools provide endless foreground interest.
This image was taken one winter morning.
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RK065/Perwick
Bay
This was my 3rd visit to Perwick Bay in a
very short space of time and although on my
previous visits I had not been happy with
the results, I knew the location had great
potential. In this image I used the circular
rock pool and boulder to add foreground interest
and the setting sun as a very simple but effective
focal point. I like the almost 'lunar' quality
to this image.
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RK088/Jurby
Head
Lead-in-lines are a clever composition tool
for creating depth in an image and luckily
they can be found everywhere, even when at
first glance there appears to be nothing available.
The wind on this day had created quite a turbulent
sea, so I utilised the waves as they rushed
into shore. Timing was crucial, so that an
unbroken line was created without being clipped
by the edge of the frame. I suppose the easiest
way to illustrate the importance of lead-in-lines
would be to imagine the picture without them.
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RK100/Port
Erin Bay
What first attracted me to this scene were
the rather 'unattractive' rubber tyres which
diminish in size from foreground to background.
The dramatic thunderous clouds add to the
impact of the image, framing the familiar
hotels and boarding houses that make up
the promenade. Protected from the ravaging
storms, these fishing boats wait out the
winter until the spring sets them free once
more.
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RK101/Castletown
Bay
As any keen gardener will tell you, Nestercians
grow like weeds and are particularly effective
at seeding themselves in any place they can
find. This vivid display was situated on a
pebble storm-beach, but must have presumably
originated from someone's nearby garden. Indeed,
living just up the road, perhaps I am responsible.
Now that would be ironic.
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RK105/White
Beach
This secluded bay, just a short walk south
of Niarbyl, enjoys the same stunning views
south to the Calf of Man. Indeed, it was this
view that I had originally envisaged. You
must remain flexible though, and as the sun
began to set I looked northwest and noticed
the orange sky against the predominantly cool
colours of the beach. I didn't even have time
to focus my view camera properly as I juggled
the filtration/exposure calculations in my
head. This stream provided the perfect reflector
to the sky and I am pleased to say that the
single sheet of film was in focus.
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RK109/Perwick
Bay
Not technically Perwick Bay, but looking towards
the bay area. This is a fascinating part of
the island, with some of the best rock formations
I have seen (see also RK065 above). The low
morning sun revealed the undulating nature
of this limestone platform beautifully, while
the headland provides a natural focal point.
I particularly like how the nodular nature
of the ground is echoed by the cloud shapes
in the sky, unifying the composition.
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RK114/Peel Castle
As a photographer I am always looking through
photographic magazines, admiring the work
of others and seeing images of the British
Isles. There is a revered location in Northumberland
called Dunstanburgh
Castle. I have lost count how many different
photographs I have seen of this locale. I
think the Manx version of this is Peel Castle,
a location equal (if not better) than Dunstanburgh.
The view of Peel Castle sitting on St. Patrick's
Isle, isolated from the mainland, is truly
magnificent. I have taken several images of
this castle, but it never fails to fire my
imagination and it provides an endless source
of inspiration.
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RK110/Castletown
Bay
Anybody with an interest in the world of art
will be familiar with the colour
wheel. This consists of Red, Yellow and
Blue primaries, Green, Orange and Violet secondaries,
as well as tertiary colours placed in a circle.
Colours opposite each other on the wheel are
called complimentary colours, and when placed
next to each other appear brighter and more
intense. This image perfectly illustrates
this effect with the orange Hango Hill looking
striking against the stormy blue sky.
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RK117/Jurby
Head
These sandy cliffs are a familiar sight in
the northwest of the island, as the geology
changes from harder sedimentary rocks to glacial
moraine. Caught by the evening sun, these
cliffs burn a bright orange colour and make
a striking feature. The foreground grasses
are essential in breaking up the expanse of
beach, while the driftwood points into the
distance. I am often asked whether I moved
the foreground twig into position? In this
case the answer is no, however I am not adverse
to doing this if necessary.
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RK124/White
Beach
Photography is all about timing. From the
time of year to the time of day, to the
actual moment when the shutter release is
pressed to record an image. These are decisions
that must be made with every new subject
matter. In this case, it is the timing that
makes the image. By waiting until the incoming
waves broke simultaneously with the water
hitting the foreground rock, means the image
is bursting with the energy and dynamism
that is so characteristic of these windy
days at the coast.
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