Hi Damian. Always amazes me that this great location doesn't get as busy with photographers as somewhere like Perch Rock. I know the parking's not as good and there's a short walk but it's equally as picturesque. Also great for both sunrise and sunset at this time of year. It's always interesting to hear your thoughts on composition and see the results. That was cracking sky - you got some gorgeous colour in your images. Those reflections look great. Glad you got your reward for persevering with this location ! Many thanks for sharing this very enjoyable video.
Persistence definitely paid off Damian. Well done. I am trying to fit this location into a trip to the area in September but not sure I'll be able to give it three takes ;-) Cheers, Ian
One of your best ones yet, Damien. The ones on top of the dunes worked really well to emphasise the lighthouse even though it was very small. My sense of humour as well. Cheers
Awesome video Damian. Love the colours in the sky. You certainly were the 3rd time lucky. The dune shot works well giving a sense of scale to the area. I can understand why people straighten the lighthouse, but if it is meant to be on an angle then I say leave as it in real life. Thanks for sharing!!!
Cheers Tim. It does look odd when you have a straight horizon and a leaning lighthouse and the desire is to straighten it, but the people who know the place would know!
Great walk through vlog again Damian, your descriptive vlogs really do help when out looking for composition. Plus I'm visiting here in 2wks time 💪. Great images as always bud.
Another good one Damian. I'm lucky to live about 10 minutes drive from Talacre and have photographed in all sorts of conditions, but that really was one great sunset.
We've been complaining all along that stretch of coast about the amount of rubbish left behind each day and want more pro-active enforcement of littering by the council. There used to be a clean-up squad who would visit early morning in the summer months but I don't know if that still happens.
Another great vlog mate, you do mate vlogging look simple and you always get a shot well lots of shots well done, for a couple different images from there
Hey Damian, great video, really enjoyed watching this as I suspect i'm now on the same path as you, repeat attempts to get something decent from a location I have visited before perhaps there something about Talacre :) Really enjoyed your varied selection of images from the location and the different vantage points, I think there is something for me to learn right there. you were treated to some superb colours at 09:10, unfortunately my visit on saturday for sunrise really didn't go to plan and the conditions were challenging for a variety of reasons. Some late morning sunlight probably saved the adventure for me. Managed to produce a vlog. So perhaps all ways not lost after all. - -The issue I think I'm going to have is it was first time lucky for me and all future visits will be sadly lacking in either conditions or my own abilities.
Thanks Geoff - can't complain about first time lucky! :) I know what you mean though, there's so many other place to go, do you want to go back to the same place if you think you've already got peak image!
@@Drumimages repeats visits are fine if the location is quick to get too I suppose. I live in landlocked Worcester and its 2 hours in most directions before I get any sense of wilderness etc. Could always revisit the local duck pond ;)
Hi Damian! Excellent vlog as usual. As a videographer/cinematographer, I would have to fill in a certain space of time with various angles of shots to accompany some narrative of some sort. That would mean that I would get up high, close and very, very low. Why not try a very close up shot with only part of the lighthouse in shot to contrast with the sky? Or even, make a deal of the shadows left in the footprints in the mud as part of your foreground. Of course, I loved the photos you took and thought that the dunes were an excellent addition. On a separate note, I'm likely going to be home next spring - would love to meet up. If we can, I'll bring my Sony PXW-FS7 or at least my PXW-FS5! Let's do something!
Another great vlog Damian. I really like the perspective from above on the dunes. The Golden sunlight on the grass is beautiful. Would you consider using a telephoto lens from there to make the lighthouse a bit more prominent? I have a question about a technique you use. In live view I see that you lock focus on a subject then reposition the sensor to take an exposure reading. How do you lock in the focus and still have the ability to move the sensor? I use Canon and I don’t think I can do this. Third time lucky-well done!
Thanks Jeff - I wanted the sense of the lighthouse being small in the landscape,so didn't use a longer lens. I switch the lens to auto focus and depress the shutter until focus locks, then switch the manual focus and that allows me to move the meter box. What lens are you using, it should have a switch to select manual or autofocus.
Damian Waters photography Thanks Damian. Yes, my lenses do have an AF switch. I didn't notice that you switched it off as you do it quite seamlessly. I generally zoom in, then focus-- either manually or AF then switch off. I think I need to return to 1x magnification before I can regain the exposure box. I'll have to try it. Looking forward to your next vlog!
Hey Damian. I'd like to ask a question for which there probably isn't a good answer. I often wonder how my post processing time compares to others. The main reason is that wonder about the capture from a full frame camera compared to crop sensor and the initial quality of the image. My suspicion is that a full frame camera provides an initial raw image that requires less time post processing that an APSC camera would. I do realize that the objective is to "get it right in camera" to the degree possible and by doing that, less processing is needed. For me to get similar results to yours from the dunes, I would probably need to bracket and exposure blend. I suspect a full frame camera with greater dynamic range would produce a good image from a single frame. So my question is for shots like those with the dunes, beach and lighthouse, any guess as to how much time you spent editing? Also, was that a single frame?
Thanks Philip, I’d estimate the dune images I probably spent a couple of minutes on. They only really needed some dust spots removing and a little bit of exposure balancing, the lighthouse was a bit brighter than I wanted, so I toned it down a bit. But the reason for that is probably because the scene is actually quite balance overall anyway. The grass and dunes were nicely lit by the sun and that gave an fairly even light across the whole image.
Well done some great images, the light was definitely on your side.
It really was. Thanks Jackie.
Those were some good-looking photos.
Thanks!
Nice one Damian, great colours well done
Thank you Kevin
Third time lucky! Those colours are brilliant and so vibrant. I just adore the colours the sky provides in sunsets at this time of the year 🌅
Thanks James, glad you enjoyed it.
Third time perfection I’d say Damian. Stunning sunsets you make it look so easy. Thanks
michael, thanks. Right place and right time!
Hi Damian, Your perseverance has definitely paid off, you've been rewarded with a stunning set of images. Thanks again for sharing 👍
Cheers Nev, thanks for watching.
Hi Damian. Always amazes me that this great location doesn't get as busy with photographers as somewhere like Perch Rock. I know the parking's not as good and there's a short walk but it's equally as picturesque. Also great for both sunrise and sunset at this time of year. It's always interesting to hear your thoughts on composition and see the results. That was cracking sky - you got some gorgeous colour in your images. Those reflections look great. Glad you got your reward for persevering with this location ! Many thanks for sharing this very enjoyable video.
Cheers Tim, it was bugging me that I hadn't been able to vlog the location better!
Persistence definitely paid off Damian. Well done. I am trying to fit this location into a trip to the area in September but not sure I'll be able to give it three takes ;-) Cheers, Ian
Ian, thanks. I hope you have a good trip.
Thanks Mate :-) Looking forward to it thanks to you and a few others doing great blogs of the area.
There are other vlogs? 😂
I went the other week hope to see you there
One of your best ones yet, Damien. The ones on top of the dunes worked really well to emphasise the lighthouse even though it was very small. My sense of humour as well. Cheers
Cheers Andy, I’m glad you like it.
Awesome video Damian. Love the colours in the sky. You certainly were the 3rd time lucky. The dune shot works well giving a sense of scale to the area. I can understand why people straighten the lighthouse, but if it is meant to be on an angle then I say leave as it in real life. Thanks for sharing!!!
Cheers Tim. It does look odd when you have a straight horizon and a leaning lighthouse and the desire is to straighten it, but the people who know the place would know!
Great walk through vlog again Damian, your descriptive vlogs really do help when out looking for composition. Plus I'm visiting here in 2wks time 💪. Great images as always bud.
Thanks very much. I hope you have a good trip.
Damian Waters photography Cheers bud
Amazing sunset light Damian. Really enjoyed the images of the lighthouse. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks very much Rob.
Great skies and shots Damian, thanks for sharing.
All the best........Peter.
Thanks for watching Peter!
Some amazing colours in the landscape. Good video to watch.
Is that a 7D original being used ! ?
Tyson, thanks very much. “Original” - just like me! 😂
another great vlog!
i love people sharing their landscape photography and the whole story behind them
Thanks very much, good to know you enjoy it.
Well done mate you nailed some beautiful shots and the sand makes for great exfoliation 😏
Thanks very much - yes my feet are as soft as a baby! :)
Damian Waters photography you watch all the lasses racing down there now save em a fortune
If Kim K suggested it, they would!
Damian Waters photography agreed although not a clue who she is
Another good one Damian. I'm lucky to live about 10 minutes drive from Talacre and have photographed in all sorts of conditions, but that really was one great sunset.
Mike, thanks. It is about an hour for me. It is a great place, but I was a bit taken aback by the amount of rubbish left on the beach.
We've been complaining all along that stretch of coast about the amount of rubbish left behind each day and want more pro-active enforcement of littering by the council. There used to be a clean-up squad who would visit early morning in the summer months but I don't know if that still happens.
The bins were full, so people had just dumped their rubbish next to them. Why don’t they take it home - lazy *******
Excellent, Damian. I love sharing video, landscape photography.👌also you love artists photography. 👍👏
Thank you very much.
Great vlog damian. Brilliant sunset images. A place i haven't been to yet but intend to go soon
Thanks Jim - I hope you have a good trip.
Another great vlog mate, you do mate vlogging look simple and you always get a shot well lots of shots well done, for a couple different images from there
Cheers Paul.
Once again a brilliant vlog I just keep learning so much from you Damian
Thanks very much Ken!
Fantastic vlog Damian I live in Prestatyn so not far away it’s one of my favourite locations keep up the good work
Cheers Steve. I'm doing at talk at the Prestatyn camera club in September......
Hey Damian, great video, really enjoyed watching this as I suspect i'm now on the same path as you, repeat attempts to get something decent from a location I have visited before perhaps there something about Talacre :) Really enjoyed your varied selection of images from the location and the different vantage points, I think there is something for me to learn right there. you were treated to some superb colours at 09:10, unfortunately my visit on saturday for sunrise really didn't go to plan and the conditions were challenging for a variety of reasons. Some late morning sunlight probably saved the adventure for me. Managed to produce a vlog. So perhaps all ways not lost after all. - -The issue I think I'm going to have is it was first time lucky for me and all future visits will be sadly lacking in either conditions or my own abilities.
Thanks Geoff - can't complain about first time lucky! :) I know what you mean though, there's so many other place to go, do you want to go back to the same place if you think you've already got peak image!
@@Drumimages repeats visits are fine if the location is quick to get too I suppose. I live in landlocked Worcester and its 2 hours in most directions before I get any sense of wilderness etc. Could always revisit the local duck pond ;)
Great vid Damian! Those colours! :D
Cheers Matt.
Beautiful images, great video Damien, thanks for sharing👍👏👍
Thanks for watching Mark!
Very very nice Damian sorted ;)
Thanks
Hi Damian! Excellent vlog as usual. As a videographer/cinematographer, I would have to fill in a certain space of time with various angles of shots to accompany some narrative of some sort. That would mean that I would get up high, close and very, very low. Why not try a very close up shot with only part of the lighthouse in shot to contrast with the sky? Or even, make a deal of the shadows left in the footprints in the mud as part of your foreground. Of course, I loved the photos you took and thought that the dunes were an excellent addition. On a separate note, I'm likely going to be home next spring - would love to meet up. If we can, I'll bring my Sony PXW-FS7 or at least my PXW-FS5! Let's do something!
Cheers Andrew - I'll bear that in mind for next time. Sounds like a good plan - you just home for a visit?
Yes - my year from the secondary school I attended is planning a reunion in Bala next spring. I think April.
Let me know when the dates are confirmed.
Another great vlog Damian. I really like the perspective from above on the dunes. The Golden sunlight on the grass is beautiful. Would you consider using a telephoto lens from there to make the lighthouse a bit more prominent?
I have a question about a technique you use. In live view I see that you lock focus on a subject then reposition the sensor to take an exposure reading. How do you lock in the focus and still have the ability to move the sensor? I use Canon and I don’t think I can do this. Third time lucky-well done!
Thanks Jeff - I wanted the sense of the lighthouse being small in the landscape,so didn't use a longer lens.
I switch the lens to auto focus and depress the shutter until focus locks, then switch the manual focus and that allows me to move the meter box. What lens are you using, it should have a switch to select manual or autofocus.
Damian Waters photography Thanks Damian. Yes, my lenses do have an AF switch. I didn't notice that you switched it off as you do it quite seamlessly. I generally zoom in, then focus-- either manually or AF then switch off. I think I need to return to 1x magnification before I can regain the exposure box. I'll have to try it. Looking forward to your next vlog!
Hey Damian. I'd like to ask a question for which there probably isn't a good answer. I often wonder how my post processing time compares to others. The main reason is that wonder about the capture from a full frame camera compared to crop sensor and the initial quality of the image. My suspicion is that a full frame camera provides an initial raw image that requires less time post processing that an APSC camera would. I do realize that the objective is to "get it right in camera" to the degree possible and by doing that, less processing is needed. For me to get similar results to yours from the dunes, I would probably need to bracket and exposure blend. I suspect a full frame camera with greater dynamic range would produce a good image from a single frame. So my question is for shots like those with the dunes, beach and lighthouse, any guess as to how much time you spent editing? Also, was that a single frame?
Thanks Philip, I’d estimate the dune images I probably spent a couple of minutes on. They only really needed some dust spots removing and a little bit of exposure balancing, the lighthouse was a bit brighter than I wanted, so I toned it down a bit. But the reason for that is probably because the scene is actually quite balance overall anyway. The grass and dunes were nicely lit by the sun and that gave an fairly even light across the whole image.