Robin Hood’s Bay, a photo from North Yorkshire, England

Photographer's Note

My recent photo had such an unusual title that nobody probably expects that this time I have simple used a real name of the village which you see in this photo. Robin Hood’s Bay is a small village at the North Yorkshire coast located south of Whitby and north of Scarborough. Both Whitby and Scarborough are rather busy coastal towns, both very attractive and definitely worth of visit. Robin Hood’s Bay together with Staithes which I have presented a while ago, are tiny villages with narrow streets and tiny houses squeezed in a relatively small space. The legend says that Robin Hood was here. Was he defending the village against French pirates? Did he have here his secret port? None of that is probably true but the name surely helps to advertise this charming place and although not marked on any international map, it is full of tourists.

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mesutilgim (67982) 2012-10-23 12:10

Hello Mariusz,
Very nice landscape captured from a pefeect pov.
Nice samples of typical british architecture.
Good light on the buildings.
TFS and have a nice evening
MESUT ILGIM

holmertz (26958) 2012-10-23 12:16

Hello Mariusz,
Your new part of the world seems packed with lovely places not much known to most of us, or is it maybe that you have a way of making them look lovely? This is a fine view from a perfect POV, the houses with their very typical chimneys in the foreground and the rocky coastline along the bay in the background. The slightly hazy light is well captured and the colours are very pleasant.
Kind regards,
Gert

dta (51454) 2012-10-23 12:18

Hello Mariusz ,
With this well chosen POPV , we can see both this superbly situated village , and the beautiful coastline . I like a lot the effect of the lateral and warm light .
Regards

ciakgiak (30331) 2012-10-23 14:25

Ciao Mariusz,
Immagine bellissima, di ampio respiro, con una splendida luce e colori molto naturali.
Eccellente la qualità e la composizione, grandi dettagli.
Un caro abbraccio
Giorgio

marabu61 (3924) 2012-10-23 14:49

Witaj Mariusz
a charming place indeed. This looks like a quite corner of the world where one can make a decent living.
Very well presented with a good framing. The little village takes center stage in front of that pleasingly curving coastline. Very nice work indeed.
have a good time
Daniel

emilbo (20852) 2012-10-23 17:26

Allô Mariusz!
Je ne sais pas si Robin Hood a défendu le village mais j'aime bien cette photo et toutes ces cheminées qui émerge du toit des maisons. Le point de vue est bien choisi , l'endroit au bord de l'eau est magnifique et beau contraste de couleurs.
Toutes mes félicitations,
Emilius

Sonata11 (28341) 2012-10-23 19:50

Witaj Mariusz,
piekna pocztowka. Wspanialy widok. Tym mieszkancom to tylko mazna pozazdroscic takiej panoramy. Piekne miejsce i wspaniale prezentujesz to miejsce. Sliczne kolory, ostrosc, super swiatlo, swietny punkt widzenia. Bardzo mi sie podoba.
Serdecznie pozdrawiam,
Barbara

bukitgolfb301 (30067) 2012-10-23 20:28

Hi dear Mariusz

Great shot for so historical and tasteful castle. Wonderful and also fantastic image indeed as usual as you. Outstanding sharp and clear presentation strentgens this nice image. Thanks for your sharing and have a good day!

Takero from Tokyo

fds (5313) 2012-10-23 22:06

dear friend a another postcard from england
i would licke a trip nest year who you reportage is very beautiful and very interested
very nice village in the foreground nand sauvage cost in the backgraund
this a great document

danos (74020) 2012-10-24 0:27

Witaj Mariusz,
the village of Robin Hood’s bay from this advandage POV with the charmy houses to dominating the scene.
I like the warm falling light on the houses making the image more effective and sharp.

Have a good day,Danos

i9l2y1m8a8t3 (4435) 2012-10-24 0:31

Hi Mariusz!

Yes, mee too, the name caught my attention. Great viewpoint that shows a simple view of this town. Beautifully captured with enough lighting that exposes every detail well. The only thing that I didn't like is the bush on the right side that seems to be obstructing the view. Nice presentation regardless! TFS!

regards from Valencia,
Matt

saxo042 (31802) 2012-10-24 0:56

Hi Mariusz,
A very beautiful view with the foreground village with strong and sharp colours and the fields across the bay in softer colours. A very well composed picture!
Kind regards
Gunnar

SnapRJW (18752) 2012-10-24 2:16

Hello Mariusz - The day I visited Robin Hood Bay, the weather was not as lovely as this! Here very nice light adds contrast and detail to the little village. I love your composition, the green FG giving way to the houses where the chimney pots are a super feature and nicely displayed thanks to the sea forming the backdrop. The band of cliff top fields completes an attractive scene. Lovely! Warm regards Rosemary

lousat (57674) 2012-10-24 2:44

Hi Mariusz,a beautiful small village,it looks like to be in a fairy tales book,great point of view and a spectacular exposure for the best lights,details and colors,magnificent green scenary in background too.Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

timecapturer (30334) 2012-10-24 3:39

Hi Mariusz
the classic view of this wonderful little place perched on the coast. Full of charm and character with wonderful detail and light that makes this image so iconic and beautiful. Executed and presented superbly.

Best wishes - Brian.

SWEETFREEDOM (18417) 2012-10-24 3:41

Hi Mariusz,
nice p.o.v. with the bay in bg and village in fg. good light and colors.
regards
Alessandro

williewhistler (7283) 2012-10-24 4:07

Hello Mariusz ,
I do like the way that the interesting houses are cradled in the curve of the bay,the pleasant low light adds it`s own charm and modelling to what appears to be a most dramatic stretch of coastline.
Best regards Les.

pajaran (36246) 2012-10-24 5:07

Dobar dan.
Lep pogled ...
Dobra ostrina, kontrast i perspektiva, lepe boje.
Dobar tekst i kompozicija.
Lepi krovovi i dimnjaci.
Imajte lep dan.
Sve najbolje.
Paja.

Dzień dobry.
Ładny widok ...
Dobra ostrość, kontrast i perspektywa, piękne kolory.
Dobre teksty i kompozycje.
Piękne dachy i kominy.
Have a nice day.
Najlepiej.
Paja.

Royaldevon (17791) 2012-10-24 5:15

Hello Mariusz,

There are few places on the east coast more attractive or steeped in legend, than Robin Hood's Bay. I like how you have captured the close intimacy of the houses and still been able to provide a context for its position, high on the Yorkshire cliffs.
You have a lovely mixture of light and shadow, defining the textures of the terrain and the sea.

Have a lovely day,
Bev :-)

kordinator (13411) 2012-10-24 5:31

Hello Mariusz
About village name,good advertising sells products. :)
Nice view on the elegant British architecture in the village, and a beautiful coastline in the background.
Sharpness,clarity and high point of view are perfect.
Excellent light and colors are fantastic.
Great composition.
Kind regards
Saša

fabbs99 (5471) 2012-10-24 6:05

Hello Mariusz,

Beautiful scenery and perfect photography.The picture is perfectly good on its composition, details, colors, atmosphere and quality.I love to see the uncountable numbers of chimneys which make the rooftops more charming.TFS.

Best Regards
Farhat

Noel_Byrne (7374) 2012-10-24 8:41

Hi Mariusz,
What a beautiful little cluster of buildings! Amazing how even such a small place can have such a fascinating skyline with the chimney tops. This is positioned in a wonderful place to allow that dramatic craggy and colorful backdrop.
All the best
Noel

tyro (13101) 2012-10-25 13:46

Hello Mariusz,

A very fine photograph with the most lovely soft lighting which brings out all the details and textures in the buildings as well as the distant cliffs and fields. Your composition is very pleasing and the exposure, colours and sharpness are perfect.

A beautiful photograph with a very interesting note to accompany it.

Beautiful!

Kind Regards,

John.

JFS (32153) 2012-10-25 22:47

Splendid image, with a good deal of balance. I ike the sence of trankility and the delicious light and colors. The depth of field is extraordinary!
thanks Mariusz!

ikeharel (37356) 2012-10-26 4:05

Legends have a tendency to live long after, Mariusz.
Yet, the place is overwhelming in sight along the coastline, matching the tale.
Fine shot conveyed calm atmo., with mild light and good DOF inspite of some mist.
Lovely,
Ike

macjake (39235) 2012-10-26 7:31

Hi Mariusz
another keen photo!
really really nice shot.
and what a difference it makes that you added the landscape in the bg. if you scroll down the page, until the landscape is out of view, it totally changes the feel of the scene, makes it worse. so its important to have that extra elegant piece to complete it.
well done.
love seeing all the chimney stakes, and you picked a picture perfect time to shoot this with the warm side lighting.
perfect!
enjoy your day
craig

adramad (27556) 2012-10-26 11:26

Hello Mariusz.
A wonderful panorama of this beautiful and sheltered bay, surrounded by cliffs, beautiful green meadows we see the background image of this lovely group of houses in the foreground, which seem to be crowded, I like the touch of the chimneys, which rise on all roofs.
Very nice color in soft colors, with a nuanced lighting is very nice.
Have a nice weekend.
Best regards.
Luis.

Didi (48930) 2012-10-26 11:34

Hi Mariusz
Nice dominant point of view
Lucky people are living there.
Very good lights ambiance
Best regards

emka (58152) 2012-10-26 23:51

cześć mariusz, Widzę że stopniowo poznajesz okolicę i odkrywasz tam prawdziwe perelki. bardzo przyjemne miasteczko. I nie ma to jak w okolicy morze albo góry, a najlepiej i to, ito. fajne domy. Czy zauważyłeś że nasze domy nie maja kominów na bocznej ścianie, raczej na dachu w środku. turaj ten las kominów wygląda bardzo atrakcyj nie.

Pozdrawiam z Warszawy, jest deszczowo i ponuro, tęsknie za Afryką :).M

jhm (122458) 2012-10-27 1:17

Witaj Mariusz,

You took these picture wonderful out of the hight with a wonderful result.
Exactly a postcard of these area.
A presentation with high quality and sharpness.
Composition and colors care for a attractive picture.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John.

Graal (88908) 2012-10-27 3:30

Czesc,
bardzo fajne spojrzenie na wies i zatoke. Ciekawie wygladaja te sterczace kominy z dachow. Interesujaca nazwa, miejsce z pewnoscia atrakcyjne dla turystow. Bdb jakosc zdjecia.
Milego dnia.
Aleksander

jlbrthnn (79773) 2012-10-27 11:28

Hello Mariusz,
The village's name is quite interesting. The photo is masterfully composed. Roofs with multiple chimneys are spectacular. Light and the quality is excellent. Bravo.
Have a nice evening
Cordially
Joël

npecanhuk (53909) 2012-10-27 14:14

Hello Mariusz!
Very beautiful and pleasant-looking place!
Very attractive and charming picture!
Sharpness, exposure (wonderful side lit elements), (lovely soft colors) colors, chosen pov and composition are all excellent here too!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

Waylim (22357) 2012-10-29 9:03

Hi M,

Beautiful shot of the bay with such orginal name. Off course it make us think of the story of movie. Certainly this village has changed since. Yet the story remained, but the scnery is as beautiful, the way of life and housses is modernized.

Regardless, it is a beautiful image with good light. Good POV and composition.

Way

abmdsudi (26281) 2012-10-30 0:54

Hi Mariusz
This is fantastic way of showing a picturesque impression of this bay of the famous name with spectacular composition and viewpoint. Looking at this gorgeous eye catching cottages and its striking delightful colors and subtle light is a real pleasure, at the same time they provide outstanding contrast to the slight misty background and the whole scene. This is another excellent photo worth your effort. Thank you and congratulations.
Ksnd regards

siolaw (37568) 2012-11-01 3:07

Hi Mariusz
Good elevated POV in order to have water behind the houses. Nice framing along the coastline on top of the photo too.
Natural colours and sharpness always appreciated!
Greetings
Laurent

delpeoples (44960) 2012-11-03 7:02

Hi Mariusz

heheheh in comparison to the title of your previous photo, this title is very conservative. But it also conjures up images of Robin Hood and his merry men and the idea of just how far he travelled from Nottingham. Another very beautiful high POV, lovely colours are superb details. I particularly like the play of light on the grass in the right foreground. Lovely shot, thanks for sharing.

Happy weekend
Lisa

Angshu (51174) 2012-11-07 0:44

Hello Mariusz
You certainly advertised for the place well! I had never heard of this before. A nice picture of a charming village, with the houses all huddled together with the bay in the BG & open fields.Nicely framed with the foliage. Well done!
Best Regards
Angshu

annjackman (13219) 2012-11-09 21:57

Hello Mariusz,
I like the lovely lighting and the soft colours. The sea is very calm. The curve of the headland seems to cradle the village in the bay and thereby protecting it.
We were there in July but found it very busy with tourists and schoolchildren on trips. I would like to visit out of season sometime.
Excellent quality image as usual from you - TFS.
KInd Regards, Ann

s_lush (15590) 2012-11-11 9:29

Hello Mariusz,
This village has unusual name and unusually attractive architecture. In addition it situated at the unusually picturesque bay. You have chosen a favorable point of view, perfectly balanced composition and good framing. Excellent representation of this unique place!
Best regards,
Sergiy

jemaflor (68943) 2012-11-21 9:31

HI M,
Lovely view with these interesting pov on these houses and the coast in the bg, good light capture, tfs.

Kielia (20463) 2013-02-03 7:51

Hi Mariusz,
this is really a very nice sight seen from your unique POV. Your excellent photo gives me a very good idea of this bay. Last but not least you have also captured a wonderful mood. My compliments also for the notes!
Warm regards
Harriet