Chapel Point Photo

Photographer’s Note

On two days of the week we stayed in Cornwall we walked parts of the Southwest Coast Path. It is a 630miles National Trail starting at Minehead in Somerset and going right round the Southwest’s north and south coasts to Poole in Dorset on the south coast.
Staying at Mevagissey, that was our starting point each time. This photo was taken as we were heading west to Gorran Haven. Chapel Point is a narrow peninsula clearly visible from Mevagissey. The small bay in the foreground is Colona Bay.

The map coordinates are only approximate for Chapel Point, but when you look at the map it is easy to see roughly where I was standing to take the photo.

Chapel Point from a different POV is in the WS

ISO100, FL24mm,

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mikolaj_kawa (31287) 2009-08-09 1:18

Hello Kath! Very interesting place, amazing nature and marvelous architecture. Nice light and bright, good capture. Very original perspective. Wonderful effect. Well done!

besnard (31072) 2009-08-09 1:26

Bonjour Kath
Un joli cliché de cette belle nature avec des couleurs bien saturées. Elle est pleine de vie avec le mouvement des vagues.
Merci pour le partage et bon dimanche.
Nicole

snunney (35476) 2009-08-09 2:43

Hello Kath,
A very attractive seascape with lovely light and natural colours. I like the view across the cove with the incoming tide breaking on the beach. The composition has a very pleasing balance to it with the foreground rocks giving a great sense of depth.

rodgerg (25027) 2009-08-09 3:03

Hello Kath,

A very well balanced seascape with the beautiful incurving coast and a great prospect to the village in the BG. Beautiful natural colors well collected and well satured under a nice sky well colected too.
Have a nice Sunday,
Roger

PaulVDV (5371) 2009-08-09 3:14

Hello Kath,
Good capture of this beautiful coastline and the small peninsula with its white houses exposed to wind and all nature strengths.
Best regards, Paul

PixelTerror (86853) 2009-08-09 3:15

Hi Kath
Nice little corner of the UK, the coast alone is already dramatic but in addition you had that bit of stormy light to enhance it even further, I enjoy such lights a lot.
Have a nice sunday JY

dta (6145) 2009-08-09 3:54

Hello KAth ,
It could be a breton coastal landscape ! But we are neighbours ... The composition is splendid , as the light , very well captured , with this threatening sky .
Well done

cbrman (19051) 2009-08-09 4:07

Hello Kath,

Un bord de mer qui nous entraîne vers des contrées lointaines. La compo est bien vue avec ces maisons sur cette petite presqu'île. Le temps gris est quelque peu tourmenté nous plonge dans l'ambiance des lieux.
A+

Dominique

ChrisJ (70443) 2009-08-09 5:30

Hi Kath

A superb seascape, with the 'c' shape of the cove, providing marvellous lead in lines, around the shore. Good colour, sharpness & saturation. Tfs!

jwmunro (6255) 2009-08-09 5:45

Hello Kath -

Lovely scene! IMO the sky makes this scene. The sky indicates either a coming storm or one just past but either way it adds a bit a drama. The saturated colors against the white buildings is also a draw to the eye. Well seen and presented.

Thank you for sharing.

John

hardyuno (2613) 2009-08-09 5:57

Hi Kath,
a great Cornish view, very well composed. The Southwest Coast Path is one of the best hiking trails i know. And we have very much in Bavaria.
TFS and regards
Hartmut

chawax (6173) 2009-08-09 6:06

Hi Kath,
It really looks like Brittany, I love it ! The point of view is very nice and the clouds and the waves create a nice atmosphere, we can feel the wind from the sea !
Regards,
Olivier

asajernigan (14284) 2009-08-09 8:18

Kath,
This is a fine landscape shot with the sea cutting into it. Your composition is great framing the inlet with the rocks and vegetation. The lighting and colors are great with excellent sharpness and DOF. The sky is great and you have captured it nicely.
TFS,
Asa

TopGeo (22231) 2009-08-09 8:26

Hi Kath! Important picture and his splendid place background with the coast in the second level it impresses The corner and choice of frame gave dynamic appreciable
compliments
Georgios

cherryripe (19187) 2009-08-09 8:27

Hi Kath
Nicely balanced composition of this pretty scenery. The contrasting light is beautiful accentuating the greens.
Regards
Nikki

Bluejeans (33081) 2009-08-09 8:31

Ola Kath ,
Que paisagem magnifica com estas zonas verdes em cima de rochas , muito bonita esta pequena praia , gostei muito do céu tem uma bela textura de nuvens , boas cores e luz, parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

josepmarin (34107) 2009-08-09 10:07

Hello Kath,
This composition is organized well, due to a well chosen framing and to the good balance between the sky, the sea and the coastal landscape with the nice white houses.
The luminosity and the colors are managed well, the image has a good level of visual attraction, and I like specially the dynamism that create the waves and its foam.
Beautiful work.
Best wishes,
Josep

UlfE (9180) 2009-08-09 11:05

Hi Kath,

A wonderful picture. I love all the exciting lines and curves. I am glad that you did not give way to the temptation to show us where the land tongue ends. I am sure this perspective is much better. TFS and have a nice Sunday evening!

Cheers,

Ulf

danyy (69465) 2009-08-09 14:29

Bonjour Kath,
tu as aussi certainement un petit secret pour rendre des lumières aussi belles et pleines de contrastes.
Un ciel magnifique qui me donne envie de me retrouver la-bas et de le cadrer comme tu l'a si bien fait.
Un excellent choix de POV et du lieu.
Regards and cheers.
Daniel.

paura (39306) 2009-08-09 14:50

Kath,
Beleza de trabalho aqui, componto a partir de um excelente ponto essa bela fotografia. Gosto também do eficiente e bem conduzido trabalho em pp.

Abraço

Paulo

plimrn (19720) 2009-08-09 15:08

Hi Kath,
You've framed delightful layers of detail in your composition: Green ferns, rock fingers, white-capped wavelets curving onto the little beach, more rock, green, water and than that wonderful explosion of clouds above the point!!

Naturally, sharpness and color are perfect since it's your work. Looks like the four of you had a lovely trip.
HLJ, Pat

Gerrit (36287) 2009-08-09 16:51

Hiu Kath,
wonderful how that village is situated. The incoming waves are fantastic here and the so is the freshness of the green.
Regards, Gerrit

gunbud (28163) 2009-08-09 18:04

Hi Kath,
What a wonderful combination of lovely architecture and such a beautiful setting.
The powerful surf along with the ferns makes an excellent lead-in to these beautiful cottages and lovely coastal sky.

Regards, Tom

gneufeld (15235) 2009-08-09 18:47

Hi Kath,
I love both shots - the landcape is so welcoming for a stroll. Nice rich colors and the clarity and sharpness is superb. Well done and TFS. Gerald

dareco (17104) 2009-08-09 19:47

This place looks wonderful!! I can almost hear the waves :) Good composition and excellent detail. TFS

danos (33300) 2009-08-09 22:11

Good morning Kath,
a picturesque rocky golf with this tiny sandy beach make the view of the chapel point so interesting.I like the trees and the foliage in the foreground,as the WS in the back of the point.The light is well managed as the colours too.Well done.

Have a nice week,Danos

subhendu_bagchi (3516) 2009-08-09 22:24

Namaste Kath, a well composed seascape. The sea shore looks fantastic.Brightness and sharpness is good. TFS.
Subhendu.

emka (22357) 2009-08-09 23:24

Hi Kath, Splendid place in Cornwall. I like these small white houses and lush vegetation. impressive ferns in the fg. amazing light, marvelous composition.

regards

Malgorzata

John_F_Kennedy (31994) 2009-08-09 23:27

Hello Kath,
Nice perspective and like an artwork. A nice photo with excellent sharpness and composition
Best wishes,
Achim

delkoo (34792) 2009-08-10 5:07

hi kath
As always, your landscape job is excellent and shows very well your sensitivity and your sense of observation!

Perfect framing.

ddier

darek1978 (11505) 2009-08-10 8:52

Hi Kath,
Splendid capture! The breaking waves lead the eye into the scene nicely. The interesting and dramatic sky creates a nice mood in this fine view. An excellent example of how to get a masterful capture even with bad weather without sun ;) It is a plecsure looking at this. Congratulations!
Regards,
Darek

Graal (58732) 2009-08-10 23:55

Hi Kath,
nice landscape from the Cornwall coast. Pleasant contrast and colours, pity that weather was cloudly. Well photojob. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

AiresSantos (42924) 2009-08-11 2:36

Hi Kath
Beautiful picture from Chapel Point, a narrow peninsula.
Fine vivid colours and POV. Excellent details, well framed and done
Thanks and regards
Aires

Bartleby (5140) 2009-08-11 2:50

Hi Kath,
this is another great scenic view. I like the different layers in the picture. And it is well-contrasted with an appropriate exposure, which must be no mean feat. Congrats.

Philippe

mortijo (12412) 2009-08-11 8:17

Excellent seascape shot. The sky is quite nice and the light just right.
Regards
John

Angshu (34119) 2009-08-11 9:26

Hello Kath
Very nice! There's quite a lot of 'white' here, of the surf & of the houses in the BG. Fine contrast with the green both in the FG as well in the peninsula. The darkish sky also adds to the picture, with the radiating clouds. Good work!
Best Regards
Angshu

coco (28130) 2009-08-11 13:19

Hi Kath.

Fantastic use of the composition and especially of the light and exposure.
Congratulations for this photo.

Regards.

Urs (3274) 2009-08-11 19:37

Dear Kath

I guess that must be a typical English countryside scene: deep green vegetation, white houses and a bit of choppy sea. That should not be a stereotype at all. It looks nice with a lot of fresh air. Pollution must be far away. The little bay boosts DOF tremendously while sharpness is fine. I like it, well done

Best regards
Urs

akm (852) 2009-08-11 21:37

Oh Kath, what a wonderful treat! Your image is superbly composed, with the lines of cirrus fanning out above the strong forms of the pines, and the light and colors are awesome. But beyond its quality, your image brings back many childhood summers spent in and around Mevagissey -- and Gorran Haven --many decades ago!

We walked the cliffs on most days. Sadly, I have never walked all round the Cornish coast as my father did, twice, before he married. I hope that now it has official status it is still wild and, at least at some times of year, empty.

xuaxo (5835) 2009-08-12 9:41

Hi Kath,
These are really British colours. This sentence came to my mind because a few minutes ago I was looking at pictures of the Cape Verde coast. "Verde" means "green", as you maybe know, and that's a feature of the Britain and Ireland shores, but not in Cape Verde Islands.
The WS is also really beautiful.
Greetings from hot Portugal (35ºC in Lisbon),
F.

leonorkuhn (14047) 2009-08-12 16:05

Hi Kath,

Beautiful image of the rocky coast of Cornwall. The picturesque white houses creates a pleasant scenery. Excellent contrast of colors and great details.

Greetings
Leonor

Royaldevon (5944) 2009-08-13 1:27

Hello Kath,

You know, this feels more like a painting than a photograph, to me, possibly because of the quality of the sky, but not absolutely sure!
Love your pov which defines the action of the sea, eating away, in a soft curve, at the land.
A lovely balanced shot with fine details of vegetation and local architecture, to help the viewer develop a clear impression of the area.

Have a good day,
Bev :-)

npecanhuk (14718) 2009-08-13 9:47

Hello Kath!
The sky with the clouds, the sea with the waves, the rocky coast with the white buildings... everything so perfectly composed in a very, very beautiful photograph!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

Kielia (8735) 2009-08-18 8:40

Hi Kath,
a very fresh approach on this famous place and a beautiful impression of the sea, you have captured the waves perfectly in this beautiful light. Very pleasant colors. This is an image that lets my heart beat just a little bit higher. It almost looks like a painting. My compliments!
Warm regards
Harriet

JCG (25753) 2009-09-02 7:47

Hello Kath,

Still much of similarities with our Breton landscapes this photograph, I like much the wild side and vivifying place. The balance of framing is very appreciable and the sky brings a good relief. Pretty glance, thank you Kath… After a pleasant month of holidays much of photographs to be seen !!!

With all my friendships and a very good end-of-day,

Jean-Charles