Beyond the rainbow......., a photo from Kent, England

Photographer's Note

Another from my shoot at Dungeness on the weekend. The storm and rain had passed by this stage , the sun had set behind me and the sky was still full of cloud and reflecting a soft subdued light. The environment , whilst photographically pure fun is filled with all manner of debris including old fishing nets, abandoned huts, old rusting machinery and hoists. I intend going back for another try as I really only got to play in about a 200 metre area . I would suggest wearing sturdy shoes as the pebbles are tricky walking and as I said who knows what other dangers are strewn around the ground. Take care not to trip as there are loose metal cables lying around and if you intend waiting for blue hour, a flash light to get back to the car safely would be a sensible choice.

I made use again of several NDG filters here.

More about Dungeness from Wikipedia

Dungeness is one of the largest expanses of shingle in the world[citation needed]. It is of international conservation importance for its geomorphology, plant and invertebrate communities and birdlife. This is recognised and protected mostly through its conservation designations as a National Nature Reserve (NNR), a Special Protection Area (SPA), a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and part of the Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) of Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay.
There is a remarkable variety of wildlife living at Dungeness, with over 600 different types of plant: a third of all those found in Britain. It is one of the best places in Britain to find insects such as moths, bees and beetles, and spiders; many of these are very rare, some found nowhere else in Britain.
The short-haired bumblebee, Bombus subterraneus, was last found in the UK in 1988, but has survived in New Zealand after being shipped there more than 100 years ago. It is to be reintroduced at Dungeness. It is planned that the first bees will be introduced in the spring of 2010[out of date].
The flooded gravel pits on Denge Beach, both brackish and fresh water, provide an important refuge for many migratory and coastal bird species. The RSPB has a bird sanctuary there and every year thousands of bird watchers descend on the peninsula to catch a glimpse of a rare bird from the bird observatory.
One of the most remarkable features of the site is an area known as 'the patch' or, by anglers, as 'the boil'. The waste hot water and sewage from the Dungeness nuclear power stations are pumped into the sea through two outfall pipes, enriching the biological productivity of the sea bed and attracting seabirds from miles around.

williewhistler, SnapRJW, No_One, danos, ourania, Gigidusud, Sonata11, Royaldevon, marabu61, delpeoples, annjackman has marked this note useful

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madhumita_roy86 (2344) 2012-10-29 7:14

Hi Kathryn,
very beautiful shot...
nice moment,ambiance....
great colours....nice contrast also....
like the lonely boat..excellent sharpness...
superb photography...
Tfs! regards,
Madhumita.

amir2009m (294) 2012-10-29 7:17

Hi
Very Beautiful
Great Job
Thanks

quovadis (5711) 2012-10-29 7:26

Hi Kathryn !

Lovely colours, the ground/beach and the sky/clouds match so well. Also the green and blue nets on both sides of the "basket like" boat give extra hue into the whole frame. Very good pov, though wish, I could see a bit more of the sea surface. Congratulation !!!

Tomek

williewhistler (16606) 2012-10-29 7:42

Hello Kathryn,
whilst not having the over all impact of your previous upload this shot of the abandoned boat is well composed and the sky most interesting.
Kind regards Les.

SnapRJW (31631) 2012-10-29 7:54

Hello Kathryn - This may seem strange but I actually prefer this shot to your previous upload. The composition is not constrained by working around the full bow of the rainbow and the placement of the elements within the frame gives the image a more pleasing balance. Excellent work and such fine colours. Have a lovely evening Rosemary

No_One (4) 2012-10-29 8:55

Hi Kathryn,
That sky is fantastic. The colour is soft and it has such unusual lighting. It makes a brilliant backdrop to that boat, which is an excellent subject. I love the leading lines from the bottom right too. Class shot, thanks
All the best
Noel

COSTANTINO (115477) 2012-10-29 10:07

Hello
shot with your, personal style and
your stamp,very goodmpov
the light is soft and a little
unsusual,artistic shot
regards
Costantino

Antipodean (666) 2012-10-29 10:28

Kia ora Kathryn,
Old boats always make great subjects & this is no exception. The lighting is good & highlights a vessel that obviously has seen better days. Cheers, Neil

gervaso (28177) 2012-10-29 10:31

Hello, Kathryn!

The colors are beautiful and give a dramatic atmosphere to the picture! Wonderful composition, with an excellent framing! Very good job!

leo61 (0) 2012-10-29 10:37

Hi Kathryn!
Perfect position of the boat and a good composition with these nets.
Great depth and fantastic purple tones.
Great shot!!!!
Regards,leo

danos (110407) 2012-10-29 10:55

hello Kathryn,
very nice the view as the presentation of the mauve scenery with the wooden boat to be on the ground and in the right place in the frame.I like the good use of the NDG filters as the excellent result from this experimentation.

Have a good afternoon,danos

ourania (51103) 2012-10-29 12:25

Hello Kathryn,
a wonderful composition with great use of perspectives that make the still view more dynamic and, combined with the sense of movement in the sky, give it a startling and fascinating intensity. I love the soft light and colours and the eerie atmosphere they create. The contrast of textures between ground, boat and sky is marvellous. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great evening,
Ourania

Gigidusud (21679) 2012-10-29 15:33

Hello Kathryn,
Beautiful photo with nice atmosphere and splendid colors.I like the boat in FG.Well done!
Best regards.
Ghislaine

Sonata11 (34119) 2012-10-29 21:01

Hi Kathryn,
very beautiful another shot of this place. Fabntastic colors, light, sharpness, clarity. The sky and the photo is spectacular. I really like it a lot.
All the best,
Barbara

Royaldevon (85606) 2012-10-30 1:28

Hello Kathryn,

It sounds as if your trek to this site was a little hazardous!
It is a lovely, atmospheric shot, created by your fine composition and the unusual colours in the sky. I am impressed by your use of the metal cables, perfectly positioned as a guide and for dramatic effect.

Have a lovely day,
Bev :-)

sandpiper (6788) 2012-10-30 2:27

Hi Kathryn

Same boat, different mood. Great light and composition, the sky is magical.

Chris

Nicou (193806) 2012-10-30 5:35

Hello

Grandisoe image quelle vielle barque sueprbe tout en bois avec ce ciel d'une fabuleuse couleur grandisoe image.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

yquem46 (38752) 2012-10-31 13:43

Hi Kathryn
An original shot made very mysterious by the use of your filters
To me looks more like an artistic creation than a plain photography
Could be easily turned in a poster sold in stores
A very good job from someone very talented
Have a nice evening
Patrick

marabu61 (11587) 2012-10-31 15:41

Hello Kathryn
Wow, another great picture of the same boat as before. Amazing those colors, where they cast by the ND filters of was the sky really that color?
The framing is even better than the previous shot, with no distracting foreground.
Very nice indeed.
have a great time
Daniel

Silvio1953 (220525) 2012-11-02 3:56

Ciao Karhryn, fascinating composition with old boat in FG, romantic atmosphere, good DOF, splendid light and colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

agjika (3177) 2012-11-02 3:58

Hi Katheryn,
I could swear I have seen another photo of the same boat somewhere else! The only difference is the location of the rails which was a bit further on the right.

Good pp and mood.

Regards

aleks

delpeoples (60342) 2012-11-05 18:13

Dear Kathryn

This photo is making me smile. I'm just imagining you running around (not in crocs) in the freezing cold there like a kid in a lolly shop with this light. Man, what a decisive moment and what beautiful purplish tones you've brought out. I like how the rail line(?) leads the eye towards the poor old wrecl and you positioned the boat well, slightly off-centre. A magnificent photo, just as brilliant as your previous boat shot. And another one for my Shipwreck Theme, YAY! That's if you don't mind?

Hugs
Lisa

annjackman (23019) 2012-11-06 8:59

Hello Kathryn,
What beauty you present us from the desolate Dungeness. A photographers dream location and you have done exceptionally well here. The viewpoint of the old boat is good and I like the nets scattered around. The colours of the sky are wonderful.
Best wishes, Ann

thebest (4276) 2012-11-11 21:08

Hi Kathryn,

I just love your boat photo's they are really wonderful.
The colours are quite surreal in this one - Dungeness can be a bit of a spooky place to be especially when the sun goes down.
Congratulations again on a grand photo.

Kindest regards,
Dawn.

pascal13 (2100) 2013-02-04 6:31

Bonjour Kathryn,
Superbe composition,le bateau abandonné et ces rails sont judicieusement positionnés dans le cadre.
Les filets de pêche apportent des touches de couleurs supplémentaires.
Bonne utilsation et maîtrise des filtres qui donne à ce ciel une jolie gamme de couleurs.
Très bien fait.
Bravo.
Bonne journée.
Pascal

macjake (98260) 2013-04-14 6:35

Hi kathryn
Wow.....what a beauty of a shipwreck. It looks so pristine and clean....as if you set everything up yourself ;)
Love the old relic!! And of course the bg colors are out of this world. One of your best shots!!!!
Cheers