PLYMOUTH SOUND

[Julian de'Courcy]

Had about three hours while waiting in Plymouth. Took this opportunity of time to find myself at Mountbatten Plymouth, where you can look out into Plymouth Sound also back towards the Hoe. I arrived in the car park where the sun was breaking through clouds out at sea. I often wonder what I am taking photographs of. If asked I don't think I could say anything in particular as far as subject matter goes. But what every photograph that I have been please with, has interesting light, whatever the subject. These are a few that I think represent interesting light. A side note I was pleased to hear today that I am going to have a photograph printed in the national Guardian, weekend 17th Nov. It was posting on this forum, with comments from a forum member that directly inspired the choice of image that I not only shot but chose to submit. Many thanks to Pete for a critic that helped.

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Plymouth Sound by JuliandeCourcy, on Flickr

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Plymouth Sound by JuliandeCourcy, on Flickr

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Plymouth Sound by JuliandeCourcy, on Flickr

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Plymouth Sound by JuliandeCourcy, on Flickr

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Plymouth Sound by JuliandeCourcy, on Flickr

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Plymouth Sound by JuliandeCourcy, on Flickr

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Plymouth Sound by JuliandeCourcy, on Flickr

 

[Brian Moore]

Those are crackers Julian. Fabulous stuff!

Congrats on the Guardian thing, too!

 

[Beth Carter]

these make me think someone has died out to sea and the heavens are opening up to take them in. really great series, all of the images have their own individuality and would be great if shown by itself, but they look great as a group too. it isn't just the same scene over and over again like in some series.

 

[Ahmad Bhai]

For some reason i couldnt sleep tonight. Thought id look into the forum. Im so glad i did.

Julian there will be times, maybe in years times, looking back at the photos you have taken, you will be so grateful
to have witnessed moments as these and to have been fortunate to have been there to take in these moments in eternity.

Thank you for being there and for sharing.

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

Thanks all.

 

[Andy Boardman]

Stunning set of shots & worthy of hanging on anyones wall ! I would love to take shots like that, off to get lessons on Sunday so hope I can get anything half as good as those.
WELL DONE SIR.

 

[Pete Askew]

These are wonderful again Julian. It's interesting that you say you are not sure what you photograph but there is clearly a why. And I always get a strong sense of mood / atmosphere from your work. In many ways these particular shots remind me of a series done by Eddie Ephraums showing a short time sequence of clouds advancing towards the Devon coastline. I think a similar sequence could work with these sorts of lighting conditions. What do you think?

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

Yes Pete I think I am not quite organized enough to do a time sequence.I like the idea. The reason I say I am not organized enough is that, when often for a landscape I take a sequence to stitch a panorama. I shoot manual and everything to get consistent exposure. When I get home for the life of me I cannot recognise the images that were in the sequence. Sounds dumb I know but it is eery sometimes, as if i did not take the shots. That is one reason I always wanted a pro camera so I could talk into mic and record what each image is. I think it can be done on the OM-D, so must look into that. You have given me the thought that a time lapse would work very well with the sea, wind clouds an constant changing light in this type of scenario.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Beautiful, Julian, just beautiful. We are lucky to have you here.

Like the idea of talking to the camera as you are shooting. You could take that further by having talking photos - an exhibition which combines thoughts and images.

That OMD is really impressive in your hands.

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PS congrats on the Guardian thing!

 

[Pete Askew]

Sorry I forgot to congratulate you on the publication Julian. A time lapse would certainly be a nice idea. The Ephraums images were 3 prints though - maybe I should have made that clearer. I was thing of three shots as the light changed.

 

[Ahmad Bhai]

I have from time to time as countless others have, pondered upon the Oneness of all things, particularly when i am by the seaside and glimpses into eternity materialise.
Were we to accept ourselves as the Oneness then we are encompassed within creator & appreciator.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Romantic drivel

 

[Ahmad Bhai]

I agree utter tosh

Hello Tosh Gotta Toshiba.








(although as with most things experience says otherwise )

 

[Pete Askew]

Have you been on the JD again Ahmad?!

 

[Ahmad Bhai]

It took a few bottles on ole num 7
Then the bottle became me and i became the bottle

 

[Ahmad Bhai]

Sorry about sidetracking.

Thank you for being there and for sharing.

 

[Stephen Baker]

A nice set with some cracking light..

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

Thanks Stephen.

 

[Paul Lange]

Very nice Julien but it has to be the first with the cloud that looks like a tear in the sky, wonderful I feel it adds that bit extra to the image and gives a sense that it was a special moment worth capturing.

 

[Lesley Jones]

A truly wonderful set Julian and congratulations on the Guardian thing