At the end of Studland Bay (a childhood holiday spot for me) in Dorset is an outcrop of chalk cliffs ending in a series of eroded stacks, this one is "Old Harry". It is believed that these stacks used to be connected to "The Needles" which are a similar group of stacks on the Isle of Wight.
I arrived about 30 minutes before sunrise having investigated the sight the previous day. After a promising few moments of colour in the sky the conditions were less than idea. Low cloud blocked any rays from the sun and although I waited for 2 hours, with every hope that the coast would get a lick of light, it never did.
Regardless of conditions I think that I got a worthwhile image. I love the complimentary colours, blue pre dawn tones (which I have corrected slightly) and the yellow of the wild cabbage flower which covers the cliffs here alongside the lick of red in the sky.
Certainly a place to visit again in better conditions.
Processing wise I wanted to make the best of the less than perfect light. I have corrected some of the early morning blue cast, brightened the sea and cliffs and further brightened the foreground grass and clifftop. I have added saturation and a contrast curve which adds punch to the image without losing any more of the shadow detail in the foreground.
Thanks for looking.
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`anmari has been spreading her infectious positivity throughout our community for over 6 years. Throughout this time Ana has been at the core of all things devious, passionately developing an eclectic gallery, helping organise devmeets, participating in chat events and also recently completed dedicating her time as a Community Volunteer. We are absolutely delighted to bestow the Deviousness Award for May 2013 to `anmari, congratulations! Read More
