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I was attracted by the contrast of the warm tones of the weathered driftwood to the cool tones from the equally rugged rock. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo27406477.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_10652841185730a47c9b7c2.jpgGreat Staple Tor Ref: M4-1536 The dramatic stacks of Great Staple Tor, with soft evening light and a nice worm sunset. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/zawn-trevilley https://images.on-this.website/7181_172441447588f650b58754.jpgZawn Trevilley Ref: S1-3579 The astonishing granite cliffs at Zawn Trevilley, near Lands End. Despite the calm looking sea, wind was really howling and bitterly cold - but the light shone warm, and really picked out the rugged textures in the rocks. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo7076436.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_16260277954cba2132a483c.jpgRoyal Albert Bridge The impressive Royal Albert bridge (known locally as the 'Brunel Bridge') povides the rail link between Devon and Cornwall - and soon to be renovated. This was taken from the Devon side of the Tamar, looking towards Saltash https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo26316128.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_1003999614566dab9bd47d5.jpgRiver Tamar Ref: M4-0022 A fantastic sunrise produced these amazing reflections from the River Tamar by Saltash https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo9685214.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_634679664db86819492e5.jpgGwithian Towans I was hoping to find some Sea Thrift in flower here, but unfortunately they were still in buds, so I had to make do with the sublime light and epic beach. Ref: M1-8126 https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/the-rumps https://images.on-this.website/7181_127998942648e51b865a0a4.jpgThe Rumps The aptly named 'Rumps' peninsular juts out into to sea near to Polzeath. The headland was used as a settlement in the Iron Age, and the fortifications have still left their mark on the landscape https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo2590239.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_6274032234a0ef3230b70c.jpgBrentor The tiny church of St Michael de Rupe, built on a large volcanic outcrop is a popular landmark, and offers superb views over western Dartmoor. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/holwell-lawn https://images.on-this.website/7181_146689127655d7abcd9f2c3.jpgHolwell Lawn Ref: M3-8071 Bluebells on Dartmoor? Yes, and hey do rather well too. This is Holwell Lawn near Haytor https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/wembury https://images.on-this.website/7181_18052703014bc357bd3ef6f.jpgWembury An impressive sunset from Wembury, a small beach just outside Plymouth https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/halton-quay https://images.on-this.website/7181_1359268883588f6587bba79.jpgHalton Quay Ref: S1-3620 Popped down to Halton Quay on the banks of the river Tamar to make the most of some early morning mist and frost. Thank you to whoever moored the boat there - just in the perfect spot! https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/combestone-tor https://images.on-this.website/7181_10571614395e66a35301d9e.jpgCombestone Tor Ref: S3-1128 The Hawtorn trees by Combestone Tor in Dartmoor. The double rainbow looks lovely and vivid, a bright and welcoming setting for the scene. What you cannot see are the freezing storm force winds almost blowing me off my feet, and whipping the stinging hailstones into a horizontal torrent. I needed to shoot directly into the hail in order to get the rainbow – I could hardly even look where I was shooting, let alone keep the lens clean. Is a miracle I managed to come away with a shot at all! https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo22138087.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_98355569853f3e02ee0183.jpgWhitsand Bay Ref: M3-3714 A dramatic sunset from Polhawn beach in Whitsand bay, Rame https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo22748520.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_8913773365442b09b5d620.jpgBoscastle Ref: M3-6305 A fantastic viewpoint across the mouth of the river Valency, and the entrance to Boscastle harbour, while above the clouds pick up the warm light from the setting sun https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo29678190.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_460814972582bae72bcbbc.jpgConstantine Bay Ref: S1-1408 Constantine Bay, Cornwall Found some sand ripples in a large rockpool. The ripples are formed by the waves washing up and down the beach, in the same way that wind shapes sand dunes (the ripples are in effect, miniature dunes). However these small and intricate patterns are indicative of a very fine, soft sand. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/priests-cove https://images.on-this.website/7181_13848573855e66c584a6cce.jpgPriest's Cove Ref: S4-9045 This is Priest's Cove with Cape Cornwall towering above, and the Brisons just offshore to the left. Always liked the 'chessboard' appearance of this beach with the mixture of light and dark rocks, and found this nice spot as the waters edge with seaweed and barnacles on show. As I arrived, the clouds where clearing off eastwards, and I honestly thought I had gone to the wrong location. However the clouds seemed to do an about turn, and came back in just as the sun was setting and really completed the shot. The waves were small and only just lapping at the rocks. I tried some shorter exposures, but I didn't quite get the right feel, so I fitted the 6 stop ND to go much longer (this exposure was 25 seconds). This really smoothed out the sea, and I felt this complemented the mood of the scene much better. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo34591154.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_15425036935adb44d80079b.jpgBantham Beach Ref: S1-5465 This dramatic rocky reef sit in front of the cliffs beside the main beach at Bantham, while the setting sun breaks out for some amazing light https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo41134063.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_16350370095e7cbcf887c01.jpgSaddle Tor Ref: S5-1220 With the promise of a good sunrise I popped up to Haytor on Dartmoor. The weather (typical Dartmoor) sent me on a merry chase to get the best of the fast moving clouds and mist. In the end I found myself back at my favorite hawthorn tree... Despite many visits, this was the first time I have had a good sunrise here! https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo4848774.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_13182502634bd445b9afeb6.jpgFistral Beach Fistral Beach is a favourite with Cornwall’s surfers, and regularly hosts major surfing competitions. The wide beach is ideally placed to catch the Atlantic swell and colourfull sunsets Ref: M1-2484 https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo14512774.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_7247912474f7b785cef095.jpgLightening Stone Ref: M2-0506 High tide at Widemouth Bay. Found the stone, streaked with quartz - thought it looked like it had been struck by lightening. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/steam-train-on-brunel-bridge https://images.on-this.website/7181_1217653244cf19e5887483.jpgSteam Train on Brunel Bridge The A1 class 'Bittern' Steam train crossing the Royal Albert Bridge (known locally as the 'Brunel Bridge') from Cornwall back into Devon https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo26595895.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_111464186756b783134bdd7.jpgPortwrinkle Ref: M4-0477 The beach at Portwrinkle, and yes I did have to grab the camera straight after the shot and run up the beach... https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/towanroath-engine-house https://images.on-this.website/7181_1982105118527146d980006.jpgTowanroath Engine House Ref: M2-7651 Towanroath Engine House, near St Agnes. Love this place, always an amazing feeling standing on these cliffs. The sky was overcast, giving a 'flat' featureless light, but this just allows the colour from the flowering heather to stand out. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/red-flowers-at-night https://images.on-this.website/7181_128211023150b268136e109.jpgRed Flowers at Night Ref M2-6638 Photographed at Polly Joke, Crantock (near Newquay) in Cornwall, I have waited years for the Poppies to flower in big numbers here. It was great to capture a field of these iconic flowers overlooking the Cornish coastline - and the red sky above mirrored the flowers below. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo36754536.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_9251605575bd070b3d84be.jpgBantham Ref: S2-3555 The view above Bantham beach, looking out towards Burgh Island in the shimmering waters of the sea. If you look closely, you can just about make out the thin strip of the land bridge connecting the island to the mainland. Fantastic sunset that evening! https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo26595881.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_130637452956b782ace77cc.jpgSharpitor Ref: M4-0464 Sunrise from Sharpitor, looking over the Burrator Reservoir. At fist the sun was locked up behind some storm clouds - and the light reflected from those clouds produced some of the most saturated light I have yet witnessed - it was if the landscape had decided to photoshop itself, and badly at that! Hardly the ingredients for a good photo! Fortunately the Storm clouds broke, and as they moved off, there was some saner and rather more photogenic light to be had. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/sandymouth https://images.on-this.website/7181_20170199325958f93131974.jpgSandymouth ref: S1-3827 One of those days when the sun pops out for just a very brief moment of glorious warm light. With little time to perfect the composition, I managed to grab this - loved the contrasting textures on the rocks, water and sand. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/gwithan-towans https://images.on-this.website/7181_477449717532c1e456eebb.jpgGwithan Towans Ref: M3-4411 Star-trail from Gwithan Towans, with Godrevy in the background. Shot over a 20 minute period, this shows the movement of the Stars across night sky. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo41134118.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_10823010725e7d003b2139b.jpgRame Head Ref: S5-6950 The wonderful old 12th Century chapel at Rame Head. The forecast of clear skies proved a little inaccurate unfortunately, and the clouds started rolling in almost as soon as the sun set. Did not get to see the Milky Way thanks to the cloud cover, which also reflected a lot of light pollution from Plymouth back down - but I did have this little a little window of clarity out to the west, so setup right up close to the chapel, and waited for the clouds to roll in as I wanted to capture the colour and atmosphere they provided. Orion is peaking out, with the 'belt and sword' clearly visible above the chapel roof, with the orange glow of Betelgeuse above. But the view is dominated by the bright glow of Venus. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo42090047.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_1722406255fb50e9b6fd14.jpgWheal Coates Ref: S5-4030 Wheal Coates mine, St Agnes. I setup the camera with the Towanroath engine house on the right of the frame, and the Milky way arching through the sky on the left. You can see the 'pan' part of the 'Plough' (sometimes called 'The big Dipper') to the right of the chimney. The top two stars point up to the North star (Polaris) just right of centre. I shot a number of frames of the night sky, then I left the camera running while I popped down to the engine house, and lit it up using a touch. I was just about to move on, when I noticed a bank of clouds moving up from the horizon, so I had to carry on shooting while they passed overhead - with the wash of colour contrasting wonderfully with the cool tones of the night sky. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo36716693.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_17822247015bcdc0790fab4.jpgSt Ives Ref: S2-2398 This is the little lighthouse at the end of Smeaton's pier at St Ives during a fantastic moon rise. I was shooting the dusk over St Ives from the station end of town, when I noticed the moon was just rising across the bay. Grabbed the camera and ran through the busy town so I could get to this spot by the harbour so I could line the moon up with the lighthouse. There were lots of people out enjoying the summer evening, and I had pick my way through on occasion. As I reached my viewpoint, and slung the tripod and changed lens (this was taken on the 70-200mm) - "What are you looking at?" Me: "The moon!" "Oh WOW!" Glad to be of service https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/horse-on-dartmoor https://images.on-this.website/7181_1423873486499d8ee6edfbb.jpgHorse on Dartmoor A wild (or perhaps semi-wild) horse on Sheeps Tor – back lit by the setting sun. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/wheal-coates https://images.on-this.website/7181_1463306635bd070263a610.jpgWheal Coates Ref: S2-3542 The Towanroath Engine House at Wheal Coates Mine, St Agnes beneath a moody sunset. The sun was only able to break through a tiny gap in the clouds, with not a great deal of light making it through, so I shot the old engine house from above to make the most of the warm light reflecting from the sea. I also likes the zig-zag break in the clouds above which roughly pointed down to the sunburst. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/widemouth https://images.on-this.website/7181_1422671151582a707b1dcc0.jpgWidemouth Ref: S1-1175 Water colours on the beach at Widemouth, near Bude. Nature pulled out the paint brushes and served up an extraordinarily vivid sunset. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/chun-quoit https://images.on-this.website/7181_109467582656671ef6dddfa.jpgChun Quoit Ref: M3-8490 This is an old neolithic burial mound up on the hills overlooking the coastline at Pendeen - one of the many little ancient monuments you can find littering the countryside in Cornwall. Have not been up here for years, and with the sea rather flat, though it would make a nice change. With some fine evening light and an interesting sky, it certainly hit the photographic spot - and possibly one of the few quiet places in Cornwall during the summer holidays! https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/blackbury-camp https://images.on-this.website/7181_153259152857989ca219913.jpgBlackbury Camp Ref: S1-0496 Bluebells are out at the old iron age hill fort at Blackbury Camp. The banking and ditch you can see here once formed the perimeter defenses. The trees grew after the fort fell into disuse. I do enjoy historical sites like this which you can explore and enjoy without fences, ticket booths, gift shops etc. Just an interesting and atmospheric part of the landscape. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/cathedrals-of-rock https://images.on-this.website/7181_14135189514efe1b81860f9.jpgWestcombe Ref: M2-3169 The water round the foreground rock here was too deep for my boots, and as I did not want to make the long walk back in wet boots, I kicked them off, rolled up the trousers and went paddling. I am happy to report that the water in the middle of December was not quite as cold as feared. However the razor sharp shale was rather less comfortable... The huge rock formations here are spectacular - they tower over the beach like cathedrals of rock https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo18915281.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_1413815354520820bdad09d.jpgBurrator Ref: M2-8448 When you head into Dartmoor for a dawn shoot, you don't go hoping for colorful Orange skies... you go hoping for vistas like this! Photographed from Leather Tor, looking down on the Burrator reservoir, and the plantations which surround it, laced with a wonderful autumnal mist https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo41064956.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_9508790995e66a1ced5f60.jpgPlymouth Hoe Ref: S2-7199 A glorious sunset from Plymouth Hoe in Devon. As I watched the evening sky develop, and these stripy clouds move in, I thought they evoked the stripes of Smeatons tower on the Hoe - an old lighthouse which originally stood on the Eddystone rocks offshore. Smeaton's tower revolutionized the way lighthouses were built, and proved so sturdy it even outlasted the rock it was founded on. When a new lighthouse was built (on a different rock), Smeatons's tower as dismantled and transported to Plymouth Hoe where it has severed as a local landmark ever since. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/charlestown https://images.on-this.website/7181_121833582956b781941332d.jpgCharlestown Ref: M4-0444 Charlestown is a much used location for film and tv, but a location I had never had much fortune with until now. The predawn sky looked clear, and did not promise much, but the clouds moved in just as the sun appeared, and provided some fantastic light. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/crantock-ripples https://images.on-this.website/7181_203992095751bf87735da90.jpgCrantock Ripples Ref: M3-0310 The tide was low, and I know this beach can 'ripple up' nicely. The light was pretty good, and just love the ripples and patterns in the sand. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/tregonhawke-beach https://images.on-this.website/7181_21003485094db358b3d6ab9.jpgTregonhawke beach Tregonhawke is one of beaches on Whitsand bay. This amazing sunset was starting to fade out, but I do like the patterns in the wave caught by the slow shutter speed. Ref: M1-7106 https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/wheal-coates-mine https://images.on-this.website/7181_8942962535e66a58eda737.jpgWheal Coates Mine Ref: S3-0325 This is a shot which really should not have worked. It was taken in the pouring rain, with the blinding sun shining through the clouds. I just had to keep cleaning the drops off the lens between each shot and pray they would come out! This was always going to be a black and White image from the moment I saw the scene, with the engine house shot as a stark silhouette. I loved the way the light was illuminating the rain from behind and then shimmering off the sea. Also note the wet brickwork adding some shape to the engine house. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/holywell-beach https://images.on-this.website/7181_88019305454ea89abbdae8.jpgHolywell Beach Ref: M3-6572 The tall dunes at Holywell are home to some exquisitely soft sand and delicate grasses. The Sea Holly was great to find in such abundance, and added a splash of colour. On a warm summer evening, this is a quintessentially 'Cornish' scene. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo41134067.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_20782176105e7cc68aa852a.jpgTamar Bridge Ref: S5-3875 This was a stunning sunrise over the Tamar River! I have shot misty mornings here many a time - but the 'god rays' from the sun shining through the low mist were by far the best I have seen from here. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo30601343.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_150271958358d913fd5aede.jpgThe Rumps Ref: S1-0555 What a fantastic find - a field of Bluebells right on the coast. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/cotehele https://images.on-this.website/7181_6466968055883ab370bf5e.jpgCotehele Some lovely early morning mist over the Tamar at Cotehele on the Cornish border. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo29673598.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_2036613510582a71440265a.jpgHope Cove Ref: S1-1435 From a workshop in South Devon, finishing up at Hope Cove, and the evening light was just sublime. I often lament when a sunset fails to 'pop' as expected due to an unseen cloud appearing ninja like and spoiling the party. This one worked in reverse, with the clouds parting just in time. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/kaleidoscope-2 https://images.on-this.website/7181_187388138752714799b2e12.jpgKaleidoscope 2 Ref: M3-1080 This year (21013), the thrift at Bedruthan is the best I have ever seen it. Colorful mosaic of wildflowers and a fantastic sunset, what more could you ask for? https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/portreath https://images.on-this.website/7181_16916629625bcdabae42fc3.jpgPortreath Ref: S2-1041 Portreath beach on a fine summer evening. The sunset cast some wonderful golden light across the harbor wall and rugged cliffs. The patterns the waves make as they gently lap the beach really are impressive, but they are only there for a second and then gone. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo24585998.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_1245849183557ecca3101a5.jpgBrentor REF: M3-7190 Winter in Dartmoor provides its own special challenges, but the mix of snow and mist is a photographer's dream - and the location, with the small church perched on this small steep-sided hill is majestic. However putting the two together, in a visually pleasing composition took a bit of work... This shot, the sun just breaking out over a low layer of cloud should not have worked - the contrast should have killed it, however the mist held back the light a little and gave some fantastic mood. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/cawsand https://images.on-this.website/7181_15316395605fb5d4530d3c7.jpgCawsand Ref: M3-9721 https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo29678728.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_555996984582c44b633b62.jpgTowanroath Ref: S1-2047 Wheel Coates Mine, possibly the most iconic and photographed view in Cornwall - but who cares when the light is this good? https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/wistmans-wood https://images.on-this.website/7181_1406372436557e22f02c2d6.jpgWistmans Wood REF: M3-7064 Wistman's Wood (with trees like this, where else?) With sub zero temperatures overnight promising a good frost, I headed upto Wistman's wood hoping the frost was going to penetrate in to the forest. Perhaps I was being a little hopeful. The moor was frozen and white right up to the tree line, but green 'inside'. Oh well, still some good light, and its an amazing place to visit. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo20659865.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_10285391255331fdbd14065.jpgSt Michael's Mount Ref: M3-2116 Sunset from St Michael's Mount https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/bantham https://images.on-this.website/7181_113177991056b780f7ada98.jpgBantham Ref: M4-0378 After a day of dramatic clouds, I found a clear sky greeting me at Bantham - so I had to work harder on the foreground! Found these two rocks, forming a 'valley' pointing out to Burgh island. The waves were washing up the gap, and hoped this might work well with a bit of long exposure magic. You can never quite tell whet you are going to get when you press the shutter button, and its rather exhilarating when the image flashes up on the screen and you find the ghostly patterns left by the moving water during the exposure really lift the photo https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/summer-swirl https://images.on-this.website/7181_77246218151bfa32836f26.jpgSummer Swirl Ref: M3-1861 A good summer's evening from Polzeath. I like the way the swirl of the pool of water is mirrored by the break in clouds above. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo24575970.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_83978261557e245e8319c.jpgMousehole REF: M3-7101 The Christmas lights at Mousehole harbour https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo7771992.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_3742908624cf19eb3b628f.jpgTamar Bridge The early morning sun burning off the mist over the River Tamar. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo31856610.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_201345331959591cbd8a408.jpgBowerman's Nose ref: S1-4858 Sunset at Bowerman's Nose - and a few Bluebells in the foreground. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/dartmoor-ponies https://images.on-this.website/7181_2313623685e66a468a3b3b.jpgDartmoor Ponies Ref: S3-2477 In your best David Attenborough voice: "Here, on Dartmoor's exposed tors, the harsh winter weather makes life hard for the local pony's. With their regular food frozen by the snow, they are forced to revert to their winter diet, which consists of cameras and photographers. They lure their prey by standing still and looking adorable; and then when the unsuspecting photographer is close enough, they strike..." https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo34215442.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_19165599115a9fd26828b27.jpgPolzeath Ref: S1-6503 A large Atlantic swell rolls into the bay at Polzeath. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/lands-end https://images.on-this.website/7181_141584080352714475be3b1.jpgLands End Ref: M2-8664 The light was fantastic, however the wind was gusting up to 60mph, and with a deluge of sea spray, I was amazed this came out OK. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo31854513.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_458403615958fd3265e58.jpgSheeps Tor ref: S1-4561 Some stunning evening light from Sheeps Tor, looking across Burrator reservoir towards Leather Tor. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo26897278.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_190965469956eafe836b2ea.jpgDartmoor Pony Ref: M4-1214 A friendly, fluffy little pony, who was quite happy to pose for me - and even gave me a fantastic yawn! https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/redford https://images.on-this.website/7181_1062631210588f55578928d.jpgRedford Ref: S1-3182 Redford is a small village on Bodmin Moor, where on a freezing cold winter morning, I found this fine tunnel of frost https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo33694607.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_10690000325a2132d4d49c6.jpgSt Ives Ref: M3-1920 Evening light at St Ives https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo34215402.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_17799023085a9fcd39311d3.jpgBoscastle Ref: S1-6597 What an amazing stretch of Coastine! The harbour entrance at Boscastle https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo31854512.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_5682332305958faed96eb4.jpgCrantock ref: S1-4502 The dramatic dunes at Crantock beach, with the grasses being blown about by the wind. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo23833039.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_1597609628551856e511cf8.jpgGolitha Falls Ref: M3-6844 The river Fowey passing though some autumnal woodland just before the cascades at Golitha falls. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo28698399.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_118089892557b84185b2977.jpgPorthcothan Ref: S1-0635 The Sea Thrift in full bloom at Porthcothan bay. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/saltash https://images.on-this.website/7181_581771899588f62812cdfc.jpgSaltash Ref: S1-2388 This was shot in Longstone park, Saltash when these magnificent trees were in the peak of their autumn foliage. In the distance, you can also see a cloud inversion across the Tamar. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo39370080.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_7799229615d4aa04ad6bc0.jpgPorthcurno Ref: S3-2726 A bit of wave action from Porthcurno in Cornwall. With some very changeable skies, it was difficult to know which location would work best - but took the chance that the clouds would move into position for Porthcurno, and for once managed to call it right with some wonderfully stormy and moody clouds above the (aptly named) Castle Peak and Treen cliffs. Setup shooting the rolling waves roaring into the cove, and yes, on this shot the wave is covering a bit of the cliffs behind - but for me this moment was the best combination of waves, movement and light. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/hound-tor https://images.on-this.website/7181_6050049256eafad19c8d3.jpgHound Tor Ref: M3-9123 Hound Tor with some colorful heatherly loveliness in the foreground https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/botalack https://images.on-this.website/7181_4109274275bcda38f02f00.jpgBotallack Ref: S2-0566 The Crown engine houses at Botallack, with a clear night sky and the Milky-way. I was down in West Cornwall running a very successful workshop. Following the workshop, and with the clear skies and no moon, I popped over to these stunning engine houses for a night shoot. I needed to wait till 2am for the Milky-way to be in the right position over the engine houses - but wow - what a sight! and I also managed to capture a shooting star too. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/praa-sands-m3-9086 https://images.on-this.website/7181_133643477856672b1178f1e.jpgPraa Sands Ref: M3-9086 A very pleasant evening at Praa Sands in Cornwall, despite the lack of clouds! Rinsey head in the distance was lit by the last rays of the setting sun, while the dunes in the foreground had a much more subtle light https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/bantham-beach https://images.on-this.website/7181_1273086618551857af3d0b2.jpgBantham Beach Ref: M3-6869 I'm sure all photographers know well the feeling, of arriving at a location full of enthusiasm, then scanning the sky and realizing that the shoot is going to be a lot harder than anticipated. I thought this trip to Bantham was going to be like that, as the cloud cover which arrived suddenly, didn't look like shifting out - but a subtle glow in the sky as the sun was setting provided that little bit of interest that I was looking for. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/crackington-haven https://images.on-this.website/7181_16842278785bcdb6192d053.jpgCrackington Haven Ref: S2-1931 Mirror, Mirror on the beach... A fine sunset from Crackington Haven on the north Cornish coast, and a lone rock in a still pool of water which just cried out to be photographed https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo36714757.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_13623708155bcd9e2de6a79.jpgThe Rumps Ref: S1-9704 A lush field of Bluebells by the coast,with 'The Rumps' in the distance. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo36715322.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_9219289655bcda23020280.jpgConstantine Bay Ref: S2-0332 This was a stunning sunset from dunes at Constantine Bay. A beautiful evening, where everything went right - perfect clouds and light, the waves lapping the beach and the colourful Valerian flowering in the dunes. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo34142845.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_8781035255a8d70b6629dd.jpgTruro Ref: M3-8971 https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/whitsand-bay https://images.on-this.website/7181_725611065b4dda5c6f8e8.jpgWhitsand Bay Ref: S1-8895 A dramatic sunset and a winter storm crashing over the rocks at Polhawn beach. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo35886440.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_14983527175b6b5ee1a77e3.jpgSaddle Tor Ref: S1-1273 Its the famous Hawthorn tree, just north of Saddle Tor on Dartmoor, set against a dramatic sunset. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo22748539.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_12158283245442b4b763536.jpgPorthcurno Ref: M3-6384 The lush, and exquisitely beautiful Porthcurno https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo35531926.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_5224721435b48790b083d0.jpgSt Ives Ref: S1-9215 Harbour beach at St Ives, with the low tide reveling the fantastic patterns in the sand. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/fistral-beach https://images.on-this.website/7181_13291654964db8660ea39e0.jpgFistral Beach Fistral Beach in Newquay is a Mecca for surfers, and from this view, it’s easy to see why! Ref: M1-7902 https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo7300050.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_10583950794ccac27d81955.jpgMousehole Cornwall does not get much more ‘Cornish’ than the picturesque harbour at Mousehole, as the sun rises on a fine summer morning. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/epic-light https://images.on-this.website/7181_3026117505097f3ea3f57e.jpgPorth Nanven Ref: M2-6690 Some amazing light from Porth Nanven in Cornwall - Nice a warm, but also fairly soft and subtle. It really brings out the delicate colours and textures of these rocks. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/merrivale https://images.on-this.website/7181_14716026864903155d073b7.jpgMerrivale The Acient Stone rows near Merrivale https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo2525051.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_8916436934a003dd5ee24b.jpgRoyal Albert Bridge The impressive firework display form the 150 year celebration of the Royal Albert Bridge (designed/built by Brunel) https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo27404881.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_1505143326573092ca671a9.jpgGreat Staple Tor Ref: M4-1524 A fantastic sunset from Staple tor - even caught a cheeky little sunburst from the neighboring rocks. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo22748327.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_4414342815442ab4799dc2.jpgBoscastle Ref: M3-6299 The harbour mouth at Boscastle, as sunset approaches. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/sheeps-tor https://images.on-this.website/7181_7998467434cf1a229d4049.jpgSheeps Tor The warm tones of the autumnal vegetation contrasts with the cool rocks, as a lone Dartmoor Pony looks out over the sounding moors and hills. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/polpero https://images.on-this.website/7181_18089797065e66a271315ec.jpgPolpero Ref: S3-0354 A wonderful sunrise from Polperro in Cornwall. Stunning light, but a real 'blink and you miss it' kind of morning. There was a little gap in the clouds I was watching on the drive over, so I knew I only had seconds available, and found this viewpoint just in time. The warm light on the far building was nice as was the reflections in the still water. Fortunately I had a new 14mm lens in the bag, which really came in handy for this tight view across the steps. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo34591156.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_15413671425adb45f5d2620.jpgHaytor Ref: S1-5921 The granite dome of Haytor at night, with the Milky way running through the sky. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/tregonhawke https://images.on-this.website/7181_18716564635adb472099e14.jpgTregonhawke Ref: S1-6780 A mellow sunset from Tregonhawke beach on Whitsand bay https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo26294231.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_248961449566778ef5cdb5.jpgSt Michael's Mount Ref: M3-8633 A glorious summer day, and these clouds drifted in over St Michael's Mount. They even point straight to the mount! https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo7771898.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_13989148074cf19e3d4a60a.jpgSteam Train on Brunel Bridge The A1 class 'Bittern' Steam train crossing the Royal Albert Bridge (known locally as the 'Brunel Bridge') from Cornwall back into Devon https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo32185571.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_11141165045976617e02b91.jpgConstantine Bay Ref: S1-4892 Some Valerian flowering in the dunes above Constantine Bay https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo22744968.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_210348811454417d3b6b752.jpgBedruthan Steps Ref: M3-5855 The sea just looked fantastic - definitely time for a fast-ish exposure to make the most of those rolling waves! https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo1718129.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_81105008148e8929360cc9.jpgSheeps Tor One of my favourite views in Dartmoor, looking form Sheeps Tor across the Burrator Reservoir to Leather Tor and beyond. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/mevagissey https://images.on-this.website/7181_96150911356b783eb6008c.jpgMevagissey Ref: M4-0560 Dawn at Mevagissey as a lovely dark storm cloud dominates the sky. However a tiny bit of light from the sun was able to break through the clouds and add a touch of warmth https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/saddle-tor https://images.on-this.website/7181_10911324674d70e6f52812f.jpgSaddle Tor I love the sky in this one. With the panoramic format, it looks as if a fireball has just come flashing through the sky from the right, and hit the ground towards the left of the frame. In reality the cloud had just soaked me with rain. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo35886598.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_19435493235b6b61cd45744.jpgBoobies Bay Ref: S1-9417 Sunset from the rockpools at Boobys bay in Cornwall, which is situated between Constantine Bay and Trevose Head. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo39370043.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_9717060405d4a9e69daa2f.jpgSt Ives Ref: S2-7112 A little fishing boat beached upon the beach at St Ives, Cornwall I liked the way the chain snaked across the sand up to the resting boat and the mad sky behind as the low sun backlit an approaching storm cloud. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo34610592.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_2812115635adcb76a7271f.jpgSt Michael's Mount Ref: S1-8350 Sunrise from St Michael's Mount, during a high tide. I love this beach because it has so many good vantage points, and these rocks near the harbour were perfect for capturing the breaking waves and great viewpoint for amazing sky. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/boscastle https://images.on-this.website/7181_197839479151bfbd83408c5.jpgBoscastle Ref: M2-7943 Boscastle harbor, with the wonderfully crooked river, leading out to the sea https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/windy-post https://images.on-this.website/7181_128867521454ea8d568debe.jpgWindy Post Ref: M3-6750 This well known leaning cross can be found close to Feather Tor on Dartmoor. The dramatic clouds behind the cross were positions just perfectly for me, and were catching the warm light from the setting sun - and same light was also caught by the rocks by the waterfall. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/trebarwith-strand https://images.on-this.website/7181_150542865549b6d8ddc918e.jpgTrebarwith Strand A gap in the clouds allows the sun to break through momentarily before setting, casting warm light over the dark wet rocks in the foreground. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/foggintor-quarry https://images.on-this.website/7181_11194075075d4b4604348c4.jpgFoggintor Quarry Ref: S4-2524 Foggintor quarry near Princetown, photographed at sunset. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/staple-tor https://images.on-this.website/7181_20991871724f1866dc8c8ce.jpgStaple Tor Ref: M2-3831 Great Staple Tor on Dartmoor, on a very, very windy evening. Fortunately was able shelter out of the wind to get this shot. Loved the way the clouds are fanning out from the main tower of rocks in the image https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/plymouth-hoe-rainbow https://images.on-this.website/7181_14950207824ae2ef1109b41.jpgPlymouth Hoe Rainbow A beautiful rainbow behind Smeaton's tower, and leading down into the harbour. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/pew-tor https://images.on-this.website/7181_1128108951532b8a4ff2520.jpgPew Tor Ref: M3-3626 Pew Tor is located on the western edge of Dartmoor, south of Merrivale. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/roche-rock https://images.on-this.website/7181_11825066975a326380b4a70.jpgRoche Rock Ref: S1-2228 Little is known about the small chapel atop Roche Roch, apart that it dates back to the 13th century, and is dedicated to St Michael (its the top of a hill after all!) - but is a striking focal point for this fascinating area near St Austell in Cornwall. The rock itself comprises just two minerals - grey quatz and black tourmaline, and has a really interesting look and texture. The information panel is quite fun "Sometime in the future, geologists will agree not only what the rock is, but how it was formed. Maybe" https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo35886658.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_672678325b6b62ba7f9a8.jpgWistman's Wood Ref: S1-9483 The 'enchanted wood' that is Wistman's Wood - and a bit of mist too! These stunted oaks may look all crooked and old and spooky but looks can be deceiving - the place is full of birdsong and life. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo26595774.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_57221030456b78054ed9b2.jpgGreat Miss Tor Ref: M4-0295 There was plenty of snow and ice on the ground as you can see, but the wind! It was an icy, northerly gale, practically blowing me off my feet! I was able to throw on some thermals and a wind proof outer layer to keep myself warm - this pony was using the rocks to shelter from the wind, and was staying put... captive subject for a photo! https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/saltash-passage https://images.on-this.website/7181_6721690254ea3b3225505a.jpgSaltash Passage Ref: M2-0729 Taken by surprise by some good light, so popped over to the river https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo22138165.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_147251397953f3e21d1e3c4.jpgPednvounder Beach Ref: M3-3754 A rather fine sunrise today from Pednvounder Beach (Porthcurno). So glad I took the chance to go on past St Micheal's Mount and on to the cliffs here despite the sky (then) looking more promising for the westward viewpoint at Marazion. The clouds moves towards the East, and for once, the plan came together. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo3834833.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_13142628754ae2eb84203c8.jpgPlymouth Hoe Ref: M1-0561 250 year old, Smeaton's tower revolutionized lighthouse design when it was constructed on the Eddystone rocks. When the foundations wore out, the lighthouse was 'retired' to Plymouth Hoe, overlooking Sutton harbour. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/ancients-and-aliens https://images.on-this.website/7181_29694891653f45a90687dd.jpg'Ancients and Aliens' Ref: M3-5178 A lenticular cloud 'hovering' above Hookney Tor, with the ancient Bronze age settlement of Grimspound visible on the hills to the left. The light is half from an almost full moon, and half from the final ebbs of light from the afterglow of the sunset. The first stars were appearing in the sky, and you can just make out the constellation of Orion above the main cloud. Exposure details: taken as a single shot over 8 and a half minutes at F16 (ISO 100). https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/feather-tor https://images.on-this.website/7181_1562527966566720fc2d879.jpgFeather Tor Ref: M3-8703 This skeletal Hawthorn by Feather Tor made a fantastic subject for this sunset. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo39374979.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_13577232115d4b4797969d1.jpgGodrevy Ref: S4-5412 I arrived at Godrevy just in time to enjoy the evening light before the sun slipped behind the clouds, and loved the intricate patterns of the pools left in the ripply sand. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo33810333.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_19818423195a37b1d2f3340.jpgPorthtowan Ref: D5-8235 https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo1712750.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_153868804448e5ea7b26d86.jpgSennen The Golden sands of Whitesand bay at Sennen (only a mile or so North of Lands End). A wonderful summer evening’s work - standing in the warm sea, and taking photographs of the fiery sunset https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo22138830.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_100069426853f4578ba2424.jpgPorth Nanven Ref: M3-4774 Porth Nanven is famous for these smooth pastel coloured 'dinosaur egg' stones. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo23589633.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_130258062754ea8dca2e3e7.jpgMerrivale Ref: M3-6795 As with many of these ancient sites, no one really know the exact purpose of why these rows of stones were built, but they are a spectacular sight! This was one of this 'now you see it/now you dont' sunsets - a sudden burst of colour and then a minute later it all over. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/truro-cathedral https://images.on-this.website/7181_147818842958d9131b2d2b7.jpgTruro Cathedral Ref: S1-1699 Truro Cathedral lit up at dusk, photographed from Malpas https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo35531928.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_20271679265b4879b011a28.jpgSt Ives Ref: S1-9235 The rear of the 'Cornish Crest' beached up (on the beach) at St Ives, with beautiful early morning light and low tide. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/rame-head https://images.on-this.website/7181_11231372357308a9e53220.jpgRame Head Ref: M4-1083 Rame head, looking out towards St Michael's Chapel. I liked the way the mid-morning light was picking out the contours of the headland and shimmering off the sea. The blues and greens are more reminiscent of summer than late winter! https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/dartmoor-tree https://images.on-this.website/7181_193948850458875bc2dc258.jpgDartmoor Tree Ref: S1-2626 A fantastically twisted tree I found in the woods near the Burrator reservoir. I positioned the camera so that the low sun was directly behind the tree for maximum drama and to show off the rich autumn colours in the leaves. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/teignmouth https://images.on-this.website/7181_5570997545a744021b44b7.jpgTeignmouth Ref: S1-8099 https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo32185517.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_155406681459766135cbb4f.jpgHolywell Bay Ref: S1-5138 I often list windy weather as something I look forward to - because it gets the clouds moving and creates wonderfully changeable conditions, with the sun popping in and out and all manner of interesting light. However 40mph winds on the beach, with the sand, salt and spray from the sea blasted right at the lens was certainly a 'challenge' (as was hopping over the jelly fish washed up on the sand). Cleaning the lens between each shot was a necessity, whilst trying not to get whipped in the face by the camera strap - but the light was certainly interesting! https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/gwithian-towans https://images.on-this.website/7181_15126266274db16b09ef90b.jpgGwithian Towans I was hoping to find some Sea Thrift in flower here, but unfortunately they were still in buds, so I had to make do with the sublime light and epic beach. Ref: M1-8122 https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/wheal-prosper https://images.on-this.website/7181_203615118356eafbd410aeb.jpgWheal Prosper Ref: M4-0986 Wheal Prosper near Rinsey Head. Another Cornish mine in an amazing setting, although I understand that the mine was never quite as prosperous as its name may claim! Loving the dramatic light, but it gave me a real run around - every time I tried to setup a shot it would start raining, or the light would shift - however did manage to bag this shot between the showers. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo27405219.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_73216745457309600c8891.jpgBoscastle Ref: S1-0047 looking down upon the tiny harbour at Boscastle, with rough seas and dramatic sunset. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo25294209.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_139980154955d7af21e396e.jpgCrantock Ref: M3-8303 A field of Poppies from Pentire Point West, near Crantock. I just sat back, waited for sunset, and for those wispy Cirrus clouds to 'pink up' and do their thing. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo22748522.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_20627873295442b1c0711bb.jpgSt Michael's Mount Ref: M3-6098 A stormy sunrise at St Michael's Mount https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo7076698.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_5632429534cba28de4371e.jpgGodrevy A Spring tide at Godrevy, watching the waves crash over the rocks as the sun set. Ref: MW-5147 https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo34008121.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_18265896455a743ee350a7b.jpgHope Cove Ref: S1-8114 https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo29678193.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_928587006582bb000aaedd.jpgChinkwell Tor Ref: S1-1724 A horse clearly minding his own business while in the valley below, mist shrouds the small village of Widecombe. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo36716163.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_20408552345bcdb83c0d4f8.jpgMevagissey Ref: S2-2298 The busy harbour at Mevagissey. The tide was nice and high and in the protected harbour, the water was beautifully still. A mellow sunset cast soft light which worked rather well with the gentle tones of the old buildings and boats. This little boat looked absolutely perfect bobbing away in the foreground. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo29673595.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_506159541582a6fddc556e.jpgPerranporth Ref: S1-1077 Sunset and sand ripples from Perranporth https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/the-cheesewring https://images.on-this.website/7181_140995802648e3f9c4aac8f.jpgThe Cheesewring The 'Cheesewring' on Stowes Hill, near Minions, Bodmin Moor https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo30601646.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_207897105058d919ca465b8.jpgSandymouth Ref: S1-3836 A moody storm from Sandymouth near Bude. With a strong storm surge pushing the waves in, was able to stand well back from the sea, wait for a gap in the rain, then whip out the camera and let the wind push the water gently up the channels between the rocks! https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo30601611.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_67709119258d91957f3959.jpgRame Head Ref: S1-3743 Rame Head. The sea mist was rising, and engulfing the top of the headland and the tiny chapel dedicated to St Micheal; which gave some wonderfully atmospheric conditions. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo39374976.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_18452393905d4b3ed9c55b4.jpgThurlestone Ref: S3-7842 Beautiful evening light over the rock arch at Thurlestone, with a long exposure softening the movement of the water into a fine 'dragons's breath' as the waves were breaking over these rocks. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo35885061.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_14139936675b6b20926ea18.jpgBigbury Bay Ref: S1-7923 Sunset from Bigbury Bay. I found these interesting sand ripples at the edge of the sand bar leading out to Burgh Island. At high tide the island is completely cut off from the mainland. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo25280642.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_136598423455d53ca6dc1a1.jpgGodrevy Ref: M3-8138 Godrevy lighthouse, and wow - what a sunset! The thrift was towards the end of its season, but still some good patches of purple to point the camera at. As you can see from the movement in the Thrift, there was a strong breeze! https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo29572228.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_12334282285818ed2f9a87d.jpgSaddle Tor Two miles east of Widecombe In The Moor, this striking hawthorntree grows near the peak of Saddle Tor, and overlooks the valley of Holwell Down. The surrounding peaks of Greator, Hound Tor, Honeybag Tor, Chinkwell Tor and Bonehill Rocks can be seen in the distance. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo20659744.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_13900836435331fc8de4cc5.jpgBotallack Ref: M3-1230 The Crown Engine houses at Botallack. I love this stretch of coastline - it really feels wild - and the derelict engine houses add to the atmosphere. The mines below once extended up to two miles under the sea! https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/lamb https://images.on-this.website/7181_20116186315959004914df8.jpgLamb ref: S1-4553 A little lamb I photographed on Sheeps Tor. Appropriate https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/millbrooke-m4-1017 https://images.on-this.website/7181_8620947956eafd20e8f6d.jpgMillbrooke Ref: M4-1017 A fabulous view overlooking the creek/harbour at Millbrooke, with the Tamar in the background, plus Plymouth, Torpoint, Dartmoor, Brunel bridge, Bodmin Moor etc. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo30863878.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_7904546358f7427c32f12.jpgPlymouth Hoe Ref: S1-0179 Smeatons's Tower on Plymouth Hoe. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo8841844.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_12614743754d70ed75bc01c.jpgBrentor The tiny church of St Michael de Rupe at Brentor on the western edge of Dartmoor. The view from here is simply beautiful, espically as a low sun casts shadows across the fields. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo34594429.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_1923899685adb61fcca2dd.jpgGreat Miss Tor Ref: S1-7578 An early winter flurry of snow across Dartmoor, photographed from Great Miss Tor. The weather was bitterly cold, but the snow amazingly soft and fluffy. Loved the contrast between the warm light on one side of the rock, with the frost on the other side https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo34591160.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_9236316885adb48e0df92d.jpgGolitha Falls Ref: S1-6820 Rich autumn colours from a very wet and muddy Golitha Falls on Bodmin Moor. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo26595928.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_202051732656b7849eed5db.jpgWindy Post Ref: M4-0657 A long exposure from Windy Post to capture the late dusk fading into night, as the moonlight adds a touch of sparkle to the waterfall. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/green-and-grey https://images.on-this.website/7181_4052704524e012ee2ed7d0.jpgGreen and Grey Ref: M1-9051 From the top of Sheeps Tor, with Leather Tor just visible through the cloud. Thought the sun would break through, but the clouds moved in a pincer movement, and stopped that little game. Still the vibrancy of the colours in the soft overcast light was really impressive. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/chapel-porth https://images.on-this.website/7181_2313921664a52902ea5780.jpgChapel Porth The glorious beach at Chapel Porth at low tide, with the atmospheric engine houses of the Wheal Coates Mine perched on the cliffs above. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/horse-bodmin-moor https://images.on-this.website/7181_164494918248e3fa04c86e3.jpgHorse Bodmin Moor Taken near Minions, Bodmin Moor https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/freathy-m3-0667 https://images.on-this.website/7181_165477577856b785a98ad6a.jpgFreathy Ref: M3-0667 The cliffs overlooking Freathy beach (Whitsand bay) as the sun set. The light over the sea was really sunning. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo41134066.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_14976374505e7cc2072f478.jpgSt Michael's Mount Ref: S5-3708 A beautiful sunrise from St Michael's Mount in Cornwall. I had to wait a bit for the sun to fight it way out from behind the clouds, but that gave time for the falling tide to run out and show the causeway (which runs all the way to the island at low tide) https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo41066871.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_17899618995e66b38949963.jpgPolzeath Ref: S4-7541 The falling tide at Polzeath left some little pools behind, which looked great reflecting the evening sky. Initially I didn't think I was going to get much from this sunset, thanks to the band of cloud across the horizon (the bane of many a coastal shoot) - but some colour managed to get around it, and some lovely feathery cloud drifted in above to balance. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo26168736.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_1319534772565249052cea4.jpgTrebarwith Strand Ref: M3-8040 This little stream runs out from the valley and over these rocks towards the sea, and has carved this tiny little canyon. There was some fantastic light before the sun set, however I needed to wait until the sun had gone to reduce the contrast so I could capture that wonderful detail in the seaweed and 'canyon walls' etc. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo39374977.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_18491917345d4b400844659.jpgBedruthan Steps Ref: S3-9154 One of my favorite locations for spring flowers - the Bedruthan Steps on the North Cornish coast. The pink thrift carpets these rugged cliff tops. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo4747989.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_16854516014bc35873ec9c0.jpgSt Michael's Mount The cawseway which connects St Michael's Mount to the mainland at low tide, glowing in the warm dawn light. Ref: M1-1939 https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/start-point-lighthouse https://images.on-this.website/7181_12913804325e7cbef97e4c3.jpgStart Point Lighthouse Ref: S5-3591 A dawn shoot from the lighthouse at Start Point in Devon, with some lovely moody clouds above. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo4747988.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_15519497554bc358617bcba.jpgSt Michael's Mount The cawseway which connects St Michael's Mount to the mainland at low tide, glowing in the warm dawn light. Ref: M1-1937 https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo36714792.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_17854432605bcd9f1f0ebfc.jpgBedruthan Steps Ref: S2-0086 The Bedruthan Steps in Morgan Porth. The steps down to this secluded beach are steep and difficult - however the climb is worth it when you have views and light like this. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/kaleidoscope https://images.on-this.website/7181_1557729285271476b81788.jpgKaleidoscope Ref: M3-1091 This year (21013), the thrift at Bedruthan is the best I have ever seen it. Colorful mosaic of wildflowers and a fantastic sunset, what more could you ask for? https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/kaleidoscope-3 https://images.on-this.website/7181_1879942388527147d87c22e.jpgKaleidoscope 3 Ref: M3-1096 This year (21013), the thrift at Bedruthan is the best I have ever seen it. Colorful mosaic of wildflowers and a fantastic sunset, what more could you ask for? https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo25051664.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_147164621655b7a98e62a48.jpgSheeps Tor Ref: M2-8327 https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo22744919.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_208819008654416db96c8ab.jpgBedruthan Steps Ref: M3-5859 Some lovely light at Bedruthan Steps, as the waves rolled in and pounded the rocks. You can (just about) see someone on the beach to give a sense of scale. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/bedruthan-steps https://images.on-this.website/7181_5049019515a9fccb72c58d.jpgBedruthan Steps Ref: S1-5851 Dramatic evening clouds and light from down at the beach at the Bedruthan steps near Mawgan Porth, Cornwall https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/westcombe https://images.on-this.website/7181_14751858515adb4ad047da2.jpgWestcombe Ref: S1-7165 Westcombe beach in south west Devon is one of my personal favorites. Its well off the beaten track, and very quiet - but its those spectacular triangular towers of rock which are really special. I tried to mimic the pattern with the rocks in the foreground as the waves gently washed in. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/sennen-storm https://images.on-this.website/7181_8994797353f454e99ef9e.jpgSennen Storm Ref: M3-4511 A storm had whipped up so big waves which slammed into the cliffs behind Sennen spectacularly. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/godrevy-lighthouse https://images.on-this.website/7181_213056204354425f07ad181.jpgGodrevy Lighthouse Ref: M3-6164 The lighthouse at Godrevy during a rather fine sunset https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/belstone https://images.on-this.website/7181_1914886356588f640c4e700.jpgBelstone Ref: S1-3523 A fine morning on Dartmoor, with a light dusting of snow across the higher peaks, I popped up to Belstone Tor to catch the sunrise. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo29251593.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_96967045657ef5eaaee686.jpgDartmoor Horses These two horses trotted over while I was out photographing from Littaford Tor on a wonderfully misty morning. I used a telephoto lens to get in nice and close to the horses, and this also gives the effect of compressing the perspective, to pick out the sunlit hills peaking out of the mist in the background. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/treyarnon-point https://images.on-this.website/7181_56035632648e614815ad72.jpgTreyarnon Point A difficult photography to take. The light was great, and view superb. However the gale force winds were blowing a constant stream of sea spay at the camera - not to mention the waves which would crash over the rocks and soak both me and the camera. Still, I wouldn't have any other way! https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo30097051.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_81459362358874823ddab6.jpgSharpitor Ref: S1-2549 Low sun, moody cloud, mist and dramatic light - an amazing sunrise from Sharpitor (near Burrator). https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/dartmoor-snow https://images.on-this.website/7181_1046354052557ecf0f42e6e.jpgDartmoor Snow REF: M3-7387 The clitter field by Great Miss Tor. Silky soft snow with light to match! https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/cox-tor https://images.on-this.website/7181_1947628037570ff2204774b.jpgCox Tor Ref: S1-0156 A flying visit up to Cox Tor (Dartmoor) to catch a cheeky sunset. The sky was divided half dramatic sunset and half clear, so composition needed a little work, but this Hawthorn tree came to the rescue. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo1718806.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_113296629048e8c785246c5.jpgSt Michael's Mount A panoramic shot made up of three shots merged together, showing St Michael's Mount on the left, and Marazion on the right. The sunset on this day was simply breathtaking. Ref: D5-4889 https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo1703039.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_110004517048e2645582a93.jpgMerrivale The Acient Stone rows near Merrivale, Dartmoor, Devon https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/green-and-grey-ii https://images.on-this.website/7181_998197264e012f14a95c2.jpgGreen and Grey II Ref: M1-9067 From the top of Sheeps Tor, with Leather Tor just visible through the cloud. Thought the sun would break through, but the clouds moved in a pincer movement, and stopped that little game. Still the vibrancy of the colours in the soft overcast light was really impressive. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo41067172.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_18030412075e66b4694db5f.jpgTrebarwith Strand Ref: S4-8507 A nice high tide at sunset, this was taken just before the rains came in and stopped play. Actually a really fun evening dodging the waves, the torrents of sea spray and then the showers. Challenging, but in a good way! https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo4747993.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_5844718504bc35986e5e8f.jpgSt Michael's Mount Sunrise on New Years day 2010. A great way to see in the new year Ref: M1-1932 https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo28698451.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_165816546657b84397af769.jpgPendeen Ref: S1-0042 Storms like this are a regular feature during Autumn and Winter - but had to keep reminding myself it is still August! The 40 to 50mph winds were driving huge waves into the cliffs below Pendeen lighthouse. Fortunately for me I found a good position just sheltered from the wind to watch and photograph, because in the wind it was just horrible - difficult to stand, and a constant horizontal rain from the sea spray. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/eden https://images.on-this.website/7181_12262856275039b101036ba.jpgCot Valley Ref: M2-6466 Always loved the lush Cot Valley, which leads down to Porth Nanven. When the clouds all cleared off, leaving behind a fairly uninteresting sky, I felt it was a good time to have a closer look at the river https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/tornado-crossing-royal-albert-bridge https://images.on-this.website/7181_1282902706593e72881793d.jpgTornado crossing Royal Albert Bridge Ref: S1-5034 A1 class Tornado, gleaming and shiny like a new engine (because it is a new engine!) puffing across the Royal Albert Bridge (known locally as the 'Brunel Bridge') into Cornwall for the first time. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/flax-fields https://images.on-this.website/7181_147010614357b842d798ce3.jpgFlax fields Ref: S1-0666 Some local fields, full of blue Flax (Linseed) bobbing about in the breeze. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo22138046.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_48069625253f3df9420055.jpgWhitsand Bay Ref: M3-3680 A dramatic sunset from Polhawn beach in Whitsand bay, Rame https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo24575869.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_1527442576557e2205a0896.jpgSharpitor REF: M3-6948 A clear night at at Sharpitor, with a fabulous display of stars. You can see the 'pleiades' star cluster through a gap in the clouds. While I was shooting this, I heard a strange rustling sound in the darkness. I turned my touch on, and there was a fox with its nose in my camera bag! Even with the touch on, the Fox was not in the least bit bothered about me, and hung around for several minutes before it decided I was boring and looped off! https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo30097104.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_9877549265887559c378f9.jpgWembury Ref: S1-2964 Wembury Bay, taken above the church with sun just about to set behind the Great Mewstone https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo3313959.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_13540973854a8d071135404.jpgPorth Nanven The tiny beach at Porth Nanven is renowned for its smooth rounded boulders - which are certainly photogenic. Just add a sunset and a long exposure to blur the water. Ref: M1-0763 https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo1712160.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_108389422348e51bd40ff3e.jpgThe Rumps The aptly named 'Rumps' peninsular juts out into to sea near to Polzeath. The headland was used as a settlement in the Iron Age, and the fortifications have still left their mark on the landscape https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/burrator https://images.on-this.website/7181_101015732250cdbe91dc665.jpgBurrator Ref: M2-7026 When you head into Dartmoor for a dawn shoot, you don't go hoping for colorful Orange skies... you go hoping for vistas like this! Photographed from Leather Tor, looking down on the Burrator reservoir, and the plantations which surround it, laced with a wonderful autumnal mist https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo33774461.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_4731097795a2efa1feadc4.jpgSt Michael's Mount Ref: M3-2114 Sunset from St Michael's Mount, with the causeway stretching out to the island. I caught the tide just perfectly for this shot, but still needed to go wading through the seaweed to get the composition I wanted. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo26168710.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_21060924055652470f6051c.jpgPerranporth Ref: M3-8357 With the camera positioned 'just right', the sand pool became a fantastic mirror for the sky. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/bantham-and-burgh-island https://images.on-this.website/7181_11408106624cf19d0abb618.jpgBantham and Burgh Island Bantham beach, with Bigbury and Burgh Island in the background, and a superb sunset in the sky. A longish exposure (1 to 2 seconds) was used to blur a retreating wave to give the 'white streak' effect over the sand. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo41066430.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_4627931925e66b261e82d5.jpgSennen Ref: S4-4304 After a long hot day at Mazey Day in Penzance, I needed a trip to the beach to cool off - and wow was that sea wonderfully warm and refreshing! The clouds were moving about a bit, and found the sky largely clear as the sun was setting - although there was a bit of sea mist visible over Cape Cornwall. At first I didn't think I was going to get anything worthwhile (photographically!) - so I tried something a bit more creative using these intricate patterns in the sand https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/polperro https://images.on-this.website/7181_38199882449bf6ce404e15.jpgPolperro Polperro has a reputation as one of Cornwall's most picturesque fishing villages, and with its narrow car free lanes, quaint houses packed into the steep valley and tiny harbour - it is easy to see why! https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/strand-and-deliver https://images.on-this.website/7181_9611305964ea3b4020870e.jpgStrand and Deliver Ref: M2-1802 A spectacular sunset from Trebarwith Strand, near Tintagel https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo34591155.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_12861226735adb4522757ff.jpgBantham Beach Ref: S1-5478 Bantham, looking towards Burgh Island. The geology is stunning on this beach, and this was one of those moments when the sky lit up, and I didn't know which way to look! The sky was impressive, the rugged rocks modeled by the dramatic light, the soft sand or the impressive cliffs behind me. I stood back and tried to get it all in! https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/st-mawes https://images.on-this.website/7181_288783690557e23c2e2b4b.jpgSt Mawes REF: M3-7076 Popped over to St Mawes only expecting clear skies, but wow - what a sunset! Loved the way the light was shimmering off the water, and this old rope was photographic gold, left artistically on the steps for me! https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/dartmoor-bluebells https://images.on-this.website/7181_8282765114dea4c85cd1c2.jpgDartmoor Bluebells This field of Bluebells appears in spring time at Holwell lawn, near Hound Tor. Loved the broken light playing across the hills in the distance (Haytor and Saddle Tor) https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo36754537.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_11061868485bd0714ded227.jpgMerrivale Ref: S2-3555 The mysterious stone rows at Merrivale in Dartmoor. With some clear skies and a new moon, I wanted to get out for a night shoot before the nights start getting really cold (Was still pretty chilly up on the moors that night!) This as taken shortly after moon set. The sky was a little hazy unfortunately, especially across the horizon, but was still a beautiful night, and the milky-way was nice and visible above the standing stones. The streak to the right of the milky-way was an aeroplane - but the one to the right was indeed a meteorite. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/falmouth https://images.on-this.website/7181_14297463874ccac5fe247dd.jpgFalmouth Boats of all shapes and sizes fill the busy harbour at Falmouth, while a colourful sunset fills the sky above. The huge military vessel in the background is the A135 (RFA Argus) https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/sennen https://images.on-this.website/7181_159607638948e5ea9c67bb7.jpgSennen The Golden sands of Whitesand bay at Sennen (only a mile or so North of Lands End). A wonderful summer evening’s work - standing in the warm sea, and taking photographs of the fiery sunset https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/pink-haze https://images.on-this.website/7181_16669806255039b0b409ad4.jpgPink Haze Ref: 5552 Had the cliffs at Bedruthan Steps to myself, which was unexpected because a) The clouds were spectacular, b) the Thrift was spectacular and c) the light was sooooo close to being spectacular. However despite being so close to breaking out from behind clouds, the sun never quite made it. Oh well, the wind was blowing the thrift about, which makes for some interesting movement in the foreground https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/kennall-vale https://images.on-this.website/7181_12267906534db165432b6c2.jpgKennall Vale Kennall Vale is one of those 'Hidden Gems' in Cornwall. It's an old Gunpowder works set in a stunning remote wooded valley, and been allowed to go back to nature. It's now a wildlife reserve. Photographed here in early autumn, just as the rich autumnal colours set in. Ref: M1-5639 https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/dewerstone-wood https://images.on-this.website/7181_102188737652c07ccacd13f.jpgDewerstone wood Ref: M2-2435 This is the river Plym passes through the Dewerstone wood on its way out of Dartmoor. Just love the crooked, crinkley trees here - especially the way they arch over the river like the vaunted arches in a cathedral. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/boobies-bay https://images.on-this.website/7181_6674497315b6b60f10b78f.jpgBoobies Bay Ref: S1-9452 A glorious sunset from Boobys bay (real name) in Cornwall. I had nice large rock pool just about to be consumed by the rising tide. Positioned the camera nice and low to make the most of the reflections, and then waited for the waves to just break over the rocks to ripple the pool and move the bubbles around to create the movement. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo27425960.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_10885541505731433989674.jpgKennall Vale Ref: S1-0312 An old mill at Kennall Vale, which is now a nature reserve seen here in a lush display of springtime colour. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo9618226.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_18100483885b4dec1dc4d24.jpgTregonhawke beach Tregonhawke beach on Whitsand bay. As the sunset reflected from the underside of a low storm cloud, the light was amazingly warm and saturated. I tried to compose the shot so that the lines of the clouds mirrored the lines of quartz in the rock Ref: M1-7095 https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo39370085.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_15175419605d4aa0d4bb8ad.jpgPorthcurno Ref: S3-2726 A stormy day, and this shot is largely about those lovely moody clouds in the background. On the way over I was watching the clouds, and wondering where they were headed - I took a chance on Porthcurno, and got them exactly where I wanted them! Right over the rugged cliffs! The big waves also made a dynamic foreground, as they smashed into the beach – I zoomed in a bit to make them stand out as much as possible. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo26307054.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_1245905379566cd3b8ca724.jpgDewerstone Woods Ref: M3-9844 With the mild weather, and relative lack of rain, I took the opportunity to visit Dewerstone woods. I find that this type of rocky river bed usually looks best when the river levels are low and the water runs nice and clean https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo24605938.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_1317290765557f8cefc5de8.jpgMortonhampstead REF: M3-6911 Taken from the hills overlooking and town of Mortonhampstead, as the sun burst from the clouds above https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo34591157.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_1322809395adb469537a79.jpgKynance Cove Ref: S1-6163 A night shot from Kynance Cove in Cornwall. We had a lovely bright moon, which rendered this rugged cove beautifully in silvery moonlight. The bight moon also also meant less stars visible in the sky, so I went for a long exposure, star trail shot. Exposure times - 10 minutes for the ground, and 42 minutes for the sky https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/flying-scotsman-at-saltash https://images.on-this.website/7181_13324074425bd073c238ca7.jpgFlying Scotsman at Saltash Ref: S2-3939 The Flying Scotsman as it was making its very first trip into Kernow (Cornwall). This is the view looking across the Combe viaduct, with the Tamar bridges in the backgound. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo26596076.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_29488707056b78762415b3.jpgSt Michael's Mount Ref: M4-0839 I love the way I can photograph the mount time and again, and each time come away with something different. This time, I was loving the way these waves were leading out to the mount, with the spray getting whipped up by the wind, which was for once blowing in a helpful direction (away from the camera!) https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo4900873.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_2513958314bdc3c8474266.jpgSheeps Tor The view from the top of Sheeps tor, with Leather Tor, Sharpitor and the Burrator reservoir on the left, and the expanse of Dartmoor on the right https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo26424414.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_1476695962568c145e9d013.jpgTowanroath Ref: M3-9493 Towanroath Engine house, Wheel Coates Mine, near St Agnes. Set off from home with no clear objective - It was one of those 'follow your nose' kind of days. As the evening sky started to develop, I found myself at St Agnes, and made straight for the Towanroath engine house, perched on dramatic cliffs and now bathed in golden light. I liked this viewpoint with the path leading up to the engine house. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/hanging-loose https://images.on-this.website/7181_15769449925039b1aaa5584.jpgCornish Bluebells Ref: M2-5426 Bluebells from Lanhydrock. Put the 70-200mm lens on, and opened up the aperture to separate the tree from its relatives. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/polzeath https://images.on-this.website/7181_6560428575a9fd1e63fe27.jpgPolzeath Ref: S1-6597 Polzeath beach in the grip of a summer storm, with strong winds and large waves rolling in - but the sunset still managed to break through! https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo36715492.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_15749349835bcda86d1912c.jpgTreen Cove Ref: S2-0895 Low tide at Holywell each, with the soft ripply shapes left in the sand illuminated by the stunningly colourful sunset. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo27406340.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_14391715485730a35d775d2.jpgCox Tor Ref: S1-0144 An absolutely stunning sunset from Cox Tor. I had the epic light. I had the epic view. But Mr horse just would not look up. Proves the old saying "you can lead a horse to a sunset, but you can't make them enjoy the view" grrr ! https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo29678189.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_540152381582badbc7c928.jpgBotallack Ref: S1-1676 The Crowns Engine Houses at Botallack (St Just). A tiny gap in the clouds over the horizon allowed the sun to peak through and setup a shot which looked rather improbable just 30 min earlier. The gap was too small for the clouds to pink up, so I shot from behind the engine houses - and just look at the way the light is shimmering off the waves! https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo34606397.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_14321056635adc63624245a.jpgGreat Miss Tor Ref: S1-7599 An early winter flurry of snow across Dartmoor, photographed from Great Miss Tor. The weather was bitterly cold, but the snow amazingly soft and fluffy. When the dark clouds rolled in, the drama of the scene really came to life. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/haytor-down https://images.on-this.website/7181_209841422050cdb93db7a5a.jpgHaytor Down Ref: M2-7026 From an unexpected sunset at Haytor, looking north towards Hound Tor https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo34594415.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_5912809595adb61e229009.jpgGreat Miss Tor Ref: S1-7569 An early winter flurry of snow across Dartmoor, photographed from Great Miss Tor. The weather was bitterly cold, but the snow amazingly soft and fluffy. Loved the contrast between the warm light on one side of the rock, with the frost on the other side https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/flying-scotsman-at-forder https://images.on-this.website/7181_18464904255bd075261b384.jpgFlying Scotsman at Forder Ref: S2-3939 After 95 years of service, The Flying Scotsman came down to Kernow (Cornwall) for the first time. But obviously enjoyed the trip, as she came back for a second go later the same day. This is a shot from that second foray - as the Scotsman crossed the Forder viaduct, just outside Saltash, with the Tamar in the background. The Scotsman was backed up here by another Steamer (Black Five), which made a fantastic sight and lots of smoke! The light was much better than the morning too, and the autumnal colours in the trees set the scene of nicely. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/brunel-bridge https://images.on-this.website/7181_1443977016595902439e061.jpgBrunel Bridge ref: S1-4937 Thunderstorms are a bit of a rare treat in Cornwall - this this one was an absoulte stunner. Never seen such a constant barrage of lightning - must have been a strike every second for a couple of hours. Had to wait for the rain to stop before I could get out with the camera - and then I found that Mr Brunel had build his bridge in the wrong place to get the best of the storm... tut https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/widecombe-in-the-moor https://images.on-this.website/7181_896090540593023a717f7b.jpgWidecombe in the Moor A late summer sunrise from Bell Tor, looking down across the picturesque village of Widecombe in Dartmoor. The church and surrounding trees looked spectacular bathed in the early morning mist. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/holywell https://images.on-this.website/7181_5509106285e66b40530ae6.jpgHolywell Ref: S4-7541 I remember being quite frustrated when I took the shot. The clouds were in just the right place for a stunning sunset – however the ripples in the sand didn't have quite the expected definition you often find on this beach, and I found it hard to find a composition I was happy with. The light however really was epic, and this is a shot which has grown on me. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo22746222.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_118849572154425e39549f1.jpgSennen Ref: M3-6293 The falling tide during sunset at Sennen Cove left these fantastic ripples in the sand. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo20755901.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_339276312534285cb58516.jpgBotallack Ref: M3-0021 The coastline at Botallack is lined with derelict old engine houses https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/polruan https://images.on-this.website/7181_968838319566ca582c3772.jpgPolruan Ref: M3-9780 One of those days when I was not sure which way the weather was going, so took the chance to head down to Polruan, which is one of those beautiful little places I don't get to visit very often. This is almost the view from the carpark, but I liked the bendy path and benches - and that big red fishing boat was an absolute gift - parked in just the right spot. Someone must have planned this! https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo26352357.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_10774858955673299b57ad8.jpgDartmoor Bluebells Ref: M3-5979 This is a bit of a random hill in Dartmoor, across the valley from Grimspound and Hookney Tor. The entire hill side was covered in this lush carpet of Bluebells - such an amazing sight! I was also lucky to catch the Bluebells right at their peak - the flowers were so fresh and vibrant, they almost seemed to glow; which was in start contrast to the grim drizzly weather! https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/stowes-hill https://images.on-this.website/7181_168773233654ea872054c6a.jpgStowes Hill Ref: M3-657 Stoes Hill on Bodmin Moor, near Minions. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo33787575.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_19354978955a32678f6af1f.jpgSt Michael's Mount Ref: S1-5319 With the skies parting unexpectedly, I stopped off at St Michael's Mount on the way home (from Porth Nanven). This was a special set of circumstances - clear skies, no moon and the air cleaned by some rain earlier in the day. This is a combination of two exposures - the foreground and mount was shot over 18minutes (1100 seconds at F4, ISO 100), and lit by the flood lights from Marizion behind me. The sky was then shot at 25 seconds (F4 ISO 6400). https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/millbrook https://images.on-this.website/7181_969273315730944031609.jpgMillbrook Ref: M4-1650 Looked out of the window to see a cloud inversion across the Tamar, so jumped in the car and headed down to Millbrook - but of course the mist was all further up the valley! Oh well, I just had to content myself with the sublime early morning light and fantastic crystal clear mirror like reflection from the water https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo29673593.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_1544637452582a6e9179488.jpgHolywell Bay Ref: S1-0829 After a damp spring, it was great to spend some time in the summer sun, photographing the soft welcoming sand at Holywell bay! https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/widemouth-bay https://images.on-this.website/7181_7433686734eff5db07c91e.jpgWidemouth Bay Ref: M2-0517 High tide, and the waves gently lapped at the rocks which lay imbedded in the sand. Because of the high tide, most of the rocks here were under water, so it was good to find this little formation pointing towards the sunset. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/dartmoor-horse https://images.on-this.website/7181_1564768166565247af397e8.jpgDartmoor Horse Ref: M3-8357 Its hard to believe that when I set of from home, I was worried about the clouds being blown off before sunset - but Dartmoor has its own micro climate, and the clouds collected and stayed put. Plans to head to a nearby Tor were canceled by the arrival of some friendly horses to photograph instead. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo30097105.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_10882198895887565a42a55.jpgWembury Ref: S1-2986 Forecast for sunrise looked really good, so up early and out to Dartmoor - came back with... not much. Mostly ideas for future mornings. The afternoon looked cloudy and rubbish, but popped down to Wembury bay 'on the off chance' and Boom! Stunning Sunset. One of those days I guess.. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo8842222.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_7487183594d70f263776df.jpgLeather Tor A fine evening from Leather Tor, overlooking Burrator reservoir, and all the way out to Plymouth and Plymouth sound. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/fingle-woods https://images.on-this.website/7181_1665258915588f4ff68b543.jpgFingle Woods Ref: S1-2815 The autumn colours particularly good in 2016, and Fingle Woods, on the banks of the River Teign were especially stunning. I spent a long time setting this shot up to include the branch with the fungi in the foreground, with the camera suspended above the water, and me balancing in a tree above it, holding a branch out of the way. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/porth-nanven https://images.on-this.website/7181_102119065348ea3e04a953a.jpgPorth Nanven A tiny little beach near St Just in the wilds in West Penwith - and a Mecca for artists. On this day, the warm tones of the sunset merged with the cooler tones of the cloud and mist below. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/godrevy https://images.on-this.website/7181_16432584105a9fe06cd5a43.jpgGodrevy Ref: S1-5401 Some choppy seas off Godrevy. The waves were throwing up some impressive spray as they crashed into the rocks - but the waves were not so big, and it was possible to get nice and close. Close enough to make the most of the interesting rocks in the foreground and reflections in the rock pools. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/autumn-tree https://images.on-this.website/7181_125784419356732c613b18e.jpgAutumn Tree Ref: M4-0194 A very foggy morning on Dartmoor, but I was in my element exploring these wonderful trees, which looked so mysterious and atmospheric in the soft diffused light. This tree in particular caught my eye, with the last of the autumn foliage clinging on. I shot this almost underneath the tree with an ultra-wide angle lens, to capture the branches fanning out. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo23589595.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_123718815554ea8a272d7a2.jpgHolywell Beach Ref: M3-6564 The tall dunes at Holywell are home to some exquisitely soft sand and delicate grasses. The Sea Holly was great to find in such abundance, and added a splash of colour. On a warm summer evening, this is a quintessentially 'Cornish' scene. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/plym-bridge-woods https://images.on-this.website/7181_160215223153f3de95d84fa.jpgPlym Bridge Woods Ref: M3-3467 From the Weir in Plym Bridge woods - liked the way the leaves had collected on one side, with the 'cobbled stone' river bead on the other. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/cape-cornwall https://images.on-this.website/7181_16905716335bcdafc920946.jpgCape Cornwall Ref: S2-1676 Popped over to St Just to shoot the wonderful dramatic skis, and found myself drawn down to the Kenidjack valley for the breaking waves and the sweeping view over to Cape Cornwall in the distance. This stunning light seemed to come and go very quickly, I just happeded to be playing with some long exposures at the time, but love the way the crashing wave has captured the glow from the sunset. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo1712159.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_161777516648e51bb2a9e5d.jpgThe Rumps The aptly named 'Rumps' peninsular juts out into to sea near to Polzeath. The headland was used as a settlement in the Iron Age, and the fortifications have still left their mark on the landscape https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/kingsand https://images.on-this.website/7181_121123901458d918e18148c.jpgKingsand Ref: S1-3654 Strong easterly winds and high tide drove big waves into Kingsand. The clocktower, repaired since almost being lost in the 2014 storms took the onslaught Very well. Interesting fact - before 1844 Kingsand was apart of Devon, while Cawsand next door, has always been Cornish. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo7076950.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_8077416154cba2ae334c1b.jpgSaddle Tor There was a surprisingly hard shower just after I arrived, but I waited it out, got soaked and - thankfully the rain stopped just in time to get the shot before the sun slipped over the horizon. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo26294232.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_31399316656677af21cce0.jpgTowanroath Ref: M3-9512 Towanroath Engine house, Wheel Coates Mine, near St Agnes. Set off from home with no clear objective - It was one of those 'follow your nose' kind of days. As the evening sky started to develop, I found myself at St Agnes, and made straight for the Towanroath engine house, perched on dramatic cliffs and now bathed in golden light. I liked this viewpoint with the path leading up to the engine house. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo41072672.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_10472833515e66c2971048e.jpgKynance Cove Ref: S4-8378 A lovely afternoon down at the Lizard - Roskillys for pizza and ice cream, then popped over to Kynance cove in time for sunset. Tried to time the shot so that the lines of the waves in the bay mirrored the lines of the clouds above https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo41065386.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_10846944455e66a4c8bd5f6.jpgGreat Staple Tor Ref: S3-2511 Great Staple Tor in the snow. I was a little late up here, and was rather surprised to find the snow here still lovely and pristine and not churned up with footprints from earlier visitors. Just in time too for the sunset, and managed to capture some lovely warm light on the rocks to contrast with the icy snow. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/spining-around https://images.on-this.website/7181_6890189954f7b8157ce74c.jpgSpining Around Ref M2-3310 I watched the waves break between two rocks, and then spin in a circle like water tumbling into a basin. I used a slow shutter speed to capture this movement. From Polhawn beach at Whitsand bay https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/leather-tor https://images.on-this.website/7181_10587140024d70f0dab0cc7.jpgLeather Tor A fine evening from Leather Tor, overlooking Burrator reservoir, and all the way out to Plymouth and Plymouth sound. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/bowermans-halo https://images.on-this.website/7181_9297250024e2fec50d5330.jpgBowerman's Halo Ref: M1-9385 Bowerman's Nose is located in Dartmoor, about a mile north of Hound Tor. It's easy to see how this tower of rock got it's name - although one wonders if Mr Bowerman would have been happy to be associated with a nose that shape! I Saw the circle of clouds in the sky, and with some careful positioning, gave the rock a halo. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/porthcurno https://images.on-this.website/7181_9769475664ae2e8112a70d.jpgPorthcurno Porthcurno is a small beach near Penzance and Lands End, famous for it's rugged beauty and the Minack cliff top theatre. Porthcurno was also home to an early telegraph network, with cables stretching to Europe, India, the US and round the world. Ref: D5-4711 https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/mortonhampstead https://images.on-this.website/7181_121243076855186234b4722.jpgMortonhampstead Ref: M3-6915 The church at Mortonhampstead caught in stunning light as the sun burst through the clouds above. I used a telephoto lens to 'go in close' as I loved the way the light picked out the contours of the hills. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo29678714.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_474064907582c431431e1b.jpgTamar Bridge Ref: S1-1838 The 6201 Princess Elizabeth crossing the Forder viaduct near Saltash on its way back out of Cornwall. The viewpoint includes Trematon Castle in the background. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo53112126.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_1596837815681423a6cb700.jpgPolly Joke Ref: R53-2364 The field of Poppies, just above Polly Joke beach. They made a spectacular display on this occasion - and it was nice to catch them with a good sunset. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/hound-tor-lightburst https://images.on-this.website/7181_15614667136814279619101.jpgHound Tor Lightburst Ref: S2-4297C This was taken after a night shoot on Dartmoor. The mist has risen, and as I headed back to car, I had an idea - and quickly popped my torch behind this lone Hawthorn tree. The result was magical, with the light beams casting dramatic shadows right across the sky https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo1712079.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_37617763048e50f2657021.jpgSharpitor Shariptor photographed after a rare snowfall. The granite boulders have picked up the warm tones from the dawn light https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo53112128.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_15695047696814256875cd3.jpgPednvounder Beach Ref: R53-2221 A beautifully clear night from PendVounder (Porthcurno), with the Milky Way forming a majestically arc across the sky. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/watergate-bay https://images.on-this.website/7181_6434892506814244c6127c.jpgWatergate Bay Ref: S6-1481 An awesome sunset from Watergate bay in Cornwall. The surfer stopped at just the right spot to enjoy that sky with me https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/sourton-tor https://images.on-this.website/7181_18965227315e66c30e8a8a4.jpgSourton Tor Ref: S4-8755 This is the trig marker at Sourton Tor, Dartmoor, with the sun just breaking out from some low cloud, and wow, what astonishing light across the valley below! Absolutely fantastic evening to be out enjoying the countryside. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo33787546.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_6857976585a3263b32581a.jpgRoche Rock Ref: S1-2215 Little is known about the small chapel atop Roche Roch, apart that it dates back to the 13th century, and is dedicated to St Michael (its the top of a hill after all!) - but is a striking focal point for this fascinating area near St Austell in Cornwall. The rock itself comprises just two minerals - grey quatz and black tourmaline, and has a really interesting look and texture. The information panel is quite fun "Sometime in the future, geologists will agree not only what the rock is, but how it was formed. Maybe" https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo41066687.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_6802858375e66b315c5477.jpgCrackington Haven Ref: S4-7504 I arrived at Crackington Haven under disparagingly grey skies, but decided to explore the rock pools none the less (found one rock pool with 6 crabs in), and I rather liked the way the wavers were breaking over these rocks. The contrast between the smooth swirling water (softened by the low light and longish exposure) contrasted so well sharp jagged rocks. The fractured shale rocks here, in this jagged, zig-zag pattern, so characteristic of the north Cornish and Devon coastline is actually called ' Crackington formation' after this very beach. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/red-flowers-at-night-ii https://images.on-this.website/7181_106880223750b267dd15020.jpgRed Flowers at Night II Ref M2-6637 Photographed at Polly Joke, Crantock (near Newquay) in Cornwall, I have waited years for the Poppies to flower in big numbers here. It was great to capture a field of these iconic flowers overlooking the Cornish coastline - and the red sky above mirrored the flowers below. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/lanyon-quoit https://images.on-this.website/7181_29118954756672a65abd5a.jpgLanyon Quoit Ref: M3-8566 Lanyon Quoit, a small but picturesque dolmen near Penzance. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo41073317.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_6774333595e66c7250851b.jpgSheeps Tor Ref: S5-1148 This is the view from Sheeps Tor, looking out across the Burrator Reservoir and Leather Tor beyond. I was out chasing the light between storms - and boy did I chase, always managing to constantly be in the wrong place when the sun broke through. But my luck finally changed right at the end. I thought I had missed the light, but the sun managed to find a tiny break in the clouds just before sunset, and gave me a subtle warm glow to make the shot. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo20751085.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_912506407534209fdf131e.jpgTintagel Ref: M3-2428 Tintagel Island with the remains of the wonderfully atmospheric 12th century castle visible on the top left of the island. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/rumps-red https://images.on-this.website/7181_17987452865039af67ef828.jpgRumps Red A magnificent sunset from the Rumps, near Polzeath in Cornwall. (This was taken from the 'Dinosaur Spines' bit of the Rumps, and if you have ever seen this headland in profile, you will know what I mean!) https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo23589485.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_72615512054ea83b0e6fec.jpgConstantine Bay Ref: M3-6075 With the tide rising, this large rock pool was about to be subsumed by the sea. However, before that happened, the water was perfectly still, and reflected the rich colours from the sunset https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo41247443.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_4967693985eff975d7f52a.jpgPorthcurno Ref: S3-2726 A stormy day, and this shot is largely about those lovely moody clouds in the background. On the way over I was watching the clouds, and wondering where they were headed - I took a chance on Porthcurno, and got them exactly where I wanted them! Right over the rugged cliffs! The big waves also made a dynamic foreground, as they smashed into the beach – I zoomed in a bit to make them stand out as much as possible. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/pednvounder-beach https://images.on-this.website/7181_3475258564d7bafbe39995.jpgPednvounder Beach The spectacular and remote Pednvounder Beach at Dawn. I waited three days to finally see some colour in the sky. The beach is located close to Porthcurno, below rugged granite cliffs, and the famous Logan Rock. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/treen-cove https://images.on-this.website/7181_10998156915bcda75f1ae8c.jpgTreen Cove Ref: S2-0807 A stunning sunset from summer, as I explored Treen Cove in western Cornwall. If you are thinking of 'Treen near Porthcurno' - I mean the other one... the one looking out towards Gurnards Head. Amazing place - the geology round here was amazing, and so quiet being well off the beaten track. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo32185918.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_15057855655976634ac83ce.jpgPorth Nanven Ref: S1-5289 From a secret location somewhere in Cornwall... (Just west of St Just, off the Cot Valley) One of Cornwall's smallest and photogenic beaches - and on this evening I was treated to some stunning light! https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo25280637.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_117388980555d53bdebdec4.jpgTrebarwith Strand Ref: M3-8030 The low sun provided some stunning light, while the cliffs provided a wonderful view across the beach at Trebarwith. The sand was fresh from the sea with not a footprint in sight! https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/kennal-vale https://images.on-this.website/7181_15376456245d4a9dd8c921f.jpgKennal Vale Ref: S2-5351 This is the old gunpowder works at Kennall vale - once huge industrial complex built in a remote Cornish valley (Seven of these mills stand alongside the steep flowing river) - now the site has become a nature reserve, and a fascinating place to explore in the autumn! https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/looe https://images.on-this.website/7181_8517485895342894254ff8.jpgLooe Ref: M3-2470 The ferry boats at Looe on a fine summer afternoon. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo23589493.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_166926646554ea859e80668.jpgConstantine Bay Ref: M3-6089 Constantine bay is backed by a large network of dunes, which feature an aboundance of grasses and wildflowers. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/wings-over-freathy https://images.on-this.website/7181_19530055304f7b7eb71263c.jpgWings over Freathy Ref: M2-4498 Sunset from Freathy beach, Whitsand Bay. Thought the clouds looked like two wings rising up from the dark rocks. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/botallack https://images.on-this.website/7181_19969468685331f9127d5fe.jpgBotallack Ref: M3-1210 The Crown Engine houses at Botallack. I love this stretch of coastline - it really feels wild - and the derelict engine houses add to the atmosphere. The mines below once extended up to two miles under the sea! https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/wheel-cotes https://images.on-this.website/7181_111746731048e51cee773f5.jpgWheel Cotes The atmospheric remains of the Wheel Coates mine near St Agnes. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo35886490.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_10447761425b6b5fdef0e4c.jpgSaddle Tor Ref: S1-8610 Stowes Hill on Bodmin Moor (Cornwall) on a cold winters morning, with lovely dusting of icy snow. The pile of stones sitting onto of the cliffs by the quarry is the 'Cheesewring', named after the stones used to press apples during cider making - the 'cheese' being the local name for the squished apple. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo33193528.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_148503096759dd1392be7f8.jpgStaple Tor Ref: S1-5835 Decided to celebrate my birthday with a dawn shoot on Dartmoor, and headed up to Great Staple Tor ready for the early morning mist to beak. Originally I was struggling for compositions round the other side of the tor, and nearly missed this spectacular inversion, with the cloud pouring down from Great Miss to Kings Tor. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/the-white-hare https://images.on-this.website/7181_20589290295123bdbddc2f8.jpgThe White Hare Ref: M2-9309 Just another morning on Dartmoor! From Hare Tor, looking towards Gerr Tor, with Great Miss Tor in the distance. It was great finding these wonderful patterns in the ice frozen and frosted onto the rocks! https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/dartmoor-horses https://images.on-this.website/7181_193660323757ef5e41b8b5e.jpgDartmoor Horses These two horses trotted over while I was out photographing from Littaford Tor on a wonderfully misty morning. I used a telephoto lens to get in nice and close to the horses, and this also gives the effect of compressing the perspective, to pick out the sunlit hills peaking out of the mist in the background. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo24626172.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_196816994755806a1ae3668.jpgBedruthan Steps REF: M3-7839 Early spring at Bedruthan Steps, with the thrift just starting to flower. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/haytor https://images.on-this.website/7181_654909500582a6f76c2812.jpgHaytor Ref: S1-1001 Haytor is one of Dartmoor's most prominent and recognizable landmarks. I Liked the sky behind the main rock outcrop, and the sunlight was defused into a series of spotlights across the distant landscape behind. However getting this composition, required balancing very carefully on another (smaller rock), and I nearly lost the light by the time I had the shot setup! https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/porthleven https://images.on-this.website/7181_184510235556b784f97bcb8.jpgPorthleven Ref: M4-0633 One of those days which didn't quite go according to plan - the weather was rather stormier than expected, but with a reasonably high tide, I decided to make the most of it and so headed to Porthleven for some good stormy wave action. This was taken some time after sunset, hence the moody-blue dusk tones. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/porth-naven https://images.on-this.website/7181_966974564597663140b998.jpgPorth Nanven Ref: S1-5273 From a secret location somewhere in Cornwall... (Just west of St Just, off the Cot Valley) One of Cornwall's smallest and photogenic beaches - and on this evening I was treated to some stunning light! https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo41134068.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_20319569325e7cc6e8bf195.jpgTamar Bridge Ref: S5-3780 This was a stunning sunrise over the Tamar River! I have shot misty mornings here many a time - but the 'god rays' from the sun shining through the low mist were by far the best I have seen from here. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/photo41073223.html https://images.on-this.website/7181_18402294355e66c6bd5fc72.jpgBrentor Ref: S5-0675 A little light over Brentor, right on the western edge of Dartmoor. The wind was up, and it was one of those days where I had to wait it out for the storms to blow through and the clouds part - but finally I managed to get a spotlight of light right where I wanted it, right on the church and tor to really make the picture. Shot with a 6 stop ND filter to blur the fast moving clouds in the sky. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/silver-forrest https://images.on-this.website/7181_9347195085123beef49977.jpgSilver Forest Ref: M2-9239 Initially missed this part of Bellever wood, even though were looking for just this sort of scene. The trees are edged by bushes and small trees at this point, and you cannot really see 'in' from the outside. On the way back, we stopped to admire the frosted edge to the wood, standing like a silver cliff over the snow. We pushed our way inside, and it was like stepping into Narnia! A stunning Hoar frost had turned the foliage a stunning silver, while the dark tree trunks stand like columns in a Cathedral. https://www.mattwhorlowphotography.com/looe-harbour https://images.on-this.website/7181_6497578124f6bd80792074.jpgLooe Harbour Ref: M2-4374 This is the sea front at Looe in Cornwall, with a little red fishing boat heading out to sea.