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10-AUG-2008

Happisburgh

Happisburgh Lighthouse, an old favorite, and in my opinion the most iconic building in Norfolk.

I know I tend to post-process my photos quite a lot; I don't have a problem
with this as I am trying to create a mood and atmosphere, and as many of
you will know, I am no photographic purist (not that I have anything against
those who are!). However, it is sometimes nice to upload a photo that needs no
enhancement, and this is one such photo - uncropped and completely as shot.

To get this sort of sky is always a treat, but to be somewhere special at the
same time is a match made in heaven, so at the end of yet another gloriously
volatile English summer's day, I was lucky enough to end up in Happisburgh just
as the final rainstorm of the day passed out to sea. It left behind it this
astounding fleeting sunshine and a sweet-smelling air so clear and fresh that
if you could bottle it it would make you a fortune. I also feel that this photo
is another endorsement of my maxim of staying out long after the day looks lost
to bad weather. If you can resist the temptation to go home for a nice cuppa,
just occasionally you are rewarded with light like this. Ok, I missed the best
of the rainbow by about a minute, but you can't have everything!

ps: I can't rule out posting a processed version of another shot from this session at a later date ;-)

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
1/160s f/5.6 at 20.0mm iso100 full exif

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stu 08-Dec-2009 18:51
No such thing as as shot.
Tom Briggs28-Mar-2009 16:19
Another stunner, Steve ... and with no post-processing ... amazing capture ... voted
Guest 26-Mar-2009 19:28
Fantastic shot! BV!
Simon Chandler10-Mar-2009 05:02
Marvelous. Really love the atmosphere and mood. You perseverance paid off. v
globalgadabout25-Jan-2009 19:08
your persistence paid off in spades...this magnificent image is just reward for your skills and your staying power...V
Guest 06-Dec-2008 17:49
Fantastic image with a superb light. V
Guest 28-Oct-2008 20:02
Dramatic - a different view of one of my favourite places
Chun Lo28-Oct-2008 03:47
Superb image. Nicely composed and the light is so beautiful.
carol j. phipps26-Oct-2008 04:47
Outstanding! V
Bartosz Kotulski25-Oct-2008 09:28
beautiful light and fabulous use of light
Bartosz v
Aud Elise Sjøsæther29-Sep-2008 16:24
One of the best shots I have seen on Pbase! Very impressive! BBV
Guest 23-Sep-2008 03:23
beautiful. processing is part of photography and here is an art mastered. voted!
Alina12-Sep-2008 03:16
You captured such a fantastic sky colors. Nice work! v
Jean Chiasson07-Sep-2008 23:27
Wow Excellent image vote
Guest 05-Sep-2008 15:03
Beautiful and rich atmosphere. Nice work!
Guest 04-Sep-2008 19:57
You just can't stay away from it Steve ;-) Great sky, great lighting, great shot! -v.
Guest 02-Sep-2008 02:52
Beautiful photograph! I love colours here!v
BleuEvanescence01-Sep-2008 20:27
I still say...
you got everything...
Rob Legeland30-Aug-2008 10:16
A truely overwhelming picture! Voted...
Gordon W28-Aug-2008 12:54
Stunning shot! Incredible light and mood to enhance an already beautiful scene.
Robert Charity19-Aug-2008 21:26
love the light, v
Ian Chappell19-Aug-2008 00:37
VOTE! I waited on the beach for something like this on Thursday.. it didn't happen for me!!
shatterbug18-Aug-2008 06:57
Absolutely splendid light and composition!
Guest 17-Aug-2008 13:52
This such a beautiful shot
Mikael Larsen16-Aug-2008 21:59
Also a great image. Like the centered composition depart from the fantastic sky.
NeilG16-Aug-2008 14:57
Fantastic lighting. V!
Eric Herbelin16-Aug-2008 06:05
splendid! v
Yves Marquis16-Aug-2008 03:19
wonderfull
Guest 15-Aug-2008 10:26
Wow! This is fantastic - the kind of shot we all dream of getting. Big vote.
Lise Trempe15-Aug-2008 02:34
Fantastic light, very beautiful shot.
Guest 14-Aug-2008 18:04
This is an extraordinary image... simply OUTSTANDING!
Carole Stevens14-Aug-2008 13:32
Aw wow Steve this is a framer, you have excelled yourself this is stunning, incredible light and colour, just gorgeous!
VVV!
jude14-Aug-2008 11:32
One of those totally perfect moments. Really an excellent photo. I'd love to see it printed, matted, and framed.
Guest 14-Aug-2008 09:46
smooth keep resisting that tea calling you home...shots like these are well worth the time spent waiting
Sabine Stetson13-Aug-2008 20:37
marvelous image....thank you also for
sharing your impressions with us..
v
Milos Markovic13-Aug-2008 16:17
Stunning mood and scene Steve,
you have proved once again that photographers dedication to get the shot is the missing ingredient for not having more photos of this kind.
The nature is obviously rewarded you with a magical moment that you knew and felt how to immortalize.
A few more seconds and the scene was lost but this memorable photo is meant to last...
Victoria13-Aug-2008 09:54
Fantastic lighting, gorgeous view....Votes
Guest 13-Aug-2008 01:55
Your schedule seems to offer up some remarkable times!!! HOLY SSSHHHHHHH......
As you know one of my FAVE places other than Winterton.
There used to be a little cafe near there on that main road that had the best coffee I have ever had. This is a most wonderful shot!
Thomas12-Aug-2008 21:41
Superb! I adore the light and vignetting as usual!
Craig Persel12-Aug-2008 21:18
Remarkable. V.
PauloCGama12-Aug-2008 13:42
powerful, Steve. love the perspective!!
V. ...cheers
Giancarlo Guzzardi12-Aug-2008 07:05
splendid visual effect... a magical light
12312-Aug-2008 06:46
Cool. BV
Guest 12-Aug-2008 04:49
Magnifique !!!!! Une pure merveille ..VV..
Sue Robertson12-Aug-2008 03:05
It truly is magnificent!.. So lucky to be there at the right time. v
Kathy Thompson12-Aug-2008 00:37
Fantastic sky and a bit of rainbow as well! You were certainly in the right place at the right time - a just reward for not heading home :o)
Nick Arena12-Aug-2008 00:34
Outstanding!!this is certainly an awesome image..VVV
Mike Stobbs11-Aug-2008 23:51
Excellent big vote....
Glenn Dean (Vatorman)11-Aug-2008 23:19
Simply Perfect. BV!
Guest 11-Aug-2008 22:49
What magic you caught! Really appreciate your remarks here as well-- beautifully put.
Steve Mockford11-Aug-2008 22:30
Great shot Steve!! It is a good thing that you posted the explanation otherwise no one would have anticipated that this was natural, unprocessed light...nicely captured.
stuart reid11-Aug-2008 22:18
Excellent shot and excellent dialogue Steve.
Jaime González11-Aug-2008 21:05
Amazing image! Beautiful light and colour. -V-
Guest 11-Aug-2008 20:52
I can agree with everything you wrote here. Astonishing beauty! V
Guest 11-Aug-2008 20:47
excellent! love this shot!
settler11-Aug-2008 20:07
So GOOOOOD!!...V!!
beverley harrison11-Aug-2008 19:44
WOWEEE steve this is awesome!! fab catch it gets my vote!!
Guest 11-Aug-2008 19:44
Fantastic!! Much kudos to you for resisiting the temptation to enhance it digitally. Beautifull!! A lesson to us all i think. V
Jay Levin11-Aug-2008 19:40
Amazing light and part of a rainbow to boot! Gorgeous image. Vote
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