St Michael's Mount Soft Sunset
This is a wintertime capture of the iconic St Michael’s Mount in Mounts Bay, West Cornwall. Separated from the village of Marazion by a tidal causeway, this castle-topped island is one that steals the imagination of all those who gaze upon it and is somewhere that never fails to inspire awe. It’s somewhere that I’m often drawn to as a photographer, though its stunning aesthetics and the ever-changing backdrop ensure there is always something new to appreciate. For this photograph, I visited in winter at sunset, arriving as an ebbing tide skimmed the sand and a setting sun burnt brightly in the sky.
As a winter sunset, it meant that the sun was falling to the left-hand side of the Mount, illuminating the coastline of Newlyn and Mousehole on the right-hand side. Characteristic of this time of year, the light was particularly overpowering, so I decided to frame St Michael’s Mount with the sun all but out of shot. Just beyond the edges of the photograph, its luminescent glow still radiates across the image, chasing its way towards the castle. Adjusting the exposure and hoping to soften the image, I used a neutral density filter to smooth the already calm water brushing the tiger-striped sand and capture the reflections of the sky. The result is a picture that’s full of colour and atmosphere.
This is a wintertime capture of the iconic St Michael’s Mount in Mounts Bay, West Cornwall. Separated from the village of Marazion by a tidal causeway, this castle-topped island is one that steals the imagination of all those who gaze upon it and is somewhere that never fails to inspire awe. It’s somewhere that I’m often drawn to as a photographer, though its stunning aesthetics and the ever-changing backdrop ensure there is always something new to appreciate. For this photograph, I visited in winter at sunset, arriving as an ebbing tide skimmed the sand and a setting sun burnt brightly in the sky.
As a winter sunset, it meant that the sun was falling to the left-hand side of the Mount, illuminating the coastline of Newlyn and Mousehole on the right-hand side. Characteristic of this time of year, the light was particularly overpowering, so I decided to frame St Michael’s Mount with the sun all but out of shot. Just beyond the edges of the photograph, its luminescent glow still radiates across the image, chasing its way towards the castle. Adjusting the exposure and hoping to soften the image, I used a neutral density filter to smooth the already calm water brushing the tiger-striped sand and capture the reflections of the sky. The result is a picture that’s full of colour and atmosphere.
This is a wintertime capture of the iconic St Michael’s Mount in Mounts Bay, West Cornwall. Separated from the village of Marazion by a tidal causeway, this castle-topped island is one that steals the imagination of all those who gaze upon it and is somewhere that never fails to inspire awe. It’s somewhere that I’m often drawn to as a photographer, though its stunning aesthetics and the ever-changing backdrop ensure there is always something new to appreciate. For this photograph, I visited in winter at sunset, arriving as an ebbing tide skimmed the sand and a setting sun burnt brightly in the sky.
As a winter sunset, it meant that the sun was falling to the left-hand side of the Mount, illuminating the coastline of Newlyn and Mousehole on the right-hand side. Characteristic of this time of year, the light was particularly overpowering, so I decided to frame St Michael’s Mount with the sun all but out of shot. Just beyond the edges of the photograph, its luminescent glow still radiates across the image, chasing its way towards the castle. Adjusting the exposure and hoping to soften the image, I used a neutral density filter to smooth the already calm water brushing the tiger-striped sand and capture the reflections of the sky. The result is a picture that’s full of colour and atmosphere.