One of the aspects of photographing by the sea that I really enjoy is the constant change and motion that gives infinite variety to the scene.
No two visits to the same place ever result in similar images, and this picture, taken on the shingle beach at Penmon Point on the island of Anglesey is a case in point.
If you scroll through this gallery you'll find any number of photos taken at this same location, mostly featuring the lighthouse which is the most prominent feature in the area.
However, on this occasion the light wasn't right for the obvious shot, but it was perfect for a brooding minimalist seascape, comprising just the basic elements of stormy sky, sea and shore.
I took maybe a dozen photos framed exactly the same, with the only variation being in the breaking wave pattern and position of the clouds.
This one, after some post-processing to increase the drama, is my favourite, having the best wave pattern and most clearly bringing out the brooding menace of the approaching storm.
Filename - beach waves 09.jpg
Camera - Canon 5D
Lens - 24-105mm zoom @ 24mm
Exposure - 1.3sec @ f22, ISO50
Location - Penmon Point, Anglesey
This image - 640x800px JPEG
Conversion - ACR & PS-CS2
Comments - Slow shutter speed used to blur waves.
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