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Pier #1

Llandudno pier at sunrise, North Wales

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Another preconceived image that shows the benefit of getting to know your local beauty spots intimately.

This is Llandudno pier, but photographed at a time of year, time of day and state of tide that all combine to produce a wonderfully lit and evocative image.

Using my sun compass I knew at what time in the year the sun would rise behind the pier. Combining that with a knowledge of the tides and a good weather forecast meant that I knew where and when I needed to be to get this picture.

This is one of my favourite coastal shots, and I'm certainly glad I did my homework on this one!

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Filename - pier 01.jpg

Camera - Canon 5D

Lens - 17-40mm zoom @ 21mm

Exposure - 1/2sec @ f11, ISO400

Location - Llandudno, North wales

This image - 800x686px JPEG

Conversion - ACR & PS-CS2

Comments - Shuuter speed chosen to blur waves slightly.