francescogola
FollowI think there are very few lighthouses charming as Kermorvan..
Time moves slow with him.
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nina050
October 09, 2015
Only one word to describe this: stunning. Love your gallery...hope you post more photos soon!
DennisartPhotography
November 07, 2015
Gongratulations ! You are the winner of my Photo Challenge longexposures 30sec +. Regards, Dennis
Betty_A
July 04, 2016
Beautiful. Congratulations on winning People's Choice in Right Down the Middle, as well as for all your other well-deserved wins!
debhearn
July 05, 2016
You have an incredible eye and sense of "life" in all things. I love this photo and your sense of beauty. Thanks for sharing!
nicolabarbagli
February 20, 2017
great job and especially excellent composition, are surprised bright colors. when you have time if you want you can visit my profile to follow me in my shots. best regards
denisenewman
March 08, 2017
WOW!!! So special ... rising out of the mist ... well planned and beautifully executed!
Christina_Guest
April 26, 2017
The first words that came to me as soon as I viewed this photo were "Absolutely Stunning"! Nice work on all your photos Frances! Thank you for your tips.
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The shot was taken in October 2015 during a lovely trip in Brittany (France) This is the Kermorvar lighthouse, probably one of my favorites of the whole FinistèreTime
It was the last day of my trip and even I already got a (probably) good shot of the location during the sunset, I decided to visit it again as the weather condition was completely different: a marvelous storm was approaching the coast! This picture was taken around half an hour before the sunset, and the timing was perfect as the light bulb of the lighthouse was just turned on!Lighting
As the sky was completely overcast, the light was quite flat and uniform. Many photographers don't like this particular situation for landscape photography, but for me is the opposite as you can really focus on the details of the scene! Moreover I'm a blue lover, and this flat light is perfect to enhance this tone!Equipment
I used a Canon 5D MkIII with a EF 16-35 f2.8 II lens, mounted on a manfrotto 055 with geared head. To get this result, the use of ND, GND and Polarizer filters was absolutely mandatory. As the light was not so strong, I used a 6 stop ND filter. The GND was a 3 stop one.Inspiration
I believe that the inspiration came from the perfect mix between the atmospheric situation and the perfect geometry of the lighthouse. As you know, it's not so easy to find a working central composition, but the leading lines from the coast line, the lighthouse bridge, the waves and the moving clouds were simply perfect for the idea I had on my mind.Editing
Every picture need a post process, so the short answer is yes. Many people believe that my pictures are the result of hours of heavy Photoshop post production, but the truth is that this picture is the result of 10 minutes on Lightroom. To get a shot like this, all you need is a good set of filters! I really love to get the shoot on field rather that on Photoshop (Also because I'm absolutely a noob with Ps!) as I love to spend my time deep in Nature and not in front of the screen of my computer.In my camera bag
I really love to travel as light as I can, so my backpack is filled with just a body and a couple of lenses. I love to use prime lenses, both for quality reasons and because it's easier to find a composition if you "set" your mind to a specific focal length. As I told you before, filters are essentials, so I always bring with me all the filters that I could need once on field. I never forget about safety: a first aid kit ans some torches are always in my bag! To complete my travel kit, a sturdy tripod is mandatory to challenge the stormy and windy weather!Feedback
Never stop exploring and never stop trying. To get a nice long exposure image, don't wait the last minute to go on filed: go hours in advance, so you'll have the time to explore the area and to find the best composition according to the current weather condition. And don't be lazy: if it's raining, it could be a perfect day for a long exposure! Then remember that you're not seated in a comfortable studio where you can repeat the shoot for hours and hours until you get the desired result: everything is in the hands of Mother Nature, so don't be discouraged if you don't get the shoot that you had on mind. If you want a statistical number, I get a good shoot every 10 attempts! So, just enjoy Nature, and you'll never be disappointed.