The Door Opened
The entrance to Tintagel Castle, accessed by a flight of stairs that switchbacks up the cliff, the Celtic Sea crashing below. ...
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The entrance to Tintagel Castle, accessed by a flight of stairs that switchbacks up the cliff, the Celtic Sea crashing below.
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brianbaitystudio
November 28, 2018
thank you for your title and description. I feel this is the right way to submit photos. well done!!
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brianbaitystudio
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you are most welcome. I hope you will continue to set a good example for others with submissions like this fine photo
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Location
This photo is at the entrance to Tintagel Castle, on the Cornwall Coast. This was the home of the Duke Gorlois, whose wife Igraine was tricked into sleeping with Uther Pendragon. Their son, it is said, was King Arthur and it is in this castle that he was conceived and born. The castle is built on a promontory and access is across at small land bridge and up a steep flight of stairs. It's well worth the climb, however, because the castle is fascinating and the views are tremendous.Time
This was taken at almost 11:00 in the morning, on September 1.Lighting
Because the sun wasn't quite overhead, there was a good shadow just inside the door that allowed the stone to be seen without glare. I loved how the sun's light appeared to have pushed the door open and to be holding it there.Equipment
Truthfully? This would have been taken on a Panasonic Lumix as that's what I had at the time. It had a Leica lens and was partially programmable. It was on this trip that I started learning how to use the settings, which led to the camera I now use.Inspiration
I wanted to show the atmosphere of this place, the ruggedness of the coastline on which it was built. I also hoped to capture a sense of the steepness of the stairs, the contrast of the wooden door to the slate used in the walls. Mainly, it's the sheer beauty of this spot.Editing
Not much. I only do what I could have done if I were a film photographer - exposure, contrast, that kind of thing.In my camera bag
Camera (of course), cleaning tools. I'm pretty simple at this point. I have three tripods (table top, full-sized and monopod) and I usually have at least one accessible, but I prefer to shoot freehand.Feedback
It's always good to have an idea of what you are going for on any shoot, but be prepared for inspiration to strike and go with it when it does. This shot is one of those that I hadn't thought of for the day. I was just heading for the exit and some tourists had just complete the climb. They were too tired to close the door and that's when I saw the shot. Learn to compose as you take the shot and use the viewfinder instead of the LCD display, as it will give a better idea of the final shot.
