Salburn pier
Taken at Saltburn, North Yorkshire, England
Taken at Saltburn, North Yorkshire, England
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Location
This photo was taken in Saltburn on a very grey day and I was lucky to escape before the rain.Time
It was about three O'clock during the winter in which it becomes dark and ominous before four, which meant by the time the shot was taken, it was nearly dark and blistering down with rain.Lighting
In order to emphasise the large looming clouds, I figured a monochrome shot would enhance the deep shades and amplify the clean white of the sky.Equipment
I used a Nikon Coolpix P520, nothing more, nothing less.Inspiration
I wanted to showcase the vastness of the skies in Yorkshire, and the perspective of the pier aided me with this intention because as the pier narrows as it extends into the sea, it amplifies the harmony and great distance between the ground and the sky.Editing
Normally I tend not to post-process my photographs because I like to present a true interpretation of the location featured within the photograph. I also find that with more manipulation of a photo in monochrome, the image becomes too sharp and granular, tarnishing my desired soft shot.In my camera bag
Normally I carry my camera and a single filter self constructed from a piece of faded purple plastic, as I use this to produce a hazy effect when shooting into sunlight.Feedback
My one piece of advice for someone attempting to take a similar photo would be not to rush the photo. As a pier is an open place, people come and go every few moments, so my advice would be to wait for the majority of people to make their way down the pier as this will show proportion of the person in relation to the sky, thus amplifying the desired photograph.
