Fine Art Landscape Photography - Patterns in Nature

Porth Nanven

Porth Nanven (also known as Cot Valley Beach) is a beach in the far west of Cornwall, United Kingdom. It is located half-a-mile west of the village of St Just.

The beach is at the seaward end of the Cot Valley and is part of the Aire Point To Carrick Du Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Porth Nanven is sometimes referred to as 'Dinosaur Egg Beach' because of a remarkable deposit of ovoid boulders covering the beach and foreshore. These boulders come in all sizes, from hen's egg to a metre or more in length, and have proved so tempting as souvenirs that they are now legally protected by the National Trust which owns the beach.

Granite Foreshore

Porth Nanven (also known as Cot Valley Beach) is a beach in the far west of Cornwall, United Kingdom. It is located half-a-mile west of the village of St Just.

The beach is at the seaward end of the Cot Valley and is part of the Aire Point To Carrick Du Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Porth Nanven is sometimes referred to as 'Dinosaur Egg Beach' because of a remarkable deposit of ovoid boulders covering the beach and foreshore. These boulders come in all sizes, from hen's egg to a metre or more in length, and have proved so tempting as souvenirs that they are now legally protected by the National Trust which owns the beach.

Sediments at Sandymouth, North Cornwall

This is very much a personal favourite, I just love the rich subtle colours and you can almost feel the texture of the rocks. The lack of anything defining scale emphasises the abstract nature of the image, a very hazy evening light helps control the contrast and the vibrancy of Velvia film is just perfect for the colours. This looks great on a large canvas (well I think so).

Rock Veining, nr Bude and Widemouth Bay

Another textural favourite of mine. With no apparent sense of scale it's abstract nature achieves a balance and unity. The deep rich colour of the wave worn shale rock is crossed with quartz veining and also a more subtle iron rich layering. A canvas of this hangs in my bathroom - it looks great.

Tidal Rock, Marloes, Pembrokeshire National Park

We are so fortunate to have such a full and varied geology  in what is really a very small island, almost a complete collection of rock types from 600 million years ago to the present day. In this close up the action of the waves has revealed the delicate colours and structural patterns that are so often hidden from view - its always worth exploring our coastline, you never know what you might find, look closely.

Pebbles and Sandstone Cliff, Moray Firth

Another of those textural shots I so enjoy and a great location for those dull days when wider landscapes are not possible. The vibrancy of the cool pebbles contrast brilliantly with the warmth of the sandstone cliff.

Dune Shadows, NE Harris, Outer Hebridesd

Fine texture. delicate colours, simple composition and gentle lighting, a terrific combination that always excites me. This looks impressive as a large canvas print.

Pebbles and Sandstone Cliff, Moray Firth

Another of those textural shots I so enjoy and a great location for those dull days when wider landscapes are not possible. The vibrancy of the cool pebbles contrast brilliantly with the warmth of the sandstone cliff.

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