Dorset Landscape Photography : Sunset over Portland
15th May 2011
Dorset Landscape Photography
Sunset over Portland Bill & Pulpit Rock
A windy end to a lovely day as I drove down to Portland Bill late afternoon to see what was happening with the light, clouds etc. I was entertainng a friend showing them around my part of West Dorset and as a keen fellow photographer, they were interested to see the Bill and the rocks.
We decided it was worth the weait until sunset, so after a good walk round we went back down to Portland and had dinner in the Cove ... well worth a visit, both for the food and the great views of the rugged cliffs across the end of Portland and up Chesil Bank in the other direction.
Back to the Bill for sunset and the winds were picking up. With a falling tide I was hoping to get down onto the ledges infront of Pulpit Rock to get a lower perspective, but with the waves crashing in, I had to save that for another day.
One of the great things about the Bill is that after clambering over a few rocks, you get another great view to choose and shoot. The lighthouse and stone were looking great against the glowing sky and with the near-full moon shinging brightly, it was a wonderful view.
The light was wonderful and as I setup a few shots my friend perched on the rocks and enjoyed the beautiful sunset. A great end to a fun day in West Dorset.
Sunset over Portland Bill & Pulpit Rock
A windy end to a lovely day as I drove down to Portland Bill late afternoon to see what was happening with the light, clouds etc. I was entertainng a friend showing them around my part of West Dorset and as a keen fellow photographer, they were interested to see the Bill and the rocks.
We decided it was worth the weait until sunset, so after a good walk round we went back down to Portland and had dinner in the Cove ... well worth a visit, both for the food and the great views of the rugged cliffs across the end of Portland and up Chesil Bank in the other direction.
Back to the Bill for sunset and the winds were picking up. With a falling tide I was hoping to get down onto the ledges infront of Pulpit Rock to get a lower perspective, but with the waves crashing in, I had to save that for another day.
One of the great things about the Bill is that after clambering over a few rocks, you get another great view to choose and shoot. The lighthouse and stone were looking great against the glowing sky and with the near-full moon shinging brightly, it was a wonderful view.
The light was wonderful and as I setup a few shots my friend perched on the rocks and enjoyed the beautiful sunset. A great end to a fun day in West Dorset.