Tag: Hampshire
Beaulieu to Buckler’s Hard Walk: A Beautiful Photography Escape
Here I am again, venturing out on a photo walk, in the harsh mid-morning sun, with the full expectation of getting some good photos. Will I ever learn! I have no idea why this walk from Beaulieu to Buckler’s Hard is different from any previous hikes. My Knightwood Oak hike and my Lyndhurst adventure all present ‘contrasting’ challenges. And…
Lyndhurst Photography: Camera and Coffee Adventures in the New Forest
It seems silly to ignore the car park that sits just a few yards away from the plethora of coffee shops and cafes that line Lyndhurst high street. It is 9:30 on a weekday and I am in Lyndhurst for a spot of Photography. While there are people around, there is a quiet peacefulness in…
Knightwood Oak New Forest – Relaxing Hike and Photography
I pull in, the only car currently in the car park. My tires crunch over the impacted gravel as I take my pick of any one of the 10 or 12 available spaces. Here in Hampshire, the New Forest trees loom over, but I am still a few hundred yards from the main reason for…
Hurst Castle Hampshire – Stunning morning of beautiful photography
I wanted a morning of photography. Not a really early morning, just a morning. Hurst Castle in Hampshire was my chosen destination. I’m not sure why, but I thought I would have plenty of opportunity. From the car park to the castle, the walk is around 2 miles. There is, however, room to park at…
Sometimes Magic Happens: My Best Photo in Ages, Totally Unplanned
I’ve done it again. Dragged myself out of bed, a morning of photography with no plan. Well, not entirely true. At around 11pm last night I decided where I was heading today. Nothing like meticulous preparation, seven hours in advance. The day started with promise, skirted with disaster, and then clawed its way back to…
Wandering the New Forest – Slow Photography in Soft Light
Today, I decided to head out into the forest, just for a wander, with my camera in hand, purely for fun. No plans, no pressure, just seeing what kind of photos I could find along the way. This kind of slow, aimless exploring is my favourite way to shoot. A small hiccup nearly delayed the…
Tall Trees Trail Brockenhurst – A Beautiful Photo Walk
Tall Trees Trail in Brockenhurst is a 1.5-mile circular walk home to the New Forest’s largest trees. It’s an easy walk leading from the car park and suitable for most fitness levels. I spent a couple of hours here wandering around, and trying to get some nice photos. Video of the Tall Trees Trail Brockenhurst…
Chasing Mist for Landscape Photography – All I found was disappointment
The forecast was perfect. Fog through to 7am, then mist through to 9am. It looked like the perfect day for me to head out, and try (at last) to experience landscape photography in the mist. I had been out for many mornings and had never been fortunate enough to enjoy a morning of mist. I…
On Location – Lepe Beach Photography, The New Forest
This week’s photography trip was an evening outing to Lepe Beach, a beach not a million miles away from where I live. My endeavour to learn outdoor and landscape photography has been focused on the forest so far, so I thought something a bit different may be worthwhile. Lepe Country Park and Beach is not…
On Location – Mogshade Pond Photography, The New Forest
This week’s photography trip was a short excursion to Mogshade Pond, as I continue my adventure into learning outdoor and landscape photography. It is a popular photography location and has been well-visited by photographers over the years. As a result, I thought I should add it to my list of visited places in the New…
Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary – In the Field
It was time for another early start, and this time, I was heading off to Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary, to try and photograph deer. Regular visitors to the website will know I love my photography as much as travel! I decided to head over there early to try to make the best use of there being…
