Dartmoor
28th June 2010
Sorry about the delay its taken to update the blog, but its been so busy recently with field trips that I've hardly had a chance to process any images, and now face a long period of time in front of the computer.
Winter to most people seems just a distant memory now, but as I sit here processing images of Dartmoor, I get to relive memories of early winter mornings standing by my tripod in those bitterly cold north winds, on those deserted moors waiting for the light to show its true magic. People often ask me what the attraction is with Dartmoor and I can tell you that it’s an absolute photographic paradise, throughout the year.
The national park covers such a diverse landscape, including the well-known granite tors and open moorland, to the sometimes overlooked river valleys and woodlands. The wildlife varies vastly across the whole spectrum, and the wild flowers vary greatly over the seasons. With its dramatic skies and granite tors it’s also a black and white photographers paradise. This is one national park that has something for everyone.
Dartmoor is one of the few remaining wilderness areas in the UK and I feel I could spend a whole lifetime in the park and would still only scratch the surface of its true beauty.
I find it an absolute heaven being away from the crowds with not a sole in sight, and only the occasional group of wild ponies to keep me company. It's at these times that photography can take a back seat and just being there soaking up the atmosphere and listening to the dawn chorus is a very special experience, and it’s free!!
Generally people don’t seem to venture far from the popular car parks and tors, however just a short walk away from these areas can show a whole new perspective on the landscape. In the world of photography just a little more effort can reward you with far better images.
We will be running a series of workshops in the Dartmoor area over the autumn and winter, when the moors and rivers are at their best. If you are interested in a one to one, or would like to join us for a group workshop, please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your requirements or for more information.
The latest image galleries contain some of the new images taken in Dartmoor, Devon, and Wales. I will endeavour to catch up with the rest of my image processing over the next few weeks and also get these uploaded on the site.
