Corfe Castle Mist

[Stu Meech]

I made two trips to Corfe Castle last weekend, a whiteout due to heavy fog on Saturday, but much better mist on the Sunday. Not enough for there to be great light beams, but was nice to finally see it after 5 or 6 previous attempts.

No doubt I'll be back to get much better light and colour!


Corfe Castle Mist by Stu Meech, on Flickr

 

[Deleted member 52414]

the first picture is a winner, well captured and lucky, but you were there
like the second but for many different reasons

 

[MattyW]

Unreal Stu, an iconic location, really well captured. I like the subdued pastel colours. Must be a spectacular place to watch the day break

 

[kendo1]

Interesting images.
1st one's rather nice- spooky and surreal, 2nd one is ... abstract pretty cool!

3rd and 4th I'm not too sure about. The introduction of modernity (cars and white house) into the frame are at odds with the subject matter. (I'll take my art critic hat off now)

 

[GreenNinja67]

Love that part of the country.
Lyme Regis is our go to place for a relaxing holiday and I spent almost every year as a child at Swanage and Studland.

Cracking shots Stu.

I must get down that way with the gear sometime.

Terry.

 

[Neil Burnell]

First shot is superb Stu, not keen on the others if I'm honest tho.

 

[Carl Hall]

Great work here, I think the first is the best. I took some photos of the castle in fog a couple of years ago, and it was the single most stunning scene I've seen in my life. The moment the sun came up over the village and lit the fog up like fire, with all the tops of the buildings poking out. Really something I'll never forget.

Lovely set

 

[gramps]

First shot is superb Stu, not keen on the others if I'm honest tho.

 

[AJR SIMPSON]

I think the first two are great, no need to rush back.

 

[Ben Hur]

I like all three. Having never been there, #3 gives me some perspective.

 

[Paul Cronin]

Sorry but No.2 for me only I'm afraid. In the immortal write up from the teacher, can always do better . I think it just proves how difficult it is to get a shot your happy with, however much you plan it.

 

[-Oy-]

I think the first two are great, no need to rush back.

^^^^ yep

 

[Tringa]

Not keen on 3 and 4. Number two is different, and I do not mean that in a negative way - I like it, but the first is excellent.

Dave

 

[ancient_mariner]

2 and 4 work best for me, Stu: 2 for the relative simplicity, 4 for the sense of depth in the image.

Very nice.

 

[Trappe]

The last shot for me. Very atmospheric

 

[Kodiak Qc]

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They all have different but certain charms…

 

[daveh]

All good shots,must try and get back there sometime

 

[cargo]

Great atmosphere in all but 1 is a sure fire winner.

Gaz

 

[yamahatdm900]

No 1 for me Stu out of a lovely set I just love the pastel colours.

 

[viv1969]

Lovely set, but the first is the real stand out.
Ethereal.

 

[alfbranch]

Very nice set No1 is special.

 

[phodru]

Stunning set. Ethereal, I think, is the word.

 

[Delta Skies]

Some lovely images. #1 is the stand out image though with some nice muted colours

 

[ACW]

I really like this - the mist really does add to the atmosphere of the photos.

 

[Stu Meech]

the first picture is a winner, well captured and lucky, but you were there
like the second but for many different reasons

Thanks. Lucky I had mist that morning, not so lucky when I didn't have it the day before!

Unreal Stu, an iconic location, really well captured. I like the subdued pastel colours. Must be a spectacular place to watch the day break

Thanks. Yes it was so nice to see it surrounded by mist after seeing so many shots, but never having seen it with my eyes.

Interesting images.
1st one's rather nice- spooky and surreal, 2nd one is ... abstract pretty cool!

3rd and 4th I'm not too sure about. The introduction of modernity (cars and white house) into the frame are at odds with the subject matter. (I'll take my art critic hat off now)

Thanks. Yes I'm not so happy with 3 or 4 either, but nice to have them seen and not gather virtual dust on the mac.

Love that part of the country.
Lyme Regis is our go to place for a relaxing holiday and I spent almost every year as a child at Swanage and Studland.

Cracking shots Stu.

I must get down that way with the gear sometime.

Terry.

Cheers Terry. A bit of a trek from Lyme Regis but I hope you get down to the purbecks soon.

First shot is superb Stu, not keen on the others if I'm honest tho.

Thanks Neil.

Great work here, I think the first is the best. I took some photos of the castle in fog a couple of years ago, and it was the single most stunning scene I've seen in my life. The moment the sun came up over the village and lit the fog up like fire, with all the tops of the buildings poking out. Really something I'll never forget.

Lovely set

Thanks Carl. I so wanted stunning light backlighting through the castle/village but not to be on this occasion.

Thanks!

I think the first two are great, no need to rush back.

Thanks, I no doubt will though next time I am here with mist forecast!

I like all three. Having never been there, #3 gives me some perspective.

Thanks.

Sorry but No.2 for me only I'm afraid. In the immortal write up from the teacher, can always do better . I think it just proves how difficult it is to get a shot your happy with, however much you plan it.

Yes, always the way. And I believe there isn't such thing as pefection in photos! I'll keep going back, and they are good bankers for now.

^^^^ yep

Cheers!

Not keen on 3 and 4. Number two is different, and I do not mean that in a negative way - I like it, but the first is excellent.

Dave

Yes I am drawn to 2 alot, I do like it.

2 and 4 work best for me, Stu: 2 for the relative simplicity, 4 for the sense of depth in the image.

Very nice.

Thanks mate.

The last shot for me. Very atmospheric

Yes I like the last little bits of mist and diffused light in 4, too.

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They all have different but certain charms…

Cheers!

All good shots,must try and get back there sometime

Thanks. Hope you can get down there soon.

Great atmosphere in all but 1 is a sure fire winner.

Gaz

Thanks!

No 1 for me Stu out of a lovely set I just love the pastel colours.

Thanks!

Lovely set, but the first is the real stand out.
Ethereal.

Thanks!

Very nice set No1 is special.

Thanks!

Stunning set. Ethereal, I think, is the word.

Ethereal is a good choice of word!

Some lovely images. #1 is the stand out image though with some nice muted colours

Thanks.

I really like this - the mist really does add to the atmosphere of the photos.

Cheers!

 

[Craig_85]

Just to be awkward I will comment after you put that reply together!

Love the first one, I have also been here waiting for no mist...

 

[Steve B]

Very good set, but the first is magical, you really struck gold that morning.

 

[Stu Meech]

Just to be awkward I will comment after you put that reply together!

Love the first one, I have also been here waiting for no mist...

Haha there is always one who posts straight after I think everyone is done! It's like a drug this location...

Very good set, but the first is magical, you really struck gold that morning.

Thanks very much. It was great to see.

 

[DazzGreen]

First picture is excellent, very atmospheric. Also the panorama looks pretty decent!

 

[SFTPhotography]

Mist/fog can be great or a pain in the bin.

The second shot would be the one of it just wasn't quite as thick. The layers give such depth

 

[jakeblu]

A great set, the first is an absolute stunner, as is the third.