Place to go in Somerset

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I have been thinking about getting out more with my camera in the evenings after work. I live in Yeovil Somerset and I really need help on choosing places to go within a 20 mile radius (don’t want to head out to far as it would probably start getting dark before I get there):)

So with that in mind I am wondering if anyone has any favourite / interesting spots in that area which they would recommend to go and get some cracking pictures.

Im not worried if its a good location for wildlife, landscape etc, I just want some great places to go and practice my photography.

Thanks all in advanced
 
Glastonbury Tor is within reach. Loads of rolling hills and other such vistas around Yeovil, especially on the Dorchester Road. Just drive around and see what you find.
 
How far is Cheddar Gorge from you?
 
daugirdas said:
If you go straight from work you'll have more time to get there.
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LOL, Convince my Wife:nono: and I would happily go straight after work:)

Thanks for all the suggestions. I have been to alot of the obvious type places in Somerset, places which have ben photographed a million times. I guess Im just after some of the little known places that you guys might know about, a small coastal town, a picturesque villiage or a park that you have been to.

I know there are lots of great places to go but Im just after a quick fix really.

Also what is the general rule about jumping a fence and going into a fields to get photographs. Do you need the farmers permission or as long as you dont damage any crop then it is ok.

Rich
 
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Richmate said:
Also what is the general rule about jumping a fence and going into a fields to get photographs. Do you need the farmers permission or as long as you dont damage any crop then it is ok.

Rich
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Would you let someone in your house without your permission as long as they didnt damage anything?

Its called tresspass unless its a public footpath or you have permission from the land owner.
 
TCR4x4 said:
Would you let someone in your house without your permission as long as they didnt damage anything?

Its called tresspass unless its a public footpath or you have permission from the land owner.
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As I thought. Point taken.

Just that there are view fields nearby which I think has some fantastic potential for getting some good shots. Trouble is there is no farm that I know about nearby. Is there any easy way of finding out who the land belongs too or is it just a case of doing some research.
 
You could go to the land registry and get the plans, but it costs money, better off just asking the locals who owns it. Check OS maps for any footpaths or bridleways nearby. You might be able to adapt a shot from a slightly different vantage point.

I will freely admit I have in the past entered fields to get the shot, but Its a risk you take, and I dont really want a farmer chasing me with a shotgun. Its not a criminal offence, but a civil one, so you wont go to prison for it, but could end up in a legal battle for damages if you continually did it to the same person.
More than likely the worst that will happen is you get yelled at.
 
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