Portland under clouds is todays photo of 2017


 Portland in cloud by Rick McEvoy Dorset Photographer
Portland in cloud by Rick McEvoy Dorset Photographer

The next image in my browse through my pictures of 2017 is this photograph taken from near Durdle Door looking towards Portland

I love moody seascapes and interesting light, and I got both in this scene.

I got this shot walking back from Durdle Door, which I often visit but do not always photograph – plenty of other people have already done that. 

Yes I like going to Durdle Door and just looking at this wonderful natural feature on the Jurassic Coast.

Of course I have photographed the world famous Durdle Door many times, but I still enjoy just going and enjoying. 

When I do this I am looking at what else is going on – while most people are looking at Durdle Door I am watching the light, the sea and the sky. I saw the scene above emerging out of a very dull and grey sky, and waited till the clouds broke to the right giving that touch of light, which you can see dancing off the sea to the left. 

I have deliberately composed this image to give lots of space above – I find when I do that I get a sense of scale and calm from an image. 

Listen to me going on like this on Christmas Eve! 

Rick McEvoy – Dorset Photographer

Rick McEvoy

I am Rick McEvoy, an architectural and construction photographer living and working in the South of England. I create high quality architectural photography and construction photography imagery of the built environment for architects and commercial clients. I do not photograph weddings, families, small people or pets - anything that is alive, moves or might not do as I ask!! I am also the creator of the Photography Explained Podcast, available on all major podcast providers. I have a blog on my website where I write about my work and photography stuff. Rick McEvoy ABIPP, MCIOB

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