Watergate Bay

Richard Veal

Watergate Bay

This is Watergate Bay, on the north coast of Cornwall, looking toward Newquay.
Stayed at the hotel there for a Murder Mystery Weekend. And what a weekend it was.
A little hdr treatment in this.
Hope you like it.

Thanks for looking.

Watergate Bay belongs to the following groups:

Devon and Cornwall. 2 a day please., Live and Let Live, Northern landscape, Smugglers Havens. 2 a Day Please., UK Visions and à EUROPA! Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

Watergate Bay by Richard Veal
Watergate Bay by Richard Veal
  • jesika

    jesika

    Very impressive image, Richard. The sky is wonderful.
    j

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Jesika. There was a storm and a half that night, which really added to the atmosphere to the murder mystery.

  • peterlangman

    peterlangman

    dramatic work..

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thanks mate.

  • NICKY7

    NICKY7

    Oh my that is stunning !

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thanks mate. Glad you like it, and thanks also for the fave.

  • Irene  Burdell

    Irene Burdell

    This is a fantastic photograph Richard great Hdr and the colours are wonderful.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Irene. Glad you like it.

  • Catherine Veal

    Catherine Veal

    really has turned out great darling.x

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Catherine.

  • jerry  alcantara

    jerry alcantara

    this is amazing!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thanks Jerry. Much appreciated.

  • Zuzana

    Zuzana

    Amazing seascape!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Zuzana.

  • wolfllink

    wolfllink

    WOW WOW WOW! I love the colors here. This is fantastic. GREAT WORK!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks my friend.

  • mrclark321

    mrclark321

    Beautiful!!!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Dan.

  • Julie Langford

    Julie Langfordcommunity host

    OMG – what a wow factor here Richard – this is absoluteoy amazing – you must be all warm and fuzzy after creating this – I know I would be – Big WOW

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thanks Julie, and for the fave also. The original isnt to bad. Just needed a little ‘tweak’ so to say.

  • Amanda McLennan

    Amanda McLennan

    Nice work, well captured.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Amanda.

  • aroha

    aroha

    oh wow! this is so dramatic! fantastic!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Aroha. And for your visit also.

  • Michael Oubridge

    Michael Oubridge

    Exquisite piece

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Michael. Much appreciated.

  • linifer

    linifer

    this is so beautiful! :)

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you linifer, for your comment, and fave. Much appreciated.

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    superb capture and what a memorable weekend that must have been!!
    lovely work!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thanks dinger. It was a real bad storm that night. It was great. Added to it.

    Richard.

  • reflexio

    reflexio

    Wow, what a ripper.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thanks mate. And a fave also. Many thanks.

  • Jacqueline Barreto

    Jacqueline Bar...

    wow! absolutely stunning capture!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Jacqueline, for your comment, and visit.

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Stunning

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Helen, and for the fave also. Much appreciated.

  • maka1967

    maka1967

    Gorgeous work! Great composition and brilliant use of light. The colours are so stunning. Very powerful effect!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Zhao, and for the fave also. Much appreciated my friend.

  • Susan King

    Susan King

    awesome picture, wonderful colours

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Susan. And a fave also. Much appreciated.

  • brian pendrey

    brian pendrey

    stunning capture awesome

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Brian. Another fave also. Much appreciated.

  • Clive King

    Clive King

    This one blwe me away! A striking work Richard.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Clive, and for the fave also. Much appreciated.

  • cappa

    cappa

    stunning shot richard, love the sunburst behind the clouds. makes my faves list.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thanks mate, and for the fave also. Much appreciated.

  • peter

    peterworks here

    A wonderfully fresh image – the beach / sunrise? combination is one of timeless beauty.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks peter. Glad you like it, and thanks for the visit.

    its Sunset :-))

  • Wildwings

    Wildwings

    This is a fabulous capture. Love the HDR treatment. This photo conveys serenity and beauty. This is an instant favorite for me. Wonderful.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks ‘WW’, and for the fave also. Also, thanks for your visit.
    Much appreciated.

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Amazing bold image, strong colours and layout. Looks great in the black Matt!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Stephen.

  • davidmilne

    davidmilne

    Superb pic Richrd,never east into the sun,fab outcome!!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you David, and for the fave also.

  • salsbells69

    salsbells69

    Awesome capture :))

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thanks Sal.

    Richard.

  • HELUA

    HELUA

    This is an amazing image! Very beautiful !

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Helua, and for the fave.

  • Andy Harris

    Andy Harris

    beautiful and dramatic work… great rays from that brilliant sun!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Andy.

  • roybarry

    roybarry

    Stunning Art!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thanks Roy, and for the fave also.

  • Annika Strömgren

    Annika Strömgren

    Wow, looks amazing!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Annika, for your comment, and visit.

  • Northof40

    Northof40

    Very very cool nothing like mother natures Art

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you for your comment and visit. Much appreciated.

  • Mar Silva

    Mar Silva

    This is really beautiful! The richness of the colors, the imagery, the DOF are all perfect.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you dear Mar, and a fave also. Much appreciated. x

  • David Harris

    David Harris

    Incredible image!!! Perfect in every way!!! You must be really proud of this! Nice work!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks David, and for the fave also.

    Richard.

  • igotmeacanon

    igotmeacanon

    a beauty of a sunset

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thanks mate.

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle

    What a view.. Big time congrats..

  • Carol & Kev Haberle

    Carol & Kev Ha...

    So beautifully captured, stunning treatment!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Hi Carol. Thank you for your comment, fave, and visit. Much appreciated.

  • Päivi  Valkonen

    Päivi Valkonen

    Stunning!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you my friend, for your comment, and fave. Much appreciated.

  • nikki75

    nikki75

    this is really stunning – love it heaps.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thanks Nikki.

    this is my new profile page
    Richard.

  • RedHillDigital

    RedHillDigital

    Stunning effect. Did it take you long to process?

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you my friend.
    In a word, no. Done the levels first, in cs3, then put it into my HDR prog, so had to keep duplicating and adjusting the ev level for each shot, then tone map it, then back to cs3 for some final adjustments and thats it.

  • Dave Warren

    Dave Warren

    Awsome image Richard!! whats with the name change? not been around for a while and missed this!!
    Very well done mate!!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thanks Dave, and for the fave also.

    Accidentally ‘deleted’ everything the other night, so come back as KC for a while.

  • eXposure

    eXposure

    an absolute beauty Richard …
    a wonderful perspective and scene

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Wendy. Glad you like it, and thanks for the fave also.

  • Stuart Chapman

    Stuart Chapman

    Nice gorgeous rays of light and I love the water spilling and sloshing around the rock in the midpoint. Strong blues pull the eye straight in too.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Stuart, and a fave also. Much appreciated.

  • Jonicool

    Jonicool

    Stunning image!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Joni. Much appreciated.

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages

    Great display of heavenly light

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks my friend. Much appreciated.

  • cynthiab

    cynthiab

    what a display of light through the clouds

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Cynthia.

  • SharonAHenson

    SharonAHenson

    Great cameera work Richard !

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Sharon.

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    Don’t know how I missed this one Richard, it’s fabulous, excellent work, a fav for me..

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Jason, and for the fave also. Much appreciated.

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Bold and strong, the rays and colours work very well here!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks my friend.

  • Sensiworld

    Sensiworld

    Wow, great !

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Sylvia, for your comment, and your visit.

  • Alan Findlater

    Alan Findlater

    really great work very well done

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thanks Alan.

    Much appreciated.

  • Hiroko

    Hiroko

    How absolutely gorgeous!!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Hiroko, for your comment, and your visit.
    Much appreciated.

  • Nurhilal Harsa

    Nurhilal Harsa

    Excellent!!!!!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Nurhilal, for your comment and visit. Much appreciated.

  • djlampkins

    djlampkins

    Beautiful.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you dj, for your comment and fave. Much appreciated.

  • Melanie Atkins

    Melanie Atkins

    perfect

  • Richard Veal replied

    Hey Melanie. Thanks for the comment, the fave, and your visit.
    Much appreciated.

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter

    absolutley stunning – well done :)

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Robyn. Much appreciated.

  • Barbara  Brown

    Barbara Brown

    That is so cool! Bautiful shot.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks my friend.

  • Maggieposh

    Maggieposh

    This is so Amazing ! MP

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Maggie, for your comment, and visit. Much appreciated.

  • ktowers

    ktowers

    How did i miss this Richard!? awesome

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thanks Kate.

    I lost my old account, and had to join again, so im probably not on your watchlist

  • Robin Smith

    Robin Smith

    Nice shot here Richard, I might have zone dodged the forground with lightcraft, but timely capture.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Robin.

    Much appreciated.

  • Travis Easton

    Travis Easton

    Very painterly.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Travis. Much appreciated.

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    Awesome capture Richard; a wonderful display of light and a fantastic composition!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thanks Joyce. Always appreciated.

  • Richard Veal

    Thank you Pauline. Nice of you to say. x

  • Ellaine Walker

    Ellaine Walker

    WOW…beautiful image! amazing job.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Ellaine, and for the fave also.

  • Holly Werner

    Holly Werner

    Love this. Stunning.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks.

  • Sandy Stewart

    Sandy Stewart

    A stunning composition!!!!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Sandy.

  • Darren Burdell

    Darren Burdell

    Wonderful image Richard, very atmospheric.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thanks Darren. Much appreciated, and nice of you to look in.

  • Neophytos

    Neophytos

    Great composition and a good hdr , BEAUTIFUL !!!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you again, my friend, and another fave.

    Much appreciated.

  • Torfinn Johannessen

    Torfinn Johann...

    WOW! Excellent work Richard!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Torfinn.
    Glad you like it, and another fave.
    Much appreciated.

  • krafty

    krafty

    Love the treatment in this Richard..my fave colours and very powerful image…the HDR treatment is superb beautiful work..Love this.xxxxxxx

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Cynthia.

  • Els Steutel

    Els Steutel

    beautiful atmosphere:)

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you again Els.

  • Lolabud

    Lolabud

    Breathtaking. Really beautiful shot Richard. Love the HDR treatment.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Lola.

  • RadicalRach

    RadicalRach

    oh my gosh this is stunning that is defiantly magical!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Glad you like it Rach.
    Many thanks.

  • AngelaFoster

    AngelaFoster

    beautiful colours and contrasts in this picture

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Angela.

  • WatscapePhoto

    WatscapePhoto

    Sheer magic! Words fail.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Steve, and another fave.
    Much appreciated.

  • MICKSPIXPHOTOS

    MICKSPIXPHOTOS

    I’VE BEEN TRYING TO GET THAT SHOT FOR YEARS. WELL DONE.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thanks for all your comments Mick, and a fave for this one.

    Much appreciated.

  • Tamara Bobst

    Tamara Bobst

    Stunning

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Tamara, and for the fave as well.
    Much appreciated. :-))

  • Jeffrey Palm

    Jeffrey Palm

    Stunning image!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Jeffrey.

  • Larasolnishko

    Larasolnishko

    wonderful

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Lara, and nice to meet you.

  • Larasolnishko

    Larasolnishko

    me too

  • terryt

    terryt

    “A Masterpiece”!!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks again Terry.
    I thank you for all your comments and faves of my work.
    Really appreciated.

  • Anthony Hedger

    Anthony Hedger

    How I missed this one Richard I don’t know but it is just stunning. Well done on the sale as well

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Tony, and for the fave as well.

    Much appreciated.

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    Hi Richard -congratulations on the SALE!!!! its a fabulous image!!!

  • emolena

    emolena

    WOW !!! AMAZING !!!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Grazyna, and for the fave also.
    Much appreciated my friend.

  • rodsfotos

    rodsfotos

    A wonderful seascape image Richard, the spectacular light rays and attractive sky are beautiful on their own but with the light on the foreshore and sea it’s that bit more special, an incredibly beautiful moment and perfectly captured,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Rod.

    Much appreciated.

  • Steve McKenzie

    Steve McKenzie

    what an awesome capture Richard…
    Great use of HDR and the adjustments you made are spot on !!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Hi Steve.
    Many thanks for the great comment, and fave also.
    Much appreciated.

  • MarianaEwa

    MarianaEwa

    Outstanding shot Richard. Gorgeous colour.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Mariana, and for the fave as well.
    Much appreciated my friend.

  • FelicityB

    FelicityB

    This has everything in it – drama, colour, rays of light, water, reflection, movement …

  • Richard Veal replied

    Glad you like it Felicity, and for the fave also. Thank you.
    Much appreciated. x

  • KateSecretwomen

    KateSecretwomen

    This is s fabulous shot!! My fav !!!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Kate, and for the fave also.
    Much appreciated. x

  • mariarty

    mariarty

    A beautiful image Richard and one of my favouite places in Cornwall.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Marie. We had a great weekend there.

  • Novice

    Novice

    I have been to Watergate Bay..a lot of my heart and who I am rests there

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks for the lovely comment and the fave also.
    Much appreciated.
    It is a lovely place.

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    amazeing sunset;

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Scott, and for the fave also.
    Much appreciated my friend.

  • Andrew Murrell

    Andrew Murrell

    Spectacular…. Thank you for sharing your fanatstic image. An instant Favourite

  • Richard Veal replied

    Hi Andrew.
    Many thanks for the comment and the fave also.
    Much appreciated my friend.

  • Terry Mooney

    Terry Mooney

    outstanding piece of work Richard.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Terry.
    Glad you like it.
    You may be interested in taking a look at my other profile.

  • GCAPARO

    GCAPARO

    Richard, wonderful shot …....... must have a go at HDR

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Graham
    I use Dynamic Photo HDR which is available on a free unlimited time trial, but has a watermark on the finished product on the free download, but is quite cheap to buy, about £35 last time I looked, which is a lot cheaper than others out there.
    Packed with other features also.
    Its worth a look.

  • DON CASTILLO

    DON CASTILLO

    So do you need to take 3 photos with this program ? I heard of one that only uses one photo.. http://www.mediachance.com/plugins/redynamix.html
    Don

  • Richard Veal replied

    Hi there Don.
    You are correct my friend, you only need 1 picture, then you can decide whether to use it 3, 5, 7 or even 9 times, adjusting each one different. IE:- 0, +1, +2, +3, +4. -1, -2, -3, -4.
    For best results with one shot, use a RAW file if you can shoot with RAW.
    Hope you find this useful.
    Richard.

  • DON CASTILLO

    DON CASTILLO

    sorry, i believe they are one and the same. both from mediachance.com

  • Richard Veal replied

    No problem Don.
    Yes, they are from the same company.

  • Dawn OConnor

    Dawn OConnor

    this is beautiful
    thanks ive enjoyed looking at some of your work

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you for your visit Dawn, and I am glad you liked what you saw.
    I hope you come again real soon.
    xx

  • annk

    annk

    Now this is really beautiful Richard. I have a bit of work to do on my photo shoots. Well done.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Ann.
    I dont do many HDR shots, and as this was of my older shots, I think it benefits from the treatment.

  • Novice

    Novice

    one of my favourite places ;-)

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Novice.
    We were there for a Murder Mystery weekend.
    I couldnt think of a better place to have one.

  • Kimberley Davitt

    Kimberley Davitt

    Please add this to the new group


    Sun Rays

    .....It is exactly what the group was created for well done

  • Richard Veal replied

    All done Kim. x

  • Gabriel Popa

    Gabriel Popa

    absolutely fabulous!!!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Gabriel, and for the fave also.
    Much appreciated my friend.

  • Friederike Alexander

    Friederike Ale...


    Congratulations!! xoxox

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Friederike.
    I am honoured that you should should find my humble work worthy of such an accolade.
    Much appreciated my friend.

  • Friederike Alexander

    Friederike Ale...

    You are very welcome!! It is very well deserved!! ;-))) xoxox

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Friederike.
    Enjoy the rest of your day. xox

  • Irene  Burdell
  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Irene.
    I feel honoured knowing that my humble work should be appreciated by others more worthy than myself.
    x

  • Irene  Burdell

    Irene Burdell

    Well done Richard it is a great picture and well deserved. x

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Irene.
    Glad you like it. xx

  • Merissa Hamilton

    Merissa Hamilton

    This is amazing!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Marissa.

  • George Cousins

    George Cousins

    There are not sufficient words to describe this. As a lover of the sea and seascapes/skyscapes it takes my breath away. Super well done Richard, and a fav of course!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks George, and for the fave as well.
    Im glad you like it. :-)

  • Richard  Willett

    Richard Willett

    I love these shots where rays of light streaming through the clouds are captured. Awesome!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Richard, and for the fave also.

  • Tara Sheffer-Archie

    Tara Sheffer-A...

    ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!!!! This is exactly why I need to travel! : )

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Tara, and for the fave also.
    Very much appreciated.
    This is only about 140km from my home. :-)) xx

  • DaveReed

    DaveReed

    A fantastic image Richard, very atmospheric :)

  • Richard Veal replied

    Glad you like it Dave.
    Many thanks.

  • mgtech

    mgtech

    Amazing seascape!
    Congrats

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Mark.
    Glad you like it.

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    A smashing capture very lovely . great treatment Richard

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Tina, and for the fave as well.
    Very much appreciated.

  • Arla M. Ruggles

    Arla M. Ruggles

    Magnificent!!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Arla, and for the fave also.
    Very much appreciated.

  • Tenee Attoh

    Tenee Attoh

    Stunning image!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Tenee.
    Sorry for the late reply.

  • M. Wiessman Photography

    M. Wiessman Ph...

    Congratulations your art is being featured at Northern Landscape!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Hey Margo.
    It is a Great Honour indeed that you find my work worthy of such an accolade in your fantastic group.

  • Shaun Whiteman

    Shaun Whiteman

    Wow, love the pov and colours! Excellent beams of light too!!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Shaun, and for the fave also.
    Very much appreciated.
    I took this with my old trusty Optio 550.
    We were at the hotel for a Murder Mystery Weekend, and it made it more spooky with this storm coming in from the Atlantic. The curtains were blowing all over the place, and that spooky noise with the wind whistling through the tiny gaps in the windows.
    Great weekend.

  • Anna Shaw

    Anna Shaw

    Oh, I spent many happy hoildays here when my children were small, so it brings back lovely memories.
    It is a stunning capture Richard.
    xx
    Anna

  • cathycc

    cathycc 20 days ago

    God is in his Heaven and All is Right with the World !! Love this glimpse of Heaven !!

  • Richard Veal replied 19 days ago

    Thank you Cathy. x

  • cathycc

    cathycc 19 days ago

    You are Welcome—Love your work !!

  • whackycat

    whackycat 8 days ago

    love it

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