The Lizard Point, Cornwall

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The Lizard Point, Cornwall

The Lizard point is at the tip of the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall and is the most Southern point on the UK mainland, there are many small villages nearby but Helston is the nearest town,some 11 miles North.

A lighthouse has guarded shipping from the treacherous Man O War Rocks and force of the Atlantic waves since 1751, in 1721 the Royal Anne Galley was wrecked on the rocks here and 15 of the crew were lost, prompting the building of the first lighthouse. They were buried in a mass grave at nearby Pistol Meadow.

Below the lighthouse is the now redundant old lifeboat station which has been replaced by a new one a few miles away.

I took this image in Midsummer when the pink seathrift flowers adorn the rugged coastline and even on a fine day like this, the awesome power of the Ocean is so evident.

Nikon D100
18 – 70 zoom @ 29mm
AP F22 for 1/30sec
CP filter

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The Lizard Point, Cornwall by rodsfotos
  • hilarydougill

    hilarydougill

    wondrous capture of a wonderful place, beautiful imagery and sea. hugsxxx

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Hilary, I wouldn’t want to stand where I was during a storm though, it’s so exposed to the elements,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Tainia Finlay

    Tainia Finlay

    What a fantastic view to start my day Rod!! Beautiful. Tai

  • rodsfotos replied

    So pleased you like it Tai, I have been neglecting my beloved Cornwall recently, time to put that to rights, many thanks,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Super view Rod, wonderful sky and sea. The flowers are lovely …

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Tom,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Richard Veal

    Richard Veal

    This looks familiar. :-))

    You have ventured further along the path than I have Rod.
    Excellent capture and colours my friend.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Richard, by the time I had made my way back to the car the weather had completely turned and I got soaked, so typical of the Lizard,
    Regards, Rod.

  • JKKimball

    JKKimball

    Fantastic Rod! Keep them coming.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much John, I’ll try my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • missmoneypenny

    missmoneypenny

    Great capture Rod

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thanks so much Chris, have you been down there, it’s certainly worthwhile,
    Regards, Rod.

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  • BarbaraManis

    BarbaraManis

    Beautiful land and seascape. I can just feel the power of the sea. As usual, excellent capture!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Hi Barbara, thank-you so much my friend, you are doing so well with all those features,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Barry Norton

    Barry Norton

    Wonderful capture and view.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much indeed Barry,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Larry Davis

    Larry Davis

    I just love this coastline.
    And with the amount of effort you place into your descriptions, you really need to place this into the Descriptions Group.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Larry, I did enter it in the Descriptions group but it has to be approved first,
    Regards, Rod.

  • davesphotographics

    davesphotograp...

    great shot captures the realness of the waves and the sea keep them coming

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Dave, I will have to upload some of my older images though, weather and light being what it is,
    Regards, Rod.

  • jell

    jell

    This brings back memories of a holiday spent in Cornwall many years ago. Beautiful capture and well composed.

  • rodsfotos replied

    I’m sure anyone who has had a holiday in Cornwall has many pleasant memories of the coast and scenery Jell, glad it brought back some good memories for you, many thanks my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • BarbaraManis

    BarbaraManis

    Yes, and you were the one who encouraged me from the beginning!

  • handprintz

    handprintz

    Looks very rugged and beautiful,wonderful capture Rod

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thanks so much Trudi, so much of the Cornish coast is rugged like this and exposed to the Atlantic Ocean,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    Very beautiful panorama… amazing

  • rodsfotos replied

    Many thanks Antanas, much appreciated,
    Regards, Rod.

  • georgieboy98

    georgieboy98

    Terrific photo Rod which is right up my alley because, as I told you earlier, I stood on almost that exact same spot to take a couple of shots back in ‘97 (that is 1997, NOT 1897 in case you were about to ask!!) You have certainly captured the whole atmosphere of the area which is so important for any photos of that wonderful coast. An excellent piece of work old friend. Regards, Peter

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Peter, yes you have to stand there to fully appreciate the natural beauty and power in the waves below you, so pleased it brought back happy memories of your last visit to Cornwall in 97,that is of course1997, LOL.,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Larry Davis

    Larry Davis

    Sorry…..
    Me an my big mouth.

  • rodsfotos replied

    No no, I appreciate the thought Larry, some of the groups take a little longer than others to approve new work.

  • missmoneypenny

    missmoneypenny

    Hi Rod – yes, many years ago but I doubt it’s changed much – it’s such a beautiful spot

  • rodsfotos replied

    It never changes Chris and the pasties in the cafe are as good as ever, LOL.

  • Mayina

    Mayina

    Reeally brilliant work Rod!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Gwenda,
    Regards, Rod.

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    breathtaking!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Cheryl,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Lois Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    Dear Rod!!! Breathless beauty!!! i don’t think I need any instructions in “Composition” ... Ill just come here and study your images .. this one in particular!!! What a stunning beauty … love the pretty purple flowers in the foreground!!! As always with your, this one is a multi-sensory experience, I can feel the air, hear the waves, smell the sea smells!!!!!! LOVE it!!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much for the wonderful comment and compliment dear Lois, the natural beauty of Cornwall is a subject I never tire of seeing and trying to capture,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Trainman

    Trainman

    This is a picture worthy of your expertise Rod, i know it well but am very disapointed that they are charging you an entry fee when it is our heritage

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Dave, sadly we have to pay to park the car and any other way they can make some money out of the visitor seems to be well planned, a sign of the times I’m afraid,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Catherine Veal

    Catherine Veal

    oh Rod this is a magnificent place and you have captured it so well. We got to go on the lifeboat at the new lifeboat station at church cove, it was so interesting. Did you go up the lighthouse? It’s amazing. x

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thanks so much Catherine, yes I went in the lighthouse on a previous visit when the weather was not so good for photography, it must have been interesting to be go on the new lifeboat, I had a similar visit to the St.Ives one on an open day a couple of years ago,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Malcolm Chant

    Malcolm Chant

    nOW CMON rOD, YOU IN MY SPACE AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    YOU MUST HAVE BEEN ON THE OTHER SIDE WHEN i WAS ON THE EAST SIDE, i MUST HAVE MISSED YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    There I go standing on your toes again Malcolm, there are so many interesting compositions along this rugged coast, many thanks my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • shanemcgowan

    shanemcgowan

    ah tis gorgeous sir,

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Shane,
    Regards, Rod.l

  • Krys Bailey

    Krys Bailey

    Lovely composition with the pretty flowers in the foreground and the deep blue of the sea! Would make a great postcard!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Krys,
    Regards, Rod.

  • LYN EVANS

    LYN EVANS

    Oh Wow…...your shots are sooooo fabulous Rod and this is no exception. I’ve been here and it looks just as beautiful as it looked for real. Stunning capture.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Lyn, the weather can change in a flash down there, I was only half a mile from the car and could see the sky darken rapidly so beat it back to the car about two minutes too late,got drenched,
    Regards, Rod.

  • emolena

    emolena

    wonderful view !!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Emolena,
    Regards, Rod.

  • LYN EVANS

    LYN EVANS

    lol….you poor thing and I thought the sun shone on you all the time Rod….lol

  • rodsfotos replied

    I wish.

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Oh, what a brilliant image my friend! Fabulous capture Rod!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Bela, appreciated my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • henrihan

    henrihan

    Wow Rod,what a gorgeous view and such a great capture.This is a wonderful spot of the beautiful Cornwall coast,a pleasure to view and I’m sure it must be breathtaking to see it for real.Best regards,Henri.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Henri, it is wonderful to be there in person, always a strong wind on the clifftops even on a fine Summer day,
    Regards, Rod.

  • WJPhotography

    WJPhotography

    Beautiful capture & notes :)))wendy

  • rodsfotos replied

    Very kind of you Wendy, thank-you so much,
    Regards, Rod.

  • mikebov

    mikebov

    Excellent photo Rod
    It’s been many years since I last went to the Lizard

  • rodsfotos replied

    Many thanks Mike, it’s a place I never tire of visiting
    Regards, Rod.

  • ChelseaBlue

    ChelseaBlue

    Super shot, well captured

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much,
    Regards, Rod.

  • amarica

    amarica

    Great shot, what a gorgeous place my friend!

  • rodsfotos replied

    It is indeed Ann, I love it there, thanks so much,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Arrowman

    Arrowman

    Rod , a superb piece of work, it will be featured !!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Colin, I’d be delighted if it was my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Linda Syms

    Linda Syms

    Stunning scene Rod

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Linda,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Thordis

    Thordis

    Was going to visit the Lizard Point last summer but the weather was horrible so I did not.
    Beautiful place, well captured. :)

  • rodsfotos replied

    It’s well worth a visit if the weather is good but it can be foul down there in bad weather, hopefully you’ll have better luck next time, many thanks,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Andy Harris

    Andy Harris

    Lovely scene!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Many thanks again Andy,
    Regards, Rod.

  • kentuckyblueman

    kentuckyblueman

    Beautiful sea and sky shot,great work!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Steve,
    Regards, Rod.

  • TFFDavid

    TFFDavid

    Absolutely stunning photography.

    What a beautiful place this is, it’s magnificent.

    Great capture Rod

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thanks so much David, this is one place you must go if you are ever down this way,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Gail Bridger

    Gail Bridger

    Just like the shores of Newfieland, again! :)
    Absoloutely stunning shots!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Many thanks Gail, I have never been to Newfoundland but would love to one day,
    Regards, Rod.

  • photosbylefty

    photosbylefty

    this is first class all the way Rob, glorious shot!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much John, I remember selling one from the same spot as a calendar about twenty years ago and have returned many times to try it on digital, this was the first time the conditions were as I’d like them, the weather is so changeable there,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    Beautiful and rugged, great color and contrast and love the info!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Adrian Kent

    Adrian Kent

    Grand photo, I think I love Cornwall! Always wanted to go there.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Adrian, everyone who goes to Cornwall falls in love with the natural beauty, I hope you do go there sometime,
    Regards, Rod.

  • dmarie

    dmarie

    the depth of the colours is so beautiful…gorgeous shot…love it :-)

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thanks so much, it’s a place I never tire of going to,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    Heavenly seascape Rod…...the colors are rich, the detail superb…awesome depth. Breathtaking beauty here.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much again Joyce, your comments are always deeply appreciated my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Andrew Ness

    Andrew Ness

    Brilliant coastal shot. Love the water froth :)

  • rodsfotos replied

    I never tire of visiting the rugged Cornish coast, many thanks Andrew,
    Regards, Rod.

  • RealPainter

    RealPainter

    past beautiful…..............LOVEeeeeeeeeeee it

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much indeed,
    Regards, Rod.

  • LifeInMaine

    LifeInMaine

    Lovely shot!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Shelagh,
    Regards, Rod.

  • chen cohen

    chen cohen

    stunning colors rod!!! the light is awesome in this picture!!! beautiful image!!! excellent!!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Chen, I will be going down to this area again in May for a week’s vacation, I hope to get more photographs like this when I’m there,
    Regards, Rod.

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