Cornwall's Rugged Beauty
I’ve just returned from a most enjoyable holiday in Cornwall and hope you will enjoy seeing some of the beauty that the county has to offer the visitor.
This composition is taken looking Eastwards from near Pendeen lighthouse on the North coast, as I walked down the track and past masses of bluebells and other wildflowers, the view along the rugged coast looked particularly beautiful.
A sheltered golden beach with nobody on it, the rugged coast and the Atlantic breakers were our only companions, perhaps you can understand why I choose to spend many of my holidays in Cornwall rather than going overseas.
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jacquei
Wonderful scene Rod, especially those varied colours of the sea and that lovely golden sand on that little beach and then the different tones of greenery.. Perfect scene of a great place….........jacquei x
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Jacquei, the holiday was wonderful and as you can see, excellent weather,
Regards, Rod.
Martina Fagan
Hi Rod
This is lovely, very well composed great colours too:)
Regards
Tina
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you so much Tina, I was fortunate to get such good weather for photography during the week, just love Cornwall,
Regards, Rod.
Shaun Whiteman
Rod this is superb, what an amazing shot, the colours and composition are up to your usual high standards!! Cornwall at it’s finest!!
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Shaun, I took around 400 images during the week, the light and clarity is incredible down there when the weather obliges like it kindly did for us,
Regards, Rod.
DIANEPEAREN
INDEED IT IS BEAUTIFUL ROD…AND ALMOST MAGICAL VIEWED LARGER. THANK YOU FOR SUCH A BEAUTIFUL CAPTURE.
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Diane, so kind of you, it was a wonderful holiday and great weather,
Regards, Rod.
Krys Bailey
This is gorgeous Rod! Typical Cornwall! Hope you had a lovely time and look forward to seeing more of your photos from the trip! ;o)
rodsfotos replied
Thanks so much Krys, yes we both thoroughly enjoyed the week and the weather was kind to us, sadly time flies when you’re having fun,
Regards, Rod.
Marjorie Wallace
This is just outstanding, Rod. What an incredible view and it looks llike you had perfect weather as well.
rodsfotos replied
Hello Marjie, thank-you very much, yes the weather was excellent and the holiday was like a tonic to both of us, all over too quickly though,
Regards, Rod.
Tom Gomez
Super seacape Rod, lovely colours …
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Tom, a great week in Cornwall and I was pleased to see the Weathermen on BBC got it wrong again,
Regards, Rod.
funkybunch
beautiful capture
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Mark,
Regards, Rod.
BarbaraManis
How lovely, Rod. Yes, I do understand why you choose to spend many holidays in Cornwall! Wonderful view and so brilliantly captured! Welcome home!
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Barbara, it was the best holiday we’ve had in Cornwall, the sunshine seemed to follow us round every day and as you can imagine, the camera was well used all week,
Regards, Rod.
Béla Török
What a gorgeous capture, my friend!
rodsfotos replied
Hi Bela, thanks so much my friend, it was a great holiday,
Regards, Rod.
Catherine Veal
Cetainly can Rod can’t beat it, will be there in three weeks. were going to the Lizard, but the whole of Cornwall is beautiful. Us Devonions really go far dont we.lol x
rodsfotos replied
Hi Catherine, thanks so much my friend, we spent one day on the Lizard, the wildflowers below the lighthouse were amazing, also stopped at Cadgwith and Mullion Cove but could easily have spent a week or more on the Lizard Peninsula, I hope you get beautiful weather like we had,
Regards, Rod.
LudaNayvelt
what a gorgeous shot, dear Rod, super landscape view and rich colors
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much indeed Luda,
Regards, Rod.
hilarydougill
beautiful capture, you captured the wonderful light and colour of the place, I too love Cornwall. Beautiful picture. hugsxxx
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you so much Hilary, the light can be so special in Cornwall and the scenery as you know is a joy to see, it was a wonderful holiday,
Regards, Rod.
FelicityB
Mouthwatering view …
rodsfotos replied
My mouth was certainly watering last week Felicity, every time I go to Cornwall I see sights like this that I’ve never seen before, thanks so much,
Regards, Rod.
naturelover
Beautiful scenery and a fantastic image Rod!!!
rodsfotos replied
Hi Pauline, thank-you very much my friend, we had a wonderful week down there,
Regards, Rod.
Cynthia Adams
My most favourite place Rod,and I long to go back soon.Fantastic capture and wonderful place..the panorama is stunning.Welcome back Rod.xxxxxxxxx
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Cynthia, I am sure that when you fall in love with Cornwall, it’s for life, I would rather go to Cornwall than any of the popular exotic holiday resorts that so many Brits go to,
Regards, Rod.
Michael Oubridge
Fabulous scenery Rod, i love the beauty of Cornawall, North Devon and Somerset, but this year it was the Scottish Highlands i chose….
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Michael, having been born and raised in the Highlands, it has a great attraction to me as well, just such a long drive up there from South Devon,
Regards, Rod.
Jane Best
This is a beautiful photo of this landscape. It is so lush and green and inviting. I can almost feel the sea breeze! A wonderful place to escape to!
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Jane, I went down there with blocked sinuses and couldn’t smell a thing but a few days of that fresh sea air soon got me breathing better and my sense of smell has come back so it was a great holiday with added bonuses,
Regards, Rod.
Keith Reesor
Stunning capture Rod!! :)
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you so much Keith, appreciated as always,
Regards, Rod.
John44
Dear Rod.. hope all is well at your end ..?
Fab capture here, lovely POv and colours. I really like the view
Congrats on this excellent shot
John
rodsfotos replied
Hi John, yes all is great here my friend and the holiday was wonderful, I hope you are well, many thanks my friend,
Regards, Rod.
davesphotograp...
great colours and good work nice stuff
rodsfotos replied
Hi Dave, thanks so much my friend,
Regards, Rod.
Ginny York
This is gorgeous Rod. I love the hints of green in the deep blue water.
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Ginny, I believe the green is due to the white sand and it’s a thing I very much enjoy seeing in a coastal scene like this,
Regards, Rod.
kathy s gillen...
Fantastic capture
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Kathy,
Regards, Rod.
Johnsart
Hi Rod, Glad to hear you had a great break and no wonder you enjoyed it so much. With views like this who would not find the scenery so relaxing and return. However Australia is a nice place to visit too Rod LOL.
The composition is fantastic the colours are great especially the deep blue of the sea.
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much John, just over two hours drive for me to get to the far side of Cornwall so that is a big plus for me, there are so many places in the world that I’d like to see one day and who knows, I may surprise a few people and hop on a plane one of these days,
Regards, Rod.
Evita
Such a beautufl scene….wonderfully captured!!! :D
I for one can understand perfectly why Rod… Cornwall is so beautiful, I’m looking forward to see more of your holidays photos !!! :D
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Evita, I have so many photos to look at but I have a new PC coming tomorrow and don’t want to put these ones on the old PC in case I lose them.
We were very lucky with the weather and the holiday was wonderful,
Regards, Rod.
georgieboy98
What a way to start the day! I get up extra early, turn on the computer – and am greeted with this most wonderful scene. Beautiful indeed and the fact you have photographed it so well goes without saying. I tell you one thing, though – you won’t be able to talk about our deserted Aussie beaches any more!! LOL Glad you enjoyed your holiday and that the weather was kind to you. Best wishes, Peter
rodsfotos replied
Hello Peter, many thanks my friend, I had been taking a few photos of the lighthouse at Pendeen and had taken a few looking in this direction before but decided to walk down the coastal path and was delighted to see this scene, even an OZ style beach to ourselves.
It was a most enjoyable holiday and I’m awaiting my new PC before I get all the photos on and start preparing them for posting,
Regards, Rod.
PrairieRose
Hi Rod!
A beautiful combination of blues & greens which always make for a smashing landscape image…..........My goodness! That little white beach looks like such a wonderful secret hideaway….........Magnificent land and seascape so perfectly captured!!
cheers, Rosie :))))
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you so much Rosie, there are so many of these hidden little beaches scattered round the Cornish coastline, so good to get away from it all,
Regards, Rod.
Trainman
A tremendous first photo Rod of a very beautifull place it certainly shows one what Cornwall has to offer.Regards Dave.
rodsfotos replied
Hi Dave, thanks so much my friend, I wanted to post one of the photos prior to my new PC being installed, my computer man has been here all morning and most functions are working apart from E-mails, so I may have to wait a while before getting some follow on shots from the holiday,
Regards, Rod.
sundawg7
Gorgeous land/seascape Rod. You DO have a talent for them. Hope you had a superb trip. >>Ron
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Ron, yes we had a wonderful holiday and the weather was beautiful for most of the time,
Regards, Rod.
DesImages
Beautiful blues and greens Rod! I’m looking forward to more photos of Cornwall.
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Denise, it was a wonderful holiday, I have quite a number to sort through, just had a new PC installed and that may hold up follow ons for a few days,
Regards, Rod.
Richard Veal
Beautiful.
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Richard, hope you get weather like we had when you go to the Lizard,
Regards, Rod.
Jen Davies
wow that is so beautiful!!!!
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Jen, we were so fortunate to get good weather to enjoy it during the holiday,
Regards, Rod.
29Breizh33
Splendid place well pictured.
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Michelle,
Regards, Rod.
Wayne Holman
Just gorgeous Rod, I’m looking forward to seeing more mate = )
rodsfotos replied
Hi Wayne, thanks so much my friend, the weather seemed to be at it’s around the coast, as you can imagine, I have quite a few more images from the week, the best holiday I’ve had in Cornwall,
Regards, Rod.
JacquiK
Great picture Rod.
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Jacqui,
Regards, Rod.
nedesigns
I want to be there!!!
Another fantastic shot my friend. Glad to hear you had a great holiday. I couldn’t agree with you more about Cornwall vs. the exotic spots. Look forward to seeing more pictures from your holiday.
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Nan, I just find it hard to understand why people should travel all over the place when there is such beauty on our doorstep, so to speak.
The holiday was wonderful and most relaxing, we were lucky with the weather as well,
Regards, Rod.
Scott d'Almeida
great work,
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Scott,
Regards, Rod.
Trudi's Images
Stunning scenery and colours Rod, lovely capture :-)
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Trudi, it was a wonderful holiday and so good to see Cornwall in the sunshine,
Regards, Rod.
Richard Stanley
This is a beautifully composed image Rod and the colour tones are delicious – do you think the cp filter contributed to the richness of the colours?
rodsfotos replied
Many thanks Richard, I always use a CP filter when it’s sunny, it not only takes away reflected glare but saturates the colours better without help from photoshop, my photoshop work normally amounts to a few level adjustments and a bit of sharpening.
It probably goes back to my use of film, before digital photography and post processing on a computer when you had to get it right on camera,
Regards, Rod.
maxy
What a stunning view! I love the different shades in the water as it approaches the shoreline. Spectacular colors – gorgeous shot!
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Maxy, it was a wonderful holiday in Cornwall and we were fortunate to get good weather,
Regards, Rod.
missmoneypenny
Love the colour of the sea – beautiful shot
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Chris, I just love it on the Cornish coast,
Regards, Rod.
CarolM
It’s a lovely scene, Rod. Much like our California coast driving on highway 1. I love the ocean. I do believe the waters are bluer than ours though and the green hills are just beautiful. I can definitely see why you enjoy going here.
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Carol, the blue of the ocean is obviously courtesy of the blue sky but it’s always look so fresh and unspoilt my mankind along this coastline,
Regards, Rod.
EarthGipsy
Beautiful, beautiful Cornwall ~ you are so lucky to live so close. Am looking forward to more pics of your latest trip ~ keep them coming!
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Sonia, Cornwall keeps drawing me back and it is only a couple of hours by car, I have quite a number of photos from the week but my new PC and latest photo editing software are holding me up a bit on getting them ready for posting,
Regards, Rod.
daffodil
Awesome scenery and outstanding shot !
Magnificent shades of blue and green !
What a dreamy seasscape with the lovely sheltered beach !
The ideal place for great holidays ! My favorite picture !
I have hopes of visiting Cornwall one day .
Toutes mes amitiés, Daffo
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you so much Daffo, I am sure you would love Cornwall and I do hope you get the opportunity to visit it one day and explore it’s beautiful coastline.
It was a wonderful holiday and the weather was kind to us, sadly it was over too soon,
Regards, Rod.
connieinwi
How Beautiful, wish I was there… Gorgeous Rod….
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Connie, I’m missing it already, it was a wonderful week in Cornwall and lots more photos from it to come,
Regards, Rod.
connieinwi
I cant wait to see more… Love your work Rod
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Connie, I have put another one on today,
Regards Rod.
Hans Goepel
Another fantastic shot my friend.
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Hans, we were lucky to get good weather like this for the holiday, it shows the Cornish coast off at it’s best,
Regards, Rod.
Brandie1
Awesome scenery.
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you so much Brandie,
Regards, Rod.
ralph arce
awesome, beautiful, stunning. :)
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Raphael, I do love the rugged coast of Cornwall,
Regards, Rod.
DonDavisUK
Hey there Rod, you’ve had a wonderful clear day. Stunning view. When I went it March it was muggy:-) Great capture my friend.
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Don, the weather just got better as the week progressed, it makes all the difference to this kind of shot,
Regards, Rod.
Babbler
wonderful view
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Violetta, I have just had a holiday there, it was wonderful,
Regards, Rod.
LYN EVANS
Fabulous capture Rod. Gorgeous deep blue sea. We should be down this way in September.
rodsfotos replied
I hope the weather is perfect for your trip to Cornwall in September Lyn, I know you’ll have a wonderful time, I visited your favouite Sennen Cove a couple of times last week, many thanks my friend,
Regards, Rod.
LYN EVANS
Oooooh you lucky thing. I love Sennen Cove…oh I cant wait now…lol
rodsfotos replied
I’ll try and edit one or two from there for posting soon, they were rebuilding the slipway for the lifeboat and two big diggers on the beach kind of changed the mood of the place.
LYN EVANS
Awwwww, that would certainly spoil it…what a shame…they better not be there in September…lol
rodsfotos replied
They will be gone for sure, they were digging foundations for the concrete slipway supports.
Rachel Stickney
What a gorgeous sight! Lovely color and composition! Rod, I can see why you enjoy it so much here and I’m happy to see all that sunshine!
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much again Rachel, so much of the Cornish coastline looks like this and of course, the sunshine brings out the colours and detail that bit better, I never tire of going there,
Regards, Rod.
kentuckyblueman
Beautiful colors of Blue,great view,Awesome work, thank for sharing!
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you so much Steve, I have many more from the holiday in Cornwall to look through and prepare for posting, it was a wonderful relaxing holiday,
Regards, Rod.
kimie
Great shot here Rod, so Cornwall x
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Kim, just had a wonderful week down there, not that I’m trying to make you envious, LOL.,
Regards, Rod.
Magee
Well, I guess if magnificent scenery, rugged, interesting coastline, glorious, vibrant wildflowers, isolated, sandy beaches, fresh air, straight off the ocean, abundant sunshine and peace and quiet are your thing, then yes!! I can understand that! lolol! Gorgeous Rod!!
rodsfotos replied
I’m a man of simple pleasures as you know my friend, LOL., thanks so much Robyn,
Regards, Rod.
Daidalos
So beautiful and powerful. I love seascapes and coasts. This is a very good one. Masterpiece. Perfect colors and composition.
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Alex, the rugged coast of Cornwall offers so many photo opportunities, I so enjoy my visits there,
Regards, Rod.
JUSTART
beautiful
rodsfotos replied
Many thanks again, I do enjoy this beautiful coastline as a subject and it’s so good to be there on a fine day like this,
Regards, Rod.
Lois Bryan
Oh, Rod … what a magnificent holiday you must have had … this particular bit of scenery echoes in my heart … generational memory, I think they call it??? Either that … or all the English novels, lol … either way … thank you for bringing this one up out of my heart and into my eyes!!!!!
rodsfotos replied
Now this was a composition I hadn’t seen before, I had been up at a lighthouse on the coast and curiosity got the better of me and I took a walk down the coastal path and I was thrilled to come on this coastal view, many thanks again Lois,
Regards, Rod.
Kathy Reid
Beautiful rugged coastline, it reminds me of some of the coastlines here in NZ. Wonderful colours and composition.
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you very much Kathy, I have never been to New Zealand but have seen many photographs of it and know exactly what you mean, would love to go there one day,
Regards, Rod.
RichardKlos
Excellent!!
rodsfotos replied
Thank-you so much Richard,
Regards, Rod.