Fighting until the End, Cart Gap, Norfolk Chris Herring

Winner, Ships and Wrecks

‘I stumbled upon this yacht by chance; it had run aground the previous day after the wind had dropped. There was a lovely mist along the coastline so I took a few photos. I decided to return a few days later and took this image. There was debris from the boat scattered all along the coastline and as the sea was rough and unpredictable I decided to shoot from the sea wall overlooking the yacht. I fitted a Lee Little Stopper to increase the exposure time and was fortunate the sun came out and looked great with the stormy sky.’ www.theuklandscape.com Chris’s Tips

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Keep visiting the same location and try to capture the same image in different lighting conditions and with different compositions. If shooting on the coast also visit during different tidal conditions.

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Always react to the light and weather conditions. Think about the lighting and sky carefully when setting up your shots and always be prepared to change your viewpoint if needed.

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Sand and salty water do not mix well with tripods. Always leave the bottom leg extended by around five inches so the locks and levers are not getting sand and salt in the important parts, and when you get home rinse with water.

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Check tide times carefully; it’s incredibly easy to get caught out with incoming tides. Local knowledge or getting to know where the tide can cut you off on some beaches is extremely important.