Srg Fine Art Landscapes

So here is the full set from yesterday mornings shoot at the ever beautiful Kimmeridge Bay in Dorset. I decided for a change to shoot from the western shore instead of the typical central rock ridges.
The western side offers such a stunning array of different textures and foreground features that its hard not to find a pleasing composition. That combined with the slight haze and pastel sky's gave a great tone and feel to the location.
Even with the sun in a few of the shots ...I still decided to pull out the SRB Photographic 10 stop ND1000 and try a few longer exposures pushing that aperture up to f22 to eek out as much shutter time as possible which is challenging with the light levels changing mid exposure as clouds pass across the sun, so its always a bit of a gamble but I think it pays off and its not something many photographers even attempt.
For more of my work, or to enquire about workshops and sessions, please feel free to pop along to the website and have a browse.
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Silk on Stone:
A teaser shot from my morning shoot at Kimmeridge Bay in Dorset this morning.... What a glorious day..:-)
Shot on the Canon 7DmkII with 18-135mm @ 18mm - ISO 100 / f10 / SRB Photographic ND1000 Elite 10 stop / 7:37sec exposure.

Shades of Winter Pt2:
A similar shot to the previous taken shortly afterwards as the light started to build but still with those cool blue tones that give that fresh cool winter morning feel.
Canon 7DmkII / 18-135mm @ 28mm @ f11 / ISO100 / 1sec / with ND2 soft grad
... Check out our events section for courses across the Hampshire and Dorset area.
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Shades of Winter Pt1:
A cold start to a winters morning emphasised by blue tones with just a hint of warmth from the rising sun.
Canon 7DmkII / 18-135mm @ 18mm @ f10 / ISO100 / 2sec / with ND2 soft grad
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I was very honoured to be included in the December Edition of Long Exposure Magazine this month so my sincere thanks to everybody involved.
If you want to see some jaw droppingly beautiful long exposure work, and great write ups and stories that will inspire you, why not pop along to LEMAG and purchase a downloadable copy. You wont be disappointed.
And no, I don't make any money from it..🙂
... http://lemag.pro/
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White Towers:
A shot taken on a recent session teaching Landscape photography at Durdle Door in Dorset.
This 20 second exposure was taken as the very last shot of the session in strong winds so wasn't easy to capture. Im happy however that the mood and atmosphere came out well.
... Taken on my more basic Canon 700D that I use for demonstration shooting with an 18-135mm at 35MM with an SRB Photographic 10 stop filter. / f11/ ISO100
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A full afternoon dedicated to the joys of 'Long Exposure Photography' right up to and beyond sunset with professional photographer Simon Garratt.
Long exposure photography is one of the most pleasing yet challenging genre's in modern photography where your creative juices are allowed to run riot with no definitive right or wrong result.
Simon will go over everything from filter choices and usage, to tips and tricks to get the best results. He'll cover colour as well as mono ...shooting techniques factoring both the large scale landscape and how to pick the smaller scenes and details around us.
The course will start out at Lulworth cove and the beautiful Stair Hole, before moving onto Man 'O'War Bay and Durdle Door.
A fantastic course that will open up a whole new world of Photography to you and with a mentor who is known for offering the most patient, friendly and practical guidance you could wish for.
Price £25.00 Per Person (incl £5.00 Deposit to secure)
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A Fantastic effort by my students at Kimmeridge bay today under difficult conditions with strong wind, driving spray and rapidly changing light.... You guys really did yourselves proud...
Svetlana Karaliyska Hayley Amanda Whalvin Maxii Doyle Georgi Drenski Nic Bridge
Feel free to post some of your shots here Guys.
... Again... Well done..:-)
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It’s one of the quintessential British landscape photography landmarks. Catching the sunrise through the arch of Durdle Door during that narrow window of opportunity in winter.
Join Landscape Photographer Simon Garratt at this stunning location For a workshop to catch the sunrise before moving onto the neighbouring Man ‘o’ War bay for some great additional shooting opportunities. Simon will be on hand throughout to go over everything you need from getting your exposures and ...framing right, to the use of filters, long exposures and histograms. Regardless of your level of experience the aim is to get you that one step up the ladder in confidence and skill.
Maximum group size 5-1
This 3hr Course is just £25.00 per person including a £5.00 deposit to secure.
If you are interested in booking please leave a comment or message us and we will send you the booking info.
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Join Simon Garratt for a fun and relaxed 3 hour photography session at this incredibly beautiful and dynamic location.
Kimmeridge bay has an unrivalled range of photographic opportunities. Simon will help and guide you to not only shoot the bigger scene, but also to look for countless shots within the scene or in some cases right under your feet. This session is all about water, light, rocks, motion and texture. Simon will include various principles including multiple exposu...res, long exposures, and how to spot and select images you would never have even considered.
All levels of experience welcome: Maximum 5/1
Basic requirements: a DSLR camera with capability to shoot Manual or Aperture priority (Simon will guide those with less experience) / Tripod / A set of ND filters would be beneficial but not essential.
Physical Difficulty: Moderate - Rough terrain/rocks etc but no great distances or climbs
Price £20.00 per person (a £5.00 deposit is required to secure)
If you have any questions or wish to book, please message us and we will be happy to help or get you booked in.
Please quote course reference: KIMM 02-12-18
Please note: Start/finish time may vary slightly dependent on tide times.
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Join Simon Garratt to capture one of the UK's most beautiful castles and surrounding valley's as the sun rises in the distance over this iconic Dorset setting This 3 hour Photography workshop will focus primarily on capturing the scenery throughout the entire period from pre-sunrise through till around 30 min after, and then some additional shooting in the valley bottom and surrounding area. Simon will guide and support you throughout, covering essentials such as framing th...e scene, getting your exposures right, histograms, and where applicable, the use of any filters. All levels of experience welcome even if you have only minimal experience, Simon will help you move into more creative modes including Aperture Priority and/or Manual modes.
Maximum group - 5/1
Price: £20.00 per person (A £5.00 deposit is required to secure.) Recommended Equipment A DSLR with ability to shoot in Manual or Aperture Priority / Tripod / A graduated filter set would be beneficial but not essential.
Physical difficulty = Medium due to steep inclines.
If you wish to attend or have any questions, please send us a message and we will be happy to help or get you booked in.
Please State Booking Ref: CORFE 1-12-18
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Currently planning out some additional small group shoots across Hampshire and Dorset for December and January. Dates and locations will be posted soon so keep your eyes peeled.
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Well that sold out quick..:-)

I got a very nice gift today from the BBC Countryfile team Celebrating my October feature in the Countryfile 2019 Calendar for Children In Need. A lovely framed print of my image and a calendar signed by John Craven.
I may not have won but that's not the point. What's more important is the honour of being part of something that last year helped raise more than £2million for Children around the world who are suffering.
Many thanks to the judges, the team behind Countryfile, a...nd you guys out there who supported and voted. :-)
BBC Countryfile Magazine BBC Countryfile Live
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A busy weekend indeed working with the Southampton Photography Club

- Dreams of Dawn -
The Hampshire countryside is never as beautiful as it is first thing on an autumn morning.

From a set of shots I did last year that I never got round to processing.
Cathedrals and churches always make for a fun shoot due to the challenging conditions but stunning tones and light effects. Usually they are low light, but very high in contrast between the inside of the building and the windows making it difficult to get everything right in one exposure, and the need for longer exposures if you want to keep the ISO down to a minimum, Exposure bracketing is often a good... way around this. (shooting the same images at 3 different exposure settings and then blending in post to get one single image with a very wide tonal range)
The calm relaxed atmosphere also encourages you to take your time and gives you chance to play, so how about a -1/0/+1 set, but just to make things different, lets zoom the shot whilst taking the longest exposure and then blend them all together to get an interesting effect....
Please feel free to like/share or comment. :-)
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