Morecambe Bay

Posted by John Leech (Grange-over-Sands, United Kingdom) on 27 March 2009 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.

The channels are constantly changing, I've not noticed this wide sweeping s-bend before. The diffused light was very inviting.

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Comments (13)

marie from perth, Australia

Hi this photo (well the name of this photo) brings back memories for me, I used to holiday in Morecambe with relatives when I was a little one, what a great place, your photo is stunning, and black and white looks awesome.

27 Mar 2009 6:40am

@marie: Thanks Marie - Morecambe is almost visible to the right horizon here - the shot is taken from Grange over Sands. Morecambe is in a transitional time at present. There has been a lot of investment along the prom which is looking in very good shape, though it certainly has an image problem having lived for so long as being a poor relation to Blackpool. Both are great photographic locations at present.

Ian Bramham from Manchester, United Kingdom

I used up all my superlatives on yesterdays photo John.....you already know that I think this is brilliant and one of the best UK landscape photos I've seen from anybody - Kenna and Brandt included.

27 Mar 2009 8:14am

@Ian Bramham: Thanks Ian - I struggle to handle compliments like that! Its certainly a fave for me, I was going to email you when I first posted it on flickr to see what you would make of it. I've had a crazy week and still behind with work, but trying to catch up on some images on here before I start for another crazy day.

Pavan Kaul from Mumbai, India

What a stunning image! Composition and contrast, come together so perfectly in this superb landscape!

27 Mar 2009 10:56am

mo.langel from Courtelary, Switzerland

Très élégante composition, excellent N&B!!!

27 Mar 2009 10:59am

jpla from St Barthélémy d'Anjou, France

C'est très beau.
JP

27 Mar 2009 11:00am

Moridi from Tehran, Iran

Very good B&W shot, well done.
Thank you.

27 Mar 2009 11:46am

Momo from Montpellier, France

very cool...tone, depth, just amazing...

27 Mar 2009 12:30pm

john4jack from Corvallis, United States

Lovely!

27 Mar 2009 3:05pm

hugo poon from hong kong, Hong Kong

Yes, this is one of my favourite landscape shots in quite a while! Every element - from subject to form, tone, lighting, composition and atmosphere - is just amazing! Wonderful work John!:-)

27 Mar 2009 3:50pm

@hugo poon: I'm fortunate to look out onto this ever changing scene - though it is surprising how fast the light changes. I see light and dash to set my camera up - but so often miss the moment. This one was steady diffused light for most of the day, but had that awesome stomach feeling then it lit the bend.