Dungeness by andycoleborn

Dungeness

I'd always wanted to go to Dungeness ever since seeing a programme about it on tv many years ago.. So with the news that the Bank Holiday weekend was going to be sunny and even hot, I jumped in the car and drove to the south coast this morning...

And when I got there...It was freezing!!!! Blowing a gale and pourng with rain..!!

I sat in the car for a frustating hour hoping for a break but none looked like coming so I battled my way across a few miles of stoney beach for about 25 pics..!! Got soaked.!!

Dungeness is a strange place - mile upon mile of shingle - as far as you can see in every direction with these random wooden homes, a mix of decaying boats and still active fishing vessels and one giant nuclear power station...

Must go back in sunnier times as I'm sure there's a bundle of good photo opportunities there...
I love this Andy, sounds and looks like a photographers dream.
May 4th, 2013  
Good to get right down to a POV that shows this hulk so well!
May 4th, 2013  
A powerful image, Andy.
May 4th, 2013  
Wow, great composition and looks stunning in black and white. A fav!
May 4th, 2013  
wonderfully striking... love the comp and low pov... and how the skeleton of that boat just fills the frame... such a bleak look about this (that's prolly the word i was looking for on your beach house shot ;p)
May 4th, 2013  
Great capture of the feel of the place. Super contrasts.
(PS That was summer)
May 4th, 2013  
very nice - i'm going on Monday, one of my fav places since I was a kid http://365project.org/cazink/365/2012-05-12
May 4th, 2013  
This shot is worth getting wet for.
May 4th, 2013  
Like the sound of this place and great shot despite the wind and rain! In fact I'm wondering if i've been there, is there some houses that have fallen off the cliffs into the sea as the coastline has receded?
May 4th, 2013  
Cracking shot mate. Looks epic - Fav !
May 4th, 2013  
Gorgeous. Majestic. Great B&W.
May 4th, 2013  
JP
a very ominous and abandoned mood! Great shot!
May 4th, 2013  
Tom
Nice Shot Andy. The composition makes the boat look great and imposing.
May 4th, 2013  
Fav! Great capture well worth the effort!
May 4th, 2013  
wow thanks for the great comments & favs guys... nice to check back in and see all your comments :-)

@rach57 Hiya.. no not hear - this place is as flat as a pancake (well, apart from some stone dunes!!!) I think the place you're thinking off is on the east coast somewhere Oop north)

@cazink yeah it is a fab place.... If you have sun on Monday I'm going to be very unhappy lol....
May 4th, 2013  
I love the moody feel to this shot. Your POV is so cool and really make the boat very imposing.
May 4th, 2013  
Wow! Such a beautiful b&w shot!! POV is great
May 5th, 2013  
Splendid pov. Love the tones and texture.
May 5th, 2013  
Love the moody sky and all the great textures...wonderful shot!
May 5th, 2013  
Great shot -- so moody and dark. I like the lines and textures and the b&w makes them stand out.
May 5th, 2013  
Su-flippin-perb!
May 5th, 2013  
@andycoleborn Actually I remember it was the isle of sheppey now, no boats just sideways houses landed on the beach!
May 5th, 2013  
Surreal and brilliant. What appear to be railroad ties and a boat, in the middle of nowhere?! Fascinating and well worth the trek!
May 5th, 2013  
Stunning!!!!
May 5th, 2013  
Great shot - looks fab in b&w - worth battling the elements! Such a quirky place! : )
May 5th, 2013  
Fav! That's rubbish you had bad weather!! It's a pretty bleak place when the sun isn't shining!! You did well here tho, love the mood in this shot...
May 5th, 2013  
I love this shot, and your description of the day makes it even better. Thanks!
May 5th, 2013  
Well done you! great atmospheric shot.
May 5th, 2013  
Cool n moody shot, is that an old train track?
May 5th, 2013  
great shot :-)
May 5th, 2013  
Excellent Andy, fave!
May 5th, 2013  
Gorgeous shot, Andy C.
May 5th, 2013  
Love Dungeness. Sorry you had bad weather ...
May 5th, 2013  
FAV!
May 5th, 2013  
Great shot, can't see the rain. I have to say the name doesn't inspire me to visit....
May 5th, 2013  
great b/w!
May 5th, 2013  
gr8 POV andy and a cracking monochrome shot
May 6th, 2013  
Great image in B/W. It sounds a little grim on this day, and your image I think reflects that well.
May 6th, 2013  
Terrific shot. Fab composition. FAV!
May 6th, 2013  
This shot is amazing, thanks for getting soaked to get it!!
May 6th, 2013  
Well, it was well worth it. Really fantastic shot, love the POV and the black and white. Fav.
May 6th, 2013  
Really crisp b&w shot. Excellent image. Fav and new follower
May 6th, 2013  
Cool moody B&W :)
May 7th, 2013  
Great shot.... totally agree with your comments about Dungeness. Follow
May 7th, 2013  
Wow! Great capture.
May 7th, 2013  
Wonderful shot Andy, a place I am desperate to go to. Fav
May 7th, 2013  
Brilliant worth battling the great British bank holiday weather for. I too am fascinated by Dungeness never been down.
May 8th, 2013  
Incredible.
May 10th, 2013  
Class. fav
May 17th, 2013  
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