South Stack Lighthouse, Anglesey by Rhodri Phillips
The Image: I had visited the island before Covid, but it being North Wales was met with thick drizzle and fog. Ironically, I could hardly see the lighthouse. It had always been my intention to go back and this July I managed to get there, with sun and no rain! The only issue being the 40mph winds whipping across the headland, sending all but the foolhardy into the warmth of the cafe.
I went as close to the edge of the cliff as I dared to try and get some foreground in to give more depth to the image. The gleaming white of the lighthouse contrasted well with the greens of the headland and shades of blue in the sea and sky. trying to keep the focus sharp on the whole scene was a challenge but I was pleased with the finished result. In all I took over thirty images from various angles and locations, but this was the best. This image gained a PSA Gold in the Travel Section of the Gradient Circuit, 2025-1918.
Technical info: Aptos, 12 Styles Camera Z6-2, f/11, Focal length 37mm, Manual, 1/320, Auto ISO, tripod. Post processing in LR and PS.
