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The two lighthouses at Spurn – the “Low Light” to the left which is the older building, and the “High Light” to the right, up on the point itself. Both lighthouses are no longer in service, replaced by electronic navigation beacons. [Blogged] 

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Scott Leach  Pro User  says:

Another of the photos which I failed to get. All my long exposure photos of the tide coming in were rubbish!
This is a cracker.
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duncmc  Pro User  says:

I took several more – some over at the seaward side – all of which were disappointing. Although I was using a tripod I failed to take into account the fact that lapping sea water causes the sand to shift, which in turn means that the tripod moves. Imperceptible to the photographer at the time, but clearly evident in the blurred photos downloaded to my Mac.

Sometimes life teaches us hard lessons…
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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MrMac74  Pro User  says:

A good lesson to learn though as you are rewarded with this top shot, very good compositioning.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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JonnyMoss  Pro User  says:

Superb Dunc - really like it!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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Rob_Salmon says:

Great shot. I love long exposures of moving water. Really want to do some somewhere. And i think spurn might be the right place.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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CMP73  Pro User  says:

Great shot. Stunning colour. Nice.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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DaveHorrigan  Pro User  says:

Good idea getting both lighthouses in the one shot.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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Scott Leach  Pro User  says:

I had exactly the same problem Dunc, the tide moving my cheapo £10 ebay tripod. It got better when I shoved it a bit further into the sand.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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tonecoach  Pro User  says:

good result in the colour, a lot of tension in the shot with your eye being constantly pulled between the two subjects, this in turn gives the image dynamicism, overall a powerful statement of your art...
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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The one and only Roly says:

dunc when are you releasing a book?
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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ianjohnson67 says:

Love the colours in this shot.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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Scott Leach  Pro User  says:

"The collective wisdom of Duncan McMillan" will be available in all good book shops from March. And lets face it, all the rubbish shops too.
Available in the works for 50p from june ;P
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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craigwright76 says:

Can I get a signed copy?

Maybe it would pay for repairs on Dunc's big bike! lol - you bugger!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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Dan.Farrell says:

brill dunc
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pixell [deleted] says:

Wow.
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CMP73  Pro User  says:

Just a thought but could you imagine this printed onto glass with great lighting behind it?

Nothing tacky mind, you know what I mean.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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Vicki & Chuck Rogers  Pro User  says:

Terrifically surreal.

Chuck
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

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m*e*l*s  Pro User  says:

wow, amazing shot, love the water's edge
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

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j.p. howley  Pro User  says:

Stunning!!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

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moodyboyes says:

Really good...really good.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

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