Photographing The Cobb in Dorset: A 5 Minute Photo Adventure

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6 жыл бұрын

In this video I'm in Lyme Regis in Dorset to take some sunrise photographs from the harbour wall (AKA The Cobb).. So join me in this 5 Minute Photo Adventure as I tell you about one of my favourite coastal locations to shoot landscape / seascape images. For me it's got to be one of the top / best locations to shoot photographs on the Dorset coast and the South West Coast Path. Just watch out for those waves!
If you want to read more about my time at The Cobb and see even more images from my time there then head over to my blog at:
julianbaird.me/blog/2018/2/22...
If you're interested, here is some of the gear I used to make this video:
Video shot with a Yi 4K+ (amzn.to/2i2VZ0h), a Sony RX100M4 (amzn.to/2eDyOIS)
Audio recorded using a Rode Smartlav + (amzn.to/2wMJh8x) and a Zoom H1 (amzn.to/2gyGPfd)
Aerial video captured using a DJI Mavic Pro (amzn.to/2kGfg8Y)
Video edited in Adobe Premiere CC (amzn.to/2iX4la4)
Images shot on a Nikon D850 (amzn.to/2eZiNxd) with a Nikkor 16-35mm f/4 (amzn.to/2w1aRTp), Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 VR (amzn.to/2DUUP0b)
I also used these filters: Lee Filters 0.6 medium edge ND grad (amzn.to/2ByHve8) and a Lee Filters Cicrcular Polariser (amzn.to/2DMeCQq)
Images processed in Adobe Lightroom CC (amzn.to/2eDw8uC).
The links used are Amazon affiliate links. By buying through the links I may receive a commission for the sale. This has no effect on the price for you.
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@DavidDixon 6 жыл бұрын

I love the first image, where the shape of the cloud mirrors the shape of the Cobb. Love these five minute adventures of yours Julian!

@jbairdexp 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks David, always great to see a comment from you. Plenty more 5 min photo adventures planned for this year! :-)

@amitghosh4371 6 жыл бұрын

The first image was really nice.. I really liked the introduction...the drone shot

@jbairdexp 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Amit! :-)

@davidmccormack2227 6 жыл бұрын

Julian, you do such a nice job of explaining why this is a good location and the elements that make it so. You are inspiring me to get back to the Lake Michigan shoreline. Best, Dave

@jbairdexp 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave, that's good you to say. I really appreciate your support. :-)

@carlamorris3714 Жыл бұрын

Ahh, really like your short videos, especially as Lyme is my home town & am going there next weekend. You have inspired me to give the sunrise shots a go, so thank you for that. :)

@jbairdexp Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Carla. If I can provide a little inspiration then my job is done! Have fun on the Cobb....remember to watch out for those waves though!!

@ritagray3716 2 жыл бұрын

REMARKABLE! Just super Julian👍

@jbairdexp 2 жыл бұрын

You are too kind Rita. :-)

@jimhamilton8775 6 жыл бұрын

Great video Julian. I agree a beautiful area to photograph.

@jbairdexp 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim! :-)

@MrJhuang999 6 жыл бұрын

Some fantastic photo perspectives from the drone also!

@jbairdexp 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Justin. :-)

@ian_worth 6 жыл бұрын

Nice one Julian. Love the image with water draining down the side of the cob. Another well put together vlog 👍

@jbairdexp 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Ian, glad you liked it and thanks for your continued support. :-)

@paulconnors2078 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Julian: Scrolling around and just found this video from 2018. Well done, as always!

@jbairdexp 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul....it reminds me that I need to get back there at some point. :-)

@JamieOverland 6 жыл бұрын

Love the landscape image at 3:34 - really nice Julian

@jbairdexp 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jamie...glad you liked the image. :-)

@greyhound0z 6 жыл бұрын

Fab location Julian....the images not to bad either 😀😀😀😀

@jbairdexp 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Steven! :-)

@garybeaumont1373 6 жыл бұрын

I really like your 5minute adventures, short, sweet, to the point & well presented. They are like a little bite size study note. Great pic as well. I was lucky enough to catch sunset there on New Year’s Day this year but ended up going b/w, hardly surprising but there was no one else there :)

@jbairdexp 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary, glad you like the 5 minute photo adventures. Not only are they easy to consume, but they are generally a lot easier to produce. It's a really popular location but not surprised it was quiet when you were there! :-)

@andy1753 6 жыл бұрын

Another great one Julian!

@jbairdexp 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy, always appreciate your support. :-)

@andychattaway1361 6 жыл бұрын

Short & sweet but inspiring as always Julian. I must have a trip down there sometime soon.

@jbairdexp 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy. It's well worth the trip...go soon if you can though as the sun is rising from a favourable direction at the moment :-)

@andychattaway1361 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Julian for the info re. sunrise direction. I am looking for another camper van at present to make photo trips more practicable - sold my last one and I wish I hadn't.

@jbairdexp 6 жыл бұрын

I can certainley see the appeal of the campervan, especially as a landscape photographer. Good luck with the search!

@tonyb2760 6 жыл бұрын

Nice images.Thanks for sharing

@jbairdexp 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your continued support Tony :-)

@eltinjones4542 6 жыл бұрын

2 sweet images Julian 👌

@jbairdexp 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Eltin. :-)

6 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up ere' Julian, great intro with the drone shot! Great place to photograph - Lyme Regis and a photographers dream! Great set of images! Many thanks for sharing your work and info :)

@jbairdexp 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, that's a great comment to leave. I really appreciate your support. Keep up the great work at your end as well! :-)

@anthonyphotoman 4 жыл бұрын

Great photos Julian

@jbairdexp 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching another video Anthony! 👍😀

@TonyHigginsonVlog 6 жыл бұрын

I was down on Dorset last year and I contemplated visiting the cobb and didn't end up bothering. I wish I had now! Nice vlog. My favourite shot is at 3.36, and I think it would make a superb monochrome!

@jbairdexp 6 жыл бұрын

Aye Tony, it's definately worth a visit. Next time maybe?! I struggle with B+W but I might give that one a conversion and see how I get on :-)

@charliethebubbles 6 жыл бұрын

Well shot and informative vlog.

@jbairdexp 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charles. :-)

@JamesRBurnsVLOG 6 жыл бұрын

Not a bad location Julian to be so close to you. That S curve with the hills in the background is just so appealing. Excellent quick vlog, full of interest and impact from you as always. 👍👍

@jbairdexp 6 жыл бұрын

Many thanks James!! :-) It's a great location. Glad you liked the video.

@verdonrocksphotography3510 6 жыл бұрын

Love the drone footage for better understanding of location, saw your picture from Chris S. episode! Marvelous job on this fantastic location, thank you and keep up good work!

@jbairdexp 6 жыл бұрын

Always great to see you over here :-) For a location like this, the drone really helps paint the picture of the location. :-)

@NicholasEJones 6 жыл бұрын

Great Vlog and Blog great images and what a interseting place certainly on my to do list when im in the area!

@jbairdexp 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nicholas! If you are in the area I would definately recommend a visit. Just watch out for the waves!

@FadiHage 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Julian, Great photos i like the shape of The Cobb, very interesting shape, it is simple but yet lots of things working well in this composition. Cheers.

@jbairdexp 6 жыл бұрын

Hey mate, always great to see you over here. Thanks for the comment and glad you liked the composition. :-)

@anthonyhedger4301 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Julian A great video and photos again buddy.

@jbairdexp 6 жыл бұрын

Always appreciate a comment from you Tony :-)

@IanSmissenPhotography 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Julian, really liking these 5 minute adventures and love the images. I'm a sucker for long exposure B7W so the last is my fav :-) Cheers, Ian

@jbairdexp 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian, really great to hear you are enjoying the 5 min photo adventure series. Though next week isn't exactly a 5 min photo adventure, I think you might like the long exposure I took :-)

@IanSmissenPhotography 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the quick reply - looking forward to the next exciting episode ...and...B7W = B&W :-)

@jbairdexp 6 жыл бұрын

I thought so! lol

@DiegoMcCartney 6 жыл бұрын

Those first images, fantastic and nice and sharp front to back with lots of detail. Enjoyed the video. I was able to watch it during my work break. :) Cheers Julian.

@jbairdexp 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Diego...great to hear you liked the image and video. The 5 minute videos work well as they are easier to produce and, as you say, easy to watch during a break. Thanks :-)

@scoellphotography 6 жыл бұрын

Nice stuff Julian, Nice short vlog with just enough drone to show off the cob. One place I still have to visit, great colour in those skies on that first shot... I'm a fan :)

@jbairdexp 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate! Glad you liked it. If you are thinking of going now is the time as the sun rises from a good direction (to illumnate the side). :-)

@SimonBoothPhotography 6 жыл бұрын

Loved the first image Julian...I have photographed this myself a number of years back and it was blowing a hoolie at the time...not for the faint hearted!

@jbairdexp 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon, I really appreciate that. Yeah, it can be a tricky place to shoot. It doesn't take very much wind and tide before the waves are crashing over the wall. Got to keep your eyes open! :-)

@GingerPhotographer 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome images Julian, as always cracking video.

@jbairdexp 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate, really appreciate your continued support. :-)

@ChrisSalePhoto 6 жыл бұрын

Ah the Cobb, I can see why you like it so much. I liked both shots, it's good to see you getting the 'classic' shot in the bag and then trying something different. Also good to see you back out with the camera. Opening sequence was excellent.

@jbairdexp 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. :-) With all the bad weather in January I had some time to learn some new skills in After Effects. Got myself a nice litttle intro template now. Hopefully I can take you to The Cobb one morning... I think you might like it. :-)

@ThePosiview 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, Julian, I was at the Cobb a few weeks ago and what an amazing place. Nice water movement and pity you didn't get any warm light on the Cob (neither did we :(). Liking the beach photograph on the Cobb, nice and minimal. Cheers.

@jbairdexp 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Andy, it's a great location isn't it. Plenty of scope for getting a great shot. Glad you liked the last shot. Just experimenting with that composition. Need to try different things every now again don't you. :-)

@Snowcatnz2 6 жыл бұрын

Great video Julian. The images from up on the cobb were pretty cool, wasn't so keen on the one from the beach though to me it just looked like a brick wall, perhaps I just wasn't seeing it properly. Looking forward to your next video!!

@jbairdexp 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Tim glad you liked the video and the image from The Cobb. I wasn't sure about the image from the beach either, but it's always worth a try. Hopefully I can inspire someone to take a better shot from that spot! :-)

@tompetersphotography 6 жыл бұрын

Nice little video bud👍🏻 you got some nice shots....shame you didn’t get the side light but that’s the exciting side to landscape Photography, you never know. That’s for the link👍🏻

@jbairdexp 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate, yeah, that is the exciting bit of landscape photography. It doesn't always pay but when it does it's really great! :-)

@steveh1273 6 жыл бұрын

thanks Julian. Is it just me, I had to click on the videos menu and go a page deeper to see your latest video. Can you put your latest uploads on your main page?

@jbairdexp 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, thanks for watching and for the suggestion (which I've just made). cheers :-)