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Coastal in Cornwall

Pete Hemington | Cornish coast near Porthtowan

Cornish coast near Porthtowan

A summer shot showing patches of flowering heather on the North Cornwall coast. This was just North East of Porthtowan towards Chapel Porth and St Agnes head. The disused mine of Chy is just visible. The sea shows the rich colours typical of Cornwall on a sunny day, with a little lazy surf.
Pete Hemington | Porth Nanven in Cornwall

Porth Nanven in Cornwall

A long exposure taken after sunset at Porth Nanven on the far west of Cornwall near Cape Cornwall.The last of the evening light on the calm sea. The rounded rocks are part of a site of special scientific significance.
Pete Hemington | Trebarwith Strand

Trebarwith Strand

A view of Trebarwith taken at high tide on a rough summers day from the cliffs with late afternoon sun lighting the headland. The RNLI surf guard buliding just in frame and Penhallic Point on the opposite side
Pete Hemington | Porthtowan Beach in North Cornwall

Porthtowan Beach in North Cornwall

Porthtowan in summer on a sunny day with some mist inland
Pete Hemington | Bedruthan steps

Bedruthan steps

Bedruthan steps on a windy April day. These are in an impressive part of the North Cornish coast line. The beach is accessible at low tide via a steep set of steps.
Pete Hemington | Harlyn Bay in North Cornwall

Harlyn Bay in North Cornwall

Windy day and rough sea at Harlyn Bay in North Cornwall near Padstow. The sun momentarily shining on the distant headland Pentire Point and Newland Rock in the shade
Pete Hemington | Towan Beach from Killigerran Head

Towan Beach from Killigerran Head

South Cornish beach on a sunny afternoon showing the azure sea and classic Cornish mix of rock pools and sand and distance headlands
Pete Hemington | Poldhu Cove on the Lizard

Poldhu Cove on the Lizard

The small surfing cove called Poldu on the west side of the Lizard peninsular in Cornwall. Taken on a sunny winters day with gentle waves and pretty clouds over the sand, with the stream creating sand patterns. A lovely place for many activities from a winters stroll to good surfing and a delightful beach cafe open for a long season.
Pete Hemington | Harlyn Bay in Cornwall

Harlyn Bay in Cornwall

A view of Harlyn Bay in North Cornwall near Padstow with brooding clouds reflecting in the still water.
Pete Hemington | Carne Beach in Cornwall

Carne Beach in Cornwall

Carne beach at low tide in the summer. The rocky Nares head reaching out into the sea with fluffy summer clouds and reflections in the wet sand.
Pete Hemington | Pendower Cove in Cornwall

Pendower Cove in Cornwall

Thrift and moss on the rocks in a spring shot of the Cornish coast at Pendower Cove in the Penwith area. Looking out over the shallow azure sea towards the blue horizon. This is taken from part of the coastal path on a day in May.
Pete Hemington | Watching the sunset at Trebarwith Strand

Watching the sunset at Trebarwith Strand

A summer sunset at Trebarwith Strand on the North Cornish coast with the tide half way out. The spectacular sky with colourful clouds and patches of clear blue. Gull rock just off the coast balances the composition
Pete Hemington | Sunset at Trebarwith Strand

Sunset at Trebarwith Strand

An evening shot of Trebarwith Strand and the small island of Gull Rock on the North Cornish Coast. The beach with the out going tide was bathed in glorious light and dramatic clouds as the sun appeared briefly at the end of an overcast day.
Pete Hemington | Mousehole in Cornwall

Mousehole in Cornwall

The popular harbour of Mousehole taken on a sunny day at mid tide, with a light cloud covering in May. This is a popular place in West Cornwall to relax and soak the atmosphere. The is a light mackerel sky to indicate the good weather.
Pete Hemington | Gunwalloe Cove on the Lizard

Gunwalloe Cove on the Lizard

The south Cornish coast has a long beach with Porthleven at one end and Gunwalloe at the other. This is taken at low tide in May on a gentle day showing rock pools and rippled water. Part of the SW Coastal Path.
Pete Hemington | Thrift on the coast

Thrift on the coast

Thrift flowering on the North Devon coast between Lee bay and Bull point. Focusing in the flowers and capturing the colours of the rock
Pete Hemington | Godrevy Lighthouse from the beach

Godrevy Lighthouse from the beach

A long exposure image of the silhouetted Godrevy Island and lighthouse taken from the beach at low tide. Taken in May and with Stones north cardinal mark marking rocks visible on the horizon to the left. The long exposure gives a smooth effect on the water and streaky clouds
Pete Hemington | Godrevy Lighthouse from the beach

Godrevy Lighthouse from the beach

A long exposure image of the silhouetted Godrevy Island and lighthouse taken from the beach at low tide. Taken in May and with Stones north cardinal mark marking rocks visible on the horizon to the left. The long exposure gives a smooth effect on the water and streaky clouds
Pete Hemington | Godrevy beach

Godrevy beach

Dramatic evening light on the beach looking west at Godrevy. Colourful rocks, surf and fast moving clouds make up this composition facing away from the lighthouse and towards Hayle
Pete Hemington | Kynance Cove

Kynance Cove

Sunset at Kynanace Cove on the Lizard in Cornwall. A colourful long exposure of this renowned area with the rocky offshore islands
Pete Hemington | Trevose lighthouse in Cornwall

Trevose lighthouse in Cornwall

Trevose Light house in North Cornwall near Padstow. Taken on a breezy September day at dusk and a long exposure to give the waves a sense of movement.
Pete Hemington | Nanjizal beach in Cornwall

Nanjizal beach in Cornwall

Nanjizal (or Mill Bay) in West Cornwall not far from Land's End on a summers day taken while walking in the water. Vivid colours and weed covered rocks give a sense of timeless freedom
Pete Hemington | Constantine Bay in Cornwall

Constantine Bay in Cornwall

A bright sunny spring day at Constantine Bay in North Cornwall looking north to Trevose Head. Beautiful colours and gentle surf at low tide show why this is such a wonderful place to visit.
Pete Hemington | Constantine Bay in Cornwall

Constantine Bay in Cornwall

A bright sunny spring day at Constantine Bay in North Cornwall looking north to Trevose Head. Beautiful colours and gentle surf at low tide show why this is such a wonderful place to visit.
Pete Hemington | Porth Nanven in Cornwall

Porth Nanven in Cornwall

Low tide on a spring morning at Porth Nanven in far West Cornwall with the offshore rocky islets called the Brisons. Porth Nanven the mouth of the Cot Valley is notable for the remarkable round stones. These stones from the the cliff behind the beach and are morraine deposits from the Ice age and now being released onto the beach by erosion.
Pete Hemington | Bedruthan steps

Bedruthan steps

On the North coast of Cornwall with its Atlantic weather beaten coast line there are giant foot falls forming stacks off the coast, known as Bedruthan steps, shown here in a long exposure montone image
Pete Hemington | Kynance Cove

Kynance Cove

The colourful rocks of Kynance Cove on the Lizard in Cornwall. The mix of colours from the serpentinite rocks which are found in the area are all on display here in a wonderful natural abstract, also known as Lizard skin
Pete Hemington | The Armed Knight

The Armed Knight

The Armed Knight from Lands End in Cornwall. A shot at dusk of the small island off the shore of Lands End on a winters day.
Pete Hemington | Sunrise at Portscatho

Sunrise at Portscatho

Just round from the Harbour at Portscatho, a sunrise over the sea, with Nare head, Dodman point and Gull Rock in the distance
Pete Hemington | Sunrise at Portscatho

Sunrise at Portscatho

Just round from the Harbour at Portscatho, a sunrise over the sea, with Nare head, Dodman point and Gull Rock in the distance
Pete Hemington | Sunset at Poldhu Cove

Sunset at Poldhu Cove

Poldhu Cove on the Lizard on the south coast of Cornwall faces West and is ideal for enjoying sunsets. This was taken on a May evening with a dynamic sky and extended exposure. The sun's glow reflects off the water and on the edges of the rocks in the foreground.
Pete Hemington | Godrevy Lighthouse

Godrevy Lighthouse

Evening light on the rocky beach towards Godrevy lighthouse in North Cornwall. The sun has just set on a summers evening and the long exposure captures the movement in the waves and enough light to keep the detail of the rock.
Pete Hemington | Godrevy Lighthouse

Godrevy Lighthouse

Evening light on the rocky beach towards Godrevy lighthouse in North Cornwall. The sun has just set on a summers evening and the long exposure captures the movement in the waves and enough light to keep the detail of the rock.
Pete Hemington | Gwithian beach in St Ives Bay

Gwithian beach in St Ives Bay

A summer view of the popular surfing beach in St Ives bay with a large sandy swathes backed by sand dunes.
Pete Hemington | Lands End at dusk

Lands End at dusk

The incredible rocky headland at Lands End in far west of Cornwall in the area called Penwith, taken at dusk on a winters evening looking south. The long exposure and the rough seas created an interesting pattern on the sea. The last rays from the sun throw warm light on the cliffs. Two of two
Pete Hemington | Lands End at dusk

Lands End at dusk

The incredible rocky headland at Lands End in far west of Cornwall in the area called Penwith looking north, taken at dusk on a winters evening. The long exposure and the rough seas created an interesting pattern on the sea. The last rays from the sun throw warm light on the cliffs. One of two. Also available in black and white
Pete Hemington | Cape Cornwell Sunset

Cape Cornwell Sunset

On the Western tip of UK is this headland called Cape Cornwall or Pen Kernow, (not many headlands bear the name Cape). This was taken near sunset when the sun dropped below dramatic clouds and seagull kindly positioned itself. The tower is a Monument donated by Heinz
Pete Hemington | Cape Cornwall

Cape Cornwall

A summer shot taken at dusk of Cape Cornwall and presented in a panorama format. The light still lingers on the slopes and the off shore Brisons rocks are visible on the left and the Heinz monument on the top of the cape Cape Cornwall is 4 miles north of landsend.
Pete Hemington | Sunset at Poldhu Cove

Sunset at Poldhu Cove

Poldhu Cove on the Lizard on the south coast of Cornwall faces West and is ideal for enjoying sunsets. This was taken on a May evening with a dynamic sky and extended exposure, The light reflects off the rock in the foreground and the sun behind the clouds gives warm colourful light without over exposing,
Pete Hemington | Poldhu Cove in Cornwall

Poldhu Cove in Cornwall

A blustery winters day at Poldhu Cove. Sea mist swirling and a good surf running. Poldhu Cove on the Lizard has a great all year round cafe
Pete Hemington | Lizard point in Cornwall

Lizard point in Cornwall

A view of the old life boat station and Lizard point cafe on a blustery March day with abundant sunshine, overlooking Polpeor Cove
Pete Hemington | Gunwalloe Beach

Gunwalloe Beach

A late night winters image of Gunwalloe beach in Cornwall with the last of the dusk falling over the sea. This is an enhanced image using digital processing.
Pete Hemington | Nanjizal Bay in Cornwall

Nanjizal Bay in Cornwall

The remote beach called Nanjizal or Mill Bay in far west Cornwall with a double rainbow and with azure sea. Taken on a September day.
Pete Hemington | Porthleven in Cornwall

Porthleven in Cornwall

A photo from Porthleven in Cornwall taken on a blustery November day at dusk. The long exposure gives a smoothness to the water that reflects the light. The cloud shapes complete a set of lines to the focal point of the image.
Pete Hemington | Nanjizal Bay in Cornwall

Nanjizal Bay in Cornwall

The remote beach called Nanjizal or Mill Bay in far west Cornwall taken on a sunny spring day, with azure sea and gentle ripples. Landsend buildings and longships light house just visible.
Pete Hemington | Cape Cornwall from Kenidjack Castle

Cape Cornwall from Kenidjack Castle

A view from the Kenidjack Castle headland looking over Porth Ledden to Cape Cornwall and the off shore Brison Rocks. The Longships Light house just visible in the horizon and the Heinz Tower on the top of the Cape. The far West of Cornwall is known as Penwith. Taken in February
Pete Hemington | Porth Nanven

Porth Nanven

Sunset over the beach at Port Nanven in West Cornwall. On the horizon are the off shore rocks called the Brisons and the characteristic rounded boulders in the water of this long exposure. The sun glints off the rocks in the foreground
Pete Hemington | The Lizard

The Lizard

The coastal path leading down to Lizard Point in Cornwall. The scene is bathed in warm afternoon sunlight on an Autumn day. The old lifeboat station and light house show together with the most southerly cafe in UK
Pete Hemington | Mousehole harbour

Mousehole harbour

Mousehole harbour in West Corwall. A pretty harbour enclosed with a breakwater made of colourful stone wall lies on the south coast of Cornwall just past Penzance.
Pete Hemington | Church cove on the Lizard

Church cove on the Lizard

A view from the coastal path of Church cove on the Lizard in Cornwall. Past the cove is Halzephron Cliff
Pete Hemington | Venton Hill Point

Venton Hill Point

Near Lizard point in Cornwall loooking north along the coast towards Kynance with the headland called Venton Hill Point in the foreground. Taken late afternoon in October with a specail mottled sky.
Pete Hemington | Venton Hill Point

Venton Hill Point

Near Lizard point in Cornwall loooking north along the coast towards Kynance with the headland called Venton Hill Point in the foreground. Taken late afternoon in October with a specail mottled sky.
Pete Hemington | Porth Nanven in Cornwall

Porth Nanven in Cornwall

Sunset over the sea at Porth Nanven in far West Cornwall. At the end of the Cot Valley this beach has usual rounded stones and the twin rocks called the Brisons are about a mile out to sea. The last of the sunlight reflecting off the rocks at the waters edge
Pete Hemington | Porth Nanven in Cornwall

Porth Nanven in Cornwall

Sunset over the sea at Porth Nanven in far West Cornwall. At the end of the Cot Valley this beach has usual rounded stones and the twin rocks called the Brisons are about a mile out to sea. The last of the sunlight reflecting off the rocks at the waters edge
Pete Hemington | Clouds over Poldhu Cove

Clouds over Poldhu Cove

Poldhu Cove on the Lizard in Cornwall. Clouds over the sandy beach reflected in the wet sand at low tide. A gentle autumnal sunny day.
Pete Hemington | Sunset over Poldhu Cove

Sunset over Poldhu Cove

A stormy sunset over Poldhu Cove on the Lizard in Cornwall. The headland silhouetted against the colourful and dramatic clouds.
Pete Hemington | Castle Point in North Cornwall

Castle Point in North Cornwall

The evening glow from the setting sun on Castle point near Crackington Haven in North Cornwall on the coastal path.
Pete Hemington | Castle Point in North Cornwall

Castle Point in North Cornwall

The evening glow from the setting sun on Castle point near Crackington Haven in North Cornwall on the coastal path. This is looking North towards Bude. Heather and gorse in the forground.
Pete Hemington | Treyarnon in North Cornwall

Treyarnon in North Cornwall

Rock sand and sea at Treyarnon early one winter morning look towards Trevose Head and the Bull rock.
Pete Hemington | Porthleven in Cornwall

Porthleven in Cornwall

Evening light in the harbour at Porthleven in Cornwall, looking out to sea. Dramatic clouds catch the sunlight just before it sets. The sea at high tide reflects the light from the sky.
Pete Hemington | Cornish coast

Cornish coast

A view out over the azure Cornish sea from West Cornwall between Nanjizal and Lands End. The thrift is in flower and the rocks are covered in moss on the early summers day.
Pete Hemington | Nanjizal in Cornwall

Nanjizal in Cornwall

Nanjizal or Mill Bay in West Cornwall on a early summers day. The clear waters and azure colours show the beauty that is Cornwall. The longships lighthouse is just visible in the distance
Pete Hemington | Kynance Cove

Kynance Cove

A sunset over Kynance Cove on the Lizard. A long exposure showing the hills and headlands in silhouette against the glowing sky
Pete Hemington | Sunset at Porthleven

Sunset at Porthleven

Sunset on a blustery day at Porthleven in Cornwall. A long exposure showing wave movement and dramatic clouds. The seawall catching the light and the waves
Pete Hemington | Kynance Cove

Kynance Cove

A view of Kynance Cove in brooding weather and dramatic clouds.
Pete Hemington | Portreath Beach in Cornwall

Portreath Beach in Cornwall

Gull rock off Portreath beach with clouds towering above on a sunny spring day. Portreath on the north coast of Cornwall
Pete Hemington | Porth Nanven in Cornwall

Porth Nanven in Cornwall

A long exposure taken in July at sunset of Porth Nanven on the far west of Cornwall near the Cape looking towards the off shore rocks called The Brisons. Porth Naven is at the mouth of the Cot valley. The rounded beach and rocks are a site of special scientific significance.
Pete Hemington | Porth Nanven in Cornwall

Porth Nanven in Cornwall

A long exposure taken after sunset at Porth Nanven on the far west of Cornwall near the Cape looking towards the off shore rocks called The Brisons The rounded beach and rocks are a site of special scientific significance
Pete Hemington | Porth Nanven

Porth Nanven

Sunset over the sea at Porth Nanven in far West Cornwall. At the end of the Cot Valley this beach has usual rounded stones and the twin rocks called the Brisons are about a mile out to sea.
Pete Hemington | Fishing boats at Coverack

Fishing boats at Coverack

The colourful boats moored up in the little harbour at Coverack at high tide on a sunny summers day. Coverack is on the East side of the Lizard in the South of Cornwall
Pete Hemington | Fishing boats at Coverack

Fishing boats at Coverack

The colourful boats moored up in the little harbour at Coverack at high tide on a sunny summers day. Coverack is on the East side of the Lizard in the South of Cornwall
Pete Hemington | Penhallic Point near Trebarwith Strand

Penhallic Point near Trebarwith Strand

The north coast of Cornwall near the popular village of Trebarwith Strand. Spring flowers in the foreground leading to the sea and a cloudy horizon.
Pete Hemington | Trebarwith Strand

Trebarwith Strand

Sunset at Trebarwith Strand in North Cornwall on a summers evening. The sun just meeting the horizon
Pete Hemington | Polzeath Beach

Polzeath Beach

A cloudy scene on the north coast beach at Polzeath. The drama of the clouds is reflected in the wet sand as low tide.
Pete Hemington | Cambeak and Cracknigton Haven

Cambeak and Cracknigton Haven

From the outer peak of Cambeak looking inland to the dramatic inner peak and Crackington Haven. Twisted and folded rock strata exposed by erosion drop steeply into the sea at Cam Strand leaving a sharp ridge on the headland
Pete Hemington | Cambeak and distant Tintagel

Cambeak and distant Tintagel

The twin peaks of Cambeak silhouetted in the sunlight in this coastal view looking towards Tintagel. Taken from Pencannow Head near Cracknigton Haven
Pete Hemington | Crackington Haven

Crackington Haven

The beach and rock pools at low tide on Crackington Haven beach, The dramatic Pencannow Head rises vertically above the bay.
Pete Hemington | Dramatic headland of Cambeak

Dramatic headland of Cambeak

Cambeak in North Cornwall, taken from between the twin peaks. Tortured and twisted rock strata exposed by erosion to make this dramatic graphic view point
Pete Hemington | Crackington Haven and Pencannow Point

Crackington Haven and Pencannow Point

Taken from the coast path at Cambeak in North Cornwall looking along the coast to Crackington Haven and Pencanow Point. Patchy sunlight on a late summers day.