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Headland and streetlights

Headland and streetlights, Penmaenmawr, North Wales

The story behind this image

Time seems to stand still on the North Wales coast as dusk fades to night. The air is still and all around the sounds of the day fade away into the silence of the dark.

On the horizon, behind the stark headland of Penmaenmawr, the last vestiges of day cling to the sky in a smoky haze of oranges and browns, as the lights of the A55 expressway hang like a string of pearls at the base of the cliffs.

This is a time for quiet, a time for contemplation, a time to listen and watch as the earth spins about its axis on its wonderful dance, set in motion by the very hand of God.

Image data


Filename - beach lights 03.jpg

Camera - Canon 5D

Lens - 100-400mm zoom @ 220mm

Exposure - 30secs @ f8, ISO200

Location - Penmaenmawr, North Wales

This image - 800x533px JPEG

Conversion - ACR & PS-CS2

Comments - Tripod, mirror lockup and cable release used to prevent camera movement.