The final selection from September’s photography features the Ness at Shaldon. As autumn arrived, the weather became more unpredictable with misty, rainy and clear days. These changes, after weeks of perfect blue sky weather, made for more interesting photography.
I also noticed tree cutting had begun on the Ness in September to prevent further cliff falls over winter. One of the photos below shows the work in progress – a head for heights essential for this job!
These photographs capture the late sunlight on Shaldon Bridge, including reflections in the River Teign…
These photographs from May 2026 depict a fog or Larry (or Lary) rolling over the River Teign estuary in the late evening. Throughout the day visibility was poor and at times only the tops of the headland trees were visible.
A Larry is a local nickname for a fast-moving fog that sweeps across the River Teign estuary.
Taken between 8:45 and 9:30pm, the images show the camera gradually struggling with the twilight. This rendered a blue cast on the photos and introduced significant noise. While the software corrected some of this, I preferred to leave the images mostly unaltered as a record of the conditions.
My photography over the years has focused on a range of subjects photographed regularly throughout the year in various conditions. One of these subjects is currently The Ness at Shaldon, a striking red sandstone headland at the River Teign’s mouth. Apparently named from the French word “nez” meaning nose, it likely reflects its shape and coastal location. Here are some selections from May’s photography:
