Landscape Photography - I went back to Long Exposure!

I took a return visit to Steetley with a view to getting a few more images. As a place I once lived quite near I've been keen to get an image I love to hang on the wall at home .. You will have to watch to see if I end up satisfied with anything that I've taken or wether or not I will be making another return trip! :-)
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[@DanPearsonPhoto]

Which is your favourite shot and why?

[@michaelpruitt6828]

Lovely images, Dan! My favorites are the sun shinning through the pier and the one that shows the pier stretching out into the sea with puddles in the foreground. Just liked the composition of these two.

[@WALKITOFFDavidSmith]

Just beautiful shots. Love it.

[@DanPearsonPhoto]

David Smith thank you very much David!

[@derekmidgley]

Wow, some lovely compositions. Thanks for sharing!

[@DanPearsonPhoto]

Derek Midgley Part 2 revisit coming shortly too! Thanks for the kind words.

[@mikefellows3901]

One of my fave places to visit. Beautiful work Dan !

[@DanPearsonPhoto]

Thanks Mike much appreciated!

[@ThePosiview]

Nice one Dan. I’ll watch when I’m not pished. :)

[@scotty4418]

great array of images Dan, particularly loved the first one as the colour and detail in the sand was stunning

[@davidabbs4459]

Some stunning stuff here Dan

[@DanPearsonPhoto]

Thanks for the kind words David

[@JEAVORILEY]

Well worth the return visit Dan. Some cracking images 👍

[@76CzarekP]

you had me at 'Looks stunning...

[@DanPearsonPhoto]

Thank you :-)

[@darrenallon7321]

Great compositions captured beautifully 👍🏼

[@DanPearsonPhoto]

Thank you very much Darren really appreciate the kind words!

[@tudorwest1]

great shots Dan enjoyed your vlog and chatter

[@DanPearsonPhoto]

Thank you very much, really appreciated!

[@JamesBrewphoto]

Love the image at 5:38 - turned out exceptionally well. Nice one Dan

[@DanPearsonPhoto]

James Brew thanks James yes that's probably my favourite shot of the Bunch. Think that image really needs the tide a lot further up with similar lighting conditions. Maybe some bigger waves to really push the spray through the central section to drag your eyes down there more though.

[@Bandare]

some wonderful shots and a great video to watch... thanks :)

[@ThePosiview]

Enjoyed that a lot Dan, some wonderful light that appeared to be very, very clear. 2:16 is a composition I have not seen before. You mentioned mirrorless and in relation to 10:30 and the changing exposure, god think about my OMD is the Live View mode where I can see the photograph as it develops in real time, ideal for long exposures. Cheers.

[@DanPearsonPhoto]

Thanks .. 2.16 is one of those slightly graphic images that really appeals to me. One of my favourites from the day but I think has more potential in better conditions .. pref with a higher tide. I can't get away with mirrorless for pro work but I could for my landscape stuff ... maybe I just need to stop eating crap and get back in the gym lol and stop moaning haha

[@PaulCSmithPhotographer]

Great shots, wish we had piers like that in New Zealand

[@DanPearsonPhoto]

You really aren't short of stunning locations over there though Paul it has to be said lol .. when you want to invite me over for the week to stay with you let me know haha ;-)

[@crownleatherworks7494]

Hi Dan, I doubt you remember but we met years ago at steetly, when it was still there with the iron workings and the magnasite stuff with the big chimney, you still have your passion for phtography, good vids mate.

[@DanPearsonPhoto]

Hi Steve I think I know who you are! It's definitely some years ago but yes recall chatting. Real shame that went .. I actually did a few commercial and model shoots on that site and had an image do well in the fine art category in photographer of the year that was shot at Steetley! Definitely still have the passion though .. glad you enjoyed the video's .. I'm hopefully going to find time to produce a lot more content this coming year.

[@sylviaslavinarps1021]

Great vlog and excellent images.

[@DanPearsonPhoto]

Sylvia Slavin ARPS thank you very much Syvlia!

[@markboweringphotography4408]

I loved the shot of the sun just comming up under the pier - amazing. Your other shots were pretty good too.

[@DanPearsonPhoto]

Thanks Mark really appreciate the kind words!

[@jamesronnie1000]

You've got to go through the tunnel near the shops it brings you out on the left hand side of the pier.

[@DanPearsonPhoto]

Went that was last week Ronnie so fancied a change as had some different shots in mind .. got there and thought .. damn .. I'm going to be better on the other side lol

[@billbaker4970]

All great shots love that last one the low angle B+W.

[@DanPearsonPhoto]

Thanks Bill glad you enjoyed the video!

[@scoellphotography]

Another great vlog Dan, beautiful b roll at the beginning with that gorguess light :) fav among a great set of images is 6:38 love the colour on the pier Nice stuff, enjoyed watching :)

[@DanPearsonPhoto]

Thanks and glad you enjoyed the footage and the images. There are a few shots I really like but still not one that is the shot I want I don't think.

[@Reidser3]

Dan, these are quality images. Nice tune at the end too.

[@DanPearsonPhoto]

Thanks Greig ... about time I put a bit of focus on the photography hence the mayhem in the vlog lol. I was out to shoot images this time not to shoot a vlog and that definitely changes my focus and perspective!

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

thats a great looking places with lots to shot around the piers

[@allandavies1187]

Hello Dan, congratulations I believe collectively this is your best set of images ever. A real feeling of space in those pier - shots. Loved those compositions and the processing as well Best regards...

[@DanPearsonPhoto]

Hi Allan hope you are well! Definitely not my best set Alan in my opinion but thanks for the kind words .. probably some of the better ones from recent Vlogs. I went out with the purpose of shooting an image for the house and have been a couple of times now so vlogging is a distinct second to the image in these scenarios .. no matter how hard you push if you concentrate on the vlog you cant concentrate fully on the image in my eyes. thanks Dan

[@thevalleywalker]

lol.. I was having a panic attack when you had left all your gear up the beach ! Enjoyable watch and some considered thoughts about the images you were taking. In the final round up the 2nd & 3rd images were the ones I liked most, particularly loved the symmetry in the 3rd image - worked well I thought.

[@DanPearsonPhoto]

Thank you very much. I do tend to wander off and leave gear all over .. explains why I sometimes lose stuff haha!

[@troyhowling2497]

Great pics Dan.. Great location... As for the mirrorless comment, I'd gladly lend you my one camera, one lens, a tripod and a couple of filters for the day to see how you like micro four thirds. Shame you and that pier are miles away lol :o))

[@DanPearsonPhoto]

Thanks Troy .. sometimes you have to the miles if you want smiles lol. It's the nature of landscape photography! Mirrorless for landscape is a definite consideration for me. I don't think I could use the format day to day for other types of commercial photography simply become of ergonomics but in the pursuit of being lightweight it would help. As I mentioned elsewhere I need to get back in the gym and lose some weight then I might not moan as much lol :-)

[@andygillaelphotography6242]

Love the vlog at steetley pier being a place I love to shoot myself but I never seem to get the good light on my visits guess I need better luck

[@DanPearsonPhoto]

Andrew Gill Planning and preparation is the key. Watching weather forecasts and pushing to get out more often. There is an element of it been a numbers game too even with the best planning. Keep going you will get great light and shots! :-)

[@andygillaelphotography6242]

Yes I am sure I will get lucky

[@AndyBeattieUK]

Nice one Dan... 15:46 👌

[@DanPearsonPhoto]

Thanks Andy

[@cillyede]

A good one! Great shots.

[@DanPearsonPhoto]

Hu Ko Thank you very much!

[@cillyede]

DanPearsonPhoto You are welcome. Like your vids very much. Good evening from Germany - Hubert

[@flipflopsLF]

Great video description of the possibilities of a single scene from all its angles. Following on IG now. Question: Don't fine Steetley on the map near the sea. Is there another location to find it?

[@DanPearsonPhoto]

Stuart if you look for Hartlepool Marina and then look north up the coast. You will see Hartlepool headland and it is just slightly north of there. Turn on satellite images and you will see the pier jutting out into the sea. This area has changed a lot from years ago and they are now starting to build houses there. If you search Steetley Pier in google and then go to Maps that should do it .. or alternatively search Steetley Magnasite .. though it's no longer there. Thanks Dan

[@flipflopsLF]

Found it, thanks.

[@HarrisonDavies]

Dan, where exactly is Steetley, please? The only Steetley I know is in Hartlepool. I’m having trouble finding it. Thanks.

[@DanPearsonPhoto]

Hi yes it is near Hartlepool on the back of the Headland .. there are two routes to the beach .. one from the roundabout near the shops at the bottom of the headland and the other from up the top through the cemetery. You will be able to see the pier on google maps satellite images if you zoom in and will also see the cemetery, Hope that helps!

[@andygillaelphotography6242]

I went on Sunday got wet feet colour wasn't great but will have another visit

[@DanPearsonPhoto]

Andrew Gill persistence and perseverance will pay off. A decent radiator will soon dry socks out as well lol. As always just keep an eye on the weather forecast on things like metcheck and see if you can get down when it looks promising! Thanks Dan

[@WesKriesel]

Ran across your Instagram and landed here! Subscribing.

[@DanPearsonPhoto]

Thanks for coming over and taking a look Wes

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

you get some amazing sharp images out of your canon, i thought nikon was better than my 5D but you make me think its me that needs more work...lol really fantastic detail. you must tell me what you do it post to get them like this... nice

[@DanPearsonPhoto]

All of these out my least sharp lens Paul an old 17-40mm .. the gear is mainly irrelevant a lot is technical at the time of taking the shot and also a little post processing skill to pull out the details and sharpness. Generally a little work with tonal contrast and local contrast too to increase perceived sharpness.

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

you do it very well i like....!

[@Loopsrainforest]

Yeah I really didn't have a great relationship with my 17-40L & actually get better images with my Fuji 10-24 but when set up correctly with the right light I shot some of the best images on thee old 17-40.

[@timhansson3011]

Hey, Dan! just found your channel and subed. anyway, you were talking about test shooting with the Lee super stopper. I am not sure it works.. but, if you crank up your ISO to 6400, it should be 4 seconds instead of 4 minutes. somebody surely correct me if it's wrong. keep up the great work, Cheers!

[@DanPearsonPhoto]

Hi Tim. Yes adjusting the ISO will adjust the exposure length. The stoppers are designed though to slow down the exposure .. by 6, 10 or 15 stops depending on if its the little, big or super stopper. In this video I started using the little stopper to slow the shutter speed to record a little motion in the waves. As the sun rose above the cloud and was harsh and really bright I moved to the 15 stop Super stopper to get some longer exposures to really make the sea water smooth and ephemeral. I always prefer to keep the ISO as low as possible on these type of shots but don't like my exposures to go much above 6 minutes because of thermal noise on the sensor. If the light levels had dipped I would have dropped down to using the big stopper instead which is 10 stops as opposed to 15 of light reduction. Hope that makes sense :-)

[@alanm.1368]

Some great images there Dan, shame about the footprints but hey-ho. Thanks

[@DanPearsonPhoto]

Thanks Alan! Intended to shoot everything from this side .. then changed my mind lol. Stopped me shooting a few angles but nothing major .. included them in one shot as I kind of liked them but may do a photoshop clean up and see which works best on that one.

[@OFGW]

Nice compositions qnd your processing is spot on. A little too much drama and chaos for my liking but still, a great, informative video.

[@JamesRBurnsVLOG]

Your editing is spot on Dan. The choice of tones used bring out the scene well. I like the angled look towards the pier with the pools in the foreground as adds a contrast between rigid lines and rounded curves. A great overall experience recorded with some drama and Dan style humour. Felt for that bag being abandoned though. 👍😬

[@JamesRBurnsVLOG]

DAVID HIRST Photo I’m trying to be intellectual. Sometimes I can’t stop but give feedback as if I’m at work. All good fun😁😬👍

[@JamesRBurnsVLOG]

DAVID HIRST Photo yeah yeah makes pasta sauces

[@DanPearsonPhoto]

Haha quality crack as always. But that's enough about Dave's porn viewing antics. Thanks James still not there with the shots but getting closer .. want a shot from here for the wall as it's close to where I used to live on the Marina there .. so it has to be a barnstormer which means a few more visits I fear lol ... as for the gear .. it's insured lol

[@paulsehstedt6275]

Your pics are superb, no doubt! But your on location management is confusing!

[@DanPearsonPhoto]

Changing conditions Paul. I shot this from the other side the week before and intended to shoot from the side I arrived on .. however conditions weren't what were predicted or I expected. I had to make a decision and decided to shoot from the other side but without the time to retrace my steps and actually drive round to the other side and walk in again. Sometimes you have to be reactive I think but it did force me to change composition on a couple of the shots :-/