What’s the weather like where you are? Here on the New England coast it’s been bitterly cold this last week – a polar vortex the weather guys seem to call it. I was in Jamestown recently to photograph around Beavertail lighthouse with the temperature cold and feeling colder because of the wind chill.
This was the first time that I’d actually gone to Jamestown with the intention of photographing around the lighthouse and, although I had prepared as well as I could, I wasn’t prepared for the difficulties that the cold would present. I was playing with the 24 mm tilt-shift lens again but what I quickly found was that I was too clumsy with gloved hands to operate the buttons and knobs that you need to work to adjust the lens. I struggled along the best that I could but was very frustrated by the time I was done.
I did however get a couple of images that I liked and managed to find a couple of fun spots that I plan to return to in the coming weeks.
I know what you mean about the tilt and shift, those tiny knobs are definitely not meant for cold hands.
which lens sire?
This was the Canon 24 mm TS. A fantastic lens, just hard to work with when your fingers are numb!
Love Beavertail! gorgeous spot, LOTS of great sunsets there. I’ve got a story and some images about it, next time we meet up. Be sure to check out reflection in the windows at the lighthouse itself, lots of material there.
It is a lot of fun. Unfortunately I spent all of my time scrambling around on the rocks. I’ll have to look up close at the lighthouse on the next trip. I’ll look forward to seeing your images when we meet up!
Looking at the photo, clumsy is not the first word that came to mind. Stunning, yes. But not clumsy. And the focus is pretty amazing.
Nice!
Thank you! Greatly appreciated.
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I commend you on your dedication to duty. Facing that climate, and dealing with those controls (with which i have some experience – both the cold and the controls) and still managing to acquire that shot, my hat is off to you. The shot is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
It’s a dirty job but someone has to do it! Many thanks!
Beautiful.
I am transformed every time I look at this photo. I feel swept up and taken to a new place.
Thank you!
I know that exact spot. Love it!