Field Notes
SUMMARY
Photographer Chris Baitson returned to Spurn Point, a dynamic coastal location in the UK, to capture a sunrise long exposure shoot. Significant coastal erosion has altered the beach, revealing new elements like exposed wooden posts and changing the available compositions. Baitson utilized a 10-stop ND filter and polarizer for 60-second exposures, adapting his workflow by manually adjusting edits instead of relying on presets. He also navigated challenges with low light and uncooperative sunrise conditions, demonstrating how revisiting familiar locations can yield unexpected photographic opportunities.
TAKEAWAYS
Coastal erosion at Spurn Point has created new photographic compositions.
Baitson used a 10-stop ND filter and polarizer for long exposures.
He adapted his editing workflow, moving away from presets.
Revisiting familiar locations can reveal new opportunities due to environmental changes.