This shot was taken from the top of Trelissick Park looking down Carrick Roads towards Falmouth and out into open water. Carrick Roads is a natural harbour ( in fact the third largest in the world ). The entrance to Carrick Roads was defended by a castle on each side at the entrance built by Henry the Eighth, they are Pendennis castle on the Falmouth side and St.Mawes Castle on the Roseland side. I estimate the shot from Trelissick to the boats is about five miles and I took the shot hand held.
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Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 550D
Exposure Program: Aperture Priority, Focal length: 250 mm, Aperture: f 9.9, ISO: 100, Exposure time: 1/320 sec, Metering Mode: Spot, Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Date/Time Creation: May 15, 2014, 5:23 pm
ImageID:1190111, Image size: 5130 x 2906 pixels
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Nice shot , little sailing boat in the middle of the frame add to the picture , thanks for the info.
Great shot Vince, wonderful view. One of my favourite places Pendennis Castle.
Nice image Vince
The flattened perspective of the long lens and the varied tones in the water make for an interesting shot.