Alan Copson

The Victorians…

Alan Copson — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:58:21 +0000

they certainly knew how to make a statement with their buildings.

This is the wonderful Central Hall of the Natural History Museum in London.

Southend Seaside

Alan Copson — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:58:02 +0000

A quick visit to the seaside… this could have been shot at dusk any time in the year. But I had to go down to the beach when it was below freezing.

It still makes me think of summer though!

Snowy Snowdonia

Alan Copson — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:16:28 +0000

This was part of a quick shoot to take advantage of the rare combination of snow and sun!

Apart from cold toes and getting the car stuck, it was a successful trip.

… and a Happy New Year!

Alan Copson — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:39:37 +0000

This is a quick flashback to my last shoot. While concentrating on Maine lighthouses, it would have been rude not to visit the East Quoddy (or Head Harbour) Lighthouse, across the border in Canada.

At low tide, you can reach the lighthouse, though watch out for the treacherously slippery seaweed!

All the best for 2010!

Merry Christmas!

Alan Copson — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:42:40 +0000

… and a Happy New Year!

Looking forward to a rest over the Festive Period, but have lots of interesting shoots planned for the New Year, Scotland and its Whisky for a start!

(pictured is The Royal Festival Hall on London’s Southbank, in party mood)

Lighthouses IVb

Alan Copson — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:52:01 +0000

As predicted, I couldn’t resist adding another Pemaquid Lighthouse image… I just love this place!

Lighthouses IV

Alan Copson — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:52:58 +0000

This is the incomparable Pemaquid Point Lighthouse. I could, and perhaps should, have spent the entire shoot here!

Amazing location, rock structure and sunrises combine to make this a fantastic subject.

I may have to upload Lighthouses IVa, IVb and IVc, so you can see more of this fantastic place!

Lighthouses III

Alan Copson — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:36:04 +0000

Doubling Point Light was the third that I managed to catch in between the torrential rain showers. Often, after an unpromising day, a beautiful sunset rewards the patient.

This lighthouse really is as delightful as it looks. Living in the lighthouse keepers’ house must have made for wonderful sunset viewing… as long as you’re prepared for the bighting insects! Bring some bug-spray if you want to view this one!

Lighthouses II

Alan Copson — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:16:59 +0000

Second port of call, so to speak… Portland Head Light.

This was the one break in the cloud that day, just after sunrise. Chilly, but definitely worth the pre-dawn start.

Lighthouses I

Alan Copson — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:42:06 +0000

I’ve just returned from a manic trip up the Maine coast, a contrast to the tranquil scenes I was aiming to shoot.

Images of the other 7 lighthouses to follow as editing progresses.

Enjoy!