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Having settled on a
composition, I experimented
with some slower
shutter speeds to capture
the motion in the ocean
Fujifilm X-Pro2, 16-55mm,
13sec at f/14, ISO 200Left: If you don’t like the
weather at Elgol wait five
minutes and it will change
Fujifilm X-T2, 16-55mm,
3sec at f/11, ISO 100location guide technique
Shooting
advice
When to go
Elgol can be photographed
at any time of the year, but
the location works best
in the late afternoon or
around sunset. Don’t be
put off if epic light isn’t
forecast – a cloudy day
can still produce a moody
image if your composition
is strong enough.Food and
lodging
There are very few facilities
at Elgol itself, especially out
of season, so maybe take a
snack and drink with you.
The town of Broadford
(15 miles from Elgol) has
a good selection of places
to eat and stay. Café Sia
always has a great choice
of coffee and cake, as well
as handmade pizza and
locally sourced wines.Word of
warning
As with any coastal
location check the tide
times before you go (it is
unlikely you will pick up any
3G/4G signal here). This
is a beach that is mostly
rock. While the variety of
rocks provides unlimited
photographic potential,
they can be very slippery
when wet. I would advise
you stow your camera gear
safely in the bag as you
traverse the shoreline.