Dungeness

A good friend and myself visited the area in early April. What a magical place, very eerie walking around here, there was very litle wind, and an overcast sky, so quite flat light. There are so many photo opportunities here, from the amazing dwellings, they are almost Mad Max 3 like as you walk, to the old lighthouse, which seemed a long way from the sea to me, to the power station dominating the skyline, to the light railway, which was a real suprise to me. This is a very large area, and if you get the flat light we had, duotone, black and white, or collage pics, are everywhere. Would I go again, you bet, and I would go in the winter, it was a long way from Nottingham, but worth every minute.

(Written by: Billio51)

This place is like nothing else I've seen - personally I was blown away by it. It's a long way from home for me (nearly 180 miles) but worth every minute. I was there in mid-week so saw only 1 other photographer, I guess it gets very popular at the weekends because it is literally a treasure trove of photography opportunity. Check out my website at www.russbarnes.co.uk for a whole load of different shots from this location if you want to see the potential before you make the trip...

(Written by: russbarnes)

I've visited this part of the world a couple of times. The shingle banks provide unique landscapes with many rare plants. The power station is an ominous presence, giving the place a slightly sinister atmosphere. Highly recommended.

(Written by: Carl Jacques)

Went to Dungeness the other weekend because I live relatively local (about 35 mins away) and always see pictures popping up on the internet of some great boat shots and some stunning duotone shots. When I got there, bearing in mind it was blowing a gale (always does down there) and the rain was coming in sideways, the beach was crawling with likeminded enthusiasts and at a glance I couted about 30 people toting large lenses and tripods. Anyway after waiting for the rain to subside (owning a 40D I didn't want to put my faith into the tiny piece of foam they call weatherproofing) I escaped the car to capture some brilliant shots. This location is ideal for a multitude of different shots including wildlife, still life and just a brief glimpse at somewhere that hasn't changed since the early 1920's. Yes you have the ever ominous presence of the Dungeness B nuclear power station in the background but point the lense away from that and there's a wealth of things to photograph and have a good memory card full of things to play with. p.s. if you are considering getting closer to the power station to take a few shots, I would strongly advise steering well away. The security staff on site are very aware that this is a potential target to fanatics and will conviscate equipment if need be. You have been warned.

(Written by: LoonytoonUK)

great place to visit with a camera - many different things to point your lens at.not only the bird life but fishing boats,2 lighthouses,sea anglers,the power stations,a miniature railway & many of the local dwellings are converted railway wagons.

(Written by: fishman)