Felixstowe

A few shots from a day around Felixstowe.

This was a two minute exposure using a Super Stopper. I have for some time been looking for the right opportunity to capture these groynes at Felixstow with my super stopper. I needed the right tide conditions along with some very contrasty light to get the effect I am after, unfortunately I arrived at high tide and due to lack of time I could not spend at least an hour for the tide to turn and give me the shot I am after, so I will have to try again. Looking at the back of my camera I thought this was no good however I am pleased with this effect even if it was not what I am looking for.

© Lionel Callow 2017

Felixstowe Port

My next port of call, if you will excuse the pun, was the container port of Felixstowe. We spent an hour or two in the port observation & visitor centre. This is a great place to wait for the ships to come and go. The port publishes expected arrivals and departure times on its website, it can be seen here. There is also a lot of activity out on the river with the pleasure & privately owned craft so keeping a careful eye out can bring a few unexpected shots. In the meantime you have all the facilities and a warm building to watch the river. I prefer to try and plan my visits at the top of the tide when there seems to be more activity.

This is a vessel departing the port

This is a vessel departing the port

Part of the the crane operator’s stairs 

Tug waiting to pick up the arriving ship

Tug moving to pick up the arriving ship

This is a vessel arriving at the port

This is a vessel arriving at the port

This is a vessel arriving at the port

The tugs go to work

Bringing her in

This is a vessel arriving at the port

© Lionel Callow 2017

Felixstowe Ferry

The weather was looking fine today so I decided to take a trip out to Felixstowe. Last time I visited this area I managed to fall off a sea wall and had to abandon the day. 

 © Lionel Callow 2017