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Photos of Cornwall: Dan Pattison

This month’s featured photographer is Dan Pattison….

View Dans photography website , Instagram and Youtube Channel for more beautiful photos and videos of Cornwall

Tell us a bit about yourself. How long have you been a photographer? Is it your full time job?

Photography has always been a strong interest i’ve held from when i was younger. I had always been interested in pursuing a career in the Navy so photography had always been a hobby/interest on the side. Just over a year ago i moved down to Cornwall to RNAS Culdrose near the Lizard, thats where i fell in love with Cornwall’s scenery !

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Above: The magical Pedn Vounder beach in West Cornwall. © Dan Pattison

Do your photos have a focus? 

My work has never had a particular focus, i started out with shooting aviation themed images but gradually started to experiment with landscapes to widen my audience. Aerial photography has been a recent addition to my portfolio with images captured from a drone.

Aerial photo of the coastal town of St ives in West Cornwall. © Dan Pattison
A glorious aerial photo of the picturesque harbour of St Ives, West Cornwall. © Dan Pattison

What equipment do you use?

I use a NIKON DSLR with a 18-105mm lens and a 70-200mm telephoto lens. I also use a DJI Phantom 4 drone.

What is your favourite place in Cornwall?

This is a tricky one , there are so many stunning locations in Cornwall but my favourite place has to be Padstow and the North Cornwall Coastline.

Aerial photo overlooking the river Gannel near newquay with crantock beach on the left
The winding river Gannel with the beautiful sweeping sands of Crantock beach to the left, located on the outskirts of Newquay. © Dan Pattison

Do you have a favourite photo of Cornwall that you’ve taken?

My favourite image taken of Cornwall has to be a recent drone image taken from 400ft above Kynance Cove. (below)

Aerial photo of Kynance Cove on the Lizard Peninsula in South West Cornwall. © Dan Pattison

Sunrise or sunset?

Sunset!

Aerial photo of Godrevy beach during sunset in West Cornwall
Sunset and waves on Godrevy beach, West Cornwall. © Dan Pattison

Any funny / horror stories from your photo expeditions?

Luckily I’ve not got any horror story to tell, but my weirdest moment was during a drone flight, discovering that Pedn Vounder beach is actually an unofficial nude beach ! I’ll say no more on that matter….

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Amazing birds eye view of Porthcurno beach in West Cornwall. © Dan Pattison

Where are you headed next to shoot?

As Cornish people will know, the weather can be very unpredictable so in terms of choosing a location i just take every day as it comes !

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Sea view of high tide on Pedn Vounder beach and Logan’s Rock in West Cornwall.

Are your photos available to buy? 

As it stands my images are not available to buy at this time, but this is something i am working on. So stay tuned for updates!

 

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Cornwall in March

We love this shot by Carolyn Eaton of the dramatic Bedruthan Steps, located on the North Cornwall coast between Newquay and Padstow.

Bedruthan Steps in north Cornwall by Carolyn Eaton Photography


Pedn Vounder beach near Land’s End in West Cornwall. Possibly one of the most beautiful coves in Cornwall? Stunning photo by the super talented Kernow Shots.

Pedn Vounder beach in West Cornwall by Kernow Shots


One of our favourite things to do, walk along the sandy banks of the Camel Estuary in Padstow. Lovely shot by Pinecone16

Camel Estuary in Padstow Cornwall by Pinecone16

Secret Cornish coves basking in the spring sunshine 🙂 Gorgeous photo by Gushead

cornish cove by gushead


We love this very Cornish scene taken by Anna from The Cornish Life, of a lone surfer walking back from catching some spring waves in St Agnes.

lone surfer on st agnes beach cornwall by thecornishlife-co-uk


Even on a grey day St Ives looks beautiful. Stunning photo of St Ives harbour (taken from Porthminster beach) by the very talented Beachmuser. You can view more of her gorgeous photos and buy her prints online here.

St Ives harbour beach in West Cornwall by Beachmuser


Porthcurno beach. The most beautiful beach in Cornwall? Maybe this amazing long exposure shot by Kernow Shots will help you decide!

Porthcurno beach in West Cornwall taken by Kernow Shots


Gorgeous shot of Godrevy beach and lighthouse from behind the marram grass by Annac42 of The Cornish Life

Godrevy lighthouse by annac of thecornishlife.co.uk


Empty Cornish beaches during the spring. Lovely shot of Porthminster beach during a sunny day in St Ives by Hello My Name IsPorthminster beach in St ives West Cornwall


One from our own travels around the coast- a day trip to St Ives. Pictured here is Smeaton’s Pier at low tide. Explore St Ives

Smeatons Pier St Ives Cornwall


Gorgeous photo by Beth Harris of one of the most iconic views of Cornwall – Wheal Coates mine in St Agnes overlooking Chapel Porth beach. I never get bored of seeing this view :-).

chapel porth beach in Cornwall by beth harris


As the evenings get lighter, the sunsets get better! Fabulous shot of a surfer catching the last waves of the day as the sun sets over Constantine Bay beach near Padstow by Kate Whiston of Harbour Holidays

Sunset over constantine bay near padstow in cornwall photo by kate whiston


The gorgeous views across St Ives bay when we walked from Carbis Bay beach along the coastal path to Porthkidney Sands.

carbis bay st ives cornwall


Another gorgeous Cornish sunset captured by Kris Field. This time on Holywell bay beach near Newquay, with the sun setting over the iconic Gull rock.

holywell bay sunset kris field


The breathtaking Kynance Cove on the Lizard Peninsula West Cornwall. A must see for anybody visiting Cornwall. Photo by Chasing Cornish Light

kynance cove lizard peninsula cornwll by chasingcornishlight


Beautiful photo of Sennen Cove and adjoining Gwenver beach by Jo Harrissennen cove beach cornwall jo harris

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Cornwall Photos – February

Send us your Cornwall photos on Instagram by using the hashtag #360beaches. Every month we will feature our favourite photos.

1st February.
A gorgeous winter sunset over Gwithian Beach. Photo by @Mwadd1

Cornwall Photos - Sunset on Gwithian Beach by Mwadd

2nd February.
Bedruthan Steps showing how beautiful it is in the winter sun. Photo by Checkered Photography

Cornwall Photos - Bedruthan Steps in North Cornwall by Checkered Photography

3rd February.
A gorgeous shot of Porthcurno Beach, looking across to Pedn Vounder beach. Photo by Kernow Shots

Cornwall Photos - Porthcurno Beach by Kernow Shots

3rd February.
Reflections in the sand on Pentewan Beach. Photo by Seakisses Cornwall

Cornwall Photos - Pentewan Sands by SeaKisses Cornwall

8th February.
Storm Imogen pounding Porthleven Harbour. Photo by Kernow Shots. For more spectacular images from Storm Imogen See our gallery here

Cornwall Photos - Porthleven harbour during storm Imogen by Kernow Shots

 

10th February.
Cornish cliffs near Godrevy facing the tail end of Storm Imogen. Photo by @chrissincornwall

Cornwall Photos - Seal Cove near Godrevy beach by @chrisincornwall on Instagram

10th February.
The calm after the storm on Meanporth Beach in Falmouth. Photo by @seano100

Cornwall Photos - Maenporth beach in Falmouth by @seano100 on Instagram

11th February.
Gorgeous patterns in the sand at low tide on Polzeath beach. Photo by Anna Hedderly

Cornwall Photos - Polzeath beach by Anna Hedderly on Instagram

11th February.
A rainbow over Polzeath Beach. Photo by Anna Hedderly

Cornwall Photos - Polzeath beach by Anna hedderly on Instagram

12th February.
Perranporth Beach stretches for over 3 miles at low tide. Perfect for winter beach walks. Photo by @bethharris94

Cornwall Photos - Perranporth beach by @bethharris94 on Instagram

13th February.
Two little boys enjoying the sand on Harbour beach, St Ives. Photo by @betty_p_

Cornwall Photos - St ives harbour by @betty_p_ on Instagram

14th February.
Porthcurnick Beach. A gorgeous little beach on The Roseland with a fab ‘hidden’ cafe. Photo by @bethharris94

Cornwall Photos - Porthcurnick beach by @bethharris94 on Instagram

15th February.
Gorgeous morning sunshine on Gyllyngvase Beach in Falmouth. Photo by @seano100

Cornwall Photos - Gyllyngvase beach in Falmouth by @seano100 on Instagram

15th February.
People enjoying Gyllyngvase beach during half term.

Cornwall Photos - Gyllyngvase beach in Falmouth Cornwall

15th February.
Beautifully calm Carne Beach. Photo by @kernowcaroline

Cornwall Photos - Carne beach on the roseland peninsula by Kernowcaroline on Instagram

15th February.
Constantine Bay by @rowanramsden

Cornwall Photos - Constantine Bay by @rowanramsdem on Instagram

16th February.
Beautiful colours during sunrise over Marazion Beach & St Michael’s Mount. Photo by @lucie_averill

Cornwall Photos - Marazion beach and St Michael's mount by @lucie_averill on Instagram

16th February.
Reflections in the sand during low tide on Daymer Bay beach. Photo by @harbourlefts

Cornwall Photos - Daymer Bay beach by @harbourlefts on Instagram

18th February.
Sunrise over St Ives . Photo by @lucie_averill

Cornwall Photos - St Ives harbour by @lucie_averill on Instagram

21st February.
The rugged Cornish coast. Chapel Porth beach in St Agnes with Wheal Coates tin mine in the distance . Photo by @geo_c_scott

Cornwall Photos - Chapel Porth beach in St Agnes by @Geo_C_Scott on Instagramn

22nd February.
Footprints in the sand along the Camel Estuary in Padstow. Photo by @annahedderly

Cornwall Photos - Camel Estuary in Padstow by @annahedderly on Instagram

24th February.
Hues of blue with views stretching from St Agnes to St Ives. Photo by @360beaches

Cornwall Photos - View from St Agnes to St Ives Cornwall

The iconic Wheal Coates mine in St Agnes, North Cornwall.

Cornwall Photos - View overlooking Wheal Coates Tin mine in St Agnes

24th February.
Surfers enjoying the winter sun and waves on Fistral Beach, Newquay. Photo by @rachandz

Cornwall Photos - Fistral Beach, Newquay by @rachandz on Instagram

25th February.
Clear blue skies on Chapel Porth beach, St Agnes. Photo by @hello_my_name_is

Cornwall Photos - Chapel Porth beach in St Agnes by @hello_my_name_is on Instagrsm

28th February.
A sunny sunday morning on Polkerris beach. Photo by @360beachescornwall

sunny morning on Polkerris Beach in south east cornwall

28th February.
Sunny winter walks on Perranporth Beach. Photo by @justcornwall

Cornwall Photos - Perranporth beach by @justcornwall on Instagram