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Severn Bore Goes Bollywood 19.09.12
News
Art for art's sake is where I am normally. That’s great: I get to do what I was born to do and people get to see and enjoy what I see.
What a nice surprise then it was to see my video of the Severn Bore that I published on YouTube featured on the front page of an Indian News website called “Firstpost” - it headed up a feature “Nikon to foray into mirrorless digital camera market”.
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Severn Bore SLR Video Approaching Maisemore Bridge 19.09.12
Severn Bore Driving Into A Cold Headwind Approaching Maisemore Bridge.
Equipment:
Nikon D3200 Camera
Nikon 18-55mm Vr lens
Hoya HMC 52mm UV filter
Nikon External Me-1 microphone
Manfrotto 055XPROB Tripod -- Without extra weight
Kingston SD HC 4GB (4) memory card
Video is straight from the camera with no extra software used.
6.0MP 1080P 24
Andy Sharpe
River Severn Before The Severn Bore Approaches Maisemore Bridge 19.09.12
Severn Bore From Maisemore Bridge 19th September 2012
Today’s trip to watch the Severn Bore was on route to the Forest Of Dean in an attempt to capture some late shots of dragonflies. I had a feeling it was going to be a bit of a challenge, in between the sun bursting through fast moving clouds, a cold north westerly breeze blew colder than yesterday. Some locals turned up to watch today’s bore which was good. I set the tripod up with camera and stereo microphone, today pointing straight into the direction of the sun, facing south towards Gloucester and the approaching bore. The idea being, to reverse the situation from yesterday; film and than cross the bridge to take some long shots with another camera of the wave making its way to Maisemore Weir. The most challenging aspect of shooting straight into the sun of course, is flare and over exposure, but I think I just about pulled it off without having to do any post editing work; I prefer to try and show what I can capture on the camera. Things went to plan: right on queue the skies became a patchwork of clouds, blue bits, sun bursting through on and off, creating a patchwork of colour, deep shadows and twinkling reflections bouncing off the water. A surfer did emerge from under the bridge but just out of shot - a small ripple can be seen in the water at the bottom of the view. His cry echoing under the bridge can be heard as he sees the bore approach, along with the sound of some cars passing behind me; all background sounds that are so much a part of this location. As the bore approaches notice how the water that normally flows out to sea, starts to pool as the incoming tide meets it and takes over. As is often the case, you can also hear the wind pick up as the bore gets closer. I stopped the recording as the bore reached the bridge to make my way across to the other side. I carry on taking pictures of the wave pattern on its way to Maisemore Weir as the clouds darken the view. The water now takes on a very different look as the cloud cover darkens things. At the same time the water reflects the blue patches in the sky creating an oily appearance. In these still shots you can also see the trees are thrashing about as the bore finally meets Maisemore Weir and breaches it.
Andy Sharpe
Monday 24 September 2012
Severn Bore Maisemore Bridge 18.09.12
Severn Bore 18th September 2012
What started off as another trip to meet the Severn Bore, turned out to be much more. For those who have not seen one, they are not all the same, a 1 star Bore is as exciting as a 5 star, to me anyway. I love the unpredictable and I love the elements taking charge. Today I thought I would make a short video of the bore leaving Maisemore Bridge on its way to Maisemore Weir. Trees swayed and fidgeted about in the cool north westerly breeze, while fluffy clouds passed by. I set the tripod up and composed my view, did some preliminary test shots and decided on some settings. I then thought I would just take a walk across the bridge looking south towards Gloucester, straight into the direction of the sun; always a challenge at this location. Suddenly a lad appeared fully equipped with suit and surf board. He thought he may have been too late, so I said best get a move on - as it turned out he had plenty of time. Better to be early than late of course. I’m reminded of the time I was driving parallel with the bore approaching Maisemore Bridge a few years ago, I just about made it, car door flung open as I came to a stop. As the surfer made his way down river I thought I would do a sequence of shots with another camera and longer lens, so many thanks to Matthew for putting on a great display coming towards the bridge. After watching the approaching wave I picked him up as he got on, staying with it for some time. He had the Severn Bore to himself which is always special to watch. I’m sure he will be back for more. After taking some more shots of the wave coming towards the bridge (always a spectacular sight) it was turn round a bit quick and off to the other side of the bridge to carry on with filming. Some quick adjustments as the bore emerged from under the bridge below me, hit the record button and conclude things with a short video that captures the bores final moments before reaching its end at Maisemore Weir.
Andy Sharpe
Severn Bore SLR Video 'Maisemore Bridge To Maisemore Weir 18.09.12
The Severn Bore is a result of a
tidal current that is funnelled into the Bristol Channel
producing a wave. This wave is a local attraction that brings surfers from
around the world to experience one of natures true spectacles. Today 18th
September 2012 I filmed the Severn Bore
as it left Maisemore bridge on its way to Maisemore Weir to complete its
journey.
Equipment:
Nikon D3200 camera
Nikon 18-55mm Vr kit lens
Nikon ME-1 external microphone
Manfrotto 055XPROB Tripod
Kingston SD HC 4GB (4) memory card
Shot at 6.0MP 1080P 24
Film includes background wind noise, cars passing behind me, and a person talking along the road.
Andy Sharpe
Film includes background wind noise, cars passing behind me, and a person talking along the road.
Andy Sharpe
Monday 10 September 2012
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