Night Photography nominee

Research had lead me to believe that during the new moon period of early July, the Milky Way would become visible over the popular tourist attraction of St. Michael's Mount in Marazion, Cornwall.

According to the legend, a giant named Cormoran lived on the mount. Tired of Cormoran stealing cows and sheep, a pit was dug on the island by a local boy named Jack, whilst the giant slept. In the early morning, Jack blew a horn to wake the giant. Disorientated and being blinded by the morning sun, Cormoran fell into the pit and died.

Capturing a magical moment at a magical location, with a unique legend attached to it, was very exciting for me. And the variety of colours within this night scene makes this a beautiful image.

Having grown up in the beautiful county of Cornwall, I have had the fortune to see incredible landscapes, seascapes, sunrises and sunsets.

With eleven years of being a Professional Photographer in Cornwall under my belt, I bring dedication and creativity to my work, as well as a determination to create something that has never been seen before.

For me, photography is not simply capturing  what is laid out in front of you, it is capturing what is not in front of you, a unique perspective that shows the true personality of the subject. To put it another way, it is not just seeing what is beautiful, it is understanding why it is beautiful and knowing how to best get that mood and feeling across on to electronic equipment.