In the twenty-first century, Botallack has become a world-famous landmark. The site of seventeenth century tin and copper mines, it has earned its place as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and has been used as part of the filming locations for the hugely popular BBC television series, Poldark.
Being close to Land’s End, Botallack has a poetic, romantic spirit looking out across the endless Atlantic ocean. There is very little shelter to the bracing high-winds that roll in from the sea, and I wanted to capture the rugged spirit of the place. Botallack Spring Sunset was taken in the early stages of sundown, when the light cast onto the stone walls of the derelict mines. There is a fresh spectrum of yellows, greens and blues that give the piece a lively vibe. Using a Lee filter, I took a long exposure shot to emphasise the strength of the winds and show them drawing the currents in to the bay.
