24. Feb, 2022

I like this Image because …..

Took this Image in 2019 an evening trip to Mermaid Quay Cardiff . There are a number of reasons why I like it so much. It contains 2 points of interest that reflects Welsh History , the Coal exchange building  renowned for helping to shape the city into the cosmopolitan Welsh capital. The Exchange being a trading hub for “Black Gold” linked to the shipping industry which is reflected in the Merchant Seaman’s memorial positioned to the left.

I do like long exposure images but this composition produced a challenge in that the memorial face was deep in shadow. I got around this by getting my wife to shine touch light just off shot to the left , this over achieved what I wanted, the white light added contrast creating an almost 3D feel to this part of the image.

Welsh history in reflection and overcoming challenges producing iconic images doesn't get much better for me .