Hang Gliding & Kayaking in Norfolk
August 31st, 2010 by Janice AlamanouAll photographs Copyright of Janice Alamanou
With an onshore wind of approximately 35kn I waited to see if the Hang Gliders that had accumulated at West Runton cliffs would actually take the leap. Coming from as far as Ipswich and Northampton they were setting up their equipment and checking the fluctuating speed of the wind and the direction very carefully before deciding to go. The decision to wait an hour was made and I took a walk down to the shore to find three white-water freestyle kayakers in the rough waves. The wind made it feel colder and I wondered how their hands must be feeling regardless of the wetsuits, but when they took strong strokes through the surf guiding the small kayaks and occasionally rolling over – it was quite impressive. The sea was unusually rough for an August day and the onshore high speed wind just worsened this – maybe a joy to the kayakers? When they finally emerged I had a chat with them - as usual with all the sports people I have photographed on the beaches – they were great. Take a look at the images at: http://www.coastalphotography.co.uk/shop/31-sport/page10
I arrived back at the cliff as the first Hang Glider was getting ready to fly. Again wind speeds and directions were checked, several men worked as a team getting him ready and then he was off. The glider soared and seemed to come to a stand still in the wind before turning and navigating his way along the coastline. Although the sky seemed cloudy and grey, in one direction it had a glimmer of blue and this is where I managed to get most of my shots. Because of the strength of the wind and the type of gliders different people had it was only possible for two to fly at this time but the afternoon was spent talking and the atmosphere was good. I can’t wait to do it again. Take a look at the images at: http://www.coastalphotography.co.uk/shop/31-sport/page11 and the following two pages.
Also take a look at West Runton photographs for distant shots of the hang gliders above the cliffs.
Bye for now
Janice
Brancaster Photographs – RNLI 50th Annual Service Wells-next-the-Sea
August 14th, 2010 by Janice Alamanou
Copyright Janice Alamanou 2010
I have been on a mission (commission) to capture Brancaster in different ways. I have loved every minute, clocked up a few miles and the results are so worth it. Take a look at: http://www.coastalphotography.co.uk/shop/search?q=brancaster
Along the way I walked the complete beach of Brancaster to the harbour, managed a trip to Scolt Head, from Burnham Overy Staithe, and walked the beach to Hut Hill. Then finally, I took a boat trip from the harbour of Brancaster Staithe. I arrived in the morning at 7.50am in pouring rain wondering if I should actually get out of the car – cameras and rain? hmm. Within those 10 minutes to 8am (time of departure), the sky started to clear, the rain stopped and rays of sunshine tried to peep through the cumulus nimbus. First we went to the 9th Hole (indicating the beach off the 9th hole of Brancaster Golf Club), even managing to capture the 9th Hole itself – how many balls must end up in the water there I dread to think. The sea was very high the second highest tide of the year, I believe, so we headed toward Brancaster end of Scolt Head and the Natural England site. This was a beautiful stretch of unspoilt, natural landscape. I was very happy. The rain held off and although slightly choppy near the harbour entrance – I managed to get straight horizons. I cannot enthuse enough how much I love the coast.
The final image (above) is a panoramic of Brancaster Staithe from a high point – not always an easy task in Norfolk – unless of course you happened to be standing on a cliff edge. It’s pretty flat until you reach that point!
Keep looking at the site.
To see photographs of the Street scenes of the RNLI 50th Annual Service at Wells-next-the-Sea look at: http://www.coastalphotography.co.uk/shop/52-rnli-50th-annual-service-wells
Coastal Photography images on the website also available for commercial use. Please contact for prices.
Janice
Wells-next-the-Sea Photography
August 2nd, 2010 by Janice Alamanou
Copyright Janice Alamanou 2010
Hello all,
It has been a bit of a mixed bag again with my photography. I have some new landscapes/seascapes of Wells and Brancaster and as it is that time of year I also took some events photography of Langham Street Fayre and the Crowning of the carnival queen at Wells-next-the-Sea. I’m not usually an event photographer but this was fun for a change and I was asked to get a couple of shots for parents. Both were fun to do.
Take a look at: http://www.coastalphotography.co.uk/shop/50-langham-street-fayre-2010 & http://www.coastalphotography.co.uk/shop/51-wells-carnival-2010
My next exhibition is at the Maltings Fair on the 9th & 10th August, Staithe Street, Wells-next-the-Sea. 10am – 5pm. Photographs, mounted, framed and on canvas will be for sale, along with greeting cards with my photography. A good time to meet you and have a chat too.
There are some dates still free for location portraits in August. Contact for details of this if you are interested. Prices and examples are on the website.
Bye for now, keep looking at the new images – last pages of each category.
Janice
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Craft Fair – Photography of Norfolk
July 22nd, 2010 by Janice Alamanou
Copyright Janice Alamanou 2010
Hi everyone,
I will be exhibiting at the Wells-next-the-Sea Craft Fair, 26th – 29th July at the Maltings, Staithe Street, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk. 10am to 5pm. There will be framed, canvas and mounted photographs of Norfolk, plus a few others mixed in. Come along and have a look.
I have various new images on show that have not yet been posted to the website – I am updating constantly. Try looking at the site – go to the last pages for the newest work: Coastal Photography Gallery http://www.coastalphotography.co.uk/shop
Last week was my Brancaster Staithe solo exhibition – thank you to all my customers. I met some lovely people there and it was a pleasure to chat with you all. I hope to do the same again next year.
After a few days indoors though, I must admit I began to get fidgety and needed to get outside to photograph. I started in the day – not my usual routine – usually early’s and late’s – but I took hold of the camera and was off. A beautiful sunny day and lots of people about which made me turn to the close at hand and narrower view. I started with a few wildflowers and then came the macro shots of bees, insects, flowers with cobweb and various bugs and finally the beach huts on the beach – blasted in sunlight, surrounded by people – so I went behind them and crouched, was on my knees, various positions, to get huts and sand without people. I hope no-one saw – it wasn’t pretty. Last night I then spent a wonderful evening on the beach at Brancaster. Hoping for a good sunset and not disappointed, I got some shots and enjoyed the evening. The light was gorgeous, the sand cool on my feet – somehow I always seem to end up with bare feet - and as I finished my photography and was walking to the car park a chinese lantern floated into the sky. (Didn’t get a photograph of that – but what a lovely memory).
Keep watching the website. New photos are in beaches, wildlife flowers, wildlife insects and more coming soon.
Bye for now.
Coastal Photography Exhibition
July 13th, 2010 by Janice AlamanouHello everyone,
I am having my annual Coastal Photography exhibition at BRANCASTER STAITHE VILLAGE HALL, 14th to 18th July 2010. From 10am to 5pm daily. There will be a large range of mounted and wrapped prints, framed images and photographic canvas depicting the many moods of Norfolk. It is also a chance for me to meet up with you and have a chat. If you’re in the area pop in to take a look.
Take a look at some Beaches Landscape http://www.coastalphotography.co.uk/shop/17-beaches/page50
This month has been a range of photography with food and alcohol advertising shots taken partly as studio images and partly location images, the latter were great to do combining my love for the outdoors with a product. Also a product shoot for an artist and the rest of my time I have been showing my landscapes and wildlife photography locally.
Norfolk and Suffolk Photographs
June 14th, 2010 by Janice AlamanouThe weather has been changeable but the sunshine keeps peaking through those clouds and the showers have left a crisp light here in Norfolk.
Copyright Janice Alamanou 2010
This month I have been to Southwold and Lowestoft too, a sunny but windy day with lots of people about, but I still managed to get a few shots. Have a look in “Suffolk photographs” www.coastalphotography.co.uk/shop/41-suffolk/page5 also “Suffolk Beaches” www.coastalphotography.co.uk/shop/17-beaches/page51
There are some new shots down at Holkham of razor shells before the sunset and Wells-next-the-Sea harbour with the sun setting in the background and reflections in the harbour and surrounding puddles, the beach bank and the beach. “Norfolk Sunset photographs” www.coastalphotography.co.uk/shop/15-sunsets/page6 “Norfolk Evening photographs” www.coastalphotography.co.uk/shop/4-landscapes/page21 ” Wells-next-the-Sea Harbour Photographs” www.coastalphotography.co.uk/shop/11-norfolk/page22
Presently I am showing at Blakeney, Norfolk, the rooms on the front opposite the main car park – canvas, framed and mounted prints are on sale. Open 10am – 5pm – last day this Friday 18th June 2010. I hope to see you there.
Next event is at Wells-next-the-Sea, in the Maltings, Staithe Street, Norfolk, 25th, 26th and 27th June 10am-5pm.
Don’t forget that this is the time to book a portrait on the beach or a favourite location of yours. For information and how to book “Portraits” www.coastalphotography.co.uk/shop/49-portraits-booking-info/3161-portraits-booking-info
Keep watching for the latest photographs.
Janice
Portraits and Lord Nelson in Norfolk
June 3rd, 2010 by Janice Alamanou
Copyright Janice Alamanou 2010
Hello everyone,
This time of year is a great start for location portraits. Whether for fun, family, new babies, couples, on holiday, model portfolios or proms - a portrait captures a moment for you to share for a lifetime.
Up to 1 hour photography at a location agreed in advance. A minimum of 15 images on CD for you to print how many and however you like, with no restrictions on personal use and no mileage charge for locations in Norfolk. Complete price of £75.00 For other locations contact for price.
Simply arrange a day, time and location and pay in advance.
For a down-loadable order form go to the “Purchasing From” section at: www.coastalphotography.co.uk/about
Take a look at some portraits taken at: www.coastalphotography.co.uk/shop/43-portraits (Only portraits with permission to show will be shown on the site)
Portable Studio Photography is also available – contact for package prices.
This month has been a variety of photography. I recently took some commercial advertising photography for The Lord Nelson pub at Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk - a beautiful, authentic old pub with beams, fire places and steeped in history of Lord Nelson, his local. A joy to do, lovely surroundings, with a stream running outside the front of the pub and a large garden and wooden play area at the rear. Take a brief look at: www.coastalphotography.co.uk/shop/36-x-commercial-examples/page2
A visit to the beach is always essential so www.coastalphotography.co.uk/shop/17-beaches/page50 and the following page will show a few new photographs.
Flowers are in bloom and my passion for wildflowers is a must in my photography at the moment. Forgive me my lack of knowledge on exact names of flowers and birds on the site – my passion is the beauty of the object and natural surroundings. Have a look at: www.coastalphotography.co.uk/shop/10-flowers-plants/page3
More landscapes will be on the site shortly. Keep watching for the latest.
Lastly, if you love this area, perhaps you are a walker or just like to chill on the beach, whatever you enjoy – this can be captured in your portrait. Think about it and contact me.
Janice
Portraits – Masquerade
May 12th, 2010 by Janice AlamanouLook on the last pages of Landscapes and Wildlife Birds for new photographs of the Norfolk Broads and Norfolk wildlife www.coastalphotography.co.uk
This week I’ve been having great fun doing some masquerade themed portraits. Have a look at www.coastalphotography.co.uk/shop/43-portraits I only put portraits with a model release on the site. Portraits are mostly at a favourite location chosen by the client but can also be studio style, as I have a portable studio if required. For further information on booking a portrait please contact at: enquiries@coastalphotography.co.uk
I will be exhibiting at Blakeney, Norfolk, from June 12th-18th down on the front and at Brancaster Staithe Village Hall, Norfolk, doing a solo exhibition – July 14th-18th. For more information on where to find my exhibitions and galleries my work is displayed visit the “events” section of the website.
Norfolk photographs – Morston, Wells, Holkham, Hunstanton
April 27th, 2010 by Janice AlamanouIn the past month I have new Landscape photographs of Morston, Wells-next-the-Sea, Holkham, Hunstanton, Burnham Overy Staithe, the Norfolk Broads and Sculthorpe, plus wildlife. To view these go to the last pages in the categories Landscapes – Landscapes Beaches, Boats, Sunsets, Places Norfolk and Wildlife Birds.
Or take a look with these links: www.coastalphotography.co.uk/shop/4-landscapes/page20 - www.coastalphotography.co.uk/shop/18-boats/page21 – www.coastalphotography.co.uk/shop/15-sunsets/page5 – www.coastalphotography.co.uk/shop/11-norfolk/page22 – www.coastalphotography.co.uk/shop/14-birds/page17
I have also just finished another food photography commission. All went very well and large format menu boards are now in place at Platten’s Fish & Chips Ltd, Wells-next-the-Sea. Norfolk, plus another shoot for the Alpaca Trekking website advertising – they are so soft to touch and lovely animals – great to be able to photograph them.
Take a look again soon. I’m busy photographing and will keep updating.
Norfolk Photographs
April 20th, 2010 by Janice AlamanouI have several latest photographs. To view go to www.coastalphotography.co.uk and select the gallery last pages in each category. There are new shots in Places(Norfolk), Landscapes(Beaches, Boats and Sunsets), Wildlife (animals, birds and Flowers). It’s a lovely day today so there will be more to follow shortly.
