March Astrophotography 2021

March proved to be a fantastic month for clear skies and provided a variety of moorland and coastal opportunities for pictures. My first location of the month was Brent Tor. A stunning tor on Dartmoor which has a church on the top. I have visited here a few times previously, and always feel humbled shooting at this location.

Brent Tor - Dartmoor

Brent Tor - Dartmoor

My second trip took me back onto Dartmoor. I explored the northern part of the moor this night around Taw Marsh. I couldn’t believe my luck to stumble upon this striking U-bend in the river which complimented the sweeping views of the moors I thought.

Taw Marsh - Dartmoor

Taw Marsh - Dartmoor

Not wanting to miss out on the favourable conditions, I then drove north to Millook Heaven. A peddle beach not too far from Crackington Haven. I gained familiarity of this stretch off the coast from my surfing days. This quirky old boat made an interesting focal point I thought to this wonderful view looking north up to Bude.

My next location was closer to home. This local beach is on the South Coast of Cornwall. The winter sky was looking incredible this night and I love these types of beaches that are just full of mood and character.

From the same shoot, I decided to add some scale by jumping into the scene. I can easily let my imagination get lost in the sea stars.

My final composition of March featured this beautiful coastal waterfall in the most peaceful corner of South Cornwall. It is so rewarding to experience places like this. Hidden Cornish gems.