Twilight at the Helvetia Wreck, Gower, South Wales UK

[thereyougo!1]

Rhossili Beach has been named one of the top 10 beaches in the world. It is popular with surfers, and there is also a causeway across to Worm's Head that can be crossed at low tide. Having one of the widest tidal ranges in the world, though, you have to rime it right.

The Helvetia was wrecked in the 19th Century, and makes a striking subject. I checked the forecast, the tides and the sunset time and headed down as it looked like I might get all into line...the wreck was completely submerged only 30 minutes before this was taken.

Sony A7RIII FE 12 - 24 f/4 at 12mm f/11 1/20 ISO 200


Twilight at the Helvetia by singingsnapper, on Flickr

 

[Dean_Gretsch]

Wow, completely submerged? That tide really recedes quickly! Awesome subject.

 

[edsland]

Great shot...

 

[thereyougo!1]

Wow, completely submerged? That tide really recedes quickly! Awesome subject.

It comes in just as quick.

It looks higher than it is as using ultra wide and shooting from below. But yes when I arrived at the headland above it, it was completely under water.

 

[Jeff1545 45]

Very nice shot.......

 

[tirediron]

Nicely done.

 

[Jeff G]

Really nice. Love the cool blue tones that blend to the yellow sunset.

 

[stapo49]

Nice one! Love the colours and your composition.

 

[K9Kirk]

Nice pic! Good time to collect some fresh mussels.

 

[thereyougo!1]

Nice pic! Good time to collect some fresh mussels.

There were plenty of empty razor clam shells, plus the ordinary clams...

 

[thereyougo!1]

One taken just before the sun disappeared... I rather like the ripples at the bow of the wreck...

Helvetia sunset by singingsnapper, on Flickr

 

[Jeff G]

Like the Sunburst!

 

[dxqcanada]

Hmm, for full frame @ 12mm that lens performs very well ... it is well corrected for an ultrawide

 

[thereyougo!1]

Hmm, for full frame @ 12mm that lens performs very well ... it is well corrected for an ultrawide

It's also pretty lightweight.

 

[Fred von den Berg]

It's like a dragon awakening from the sands of time. Quite fitting with Worms Head in the background. Da iawn!