Intrigued by ideas of how sight translates into emotion, we asked two photographers – one working in black and white, Jon Denham, and the other in colour, Sophie Davidson – to explore the evocative power of photography, by documenting people who work and play where the land meets the sea at Watergate Bay.
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What makes photography a strange invention is that its primary raw materials are light and time.
— John Berger
Carrying forward and developing what the Extreme Academy started in 1999, Wavehunters distills the surf lifestyle into lessons for all ages and abilities. We caught up with Wavehunters co-founder and director Andy Cameron.
Read moreLiving for being outdoors. Feeling energetic and alive. Relaxed and social. Year round. Mountains or beach. Snow or waves. Then coming inside to good food, drink and conversation. A buzzing culture and unexpected experiences. We're celebrating 25 years of our 'Ski Resort on a Beach'.
Read moreArts on the Beach returned on 15&16 June 2024, packed with some of 2023 favourites and a whole raft of fresh new acts.
Read moreFind out how walking by the ocean, whether alone or side by side with a colleague, can improve the way we work.
Read moreCornwall Wildlife Trust introduces us to some of the visitors you might spot in our waters and along our coastline.
Read moreExperience Newquay in a green light, learn about the varied wildlife that share our coastline and species that share our shores. Selected dates throughout the year with transport included.
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