Adriandayphotography

Adriandayphotography Award winning & published photographer based in the UK. With nearly 20 years experience in portraits, weddings, boudoir & fashion photography.

Creating this fine art style image based on my original image of a boat taken on the river blackwater .Sometimes as a cr...
07/08/2025

Creating this fine art style image based on my original image of a boat taken on the river blackwater .
Sometimes as a creative landscape photographer you have to think about where you’re going to take a picture once you have captured it.. .
Be that a simple crop or a play about with the light and shadows of the image. Maybe even like this image you take it one step further
with fine art comes the use of the artists imagination and creativity and those limits are endless.
I don’t do nearly enough of this kind of thing.. but I do love creating work like this..
What’s your take on this edit …. Do you think it would look good as a print !

Timeworn & Timeless – When Ruin Becomes ArtWhat once carried stories across water now lies silent—its decay echoing a qu...
01/08/2025

Timeworn & Timeless – When Ruin Becomes Art

What once carried stories across water now lies silent—its decay echoing a quiet kind of beauty. I was drawn to this forgotten vessel for the emotion it holds in its bones. Framed naturally by wild foreground growth, it felt right to shoot both a vibrant color version that celebrated texture and tone, and a monochrome version that leaned deeply into the drama of form and shadow.

This is the kind of scene that reminds me why I photograph: not just to document, but to interpret. The image isn’t just about what’s there—but about how it feels to stand there, still, with the wind brushing past stories long since whispered into the earth.

📸 Shot on-location along a quiet estuary in the golden stretch of late afternoon light. Edited in both colour and black and white to explore emotion through contrast and tone.

👉 Let me know which version speaks to you more—colour or monochrome?

🔁 Save, ❤️ like, and 📲 share if you’re drawn to forgotten places.
Tag a photographer who would appreciate the textures of time.







It’s such a bugs life ! A couple more shots from yesterday walk.. I see way more wildlife than locations to photo shoot ...
27/07/2025

It’s such a bugs life !
A couple more shots from yesterday walk..
I see way more wildlife than locations to photo shoot but think sometimes we have to photograph something different to grow as a photographer. And keep things fresh !

Do you agree.

Not something I do often but today while out on a short walk I see this housefly and while I was taking its picture a 7 ...
26/07/2025

Not something I do often but today while out on a short walk I see this housefly and while I was taking its picture a 7 spotted ladybug come to the party…

Don’t think the fly come out too bad ! Not even taken on a macro lens just a standard 16-50mm Sony lens.

What do you guys think of these images..

Behind every weathered hull lies a story of voyages of history meet ‘Brent,’ the guardian of the quay.Shot on a wide‑ang...
25/07/2025

Behind every weathered hull lies a story of voyages of history meet ‘Brent,’ the guardian of the quay.

Shot on a wide‑angle 16-50 mm, f/8, ISO 100 to keep both the intricate rigging and the distant shoreline tack‑sharp. I framed the shot through the wispy fronds in the left foreground, creating a natural vignette that guides the eye toward the vintage steam tug. The soft, diffused daylight under a cloud‑dappled sky brings out the subtle textures in the peeling paint and rivets, while the low‑angle perspective emphasizes the boat’s stoic presence against the river’s gentle curve. I chose a slightly desaturated color grade in post to preserve mood without losing the warmth of the funnel’s ochre tones.

• What emotions stir when you see a vessel that’s charted countless waters?
• Have you ever captured a moment where old‑world machinery meets natural calm?

Save this for your next creative inspiration—and follow along for more fine‑art maritime explorations through the lens.



For more breathtaking landscapes and curated photography from around the world, check out these free-sharing Instagram pages:









There’s something about a lone sailboat, moored in glassy water under a sky full of drama, that speaks to the heart of e...
24/07/2025

There’s something about a lone sailboat, moored in glassy water under a sky full of drama, that speaks to the heart of every landscape shooter. I made this frame at the edge of an estuary on a partly cloudy afternoon—perfect for that balance of soft light and rich contrast.

Gear & settings: Sony a7 + 16–50mm f/4 | 16 mm | f/11 | 1/125 s | ISO 100
Filters: Circular polarizer to cut glare; 0.9 GND to tame the sky
Processing: Balanced highlights/shadows in Lightroom, boosted clarity & texture to bring out every ripple and cloud
I placed the mast along the right third and let the horizon hover just above center to emphasize both water reflection and sky drama. The foreground reeds add depth and lead you into the scene—one of my favorite tricks for immersive landscapes.

If this brings you a moment of calm today, tap ♥️, save for inspo, and let me know in the comments: what’s your go‑to filter combo for shooting on overcast days?

Tagging some feeds that share epic landscapes—give them a follow:




Happy shooting! 🌊📸

Simplicity speaks the loudest — when the world slows down, even the smallest stem becomes a monument of stillness.This m...
22/07/2025

Simplicity speaks the loudest — when the world slows down, even the smallest stem becomes a monument of stillness.

This monochrome image was crafted to celebrate quiet beauty in nature — subtle, overlooked, and fleeting. I focused on the delicate form of a wild plant, standing gently against a bokeh-rich background. The soft blur wraps around the subject like a memory, isolating it in tones of grayscale serenity. By stripping away colour, the textures, shape, and natural rhythm of the composition emerge in full clarity.
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Shot with a shallow depth of field, this photograph explores the intimacy of negative space — the breath between the branches. It’s a reminder that minimalism isn’t emptiness — it’s intentional focus.

If this kind of quiet beauty resonates with you, save it, share it, or tag someone who needs a little peace in their feed today.
Let me know in the comments: What’s something simple that brought you stillness recently?





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Sailing into serenity ⛵️✨Captured this Thames barge gliding across the glassy estuary on a crisp summer evening. I was d...
21/07/2025

Sailing into serenity ⛵️✨

Captured this Thames barge gliding across the glassy estuary on a crisp summer evening. I was drawn to the rich terracotta sails against the endless cerulean sky—such vibrant complementary tones make for a timeless frame. Shot on my full‑frame at 50 mm, f/8 for sweet edge‑to‑edge sharpness, 1/250 sec to freeze the subtle ripples, ISO 100 for max fidelity. I positioned myself low on the shoreline to emphasize the boat’s reflection and lead your eye straight into the scene.

What I love most about landscape photography is finding harmony between natural light, color, and geometry—and this composition delivered on all three. Double‑tap if you can almost feel that gentle breeze! 🌬️❤️

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📷 Gear & Settings:
• Camera: Sony a7
• Lens: 50 mm f1.8
• Settings: f/8 | 1/250 sec | ISO 100
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👉 Follow for more coastal calm & tips on mastering light!



— Tagging some of my favorite landscape hubs for an extra dose of inspiration:

Wandering through a sea of green, I found a forgotten bridge whispering stories of time.From my 85 mm prime at f/1.8, I ...
20/07/2025

Wandering through a sea of green, I found a forgotten bridge whispering stories of time.

From my 85 mm prime at f/1.8, I isolated the moss‑clad arch against a creamy bokeh foreground, drawing the viewer’s gaze across the span into the dappled woods beyond. Shot in the soft golden hour light, each brick’s texture and the ivy’s tendrils pop with rich tonal contrast. By positioning the bridge off‑center and keeping the aperture wide, I created depth and a sense of discovery—like stepping into a secret corner of the English countryside.

• What feelings does this hidden passage evoke for you?
• Have you ever stumbled upon a scene that took your breath away?

Save this shot for your next creative mood board—and follow for more visual stories that invite you to explore beyond the frame.

Shot this serene scene just as the late-afternoon sun gilded the clouds and church steeple in warm light. I framed the s...
18/07/2025

Shot this serene scene just as the late-afternoon sun gilded the clouds and church steeple in warm light. I framed the shot low to include the dancing fountains and swaying reeds in the foreground, using them as natural leading lines that draw your eye straight to that historic tower. The contrast between the soft water sprays and the rustic rooftops adds depth, while the pastel sky gives it a dreamy, storybook feel.

Gear & Settings:
• Camera: Sony α7 III
• Lens: 35 mm
• Aperture: f/8 for crisp detail front to back
• ISO: 100
• Shutter: 1/200 s
• Tripod-mounted for maximum sharpness and to tame the water motion

Post-Processing:
A gentle boost in clarity and dehaze to accentuate textures in the clouds and reeds, plus a subtle fade in the shadows to preserve that soft, nostalgic mood.

Double-tap if you love tranquil landscapes and let me know in the comments: what’s your favorite element in this frame—those dynamic fountains or the timeless architecture? 👇



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Shoutout to these awesome landscape hubs for sharing the love:

🌿 When the light whispers through the trees, you wait — and then you capture.Golden hour transforms even the most ordina...
17/07/2025

🌿 When the light whispers through the trees, you wait — and then you capture.

Golden hour transforms even the most ordinary scenes into visual poetry. I spotted this wooden footbridge tucked away in the greenery and knew the late-day sun would elevate the mood. By shooting low through the grass, I created depth and texture, allowing the lens flare and bokeh to enhance the dreamlike quality of the scene.

I intentionally used a wide aperture to blur the foreground, while keeping the bridge tack sharp — inviting the viewer to journey visually through the frame. This kind of image is less about documenting and more about evoking a feeling of calm, solitude, and quiet discovery.

If you’re a fan of serene moments in wild places, let me know where your favorite hidden spot is below. 👇

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Tag Your Fellow Landscape Lovers 💬
📍Shot in Essex, UK
📸 sony mirrorless | f/2.8 | 1/1250s | ISO 100

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Golden hour magic at this tranquil riverside village ✨I waited patiently for the perfect moment when the sun dipped just...
15/07/2025

Golden hour magic at this tranquil riverside village ✨

I waited patiently for the perfect moment when the sun dipped just low enough to set the sky ablaze in warm hues and transform the water into a mirror. Framing the historic church spire with the gentle curve of the riverbank, I aimed for a balanced composition that leads your eye straight into the heart of the scene. Shooting on a full‑frame mirrorless shot at 35mm, f/11, 1/30s, ISO 100—this combo gave me tack‑sharp detail from foreground to background, and that silky reflection without losing texture in the clouds.

What I love most about landscape photography is patience: waiting for light, scouting your angles, and honing in on that single frame that tells the story of a place. Double‑tap if you’ve ever chased golden hour, and drop a 🌅 if reflections are your jam!

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Gear & Settings
📸 Camera: Full‑Frame Mirrorless
🔭 Lens: 35mm
⚙️ f/11 | 1/30s | ISO 100
📍 Location: maldon UK)

Tag a friend you’d take on a golden hour shoot! 💛







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