Canon EOS 80D
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
Shutter Speed
1/1600 sec
Aperture
f/4.5
Focal Length
135mm
ISO
160
Rattray Head Lighthouse on North Sea
@aontheroad
Plan
Overview
Skill level
Easy
Accessbility
Public Location
Hours
Anytime
Fee
Free
Pack
- Telephoto lens (135mm)
- Tripod
- Model
How to get there
N57° 36' 35.8992"W1° 49' 24.6"
I took the photo on the sand dunes looking east onto the North Sea and Rattray Head Lighthouse. Driving to the lighthouse is the only way to get access to it. Follow the GPS coordinates and park along the pathway before the beach.
Tips
When to go
Best season
All months
Best time
Morning, Mid-day, Late afternoon
You can photograph the lighthouse any month of year.
Daytime is the best time to find similar lighting conditions. 10 or 11AM are my personal recommendations for the best light. Sunset would also be amazing here!
Field tips
I highly recommend a telephoto lens (135mm) to bring out the scale of the lighthouse.
To create a sense of symmetry, center your model and the lighthouse in the center of your frame.
A pop of color, like a brightly colored scarf, will attract the eyes to the lighthouse and model.
Current weather
Rattray
Rain, Overcast
40o
F
Fri
39o
34o
Sat
50o
34o
Sun
54o
49o
Mon
49o
43o
Tue
47o
43o
Blue Hour
07:22
40o
Rain, Overcast
Sunrise
08:08
40o
Rain, Overcast
Golden Hour
14:26
40o
Rain, Overcast
Sunset
15:41
40o
Rain, Overcast
Do nearby
If you like eerie sites, visit the Peterhead Prison Museum. This old prison has a rich, and often unsettling, history.
Pennan and Crovie are two nearby towns that offer some great photo opportunities.
Locations nearby
