Jurassic Larks

Even in unpromising weather conditions, Dorset’s famous coast can serve up some stunning views.

- David Noton

Low cloud sits over Dorset like a blanket: a smothering, uniform grey sky devoid of any tone, texture or interest. Looking out the window, it seems inconceivable it could clear before April, and yet my weather app is telling me the sun is due to make an appearance down around Wareham at 3pm, or thereabouts.

With sunset due at 4:25pm, that could present the photo opportunity at Durdle Door I’ve been waiting for, and yet I’m not convinced; my gut feeling tells me any sun that does penetrate the gloom will be pathetically weak. The chances of a productive session look slim, and yet I know if I don’t go and subsequently miss a precious glimmer of light, the self recriminations will last for days, weeks even. It’s a classic case of Photographer’s Angst, a malady I know all too well.