I photographed this picture of Westcombe Beach in Devon almost exactly 10 years ago when I was fairly new to digital cameras. At the time it was one of my favourite pictures, and is still probably my best picture from Westcombe. But for many years now, I have felt very uncomfortable with the image, the processing of the original looks way too overcooked for my tastes now. Today, I needed a picture of Westcombe to illustrate an article I am writing, so too embarrassed to use the original picture I decided to reprocess it with a little more considered approach. I’m really pleased I did so as now I’m in love with the picture all over again!
I’ve always felt that I keep processing to a minimum, but when I compare the two versions I’m amazed how back then I didn’t notice how awful it was! Hopefully in 10 years time I won’t be quite so disappointed when I review the processing of my 2016 pictures!
Sig Nordal 