Tenby in Film
Goscar rock at Tenby North Beach. 4s 50mm F16 with polariser Nikon F100 Ilford Pan F Plus.
When I was a child, my family never went away on holidays abroad. We’d spend the time visiting grandparents either in Derby or in Pembrokshire, South Wales. Due to the repeated visits to the latter, I became well acquainted with the scenic town of Tenby. This would often be the place we visited first on every trip, getting a hot drink at a local café before wondering around town whilst my dad sat and read his paper underneath the statue of Prince Albert. As someone who doesn’t live near the sea, to be able to see the water, walk on the sand and peer over at the fish swimming along the harbour wall was always a special experience. One that I still have very many fond memories as an adult.
Tenby by day from the coastal path towards Saundersfoot. 2s 200mm F8.0 Nikon F100 Ilford Pan F Plus.
And then at night. 30s 200mm F8.0 with 1 stop of exposure compensation Nikon F100 Ilford Pan F Plus.
The lifeboat houses old and new. 1/15s 50mm F8.0 Nikon F100 Ilford Pan F Plus.
In colour, the beach at low tide is ever popular with dog walkers. 1/60s 110mm F11 Bronica SQ-A Fuji Pro400H.
So, to finally be back there in October after several years away was truly wonderful and to actually stay in the town with the sea on our doorstep was even better. The last time I visited I was only just starting out on my photographic journey, so I didn’t have any good photos of the place. But armed with my film cameras I quickly put a swift end to that, both during the day and at night. One thing that did surprise me was how many people were still swimming in the sea at sunrise without wet suits. However, I could understand the appeal as there is something special about being in the water as the sun rises, which prompted me to go for a dip myself one morning. It was not what I would describe as warm. I think I’ll stick to the photography and leave the swimming to the locals.
Tenby has plenty of beach shops for all your family holiday needs. The Five Arches can be seen in the background. 1/125s 110m F8.0 Bronica SQ-A Fuji Pro400H.
Equinox is one of the more quirky shops in town. 2s 110mm F8.0 Bronica SQ-A Fuji Pro400H.
Tenby doesn’t have a pier but Serendipity does have the arcade amusements if that is what you are looking for. 1/2s 110mm F11 Bronica SQ-A Fuji Pro400H.
Unfortunately a misfire meant I ended up with a shot that was badly overexposed and out of focus. However I still felt the end result was amusing enough to share. 30s 20mm F10 2 or 3 stops overexposed Nikon F100 Ilford Pan F Plus.
All photos here are either taken on my Nikon F100 shooting Ilford Pan F Plus or my Bronica SQ-A shooting Fuji Pro400H. I did also take digital images on my D850, but I’ll leave that for next week’s blog. If you have any fond memories of Tenby then please do let me know in the comments below, and I hope you enjoy this small set of images.
Low tide allowed me to get down amongst the boats in the harbour. 1/30s 110mm F16 Bronica SQ-A Fuji Pro400H.
Inside a deserted St Julian’s Church. 30s 20mm F10 Nikon F100 Ilford Pan F Plus.
The large painted doors at Tenby Harbour. 8s 110mm F8.0 Bronica SQ-A Fuji Pro400H.
A somewhat experimental shot of the harbour at night at high tide. 8s 110mm F8.0 Bronica SQ-A Fuji Pro400H.
Important in any town and to be in a somewhat photogenic location is a bonus. 30s 50mm F10 Nikon F100 Ilford Pan F Plus.
The bright lighting casting a strong shadow made this cross a perfect subject for black & white photography. 30s 50mm F8.0 Nikon F100 Ilford Pan F Plus.
Looking down upper Frog Street. 30s 50mm F8.0 Nikon F100 Ilford Pan F Plus.
I wasn’t the only photographer in town. 1/2s 110mm F11 Bronica SQ-A Fuji Pro400H.
My attempt at a black & white light trail on S Parade. 30s 50mm F8.0 Nikon F100 Ilford Pan F Plus.
I think the colour version was a lot more successful. 8s 110mm F8.0 Bronica SQ-A Fuji Pro400H.
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