The weather forecast pedicts rain. All night; all morning, all afternoon, continuous rain. But I have a camera that I just need to try out. It has replaced my Leica M10 , A camera more suited to the photography I plan to explore. I have an idea, an early morning trip to the coast to catch the early light. Pauline is keen too so the alarm is set for 5am. It rains all night, it’s raining as we leave home, why does this forecast have to be right?. As we drive south towards Rye the sky lightens in the east and we arrive before sunrise. The rain has stopped, for now at least so a brisk walk to the beach as the sky lightens and the clouds gain in definition. On the beach the eroded groynes look ideal for foreground interest, the low tide provides a transition to the horizon where the sky awaits. Even Dungeness Power Station makes and appearance to draw the eye. Rain does not hold off for long though and the constant rain drops landing on the filter is a real pain. But I have some shots, some appear promising, and so it’s time to head home for breakfast. Oh yes, the camera? The Sony Alpha 7R IV. Yes, I think it will enjoy this one a lot.
