Devoran, Cornwall

We spent a glorious week in Cornwall, rather spontaneously booking a little cottage on Monday as the weather looked very promising. It was sunny, cool, and not busy with other tourists! If you're curious about the camera this time, I used a DJI X5 gimbal camera. It's decent gimbal unit and couples to the Oslo handle introduced in 2016, now discontinued. I have a love/hate relationship with it, the 4K resolution is very welcome, and the 4/3 lens is excellent. However, the bitrate is rather low at around 60mb/s at full UHD which is really nowhere near enough, not even for FHD. Also, the dynamic range is questionable, and the mechanics of operating it are a bit of a chore until you get very familiar with it. That's said, if you stick with the highest resolution in post and upload it at the same resolution too, the image holds up pretty well. I ditched the awful D-LOG picture setting as it is simply impossible to get decent results, and I now use 'none' from the list of picture options, and then set contrast, brightness and sharpening all to -3. This provide surprisingly decent starting point for light colouring work. 

Devoran and Falmouth are two neighbouring towns located in the county of Cornwall, England. Let's explore their histories individually:
1. Devoran:
Devoran is a small village situated on the west coast of the Carrick Roads, a large natural harbour near the city of Truro. The area surrounding Devoran has evidence of human habitation dating back to ancient times, with archaeological findings suggesting Bronze Age and Iron Age settlements in the vicinity. However, Devoran's significant development can be attributed to the industrial revolution of the 18th and 19th centuries. The village became a prominent center for the mining and exportation of copper and tin ores. Devoran's strategic location on the Carnon River made it an ideal port for transporting minerals to various destinations. During its peak, Devoran boasted a busy harbor, a railway station, and an extensive tramway network that connected the village to nearby mining areas. The mines began to decline towards the end of the 19th century, and the industrial activity in Devoran gradually diminished. Today, Devoran is a quiet residential area with a small marina, picturesque scenery, and historical remnants of its industrial past.
2. Falmouth:
Falmouth is a vibrant coastal town located on the south coast of Cornwall. The town's history is deeply intertwined with its maritime heritage and strategic location along one of the world's largest natural harbors, known as Falmouth Harbour. Falmouth's maritime history dates back to the 16th century when it started to gain prominence as a harbor for ships seeking shelter and supplies. The town rapidly expanded in the 17th and 18th centuries due to its connection to the Royal Mail packet service, which established Falmouth as a crucial communications hub for the British Empire. The packet ships transported mail, passengers, and news across the Atlantic and the globe, contributing to Falmouth's economic growth and international significance. Falmouth also became a base for the British Navy, with the construction of Pendennis Castle in the 16th century to protect the harbor against potential invasions. Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, Falmouth continued to thrive as a bustling port, supporting trade, shipbuilding, and fishing industries. Today, Falmouth remains an important maritime center, although its focus has shifted towards tourism, education, and creative industries. The town is home to a renowned university campus, art galleries, maritime museums, beautiful beaches, and a vibrant sailing community. Falmouth's rich maritime history, combined with its natural beauty and cultural attractions, has made it a popular destination for visitors from around the world.