We had planned on visiting Albufera with Sara, Sam and Ben but time ran out. So just the two of us took the short bus ride to this region known for its rice growing, wetlands, wildlife and beaches. There were options to take a boat trip and to eat paella once there but, like Buñol, […]
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Been so looking forward to visiting Norfolk and our destination, Blakeney – on the north coast, is living up to all our expectations. This morning I got up at 5am, before the visitors arrived, to go down to the creek. Here’s a selection: This old wreck is a photographer’s dream: This afternoon I returned with
A foggy day had been promised on Saturday so I thought I’d head off to Scarborough. It was misty as I left home but not particularly thick and the journey across to the coast was similar. When I got to Scarborough, parking on Marine Parade, it was certainly atmospheric on the beach as I walked
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Never been to this lovely seaside town before so enjoying exploring the photographic opportunities it offers. Traditional image of beach huts but a black and white one too, I like the way the road arrow points down the line of huts: This and the ones below are from the port area. It’s really interesting so
A few days on the island with the family is always a tonic – walks, eating out, catching up and Bella’s tenth birthday. Here’s some photographs created while I was there. The house boats in Bembridge are always fun to walk past, there’s usually work being done and it’s now looking quite trendy with several
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Well not really. Rachel had an evening event at the Spa so I took the opportunity to have a bit of a wander around the seafront. By the time I got there a chilly wind had blown up, that knocked my creativity a bit, so I decided to ‘go macro’ and stay in one small
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Wasn’t that interested in watching the Liverpool v Chelsea FA Cup Final (or Eurovision Song Contest) so headed off to Sandsend Beach. It’s a shame that I need to drive 45 minutes to get to the seaside. I struggle with polluting the air with diesel fumes just to get some photos (and sea air) so
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Yesterday was a gorgeous day with bright light and a clear blue sky. So headed off to Whitby, along with thousands of others, it was packed. I parked on the outside of town and walk in. Dropping down to the beach, just before the large arts centre, I spotted these colourful beach huts shouting to
