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World Photography Day

Bridgwater Bay, Burnham on Sea. A humid day that became overcast with some light rain. Taking advantage of a break in the weather in the early evening we took a drive to Burnham on Sea to try to find a suitable photograph for World Photography Day.

There were only a few people left on the beach and in this image you can see the old wooden lower Burnham lighthouse on the far right and the island to the left of it is Steep Holm. The lady taking an evening stroll on the beach gave some foreground interest and I chose this picture simply because of the light and the feeling of wide open space.

As a lover of sunflowers I was delighted to see a very droopy bunch of sunflowers that someone has buried in the sand, just out of the picture. Hanging their heads down towards the sand the colours were still vibrant and I thought they added just a touch of the unusual which made my day. In my youth we just used paper flags to adorn our sandy creations!!!!

The sunflowers can be seen here:-
Sad Sunflowers on a Sandy Beach!
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Roger (Grisly) said:

I recognise that lighthouse and I like the way what light is available is falling on the wet sand above and below the ridges, the walker adds some nice foreground interest and the bulk of Steep Holm Island helps the background!
6 weeks ago

Ecobird replied to Roger (Grisly):

Thank you very much Roger. Not the best of days weather wise sadly but at least there was a little bit of decent light and clear enough for the view of Steep Holm. I am pleased you posted a closer shot of the lighthouse - it is a little gem.
6 weeks ago

polytropos said:

A wonderful one! I like the combination of the colours very much!
6 weeks ago

Ecobird replied to polytropos:

Thank you very much. A shame about the weather really but early evening brought a little light to add to the colour palette fortunately.

Best wishes Carol
6 weeks ago

Old Owl said:

A good choice of picture for World Photography Day, Carol. I love seeing such an expanse as this and I like the two figures on the shoreline emphasising the scale of the sea. Beautifully empty.
6 weeks ago

Ecobird replied to Old Owl:

Thank you very much John. That is just how I like my beaches too - empty!!!

Best wishes Carol
6 weeks ago

Diana Australis said:

A lovely long perspective, and atmospheric light, Carol.
6 weeks ago

Valfal said:

A beautiful capture! I love the colors and the composition.
6 weeks ago

Pam J said:

OHH CAROL BEAM ME DOWN

HUGSSSSS
6 weeks ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Wonderful beach scene.
6 weeks ago ( translate )

William Sutherland said:

Outstanding shot!
6 weeks ago

Dominique Sarrazin said:

J'aime beaucoup cette lumière, c'est une belle prise de vue !
6 weeks ago ( translate )

Ingo Krehl said:

Schöne zarte Farben.
6 weeks ago ( translate )

tiabunna said:

A lovely wide scene and well suited to World Photography Day, Carol.
6 weeks ago

Herb Riddle said:

A fine offering for WPD Carol. You have caught the atmosphere of the scene well using this lighting. I too have walked along the sands around here but a good few years back now. Well done.

Best Wishes. Herb
6 weeks ago