I watch in awe as the dark smudge in the ocean to the north finally reveals itself as a long distance swimmer. Unlike the robotic repeats of swimming pool confined laps the ocean is a very different place. With no bottom to rest on, no black line to follow, no turns to reset and no […]
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Barbwire Playtime
This playful pair are part of the 2015 ‘Brighton Jetty Classic Sculptures Exhibition‘ Not that I’ll be playing with them any time soon. I’d prefer a more solid pair with nice soft coats rather than these barbwire canines. Still, they don’t eat much, never get lost and would make ideal pets for some people I […]
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The marine life under Rapid Bay jetty seems to be getting better and better over the last few years after the hit it took when the new jetty was built. The fish life is abundant and the sea-grass beds a re looking better than ever. What does seem to be taking its time to recover […]
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You almost never hear of people on the beach getting angry when a guy or girl sets up a camera in front of them. I do however see the analogy to a surfer dropping in on your perfect set. Sunsets are a little like that perfect set. There may only be a brief few minutes […]
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I am not sure what these spikey things found washed along our local shore are or where they come from. They do however remind me of the tumbleweeds from old western movies only spikier. Photo: Robert Rath, ‘Beach Tumbleweed, 1s f/22 ISO100 15mm
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