Aqua PierLong Exposure of the Weston Super Mare Grand Pier taken at 23:00 with a 22 min exposure to capture all the detail possible and for te glow from Cardiff in the background to highlight the pier even more. Taken with Nikon D850 Nikon 16-35 F4 @ F10 20mm ISO 64 Exposure 22min

California GoldWaited for the right moment for the sun go drop behind the headland pointing out to the sea. Taken at Laguna Beach California. Camera Nikon D850 Lens Nikon 16-36 F4

Tree By The SeaTorquay Devon Uk, A simple Composistion of a tree next to the sea at sunrise just before the sun rose above the horizon. Taken with Nikon D850 Nikon 16-35 F4 @ F9 20mm exposure 4 min ISO 64

Golden KynanceGolden Kynance Cornwall Is like a mystical smugglers place full of nooks and crannies for smugglers to hide

Marina Lake

Beach Life GuardsAs the sun dips below the horizon, casting a golden glow over Laguna Beach, two lifeguards stand side by side, their eyes fixed on the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. The warm light of the evening bathes the sky in hues of amber and pink, blending into the calm waters that stretch endlessly before them. The lifeguards, dressed in their red uniforms, remain vigilant, their silhouettes etched against the backdrop of the fading sun. The soft breeze stirs the sand beneath their feet, and the rhythmic sound of the waves crashing gently against the shore fills the air.In the distance, the beach is dotted with beachgoers enjoying the last moments of daylight. Seagulls glide effortlessly above, their calls echoing in the stillness. The scent of saltwater mingles with the sweet, sun-soaked air. The lifeguards scan the water, their trained eyes searching for any signs of danger, even as the serenity of the moment makes the coastline seem like a paradise.The sky deepens into twilight, but the warmth of the golden sunset lingers, painting a peaceful end to another perfect day in Laguna Beach. It’s a scene of tranquillity, responsibility, and the timeless beauty of California’s coastline.

Love On The SandsThe photograph captures a serene and intimate moment on Camber Sands at sunset. A couple walks hand in hand, their silhouettes soft against the vivid orange glow of the sky, as the wind blows fiercely across the beach.The low tide exposes stretches of damp sand, reflecting the warm hues of the sky, while a scattering of dust is lifted by the breeze, adding an ethereal quality to the scene. In the distance, a lone kite flyer is seen, their brightly coloured kite dancing in the wind, providing a whimsical contrast to the tranquil intimacy of the couple. The beach is alive with activity: a few people leisurely strolling with dogs, their footprints left behind in the wet sand, and others in the background making the most of the windswept expanse.The atmosphere feels both vast and intimate, as the orange-tinged sky envelops the scene, casting a soft glow on the couple and the landscape around them. The windswept details, the stray grains of sand in the air, the lightness of the couple's footsteps, and the distant figure of the kite flyer, invite the viewer to step into the moment, feeling the rush of the wind and the warmth of the fading sun.

Harry's Fire StormAt the eastern edge of the Jurassic Coast, where land ends in ancient defiance, Old Harry’s Rocks rise from the sea like pale sentinels-chalk guardians carved by time and tide. On this rare morning, the sky above them burned with colour, transformed by a Saharan gift carried on high winds: a sandstorm that had drifted across continents to stain the dawn.The air was still, yet charged with something otherworldly. As the sun began to rise, the atmosphere ignited in hues of molten copper, deep crimson, and gold. The Sahara's fine dust particles scattered the light into surreal intensity, turning the sky into a living canvas of fire. Against this elemental backdrop, the white chalk stacks of Old Harry stood in luminous contrast silent, stoic, and surreal.A long exposure captured the essence of the moment, turning fleeting fire into sweeping motion. The clouds, alive with colour, streaked across the sky like ribbons of flame, pulled by time itself. The sea below, once restless, became a soft, smoothed into liquid stillness, reflecting the sky’s inferno in softened tones. Between earth and sea, the horizon seemed to melt.The result is an image that feels less like a photograph and more like a dream a convergence of geology and atmosphere, of ancient stone and ephemeral light. Old Harry’s Rocks, timeless and unmoving, become almost mythic in this strange, fiery dawn pillars of another world glimpsed through a veil of Saharan breath.This moment reminds us of the quiet collaborations between earth and sky, of how even distant deserts can paint our coastlines in wonder. It is a portrait of wild beauty, of atmospheric alchemy, and of the raw, fiery poetry that sometimes just sometimes graces our shores with awe.

Mupe BayMupe Bay Dorset England at sunrise that is being impactd by dust storm in the Sahara Deset in North Africa impacting the colour of the sky.

Mystical TreePorlock Weir Somerset England. Taken at sunrise on salt marsh. Here the tide moves in very quickly and I can say faster than expected.

Sea FingersPorlock Weir Somerset England salt marsh

Ghost Lone TreePorlock Weir Somerset England salt marsh at sunset

Sea Pointers

Black Tree

Step InAs the sun dips low over Clevedon Marina Pool in Somerset, a quiet hush falls over the water, soft as a breath held in reverence. This image, though deceptively simple, is steeped in atmosphere an invitation into a moment that feels both intimate and infinite.The focal point is unassuming: a set of weather-worn ladder steps descending into the pool, half-submerged, half-reaching back to the edge of the world. But in this long exposure, time is drawn out like a thread, and what might be overlooked in a fleeting glance becomes luminous with meaning.The pool, smoothed to silk by the extended shutter, reflects the pastel bleed of sunset—rose, amber, and indigo melting into one another in gentle gradients. The sky above and the stillness below, with clouds stretched into soft, painterly streaks, as if brushed on by unseen hands. The boundary between water and sky dissolves, and the ladder becomes a quiet threshold, an invitation to step into serenity, or perhaps into the unknown.There is no movement here, no urgency. Just a sense of suspended time. The long exposure transforms the scene into a meditation on solitude, on transition, on the beauty in stillness. It’s a frame where silence speaks, and the everyday becomes quietly transcendent.The composition invites reflection not only of light, but of thought. What lies beneath those dark, placid waters? Where might those submerged rungs lead? In the glow of the setting sun, the ladder becomes more than iron and wood. It becomes a symbol a passage, a pause, a promise.In this gentle blend of light and time, the sunset over Clevedon Marina Lake offers not just a view, but a feeling: of calm after chaos, of simple beauty, of standing still as the world exhales around you.

Lake KArmaLake Saimaa Finland has fabulous nights during the sumer months. This photo was taken around 2am in the morning at Mid Summeri

Silver SlideSilver Slide Savonlinna Finland. I just could not resist taking a fine art photo at sunset this evening. The conditions just seemed correct.

Father Daughter TimeAt Bowleaze Cove in Dorset, where the coastline curves like a quiet breath, a jetty stretches out into the aftermath of a passing storm, its weathered planks shinning with water from the rain, its presence both fragile and defiant against the sea. This photograph, a delicate blend of time and emotion, captures a fleeting moment between a father and daughter, suspended between turbulence and calm.The first image, a 6-minute exposure, smooths the storm-washed sea into a surface of dull glass. What was once wild and wind-tossed is now rendered silent and soft, as if the ocean itself is resting. The long exposure lends a dreamlike stillness to the scene, a sense of the world catching its breath.Overlaid is a sharper frame, taken at 1/25 to anchor the composition with detail, the clouds still thick with drama, rolling and broken, bearing the weight of the storm just passed. At the far end of the jetty, against the moody sky, stand a father and daughter. Small in scale, yet immense in presence, they face the vast horizon, their quiet communion framed by the raw beauty around them.Their figures, touched by the lingering storm light, seem to absorb both the solemnity and the peace of the moment. It’s not a pose, but a pause of connection, of comfort, of shared wonder. Together they hold space in the open stillness, where sea meets sky and time momentarily folds.This image is more than a landscape. It is an emotional tableau a story of resilience, reflection, and love captured in the breath between tempests. The jetty becomes a bridge not just over water, but between generations, between weather and calm, between hearts that find each other, even in the wake of storms.

Number OneSheldon Beacon stands proudly on the edge of Teignmouth Estuary, a solitary sentinel that catches the first light of a vibrant sunrise. The sky, painted in streaks of pink, lavender, gold, and soft coral, spills its colors across the glassy surface of the water. The smooth, calm estuary mirrors the scene above, as though the world is holding its breath in perfect stillness. The beacon, a slender column of stone, is silhouetted against the backdrop of the awakening sky, its weathered surface catching the light in soft, muted tones.The gentle ebb and flow of the tide are barely noticeable, as if time itself has slowed to allow the moment to linger. The surrounding landscape, draped in the pastel hues of dawn, seems almost surreal. Every ripple in the water, every bird that takes flight from the nearby shoreline, is muted in this tranquil symphony of nature. There is an ethereal quality to the air, heavy with the promise of a new day yet calm with the remnants of night. The scene is timeless, a fleeting masterpiece that exists only in that perfect moment, where the beacon, the sky, and the sea all converge in harmonious silence.

Sea HouseThe Old Mumbles RNLI lifeboat station, perched at the edge of the sea, stands as a quiet sentinel in the pre-dawn stillness just before Golden Hour. Captured in a long exposure during the Blue Hour, the scene is ethereal and peaceful, with the deep blue of the early morning sky melting into the soft, pale hues of an impending sunrise. The lifeboat station, glowing against the gradient of colours, rests on stilts, its structure sharply defined, yet softened by the exposure. The calm sea reflects the station's image, creating a mirror-like effect that enhances the sense of serenity.The long exposure has smoothed the water's surface, leaving subtle, soft movements in the water create a sense of stillness and continuity, in contrast to the bustling lifeboat station, which serves as a reminder of resilience and preparedness. The first hints of gold and orange from the rising sun begin to creep across the horizon, adding a touch of warmth to the cool tones of the Blue Hour. The combination of muted light, smooth water, and the iconic structure creates a tranquil yet powerful moment, showcasing the enduring presence of the lifeboat station amidst nature's beauty.

Island In the SeaAs the first light of day touches Landrum Bay Island, the transition from the golden hour to the blue hour creates a breathtaking contrast across the horizon. The sky is awash in rich oranges and soft blues, the sun just kissing the edge of the sea, casting a warm glow on the water. The golden hour paints the scene with vibrant hues, turning the distant clouds into delicate streaks, their edges blurring into the smooth, surface of the sea.As the blue hour settles in, the colours shift, softening into deep blues, giving the entire seascape a tranquil, almost ethereal quality. The long exposure smooths out the water, creating a smooth effect where the waves gently meet the shore, their motion barely perceptible. Meanwhile, the cloud streaks in the sky stretch out in long, graceful lines, their movement captured in a blur that contrasts with the calm of the sea.The contrast between the warm, fiery tones of the sunrise and the cooler, soothing blues of the blue hour evokes a sense of peaceful harmony. It’s a moment where time seems to slow, and the beauty of the natural world unfolds in soft, fluid motion.

The MarkerThe photograph captures the serene beauty of Dovercourt Beach at sunrise, featuring a prominent beach marker as its central subject. This long exposure shot results in smooth, almost ethereal water, gently caressing the shore, with the soft light of dawn casting a golden glow on the horizon. The sky, painted in vibrant hues of pink, orange, and purple, enhances the tranquil atmosphere, while the beach marker stands as a striking, geometric silhouette against the early morning sky.In post-processing, the photo has been edited in an Art Deco-inspired style, simplifying shapes and focusing on bold, clean lines and streamlined compositions. The colors are heightened, with a rich, almost saturated palette that brings out the best of the sunrise tones. The natural beauty of the scene is accentuated with enhanced contrast, giving the image a more graphic, almost stylized look reminiscent of Art Deco design.The composition evokes a sense of timelessness, blending natural elegance with a touch of 20th-century design aesthetics. The result is a visually captivating seascape that balances both the softness of nature and the sharpness of design, making the Dovercourt beach marker a symbol of quiet strength against the dynamic backdrop of the ocean and sky.

Safe SeaAt the edge of Tenby’s rugged coastline, where land yields to sea, the Old Lifeboat Station rises above the tide like a watchful sentinel, etched in golden morning light. This composite image, a poetic blend of two photographs, is a tribute not just to place but to purpose.The first frame, an 8-minute-long exposure, bathes the scene in ethereal calm. The sea, once restless, is rendered soft transformed into a milky veil that captures the dawn sky. Hues of amber, lavender, and blush spill across the surface, blurring the boundary between water and air. The lifeboat station, poised on stilts above this dreamlike sea, takes on a painterly stillness, anchored in time as light gently kisses its weathered timber and corrugated roof.The second image, a crisp 1/50-second capture at f/22, pierces that stillness with radiant clarity. The rising sun aligns just behind the legs of the structure, and through this precise aperture bursts a brilliant star a symbol of guidance, hope, and vigilance. Shadows stretch long across the sand, framing the station with contrast and depth, emphasizing its architectural grace and steadfast presence.Together, these two moments one soft and contemplative, the other sharp and luminous tell a unified story. It is a quiet call to respect the sea’s beauty and its power. The lifeboat station, now retired, once stood as a launch point for heroic rescue. In this image, it becomes a beacon of memory and message: Be safe at sea.This photograph is not merely a capture of light and form. It is a reminder etched in gold and morning mist of the delicate balance between wonder and caution that the ocean always demands.