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English Beach

Postby Killakoala on Sat Apr 14, 2007 10:55 pm

Southsea Beach, (near Portsmouth) in the height of summer.

Southsea Beach, famous for it's beautiful beaches and historical pier where entertainment abounds with examples of English culture such as Loggy Pippins dancing dog show and the Silly Buggers Trio.

Shot on 'Kodak 100' film using a Nikon F70d circa 1997. Algae removed but responsible for vignetting.

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Postby sirhc55 on Sat Apr 14, 2007 10:59 pm

Steve - your photo brought a tear to my eyes - the beautiful sandy beach and stunning blue sky reminds me of what I miss about home - thank you :wink:
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Postby Steffen on Sun Apr 15, 2007 12:08 am

sirhc55 wrote:Steve - your photo brought a tear to my eyes - the beautiful sandy beach and stunning blue sky reminds me of what I miss about home - thank you :wink:


Yes, some place to long for... :lol:

I'm sure, however, that the local pubs make up for it, and then some...

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Postby Killakoala on Sun Apr 15, 2007 12:26 am

Steffen wrote:
I'm sure, however, that the local pubs make up for it, and then some...


Yes they did. The fish and chips shops were crap. :)
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Postby petermmc on Sun Apr 15, 2007 8:09 am

The sand has big grains.
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Postby bago100 on Sun Apr 15, 2007 8:13 am

Reminds me of that wonderful book - "The day of the triffids"
No people enjoying the bright, warm sunshine running over the sandy shores with naked (gasp) feet :D
I like the depth of field in this photo though. The 'sand' seems to stay in focus for a very long way.
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Postby gstark on Sun Apr 15, 2007 9:22 am

petermmc wrote:The sand has big grains.


That's the film, Peter. :)

Steve, great shot.

Oddly it reminds me of Venice Beach in California, because of the buildings right on the beach front, which is something that we don't often see, at least in Sydney.
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Postby Oz_Beachside on Sun Apr 15, 2007 10:38 am

reminds me of my assignment in Brighton. You needed GP boots to walk on the beach in the mornings (due to rocks, not suringes).

Ahh, do miss that large soft light source, you could count on it every day!
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Postby curly on Sun Apr 15, 2007 5:13 pm

As already stated, a great DOF. With that beckoning for an enjoyable Sunday at the beach you have to feel sorry for the poor bastards. No wonder they are like they are.
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Postby shakey on Mon Apr 16, 2007 2:31 am

Among the rubble, there's sometimes a bit of sand. Premium sunbathing spots. 8) 8) Here's a shot from near Eastbourne circa 1982.


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