More evidence of the construction of the artificial surf reef at Boscombe, Dorset, was visible today. While the sand that will be pumped into the geotextile bags that give the reef its shape continues to be "harvested", a barge (image) pulls the pipelines, through which the sand will be pumped, into position. There was at least one diver on hand to ensure things went according to plan, whilst an RNLI lifeguard patrols the area on a jet ski.
The Isle of Wight "polar bear" is visible in the upper right third of the image, next to the world-famouse Needles rocks. This is an optical illusion of the cliffs of Scratchell's bay when viewed from this part of the south coast.
Today also saw the opening of the 29th Olympic games in Beijing. I'm not one for opening ceromonies, but do enjoy the games itself. I like the running, jumping and sand-pit events the most (kidding).
Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 lens. 1/320 sec at f/5.6. ISO 200.
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