Spring Bank Holiday is with us in the UK and the weather, at least for the weekend, promises to be spectacular: Monday - the holiday itself - threatens electrical storms in the southeast.
The image of a kite flyer on what seems to be a deserted stretch of Bournemouth coast this afternoon belies the current trend. I took the photograph during late afternoon, once the crowds had thinned out.
It seems to me that the local beaches are getting more use than in recent years, with tourists eschewing foreign holidays in preference to staying at home. This could well be the result of the "credit crunch". Another possible explanation is that the area is just a good place to spend some time: The range of water sports on offer around Bournemouth and Poole are unrivalled in Europe.
The beaches have numerous Blue Flag awards - it shares 8 with Poole (4 each) - which guarantee the quality of both sand and water. Blue Flag awards are recognised internationally, so visitors know that the beach they're on is one of the best in the world.
24-70 f/2.8 EX DG Sigma lens. 1/500 second at f/8. ISO 400. CPL.
© 2009
No comments:
Post a Comment