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gCarraig (craig lammes) says:

nice. love the tones.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

topupthetea says:

oooh i do very much like this (:
great light, colours, mood, everything! lovely!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Ariel says:

oooh fabulous textures!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Môsieur J. [version 3.0b] says:

excellent !
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

alterednate says:

Great contrasting colors. makes me long for the ocean... thankfully I'll have a little taste this christmas...
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

suertudo says:

excellent Steve.... and you've allowed a little light in! -:)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Monster. says:

Thanks all.

Nate, you coming to England or the sea somewhere else.

Tom - put it down to exposure error.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

efo says:

So very fine, Steve. There's a sense of transparent color - watercolor - in this image; even the buildings and sand are liquid (and alive).
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

@rno says:

superbes couleurs et atmosphere
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Catherine Jamieson says:

Steve! What a wonderful, wonderful shot. In fact, we liked it so well that we put it on the front page of Utata as today's blogged image. Congrats!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Monster. says:

Thank you very much Catherine - I am honoured.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Irina Souiki says:

... Uh... Ahem. Miss Catherine? What should I do with the spotlight? :-D

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Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

[kren] says:

The light must have been amazing.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

regina says:

What a great picture !
The colours of the houses, the dark sand (pebbles?) and the dramatic sky - perfect :)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

It'sGreg says:

Blogged on Utata, Spotlighted on Utata...a double dose of goodness. And well deserved. This is a lovely, haunting image.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

meeralee says:

Congratulations twice over, Monster!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

vicki wolkins says:

Double congratulations!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

parasol says:

Beautiful collection of blues and shapes.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Congrats on the synchronicity! This is a beautiful image. The pebble-textures and the graphic personality of the shacks are so appealing. And that sky... that is pure poetry.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

elphabatizing says:

Wow, this is great. I wish I could elaborate more, but alas, the old cliche about pictures and words is apt enough in this case.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

zerajera says:

Nice one Monster - next time snap your own town huts in "Fleet" :-)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Leviathor says:

Outrageously cool clouds.

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Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Brenda Anderson says:

Congrats on the Utata blog. This is a wonderful image!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

the life of liza says:

Yes, yes. This is lovely, this is lovely!!

Congratulations, congratulations ;)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

BamaWester says:

This is superb in it's simplicity. The blue is exceptional, as well. Nicely done.

(Seen on Explore)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

ArcticAndi says:

Wow, dass ist gelungen - tolles foto! 10/10p
nur der flieger oben links stört =D
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

atoms_73 says:

Amazing
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

madswisscow says:

This is a jawdropper even in the thumb size!
Fabulous work, as always! Congratulations!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

*Louise** says:

Congratulations, well deserved... it's wonderful... :)
Seen on front page of utata
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

tollen says:

----and blue and grey, also:)

And the composition is spectacular!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Loki* [deleted] says:

seen on utata- i luuuurve this :p great shot :)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

swardraws says:

LOVE this! (seen on Utata's front page)

And I just noticed it is the spotlight picture of the day as well. You grabbed both spots, very cool

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Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Peggy Collins says:

I love everything about this shot! The clouds really make it, the way they echo the colors of the buildings. Fantastic shot!

(gallery & instructions)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Adam Graham says:

This is a fantastic shot. I especially love the lighting. Great work.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Katushinka says:

The combonation is powerful. The textures are so different yet work together coherently. Very nice.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

ignacio_lpm says:

What a wonderful composition, the textures and colors work very well.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Anna_Cantwell says:

love thiS! congrats on the front page of explore! great colors, textures, and simplicity!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Kim Denise says:

amazing!!!

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Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

paladinsf says:

Cool colors
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

[le]doo/off says:

vraiment impressionnant !
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

*Gracie says:

Absolutely beautiful!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

mes_tiza says:

amazing picture!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Boggy says:

Congratulations on a great photo! And on the double hit by Utata! Well done indeed.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Juliet_ says:

Marvellous photo....

Seen on the front page of Explore.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

dsevilla says:

Simply wonderful!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

4PIZON says:

Nice work Monster !!!

This photo wins
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You're invited to post this exceptional image in
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Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

~Prescott says:

Cool! Beautiful shades of blue and great composition.

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Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

myla kent says:

this is really well done (saw it on page 1 of explore) ::bravo!::
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Mylens* says:

Very moody image.
I also saw it on Explore Page and I am glad I did.
Nice to see you, monster:)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Schellebelle [deleted] says:

Great shot, good colors!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

davedeluria says:

A fave!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

jejoenjeM says:

I know I'm just adding to the pile, but this is really really beautiful. Such a fantastic mood and vivid colours. Fav for me.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

infinger2006 says:

Love how it glows against the grey background. nice.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

cpzhao says:

interesting...
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

gugahmariano says:

very good!!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

algo says:

Terrific photo - so inviting to change and have a swim!!
Great foreground textures.
Well seen.
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Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

aida_dasilva says:

This is a very striking picture! Very pretty!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

s-a-m says:

beautiful! love the colours and clouds :)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

flick.it says:

gorgeous shot!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

sakura_chihaya+ says:

Beauty like a masterpiece !
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Sarah Underhill [deleted] says:

I love this. A favorite!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

dolphin_dolphin says:

Very nice photo!!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

*harvest_ja [deleted] says:

great shot, congratulations!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

steve williams-photography (polarunner) says:

nice shot. great colour
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

catscape says:

Very cool!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Ringo Muxa says:

nice!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

PhotoGraham says:

Very nice. Interesting that we both have Hayling Island beach hut photos from the same day in explore (this is a little nearer the top than mine!)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Becka Knight says:

Wow....where are these? I love them! The color is amazing.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

darkbluedarkblue says:

this is beautiful.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Sue, Toronto says:

Absolutely awesome
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

paulo_nuno OFF TO BRAZIL says:

Great shot
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

skin says:

The discussion on this picture for the Weekly pool can be found here.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

zerajera says:

A bit dilute on "water" here... You're not going to pull this "vapour" rule out of the bag too? :-)
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Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Lagomorpha says:

Great shot! It's impossible to do it better!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

hellophotokitty says:

So surreal and beautiful - thank you for sharing my dear!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

cultamerica says:

with reluctance, and a heavy heart, I declare this one of the best photos I've ever seen.
I was pondering launching a group that would nominate an image representing the hypothetical "only image you would ever see for the rest of your life" kind of thing. May never have done it, but I have at least found a very likely pick.
thanks
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

.gc. [expired] says:

Love it ! very very nice
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

CA says:

This is exquisite.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

E.C.A. Photo. says:

Truly magnificent work. This is the kind image that doesn't just show a place but takes you there. Well done.
(see on the Utata front page)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

t. bell says:

awesome. congrats all the way around.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

ian han says:

Bloomin marvelous
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

zerajera says:

Looks like you need to get onto Hayling more often Steve.

Great shot and these comments are justified.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Remiss63 says:

really fantastic photograph. love the intensity of the blues and the quietude of the atmosphere.

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Doc Tony Photography says:

A+++ Grade Photo! please join us
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

-Nicole- says:

Gorgeous shot. Love the boldness of the blues and the light and the sky of course. Everything is really spot on. Really stunning shot :-)
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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

ipernity.com/home/nicoleb / No to censorship [deleted] says:

I love it!
Thanks to Catherine for pointing it out :)!
Well deserved attention - it's wonderful!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

terefereqqq says:

great mood and clouds!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

smokingdrum says:

Wonderful, wonderful shot! The light, tones, are just perfect. I love that it is not really bright but quite dramatic.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

orphansparrow says:

I think this is one of my favorite photos ever.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

theurbannexus says:

Nice sharp detail
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

~J0~ says:

This hits the spot! I've gone all goose-pimply in my appreciation! Absolutely superb!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

jcb_peaches says:

I manage a seaside network conecting regeneration practitioners and would love to use this on our website. It's a great picture and really sums up the contrast of issues that towns by the sea suffer from!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

mcollins123 says:

You are my winner!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Anne*° says:

Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
Found in www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

birdtoes says:

lovely!
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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

sminky_pinky100 (Busy In & Out) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Beach Hut Elite, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Beach Hut Elite

I have just started a brand new group...never done it before...anyway, I would love to have your image added to the group. Do please join as well. Thanks.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

brianjulieandbaby says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called each penny pretty: creative commons, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

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The Blues

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