After a sweltering afternoon on Minsmere's reception I decided it was too hot to try to stagger to any of the hides so I went home. A most beautiful sunset was incoming as I came into Felixstowe so I headed to the Ferry to make the most of it. The temperature had cooled enough to make it comfortable as well.
A young herring gull glowing in the evening sunlight.
I took the above three from the jetty - I then headed through the boatyard to catch the light on the mud flats.
Felixstowe Ferry sits within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty known as Suffolk Coasts and Heaths - you can see why, can't you?
Got to have a few gulls as well!
A stunning moon to finish off with:
Enjoy, as always.
Our herring gulls are red listed birds. Think about that the next time you hear some flaming idiot calling for a cull of them.
Great set of photos Clare, the lighting is just wonderful at dusk as the sun is setting. Such a tranquil and beautiful scene and love the boat-scapes in particular and the moon pic.
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That looks lovely we are so looking forward to being in Suffolk in just over 2 weeks hopefully we will catch up at Minsmere? Please put some good weather aside for us ;-)
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Shane said: That looks lovely we are so looking forward to being in Suffolk in just over 2 weeks hopefully we will catch up at Minsmere? Please put some good weather aside for us ;-)
Excellent stuff Clare, really captured the mood for us to share!
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Very nice atmospheric pictures, Clare.
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Beautiful sunset and lovely shots Clare, I like the glowing Gull in the first shot too.
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Loved those, Clare, especially the mud flats. Thanks for posting them :-)
A lovely collection, Clare--thanks! Like Gaynor, I, too, especially like the first shot of the Gull and its little friend in the evening light (and the rest as well, actually!).
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Super photos, Clare. You have a good eye to be able to capture the scenes at just the right time.
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