There’s nothing I like better than to crest the brow of a hill and see it sparkling in the distance. It’s like a magnet from then on and my gaze keeps returning to it, imagining myself on that shore. I’ve lived within sight of the sea for most of my life, and cannot imagine a time where I couldn’t stroll on a beach at will. It’s lucky for me that there are endless stretches of cliff top walking in my rugged corner of north eastern England.
These photos were taken this morning on the stretch of coast just south of Seaham. You may remember, I posted recently about the town and its regeneration in No time like the present.
This is my entry for the Weekly Photo Challenge. The sea is a subject that never fails to engage me. I’m off now to check out the other entries. Come with me?
restlessjo 
Such beautiful sights Jo and it looks so peaceful. Great shots and thanks for sharing hon. 😀 *big hugs*
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I was trudging along with my group of walkers, who ask “why do you take so many photos?”, Sonel. Simply because I love to, and sometimes the results aren’t even too bad 🙂 They’re used to me now and call me Snappy!
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I so agree with you Jo, when we drive home we love that sparkling sea as we crest the ridge, before the final descent to our place, which nestles behind the trees … great photos of your lovely wild coastline 🙂
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Thanks, Christine. I just need a little peep of it on the horizon. Beautiful 🙂
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That was beautifully said, Joe!i Love your picture.
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Many thanks, Christiane. I’m pretty lucky here for views. 🙂
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p.s. Please add an s to photo.
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Your photo makes me want to go to the sea!
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Come on then, Ruth. Let’s do it! 🙂
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Beautiful sea post! Love the clouds of the first one.
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It’s all part of it- the wide skies and the sea, isn’t it, Amy? I love it, too. Thanks 🙂
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clouds!
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The sea is beautiful but those clods have me mesmerized!
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I know- it’s a knockout combination, Dawn, isn’t it! 🙂
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Heavy clouds 🙂
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It is indeed.
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What beautiful photos! I love the sea.
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I’m lucky to have it so near, Rosemary. Can’t imagine life without even if I’m just looking at it gleaming in the distance from my bedroom window 🙂
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Aw…I feel as though I just took a mini vacation ~ thanks Jo!
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It’s a good feeling, Jill 🙂
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Beautiful clouds, I love all the effects it makes on the landscapes
Please come over and share you post also for Travel Photo Mondays, the link is up for the whole week!
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Thanks, Noel. I’ll do that 🙂
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Oh, my! to live in such a beautiful place. I like the perspective of the shot through the queen anne’s lace. What a wonderful walk! 🙂
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It was quite unexpected this morning, George, because I thought our group walk was through the dene. I was so happy when we came out on the coast, and as you can see, it was a fabulous morning 🙂 Many thanks!
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That’s just how I remember it…
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When were you up this way? Or do you mean the sea in general? 🙂
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I do mean the northern East coast 🙂
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I can’t think of a better description that captures the pull of the see. Beautiful, Jo!
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Thanks, Elisa! My walking group just happened to be on that stretch of coast this beautiful morning. How fortuitous was that! 🙂
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What a nice way to ease in to the day!
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Oh, lucky you! Love the clouds, the grasses and the sea in these images 🙂
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It was the most fantastic (and unexpected) morning, Sue. It fell perfectly in with the challenge. Thanks 🙂
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🙂
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stunning photos Jo. Lucky you for living so near somewhere so perfect.
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Just happened to be on that stretch with my walking group this morning, Colin. The sky was blue and with a warm wind- all was right with the world. (till I fell over and hurt my wrist 🙂 )
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Your seascapes are breathtaking. Those cliffs with the billowing grasses, the beaches snuggled close to the cliffs and that wide open sea flanked by the wondrous sky is not something that many of us live with.You get the award for truly living close to the sea. 🙂
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I’m feeling very brought down to size, Lynne, because I just visited Ron’s entry. What a stunning collection 🙂 I had trouble leaving a comment so will you tell him I love the conch (and all the others)
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Just beautiful …. you surprised me here .. I thought I will land in turquoises water in Portugal or Greece. Looking at your photo … they give men endlessness .. and freedom.
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I was out with the walking group this morning, Viveka, and by chance we did this section of coast. Otherwise it would certainly have been Portugal, but it’s nice to promote the home front. I noticed you have a couple of posts up so I’ll be catching up soon 🙂 Meantime, have a hug or two.
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Time for me to get my ass of the chair .. so I will take your hugs with me.
Both my posts today has raised some interest and I think you should join the photo challenge too.
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Lovely!
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Thanks, Ute. I just realised that there are 800 other entries- might take me a little while to get around! 🙂
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