Cold war defence boom, Shoeburyness

This is part of the structure that was visible in the distance in the 5th's shot, I couldn't resist it. :-D
A bit of info.about it can be found down the page a ways here : http://www.southend.gov.uk/info/841/historic_sites_and_monuments/96/overview_of_southends_history/5

[Claire]

This is fabulous, love the view. Thanks for the info may just have to visit this place sounds right up my street! :0)

[Chris]

Despite having lived in Southend for a short spell when young, I didn't know about this. Couldn't find the link though.

[Alison Hewitt Bailey]

@gooner46 Hi Chris. Did the link take you to the page headed "Overview of Southend's History" successfully ? If so, the info's just a single para.'s worth , 6th one down. Hope that helps.

[Jennifer C]

love the lines here and it's a lovely crisp image. the tide looks like it goes out a long way

[Ariel]

Interesting geometry in this shot - the lines and the shadows especially.

[Hamble]

I love this, the shadows, the lead-in line, and the splash of colour added by the person in the distance. Fave.

[Jen Hudson]

Fabulous lines and pov and there are those people to give it that extra and make the scene just perfect!

[Jean Tookey]

A great composition. The lines lead you through the picture right out to the sea and then there is the added interest of the people.

[Loopy-Lou]

Wonderful shot.

[8yearson]

This is very near my neck of the woods.... were you here over the Bank Holiday weekend? I love the symetry and repeating lines, and those two little figures out on the mud. I've never seen this, I must go and check out, perhaps with @heidihp on one of our field trips!

[Alison Hewitt Bailey]

@jackie8 Thanks, Jackie. Yes, we went up on the Sunday. We pop up to Southend on a whim sometimes if the weather's good and have lunch and a stroll along the esplanade. Like fools we forgot about the Bank Holiday weekend this time and it was heaving when we got there, so went on to Shoeburyness.

[carol white]

Wonderful perspective and leading lines!!Excellent capture and a Fav!!

[Lisa Stein]

Lines galore! I love how the posts lead the eye into the shot and out of sight. Great shadows and light, too!

[elkehochban]

Fab leading lines!

[Matt Clendon]

I can almost smell the sea. That is quite an impressive and dominating feature. I like that you have the two people in there in the distance, they add to the sense of scale and 'the living with-ness" of the place.

[Taephy]

woo...beautifully captured!

[Janet]

It looks nice and peaceful there, away from the madding crowds!

[Mac]

Love this! The shadows, lines, colors, perspective, awesome!

[Netkonnexion]

Love the line here. Great geometry.

[Chris]

@dulciknit Found it! It's an age thing!! Interesting stuff - I like all that sort of stuff. Thanks, Alison.

[John Falconer]

Nice shot and POV.

[Kazzy]

Thanks for the link! I would have asked what these were :) Great leading lines. Love those people in the sand to add some more interest :)

[Dione Giorgio]

Great pov and capture, Alison. Love the shadows.

[Paul "Snapchap" Everest]

Brilliant! I was unaware of any Cold War defences but this is great. Thanks for the link.

[Al Bailey]

Great shot ...... lovely pov :)

[Lepi]

Great perspective shot. The leading lines work perfectly. Good composition focus and light.

[Myrna O'Hara]

Had to fav this, just love it.