Down to the Beach, Filey by fishers

Down to the Beach, Filey

The difference between the wind in the gardens on the cliff top, and down here close to the beach. Here it was much less windy and warm enough to sit and watch the world go by.

Amazing how vivid the blue of the sea was - it looks a bit false, but it was genuinely that deep blue.

Filey was a small village until the 18th century when visitors from Scarborough arrived seeking the peace and quiet that Filey then offered. The development of the area around the Crescent, followed by the opening of a railway station in 1846 led to growth of the holiday industry, although Filey has always been a much quieter resort than it's neighbours Bridlington and Filey, and is still very popular with older holidaymakers.

Ian
Nice
October 1st, 2016  
love the textures in those sand dunes in the background. looks so peaceful.
October 1st, 2016  
Lovely capture of the wonderful area...great composition and history
October 1st, 2016  
Lovely capture,
October 1st, 2016  
You know, Ian, that I'll always be a sucker for photos like this. It reminds me of the railings on the prom at Peel, Isle of Man.
October 1st, 2016  
Great shot and view on this beautiful coast and beach
October 1st, 2016  
Nice coastal shot
October 2nd, 2016  
This looks like a very pretty and quiet place for a peaceful and relaxing break. Actually it is not my type of holiday but my son and son-in-law would both love to spend some time with their families.
October 2nd, 2016  
Beautiful shot
October 2nd, 2016  
@pdulis @catsmeowb @seattlite @lhart @s4sayer @pyrrhula @777margo @sangwann @bkbinthecity

Thank you all for your comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.

I'm looking forward to showing my mum the shots of Filey - she and my dad regularly took holidays at Filey as they got older.

Ian
October 2nd, 2016  
@s4sayer

It's amazing how many UK holiday resorts have very similar railings! The promenade at Peel is a good example. Some years ago we were eating ice cream on Peel promenade when we met Norman Wisdom, so somewhere in the archive I have a shot of Lucy talking to him.

Ian
October 2nd, 2016  
Clever use of perspective in front of the cliffs.
October 3rd, 2016  
@alfsson

Thank you Paul, glad you like it!

Ian
October 4th, 2016  
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