The Beach by andycoleborn

The Beach

The weather in the UK has been glorious of late, and incredibly for a Bank Holiday weekend, it's all set to continue.

Today was in the mid to high 70s.. Just about perfect as it wasn't too hot to be unbearable but warm enough to feel good.

I had the day to myself so I jumped in the car and drove to Southend-on-Sea, parked up and enjoyed the day. I didn't dip my toe although plenty did nor was I sunbathing like many of the people here.. I just walked around, grabbing a vacant bench or spot on the sea wall..

Have ended up with a good tan and classic t-shirt arms..!!

Drove back via Leigh-on-Sea, a working fishing village and bought a half-pint of cockles, caught this morning, dashed them in vinager and black pepper and scoffed down by the dock. Delish...

Only downside today.... A £35 parking ticket... :-(
Blimey! Sarf-end looks manic...bet lots of seaside places were like that today.....mad dogs n Englishmen n all that! Good photo :)
April 22nd, 2011  
@looseimages Cheers Lucy.. yeah it was packed, but it actually wasn't as bad as I'd expected...
April 22nd, 2011  
nice capture !
April 22nd, 2011  
Fab photos Andy :o)
April 22nd, 2011  
This is a great picture! I wish I were there. Today it is rainy and cold. I actually have the heater on!!
April 22nd, 2011  
Jeez looks like it could be Miami that beach is so crowded!
April 22nd, 2011  
Ha! The weather is amazing and Southend could be Brighton could be any coastline in the UK right now. Great capture Andy ... and let's hope we continue with the good weather!
April 22nd, 2011  
Sounds like a delightful day except for the ticket. I love the crowd scene and coloring in this photo...we had a little snow today...
April 22nd, 2011  
great angle. that looks like so much fun
April 22nd, 2011  
WOAH, talk about packed. Have a good weekend, Andy :)
April 22nd, 2011  
great pic! sorry about the ticket!
April 22nd, 2011  
Makes me wish i was there! Nice shot!
April 22nd, 2011  
I like the retro look of this picture
April 22nd, 2011  
I LOVE this shot! Great compositon! It has so much to see in it! :0) Sorry about your ticket!
April 22nd, 2011  
Very nice scene. Love the composition and retro colors.
April 22nd, 2011  
looks like a super day down there. fun!
April 22nd, 2011  
Sorry about the parking ticket but it sounds like a glorious day otherwise. Great shot of a crowded beach on a beautiful day.
April 22nd, 2011  
Cool shot. My favorite beach days are the ones where all these people have gone home. :)
April 22nd, 2011  
So many people on the beach! Our weather is still crap so no sunbathing for me. Jealous you all the sun you are having.
April 22nd, 2011  
very cool shot - love all the colors! @bradsworld LOL
April 22nd, 2011  
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The beach is packed! Great beach photo. Bummer about the parking ticket.
April 23rd, 2011  
Great shot Andy - love the UK beaches when the sun comes out for the first Bank Hol!! By the way, Congrats on top 20 this week *big thumbs up*!!
April 23rd, 2011  
Wonderful pic!
April 23rd, 2011  
wow that's a busy beach! The weather is incredible ain't it!
April 23rd, 2011  
A stupidly crowded beach for 22nd April. Nice shot.
April 23rd, 2011  
Fabulous shot Andy
April 23rd, 2011  
Andy... we call that a 'farmer tan'! Cool shot!
April 23rd, 2011  
dont miss those crowded beach days, in fact i would probably feel frezzing if i was there, now im used to oz!!, gutted for you about your parking ticket.......ouchie!! nice shot btw.
April 23rd, 2011  
Happy sunny celebration of the spring and sun in this picture. Very beautiful.
April 23rd, 2011  
great shot reminds me of my childhood - also jealous abouth eth cockles - must go to the coast soon....
April 23rd, 2011  
OMG that is a seriously crowded beach!!
April 23rd, 2011  
Wow!! So many beachgoers! Love the colour and busy-ness in this shot :) I'm jealous as we're moving into colder weather.
April 24th, 2011  
JP
looks like a typical Mediterranean beach, not the UK hehehe! Great shot - love the processing!
April 24th, 2011  
Very good. I'm trying to figure out where you must have been standing to get this angle. Perhaps the little jetty thing there?
April 26th, 2011  
thanks guys for your comments...
@miley89yeah that's the one.. where the offer speedboat rides... I asked the guy if I could walk down half way to grab a snap
April 26th, 2011  
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