Criccieth

For my get pushed partner Mary who gave me the challenge to show her something I really love about the place in Wales where I live.

Today we had fish and chips in Criccieth, the best in the surroundings. After that we walked down to the beach. Stones, water and whatever has been spit out by the sea, the boys love it all. The girl too, though from a carrier height, looking around and watching her brothers. I love this place, especially when the summer guests have left and the beach is quiet again. The old ruin on top op the hill in the distance is Criccieth Castle.

[4-9-2014]

[Saxa van Eijnsbergen]

@mcsiegle Hi Mary, my picture for you, to see a bit of Wales I love!

[Graham Thresher]

Went to Criccieth Castle when I was 12 on a school trip ! Super shot. Fav

[Saxa van Eijnsbergen]

@thresheg I've never been in the ruin/castle, but it's quite a landmark. I've walked a lot in the surroundings and seen it from different angles.
Thanks for the fave!

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Super shot

[Gnome]

Lovely rocks leading your eye to the castle. Not had chips in Criccieth yet but I've heard they're good!

[Julia]

Wow! Beautiful place!

[vstap]

Great scene. Love the background mist, the scattered rocks, and the focal point of the child on the shore. Neat photo. Fav

[Graeme Stevens]

Excellent shot

[Mary Siegle]

What a wonderful shot! I love the rocks leading my eye back finally to the ruins of the castle, and your son -- completely absorbed in the matter at hand on the beach. The small detail that enchants me the most is the sandy, dirty bottom that shows the childhood enjoyment of the natural world he inhabits. No fear of getting dirty -- sit down wherever you find the most interesting stuff. Good response to the challenge. Mission accomplished.

[Jan Rose]

Great shot, nice b/w and I like how the rocks shine.

[Saxa van Eijnsbergen]

@vstap thanks for the fav!

[Saxa van Eijnsbergen]

@mcsiegle what a very lovely comment, Mary!

[Margaret Obey]

I met my first husband along that coast. I loved Criccieth. We met in Pwhelli!

[Gosia]

Beautiful composition.

[Lottie]

Wow, so beautiful! Now on my list of places to visit :)

[Leon Buijs]

Beautiful landscape, great in b&w

[Denise fuller]

great composition and super in B&W

[Pyrrhula]

Ik ben er even op bezoek geweest ( met Google maps) Je heb niks teveel gezegd. Schattige foto van jullie zoon

[Ivan]

Such a nice image. fav.

[Newbank Lass]

Just beautiful composition. Looks a wonderful place to spend an aftenoon

[Saxa van Eijnsbergen]

@ceilidh did you ever go back to this area?

[Saxa van Eijnsbergen]

@ivan @newbank @gosia thanks for the faves!

[Boxplayer]

What a marvellous place.

[Saxa van Eijnsbergen]

@boxplayer yes! Thanks for the fave.