Sea Defences…(January 2026)

The relentless bad weather has put a strain on the sea defences along the South West coastline.  The waves batter the seawall and rock armour on Holcombe Beach but for the most part it holds firm. Close up, these defences reveal interesting patterns and colours some of which I’ve captured below:

Breaking Through 2 (January 2026)

More sunlight breaking through clouds over The Ness at Shaldon and coastline beyond. 

Rain and wind have characterised the weather this year. Hardly a day passes without a downpour. Occasionally the sun breaks through the thick clouds, casting sunbeams and shimmering light on the sea. 

Claret & Blue (January 2026)

Claret and blue are the dominant colours in these abstract images taken on Teignmouth’s seafront.  The distinctive rusty red sand at Teignmouth is likely due to the red sandstone cliffs that define the South Devon coastline.  The sea wall has been battered by recent waves but on a calmer day it and the lapping sea reflect deep blues. 

Holcombe Head (January 2026)

Photographs featuring Holcombe Head (or Hole Head) which includes stacks called the Parson and Clerk plus the isolated Shag Rock, taken over a few days in a variety of weather conditions...