While the summer may feel a long way off as we head towards the autumnal season, I managed to convince my family that there is no better time than now to make a final trip to the coast one last time this year.
Blessed with sunshine, clear bright skies and a brisk wind, we ended up spending a weekend in Selsey, a large village with a small seaside town a few miles south of Chichester, dominated by the sea and famous for its fishing with a stunning beach that stretches for miles.
We spent our day at the West Beach, which is probably one of the best tidal beaches within the county with an abundance of natural light due to its magnificent landscape and the echo of the sea.
At the end of the road, there is a distant view of the Isle of Wight.
The tide was low when we arrived so we were lucky to enjoy a huge expanse of soft golden sand. We felt alive as we splashed around, throwing pebbles that armour the beach into the sea, seeing who could throw the farthest.
Besides being a treat for the senses, we loved the mineral magic of the seawater in the atmosphere and the soft sand exfoliating our feet, bracing the fresh air laced with beauty as we ran around until the sun set.
The panoramas were breathtakingly glorious as the soft glowing light from the sky created a reflection of the sun’s rays during the evening twilight.
The UK may not be amongst the top for its coastal scenery but the coastline is certainly as picturesque as any other.
The calm sea was spectacular, so we lounged around watching the sunset and the tethered fronds of seaweed whirling around, casting silhouettes and gazing into the watery worlds of hermit whilst enjoying the relaxing sound of the sea.
Once the sun had gone down, we lay on the beach stargazing and watched the clear skies reveal an impressive bright moon until the tide came in.
Have you been to Selsey? What did you think of the beach? Sunrise and sunsets seem to be my thing so if you have any recommendations on where to capture some of the best views, please comment below. I’d love to hear from you!
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