These photographs of Whitstable beach were taken a few days in advance of the ‘shortest day’—for the Kick-About’s Solstice prompt—though daylight has been in very short supply, what with the storms battering the UK and the stubborn low grey cloud characterising every waking day of late.

I went out at low tide, when I knew what precious light there was would be bouncing off the exposed mud/silt/sand and the racks of the oyster beds would be visible. It was freezing cold, my hands going the pink colour of champagne rhubarb, but as luck would have it, a redoubtable dog-walker and his happy black labrador struck out towards the horizon, bringing some much-needed life to these wintry scenes.



3 responses to “December Dog (2024)”

  1. You are lucky to have the beach to yourself, almost! Kent is one county I should have explored more when we lived in the SE. I love that last photo! 🙋‍♂️

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    1. Thanks Ashley – the last one is my favourite too.

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  2. Lovely photographs Phil! I can feel that bitter sea wind through the screen. X

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