20th December 2024 is the closest we can schedule a solstice walk. But will we catch the sunrise, when most days have been grey and overcast? We can hope. Please join us
20th December 2024
Despite the sun is still beyond the sea’s horizon, in colouring the clouds it throws our Nelson Monument into stark silhouette and, in reflecting the sky, the river turns pink
20th December 2024
20th December 2024
I love this pre-sunrise hour when there’s light enough to see what’s about and yet the ships’ and harbour lights still give deep reflections in the slow moving river
20th December 2024
20th December 2024
20th December 2024
20th December 2024
Our river, as it flows through the town, runs almost due south, only changing its direction to east as it reaches the harbour’s mouth. And the solstice sun rises from the southeast. Despite we don’t get a full view of the sun as it emerges from the sea, the moment is magic!
20th December 2024
20th December 2024
The harbour’s mouth. The risen sun is caught in the clouds
20th December 2024
20th December 2024
20th December 2024
It wasn’t a startling sunrise, no blinding light. But it was heartwarming and exciting.
See Tuesday Treats for more photos from this walk
Wishing you Peace, Love and Good Health in the coming New Year
crispina kemp 
What gorgeous colours!! I would be satisfied with that. Where I live, there is no good spot to capture the sunrise. Sigh. I can, however, get fab sunsets, so there is that.
Now, the fog is so thick out there, I am moving my butt to go capture the moodiness before it dissipates and the rain starts.
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I have remarked before, I am lucky with where I live; such varied environments, and if only I move my butt I can gather some fantastic shots.
Hope you got out and captured that mist
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Yes, you are. And you bet your butt out there quite a bit.
I got some fantastic shots (if I say so myself 😉 )
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That’s encouraging. I’m having trouble finding a fine day with good light
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The pics from Instagram used to be shared on X but that wouldn’t matter coz you never catch what I share on there anyway!
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I do occasionally persist with jumping hoops to see what you’ve put on IG. But not being a member… you know what I’m saying
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How sweet are you? I hate that X no longer automatically uploads and I don’t think of going back and resharing because, frankly, it’s a pain in the ass!
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Scenes that still remain close to my heart, magic
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Happy it has that affect on you. I’ve never had a career at sea, not even messing about in boats, yet ships, boats, yachts of all sizes held me spellbound, a constant attraction
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Amazing photos at a beautiful time of year! Well done Crispina!
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Thank you, Frank. I was so pleased the sun put in an appearance. It’s been mostly absent of late
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A beautiful sunrise captured in your photos Crispina
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It was magical, so close to the solstice
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😍😍😍
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Thank you
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You’re welcome
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Beautiful, this is very reminiscent of our river Tyne at the bookends of the day.
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East coast is best, isn’t it!
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Yes 🙂
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