Beautiful picture, I like the style a lot. Interesting colors and such in the rock pattern, and the houses are odd and interesting to look at. Keep up the good work.

And as for London's bombings, I was shocked. People do horrible things to each other.

Beautiful picture, as always.

My thoughts are with you and your countrymen today. I'm sorry you're experiencing this.

nice composition.

I like the different array of colors on the beach. The angle that shot was taken seems too low for my liking. I like the alignment of the different color buildings which kind of match the different array of colors on the beach.

I have to say, I was in utter shock and horror when I found out about the bombings in London. I wish these atrocities wouldn't happen.

Au la contraire - I think this photo's perfect for today when we could all use either distractions or reminders that brighter times are ahead.

beautiful composition and perspective. the colors are vibrant and they're complementing each other.

I posted an image this morning relevant to London winning the Olympic bid then checked the news straight after. I removed it.

Sorry to digress. As for your shot - I think the top half of the photo is great but personally I feel the pebbles detract from the main subject (the huts). So, for the next time, could I suggest you pick up all the pebbles from the beach and shoot it just with golden sand? Super ;oD

The great thing about this photo is the colors. The colors of the stones are amazing and the huts in front of the sky really pop. May God be with you and your countrymen.

Nothing I can write but this short note to express my sorrow - a disgusting show made by those uncivilised animals probably affected all the Britons. Althought I don't live in UK, it has a huge influence on me too. Simply - feeling sorry.

Mother always said there would be days like this.

Home
is always in the distance
Just beyond reach
Desirable from the outside
Loved from afar
Beautiful in projection
Always there

Hi, David. Just wanted to be sure you and yours were out of harm's way today; and my condolences to your countrymen.

As always, a lovely shot.

A very interesting shot (not my favourite of the series) though I wonder where you focussed on this shot, it seems the huts are slightly soft.
As to the horrors of the day, like most people I was shocked & horrified by the events. Londoners have proved in the past that they are a resilient bunch and this atrocity will not change that. My thoughts are with the victims and their relatives.

For the first time ever I don't like something about an image enough to post to say so - the out of focus pebbles distract me and I wish they were more in focus. But that aside, I like the strong colours and the almost uniformly blue sky. Gorgeous.

I actually think I like this one. The focus is just enough to draw you out into the far pebbles, where you just kind of get lost, back and forth, in a good way. I'd kind of like to see a higher resolution version now.

And London has my prayers.

the pebles could be carnage! The huts stop that initial thought.
:-)

I hope you are safe and well. My thoughts and prayers are with your country.

beautiful, as always.

Very quiet and restful and somehow 'appropriate' (if that's possible) for a day like today.

I wasn't aware you lived in London, but I'm glad to hear that you're okay. It was such awful news to wake up to.

I was originally going to comment on the picture to note the beautiful array of colors just from what's lying in the sand...

David, this is a really nice perspective. IMHO, I think this shot would do well with much more depth of field. I, personally, would love to see each and every pebble leading up to those houses. Compositionally, this is lovely. Ah, look at me, pretending like I know something ;-) Anyway, love seeing your work. Be safe, a moment of silence, and the toll of life rolls on. Cheers.

I have to agreee with Laurent that this picture would be much nicer if you had shot with a greater depth of field.

I like the out of focus pebbles, I think (though at first glance I didn't): they do draw the eye to the beach huts...

david, very nice composition (gotta love breaking that rule of thirds ;-)) however, i suspect the images would have bee even more powerful with a deeper DoF. don't get me wrong, i'm a big fan of selective focus/shallow DoF, but i'd love to see/compare this image with one stopped down.

regarding what is appropriate to post today, i felt the same way. same conclusion too. my prayers are with you all.

the image is fantastic.

I've been a visitor for a long time, but haven't ever left a comment before, but this image blew me away. It reminded me of a pinhole shot, great angle and the colours are surreal and dreamlike. Love it!

:-)
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More thoughts and prayers coming your way from the USA.

what an amazing composition.i like it.
I'am so sorry for the bombing in London.

David, I can't say anything that hasn't already been said. As an American, I have been where you are today, and greatly appreciate the international sentiment that was sent our way. Terrorism knows no geographical boundaries. One day we will all live in peace. God bless you and yours.

This image is very strikng, I enjoyed looking at it and the perspective.

As for what transpired today, I still have a lump in my throat and my heart is heavy with sadness that things like this happen. I agree with Broch, I remember when Prime Minister Blair said on 9/11 that "we are all Americans today". I hope that we can return the sentiment, because we here are all shocked and deeply sadened. My prayers are with you all.

how come the pebbles/shells/whatever are so many different colours?

Dave, this is really a sad news for everyone. I hope no more life are harmed again.

I this say this is the best photo for today. Whole beach is full of colourful stones. The background buildings are very interesting too. Maybe I shouldn't ask at this time but I'm curious what kind of post processing for this photo?

Wish everyone is healthy and safe!

Great photo.. my thoughts are with you and your country

Bright for a 10pm shot. agree with Laurent about the DOP.

Thanks for the beautiful, peaceful shot on this horrible, senseless day.

I hope that you and yours are safe and well.
A beautiful shot to lift spirits on such a horrific day.

My heart goes out to them too.

For some reason, to me, the picture seems to reflect the day.

Bleak. Solid things left only in a distance. A lot of beautiful things shattered.

This is my first comment on your site. And apologies for not having commented earlier. I have been a fan of your site for over a year now and it has always bought smiles, tears, joy, awe and wonder to me every day.

abhijit.

I agree with you about London, and the sense of reality it brings to people.
As for your pictures - I can imagine camera makers not liking you! The astounding and consistent quality of your work is such that many people could be put off trying photography themselves, with resulting loss in camera sales!
I think letter-boxing this picture slightly would have helped - the out-of-focus foreground pebbles are a litle distracting.
keep up the great work.

I don't understand why you felt that this is not good enough to be posted. I like this image very much. It seem to be coming strainght out of Alibaba and 40 thieves, the pebbles look like precious stones.

Nice shot.. the blurring at the bottom part is great...

My prayers for those live lost in London.

We can imagine what it feels like to be a target of unfair attack but it is hard to know and better not to...

I admire the way British view of live. Your photography is the best example. If it helps British economy, I'll really make sure I stop in London when I travel (but perhaps that's aready an american solution to everyting, isn't it?)

Back to today's picture - the choice seemed surprising at first, but the more I look at it the stronger it feels. It Zen, symbolyc, and numerology is here too...

BTW, I see the new hover window is transparent in firefox and netscape but not in IE. I am pretty sure it could work the same way everywhere. Ask me how...

There are always days like this, but we have to live our lives as best we could.

37 people are dead in London. More British soldiers are dead around the world. And more innocent people are dying every day from wars and hunger.

If we could all fight for democracy, at home and abroad, these things would not happen.

So sorry and sad for the cruel facts that happened in London. Our thoughts are with all the British people.

happy that you and your family are ok dave - my thoughts are with you all.

I think that posting this was the right thing to do. I mean, you shouldn't feel you have to change what you had planned. But even if you were, it's so appropriate in its own way - small beach huts by the seaside? It's such a simple pleasure that won't be destroyed by this kind of action. We have a lot to be thankful for and I think that this shot underlines that :) Thankyou!

I like this more than I can explain rationally. Yes, rule of thirds out t'window, pebbles provide nice splotches of colour, but there's more. Take care.

Beautiful shot. The stones project inspiration, swallow sorrow, radiate light. God bless.

If I may, a person note to Perdita who posted the following poem on today's post: I love the poem. Did you compose? I am an American Soldier in Iraq and would like to share this simple thought with wife and children back home in Utah. Thanks.

Home
is always in the distance
Just beyond reach
Desirable from the outside
Loved from afar
Beautiful in projection
Always there

i really like the colours here the rocks and buildings.

every bomb, every death makes
us stronger and defiant

justice

American soldiers in Iraq have time (and opportunities) to visit photoblogs? RIIIIGHT!

Anyway the poem is quite touching, the times are bad. I hope for the safety and well being for everyone and their loved ones in London.

peaceful pic on a bad, bad day...

Thanks everyone. We live in dark times.

Lovely photograph.

awesome, I really love the colours and overall 'darkness' in this.

its amazing how 4 beautiful houses look like 4 miniature Lego houses in the distance. the colors are beautiful especially the pebbles. really really amazing.

Nice !

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