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Low Tide!

Low Tide!
When the tide goes out in the Bristol Channel ! It really does go out,
Watchet harbour on the Somerset Coast.

HWW to one and all,
a large add a little interest

Smiley Derleth, Percy Schramm, Schussentäler, Denis Croissant and 40 other people have particularly liked this photo


71 comments - The latest ones
 Armando Taborda
Armando Taborda club
...or dry dock, good for naval maintenance works, Roger... :)
2 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Armando Taborda club
Thank you, Armando, although standing in the silt is not a good idea
2 months ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Excellent capture! HWW!

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2 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to William Sutherland club
Thank you, William,
2 months ago.
 Walter 7.8.1956
Walter 7.8.1956 club
Wow eine sehr schön Hafenaufnahme bei Ebbe!!
2 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Walter 7.8.1956 club
Very kind Walter, thank you!
2 months ago.
 LotharW
LotharW club
HWW, Roger Das Wasser kommt ganz sicher wieder!
2 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to LotharW club
Thank you, Lothar, It arrives night and morning without fail!
2 months ago.
 Jocelyne Villoing
Jocelyne Villoing club
Une image lumineuse, tous ou presque sont partis à la pêche mais bientôt ils reviendront et vive le poisson frais !************ Bonne journée Roger
2 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Jocelyne Villoing club
Thank you, Jocelyne, they have to stay out for 12 hours until the tide returns.
2 months ago.
 Doug Shepherd
Doug Shepherd club
A wonderful sight. I like the long shadows provided by the low light and the and the clear contours of the mud provided by that same light, Great work Roger.

Enjoy your day, Doug
2 months ago. Edited 2 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Doug Shepherd club
Very nice and well observed comments Doug, many thanks!
2 months ago.
 Joe, Son of the Rock
Joe, Son of the Rock club
A very good composition, Roger, with lot of interesting things to look at. I love the juxtaposition of vertical and horizontal lines. All the best, Joe
2 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Joe, Son of the Rock club
Nice comments Joe, thank you, this is only a section of this old harbour
2 months ago.
 Pearl
Pearl club
Cadrage nickel, Roger.
Tu ne trouves pas qu'il y a beaucoup de vase dans le fond du canal ?
2 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Pearl club
Thank you, Pearl, they use water jets to blast it away when it becomes necessary!
2 months ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
wow, a very low tidy
beautiful image

Happy Wednesday!
2 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Annemarie club
Thank you, Annemarie, This happens daily!
2 months ago.
 gezginruh
gezginruh club
Very interesting and very nice composition,Roger!
HWW!

Best wishes
Füsun
2 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to gezginruh club
Very generous Fusun, thank you!
2 months ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Lovely harbour scene Roger.
hWW
2 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
Thank you Jaap
2 months ago.
 Pam J
Pam J club
AHHH THE ANCIENT MARINER WILL WAIT ON THE ONSHORE WIND !
2 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Pam J club
Indeed, he will Pam, Many thanks.

At length did cross an Albatross!

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2 months ago. Edited 2 months ago.
 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club
Yes, a very large tidal height around here. Watchet is nice, I know. Well done.

HWW, enjoy the day. Herb
2 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Herb Riddle club
Many thanks Herb, Lovely place for a stroll as sets over the bay!
2 months ago.
 Wierd Folkersma
Wierd Folkersma club
well taken, HWW Roger!
2 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Wierd Folkersma club
Very kind Wierd, thank you!
2 months ago.
 Makrofan
Makrofan club
Sehr schön - HWW, Roger!
2 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Makrofan club
Thank you !
2 months ago.
 Günter Klaus
Günter Klaus club
Das schaut ja echt für mich komisch aber großartig aus,mit diesen gestrandeten Booten lieber Roger,eine tolle Aufnahme hast du da machen können :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,liebe Grüße Güni :))
2 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Günter Klaus club
Thank you Guni,
The harbour empties twice a day
2 months ago.
 Xata
Xata club
Impressive low tide, HWW Roger
2 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Xata club
Thank you, Isabel!
2 months ago.
 Old Owl
Old Owl club
HWW, Roger. I'd like to see this when the tide is full, just to compare.
2 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Old Owl club
Thank you, Old Owl, I have images with water,
I will try to remember to post one very soon !
2 months ago.
 MaggsMep
MaggsMep club
That’s why Weston is nicknamed Weston-super-Mud …!!!!

Great view Roger, made me smile ;-)))
2 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to MaggsMep club
Thank you Maggs, Weston has it in bulk ;-))
2 months ago.
 J.Garcia
J.Garcia club
A very large low tide!
Impressive image, Roger
2 months ago. Edited 2 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to J.Garcia club
Thank you Judite, almost every tide is like this
2 months ago.
 Mikus
Mikus club
Kann passieren. Eine undichte Stelle, und das Wasser ist weg ;-))) HWW und immer eine Handbreit Wasser unterm Kiel, Roger.
2 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Mikus club
Thank you Mikus, The huge tidal range can make for some interesting boating ;-)))
2 months ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
You're not kidding Roger..........not much chance of a spontaneous outing in the boat unless it's planned well in advance :-))

A very nicely composed shot with lots to look at. As always the detail is excellent, especially when viewed large!
2 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Keith Burton club
Thank you, Keith, Apparently the fishing from here is excellent and very popular, they are however long days ;-)))),
This was shot from a rather elderly lens that I have just started to use again!
2 months ago. Edited 2 months ago.
 Ko Hummel
Ko Hummel club
HWW Roger
2 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Ko Hummel club
Many thanks Ko,
2 months ago.
 Edna Edenkoben
Edna Edenkoben club
Low tide is show tide ;-)
2 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Edna Edenkoben club
Thank you, Edna, you have to get the timing correct every time,
2 months ago.
Edna Edenkoben club has replied to Roger (Grisly) club
No doubt :-)
2 months ago.
 Jean-Paul
Jean-Paul club
Spectacular HWW-pic!
2 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Jean-Paul club
Thank you, Jean-Paul
2 months ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
HWW, Roger ! Have a very nice rest of the week !
2 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Ulrich John club
Thank you Ulrich
2 months ago.
 Loose_Grip/Pete
Loose_Grip/Pete club
Doesn't it just!
HWW Roger.
2 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Loose_Grip/Pete club
Cheers Pete, nothing half-hearted along this coast
2 months ago.
 trester88
trester88 club
Da hat jemand den Stöpsel aus der Badewanne gezogen und nun liegen alle Boote im Trockendock ;-)
HWW, Roger!
2 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to trester88 club
Thank you, Wilhelm, tide was due back in 4 hours.
2 months ago.
 Don Sutherland
Don Sutherland club
Fantastic photo of the super low tide.
2 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Don Sutherland club
Thank you, Don, this happens twice daily!
2 months ago.
 Horizon 36
Horizon 36 club
Very interesting
2 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Horizon 36 club
Thank you. Really appreciated!
2 months ago.
 Kawasirius
Kawasirius club
Toujours impressionnant à voir ces marées ! Nous n'avons pas ça sur la méditerranée. Belle capture et partage, Roger ! HWW !
2 months ago. Edited 2 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Kawasirius club
Thank you, Henri, Some sailors struggle to learn them!
2 months ago.
 Boarischa Krautmo
Boarischa Krautmo club
that's an odd harbour scene ;-)
2 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Boarischa Krautmo club
The Bristol Channel has a tidal range of up to 15 meters, so the rise and fall of the tides are big and rather fast!
en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Severn_Estuary
2 months ago.
 Fred Fouarge
Fred Fouarge club
HFF-Roger
2 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Fred Fouarge club
Thank you Fred
8 weeks ago.
 Denis Croissant
Denis Croissant club
Sludgy!
8 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Denis Croissant club
Agreed Denis, but the tidal patterns make life interesting
8 weeks ago.
 Percy Schramm
Percy Schramm club
Fine impression of this beautiful little harbour.
8 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Percy Schramm club
Interesting tide patterns Percy, Many thanks.
8 weeks ago.

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