Looking back towards a sleepy Blakeney.
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Nature
Mooring ropes and sky colours at Morston
Autumn brings big spring tides in Blakeney
The strengthening winds of autumn, low pressure in the North Sea and the natural cycle of spring tides will often bring the sea flooding over Blakeney Quay as the year wanes.
I could see it from the bedroom window this morning and ventured out with Bonzo, my trusty four-legged assistant, to take a few photos before breakfast.
From our Instagram, @North.Sea.Living. Bonzo, who is considerably more famous, has his own @bonzosworld.
Blowing from the North and West
The wind was in the North and West this morning, bringing the tide flooding over The Carnser in Blakeney. One of those gusting, squalling days which speaks of a North Sea changing its temperament and settling into the grumpiness of winter.
A single boat was braving the harbour chop, spray breaking over its bows, as the professionals from the boat yard continued about their business, bringing the leisure craft home for winter.
See our Instagram for a video with a rather different perspective on the same tide…
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Meadow yachting
That wonderful, peculiarly Norfolk pursuit where sails appear to glide over the grass.
This was taken on the Norfolk Broads, but when the tide is right, the same phenomenon may be observed in the creeks between Blakeney, Morston and Cley, as shallow draft boats explore the marsh channels. The water needs to be high enough to navigate, but low enough the hull remains hidden below the grass and reed banks.
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An October sunset amid the boats
It was one of those magical sunsets yesterday, when the heavy, grey sky suddenly lights up at the last minute. Taken at Morston, on one of the little docks where the sailing boats moor.
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Warm winds and bright skies
Starting the week with bright skies and a strong, warm south westerly blowing across the marsh. You know it’s going to be a windy day when you hear the music in the rigging of the dinghies.
See the Instagram link below if you’d like to watch the video 🙂
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Autumn skies and Alexanders
Autumn skies and Alexanders, taken on the path to Morston yesterday
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Clear waters, high tides
Can you guess where in Blakeney Harbour this was taken? Answers on a postcard…or maybe just in the comments below 😉
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