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Treacherous Sands; Low tide, or low water slack, at Goodwin Sands
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Treacherous Sands; Low tide, or low water slack, at Goodwin Sands
1st May 1948: Low tide, or low water slack, at Goodwin Sands. The area is seamed with gullies and swillies formed by the swirling tides. Some of the holes have twelve feet of water above the sand. Original Publication: Picture Post - 4534 - The Treachery Of The Goodwins - pub. 1948 (Photo by Bert Hardy/Picture Post/Getty Images)
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Bert Hardy
Media ID 11675110
1940 1949 England Black Square Tide Goodwin Sands Slack
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"Treacherous Sands; Low tide, or low water slack, at Goodwin Sands (1st May 1948: Low tide, or low water slack, at Goodwin Sands. The area is seamed with gullies and swillies formed by the swirling tides. Some of the holes have twelve feet of water above the sand". This print by Bert Hardy takes us back to a moment frozen in time - a desolate landscape where nature's treachery meets raw beauty. Captured on May 1st, 1948, it unveils the haunting allure of Goodwin Sands during low tide. The image reveals an intricate network of gullies and swillies etched into the sandy terrain by relentless tidal currents. These sinuous formations bear witness to centuries of turbulent waters that have shaped this perilous stretch along England's coast. Intriguingly, some of these depressions hold depths reaching twelve feet when submerged beneath high tides. This visual testament reminds us of both the power and unpredictability inherent in our natural world. Bert Hardy masterfully presents this scene in timeless black and white format, emphasizing its stark contrasts and enhancing its dramatic impact. The absence of human presence allows us to immerse ourselves fully in this ethereal seascape. As we gaze upon this archival piece from Picture Post magazine's collection titled 'The Treachery Of The Goodwins, ' we are transported to a different era - one where art
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