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Fishing boats, Dungeness Beach N100296
DUNGENESS BEACH, Kent. Fishing boats drawn up on the shingle with seagulls in the foreground. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England
Media ID 4080113
Filename: N100296.jpg
Size: 4108 x 2832 (10.8MB)
Date: 21st September 2010
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Photo Library
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Urgency (1-8) 5=normal: 5
Source: English Heritage Images
Owner URL: www.englishheritageimages.com
Job Title: Staff Photographer
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Breathtaking Scene of Fishing Boats at Dungeness Beach by Peter Williams This evocative photograph captures the essence of the British coastline and the enduring connection between the sea and its communities. Taken by renowned photographer Peter Williams for Historic England, the image depicts a serene scene of fishing boats drawn up on the shingle at Dungeness Beach in Kent. The boats, weathered by the elements and bearing the marks of countless journeys out to sea, sit quietly against the backdrop of the vast, rolling waves. Seagulls, ever present sentinels of the shore, roam the beach in the foreground, their silhouettes stark against the sky. The sun casts a warm, golden glow over the scene, bathing the boats and the beach in a soft, ethereal light. The tranquility of the moment is only broken by the gentle lapping of the waves against the shore and the distant cry of the gulls. Dungeness Beach, with its unique character and otherworldly landscape, has long been a source of inspiration for artists, photographers, and writers. The area's rich maritime history is reflected in the fishing boats that continue to call this stretch of coastline home. This photograph is a testament to the enduring beauty and charm of the British coast, and a reminder of the deep connection between the sea, the land, and those who call it home.
