This last month, I’ve seen a lot of the sea. Travelling under it, to get to France; living beside it in Premià de Mar; and sailing over it to return to England. I’ve seen it in all its moods, and I’ll show a selection here for Sarah’s The Sea Challenge for Leanne’s Monochrome Madness.
There’s the sea when it isn’t there, because the tide’s out…
And when it’s placid, even in the middle of the North Sea …
When it’s a little bit frisky, whether in Saltburn or Spain…
Or limbering up for a storm, in Staithes or Saint-Malo….
Or just making a statement, as it is here in Igidae …
I haven’t got a truly stormy picture of a truly stormy sea. These pictures taken at Sandsend near Whitby, and at Igidae on a very windy day will have to do. They were bad enough for an unwilling matelot.
From Pyrenees to Pennines 
Lovely scenes of the power of nature, all the better for being monochrome.
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So glad they work for you in monochrome (It’s our age … brought up in black and white. Don’t you think?)
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Super variety here Margaret 🙂 I’m drawn to stormy seas, so I love that last one especially! Also, although this is a ‘sea’ challenge, I love the sky in your North Sea shot – very dramatic!
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Well, it wouldn’t have been so dramatic without being over the sea I think. That’s my story, and I’m sticking to it. Thanks Sarah.
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WOW! They are so impressive, you captured beautiful photographs. Thank you dear Margaret, have a wonderful day, Love, nia
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You too Nia. So glad you enjoyed them.
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Charming monochrome gallery
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Thank you Sheree.
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Pleasure Margaret
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Lovely and beautiful images! The North Sea photo, especially, is breathtaking.
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It was a wonderful voyage for seascapes, as I remember. Thank you!
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You reminded me of this quote: “The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever” Jacques Yves Cousteau
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He’s not wrong. Unless it’s a raging storm, and I’m stuck on board!
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That’s lovely Peter. THank you so much.
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I struggle with seeing the sea in black and white, but you have Done Good. I especially like Igidae.
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iIt was magical. Eight years ago now, but still sparkling in the memory. Thanks Jude.
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I had to Google Igidae. I’d forgotten you’d been to South Korea. Heysham and the North Sea work for me, and that lovely last big splash.
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Thanks Jo. Yes, I should ‘of’ said I is in SK.
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No worries! Keeps Google in pocket money xx
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Very dramatic seascapes in b/w. Contrasts come out well this way.
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I was pleasantly surprised too. It’s no day for the seaside today!
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Ah , sorry we are finally in the Algarve and black and white today would not do justice to the white and blue!
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Very true!
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Lovely collection Margaret. They turned out well in Monochrome
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I.was quite pleased too. Thanks Brian.
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I would not have guessed where Igidae is either. Like pretty much everyone else my favourite is the North Sea.
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It’s good in colour too, that one. I think.
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Give me low tide or give me storm (now that I’m two hundred kilometers from the sea)
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Easy to say when you’re not in the thick of it. But I also agree with you.
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Wow Margaret you did see a lot of the sea. These are wonderful.
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Thanks so much Leanne. We Brits are never far from the sea.
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Excellent Mono selections, Margret! The North Sea is remarkable, so are the sea waves.
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Thanks so much Amy.
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Beautiful black and whites of the sea Margaret. Monochrome shows the detail in the ocean and sky so well. And even water hitting the rocks looks more foreboding.
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You’ve done well with these black-and-white images, especially brewing up a storm!
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Ah, thanks Sue.
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Love them all, especially number 3 & the waves.
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Ah, thanks Cindy. Parise from you is praise indeed!
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was hoping for a seaside trip next week but building project and family stuff has postponed those plans. I do miss the sea
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I think I’m a seaside type at heart. Hope the building plans go well – and that the family stuff is good, not problems!
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Fingers crossed on former, and I’ll message about latter
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I see. Thanks.
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