Celebrating Powerboats powering their way from Cowes
I chose to watch this years Cowes to Torquay powerboat race 2026 from a boat. Trying to get closer to the action and capture action shots. This years winner being Double Trouble.
Stunning Cowes Week 2026: How to Capture Spectacular Photos from the Water
Celebrating the incredible North Sail Cowes Week 2026, the 200th anniversary.
Laugh Out Loud: Celebrating the Comedy of Jasper Carrott
A comedian I remember from my childhood. I remember seeing Jasper Carrott on many a TV in the 80’s and 90s; now, in his 80s, not that you would believe it. He rose to fame in the 70’s; his wit remains clever, sharp, and on point…. Jesper Carrot is one of Britain’s best-loved comedians, renowned …
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And so Cowes Week 2026 starts
Beautiful Lunchtime Sailing in Cowes Captured in Pictures
I love going out at lunchtime with my camera, wandering along Cowes Parade towards Egypt Point, soaking up the sun, sail and atmosphere.
Photographer – Painter – Designer – Trainer
Welcome to Seashorepics, a photo gallery with a difference! Founded by Nathan Blakeley, BA (Hons) graduate in Theatre Design from Central SaintMartins College. https://www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/central-saint-martins Seashorepics blends a deep-rooted passion for composition, colour, atmosphere, an eye for detail and a love of natural form with a decadeof professional experience in the film, theatre and television industry. …
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Were you part of the British Classic Week 2026?
Concours D’Elegance starts British Classic Week 2026 The sail past happened in Cowes (Monday 20th July). This marks the start of British Classic Week 2026. I like the older sailing boats, the sound and shapes of the sails, this regatta celebrates the craftsmanship, heritage, and timeless elegance of traditional sailing. As a photographer and spectator, …
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Picnic on the Pier – 150 Years of Yarmouth Pier
Were you at ‘Picnic on the Pier’? Yarmouth came to life during ‘Picnic on the Pier’, the celebration with vibrant colour, music and enjoyment. The pier was laid out with picnic tables down one side, and an Abba tribute act playing at the end of the pier. Yarmouth is a beautiful historic town in the …
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Shelly the (Grey??) Seal off Fort Victoria.
A visit from Shelly the Seal while on a photographic trip to Fort Victoria.
Tennyson Down – better to have loved this Down than never loved at all.
Whenever I walk up Tennyson Down, camera to hand, I enjoy seeing the dramatic panoramic views of The Solent’s western approach, meeting the English Channel, as well as the sweeping coastal landscapes. The Downs rise to over 146 meters (482 feet) above sea level, so you can imagine the breathtaking rolling countryside, striking, bright-white chalk …
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