ePHOTOzine Welsh Trek 2 Southerndown

I arrived at 10.40am and approached who I thought was Mal in the car park in his Jeep - unfortunately it was the wrong car park and the wrong Jeep and I got some very funny stares off a couple sat in their vehicle taking in the views ! So, not a good start to the day but gladly it did get better.

Everyone was already there when I reached the 'beach' car park and we very quickly introduced ourselves to the new members of the group - Marty and Gerry.

Left to right - Gerry(Maroondah), Mari(Welsh Lady), Me(Bobsy), Alethea(Pebbles), Mal(Maljohns), Marty(Cameraboy56) and Dave(DF).

The beach and bay at Southerndown are an excellent location with huge photographic potential.

The beach is covered in a variety of rock outcrops as well as rockpools and areas of sand and pebbles. It all creates an amazing landscape full of interesting patterns and textures. The cliffs provide a stunning backdrop with the exposed strata changing it's appearance as the light direction shifts in the afternoon sun.

The group went in their own directions on the beach, each photographing subjects which appealed to their individual tastes.

Gerry photographs the cliff face

We reformed in time to remember we had a 1.30pm meal reservation at a local pub (must get your priorities right !) which had been kindly booked by Mari who seemed to have an unusually good knowledge of the local drinking establishments.
So we made our way back to the cars.

The food was excellent and while we were eating, the weather took a turn for the worse. This had been forecast by Mal and he assured us it would clear up soon.

On Mari's suggestion we made an unplanned visit to Nash Point lighthouse after lunch which turned out to be an 'interesting' location. The weather was becoming somewhat stormy and we grabbed a few photos of the lighthouse before sheltering from the elements in the car park attendants hut.

Marty & Mari seen here looking rather wet!