Old Harry Rocks on Foot

Only if you are familiar with Old Harry Rocks will you realise what a rare privilege it is to see this sight! Old Harry is usually viewed from the clifftops (or a boat), as it situated at the end of an outcrop of sheer cliffs and is usually surrounded by water. Just occasionally, the tide is sufficiently low to be able to walk out to the rocks from the beach - and only then with extreme caution and careful research into tide times. There is no escape from the sea when the tide turns, so it is vital not to be so engrossed as to forget to start the walk back in plenty of time. 

The chances of the extremely low tide and sunrise being at the same time must be very rare indeed, so I was even more aware of how precious this opportunity was!

I set my alarm for 3.30am in order to meet up with another photographer who had kindly offered to accompany me (not a trip to be embarked upon alone) and made sure I had told my family where I was going. Armed with camera gear, tripods and torches, we began the walk at 5am in total darkness. It's a difficult and slippery walk across rocks covered in seaweed and deep rock pools - wellies are vital, unless you want to get wet! Close on an hour later, we'd arrived - and oh, how wonderful it was! Tall rock stacks towering above us and the colours of pre-dawn emerging - an awesome sight! Of course, our time there was all too short but long enough to soak up the splendour, and watch the sun rise - a truly unforgettable experience!

There are more images in my other two journals here and here

Thank you so much for all the great comments, stars and hearts for recent blips - so very generous lof you!

Ann :))