Lowestoft

Day 5:

We had decided to visit Lowerstoft today, unfortunately the weather was very overcast. It has been some years since I have visited this town. It used to be a big fishing port with a very large freezing and packing plant owned by Birds Eye, whilst the they still have a very large operation the fishing industry is much smaller. Now it seems that the town is much more geared to the tourist industry.

The East Point Pavilion

Tribute to the Lowestoft Lifeboatmen

It may just have been the time of day or the tides but looking into the harbour there were very few craft bringing their catch to market.

I met this local character who was with a few of his mates, seeing my camera he volinteered his services as a model, how could I refuse. What a lovely guy.

© Lionel Callow 2017

Southwold

For the second half of my day I moved further along the coast to Southwold the beach had lots of people enjoying this early spring day. 

I have noticed that I have only to point my camera in the vague direction of some people and they instantly strike a pose, I guess that it’s due to the selfie habit

© Lionel Callow 2016

Sizewell

Having looked at the forecast for yesterday it dictated my destination for my day’s photography. The weather was going to be bright all day on the east coast above Felixstowe so I set off for Sizewell B the next venue for my beach quest.  The forecast turned out to be 100% accurate, on my way home I drove over lots of wet roads with overcast skies yet I had enjoyed a brilliant day which is what I needed for this shoot.

I met a guy that works at the power station & he pointed out the birds using the thermals that are generated from the white dome over the reactor.  He also said that the water outfall is a good feeding station for the birds as the warm water attracts lots of fish.

Water Outfall

Water Intake

© Lionel Callow 2016