We were with Fran and Andy +plus kids for Frances's 40th birthday. Andy suggested this walk to Thorpness for Lunch. 'Its only a short walk Barry, I am sure your knees will be okay' - Yer Right!! It was a nice walk and a great lunch at the Dolphin Inn. The real reward for me was to see this fantastic windmill.
On our walk from Aldeburgh to Thorpeness for Lunch we passed the Scallop a sculpture dedicated to Benjamin Britton. He lived and worked around Aldeburgh. The sculpture is made out of stainless steel by the Suffolk based artist Maggie Hambling. It was unveiled in November 2003. The words "I hear those voices that will not be drowned' from Benjamin Britton's opera 'Peter Grimes'. I have wanted to see this sculpture for a number of years and I was not disappointed. The kids really enjoyed it too. As an aside I decided to listen to Benjamin Britton's 'Peter Grimes Op.33' while I wrote this blog. Don't you just love streaming music. My Girl 'Alexa' and Spotify are just great.
Interestingly according to Wikipedia the sculpture is controversial in the local area with many local residents considering that it spoils the beach. Vandalisation and petitions for its removal and retention have been lodged. I personally cannot see the problem. Its a beautiful piece of art.
It was a real treat being at the seaside and its just lovely to walk on the beach, some more photos from Aldeburgh in monochrome
Still in Aldeburgh, these images are from our walk but in colour, such a great day, weather and company
A few more pictures from our stay in Aldeburgh. It was a lovely day for a walk around this beautiful Suffolk town.
All these shots were taken with the Lensbaby Velvet 85mm. All were taken at the wider aperture (all wider than f/5.6 but mainly at f/2.8 an...
