The breakwater, a photo from Cornwall, England

Photographer's Note

Port Isaac once again and a view of the breakwater that protects the harbour and the village.

I am unsure as to where the pier stood but, "A pier was constructed during the reign of Henry VIII."
A 1937 history said "....Tudor pier and breakwater have now yielded to a strong new sea-wall balanced by an arm on the opposite side of the cove. We do not doubt that the fishermen will sleep more soundly in their beds on stormy nights."

The historic core of the village was designated a Conservation Area in 1971.
The village has around 90 listed buildings, all Grade II.

Due to the steep sides of the cove, this shot was taken looking over a wall, hence the plants in the immediate foreground.

Two more shots in the workshop.

PaulVDV, pajaran, ChrisJ, tyro, jhm, Fis2, adramad, COSTANTINO, ikeharel, cornejo has marked this note useful

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dta (98848) 2019-05-06 13:52

Hello Jean ,
This is a picturesque harbour with beautiful green fields around it . I like also the WS 2 showing us the bay from the beach .
Regards

Tue (93296) 2019-05-06 14:02

Hello Jean,
The viewpoint you found here offers an amazing view of the river, the breakwater and the cliffs on the other side. The light was great and I really like the green and bluish colours of the photo.
Lars

PaulVDV (63432) 2019-05-06 14:19

Hello Jean,
This time I have a preference for the composition of your second picture in the WS.
However, the setting of the houses at the top next to the gently rolling meadows is spectacular on all your photos.
What a stunning coastal landscape!
Best regards, Paul

ChrisJ (172372) 2019-05-06 19:06

Hello Jean

You can never be too careful around clifftops. Some of them are undercut by the wind and waves and others are crumbling and cracked / fractured, plus there's always the added 'thrill' of a strong gust of wind. So it is definitely better to err on the side of caution. Tfs!

Nicou (193814) 2019-05-06 21:25

Hello

Quelle vue de haut et image superbe quel mur de portection du port et cette roche noire ces falaises cette maison ces montagnes au somme le bateau petit dans le port des personnes sur la roche superbe.
Bravo et amitiй
Nicou

jemaflor (148094) 2019-05-06 23:40

Salut Jean,
a good POV and overview of the breakwater, nice light and colors, well captured, tfs.

emka (158672) 2019-05-06 23:55

hello Jean, The cliffs are very high and steep here, One must be very careful walking up there. Fantastic view of the bay with the two breakwaters. I would be afraid to sit like the people there> what if the sudden wave comes?

Kind regards MAlgo

holmertz (103520) 2019-05-07 0:00

Hello Jean,
These three photos are all very interesting and attractive. Strictly from a photographic and artistic point of view my favourite is WS#2 for its lively mood among a lot of people on the beach, the many boats and the several buildings on the hill. For showing the design and efficiency of the breakwater the main photo is the best. And once again I notice how much difference it makes to view the larger version. Without it I would hardly have noticed the family on the rock in the safety behind the breakwater. The red bucket suggests they may have been looking for crabs. I love such glimpses of human activity, however small.
Kind regards,
Gert

tyro (30513) 2019-05-07 0:49

Hello Jean,

I suppose 450 years or more isn't bad for that original Tudor pier and breakwater to survive, and these massively robust looking walls look as though they are probably up for the job for quite a while too.

Three lovely shots of this major feat of engineering and construction and I think I most like your main image - almost an aerial shot, taken from a very high viewpoint. And I don't think that the spindly plants poking up in the foreground are at all upsetting - and there's not a lot you could have done about them.

Three fine pictures and an interesting note to accompany them.

Excellent!

Kind Regards,

John.

ktanska (45018) 2019-05-07 0:56

Hi Jean,
I'm sure that Atlantic storms hitting that narrow bay make those breakwaters necessary. And high tides mean that they have to be tall too. Beautiful high viewpoint. I also like the beachside WS picture.
Kari

lousat (139906) 2019-05-07 3:24

Hi Jean,the breakwater isn't a good view talking about the beauty of panorama,but it's obviously useful to preserve the beach and the village during the hard days of bad weather. 3 different views very useful and well done as usual,i like it! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

jhm (211738) 2019-05-07 5:26

Hello Jean,

A lovely area with river and castle in background.
Your two additional pictures are a very nice addition.
Composition and presentation are superb
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice day,
John.

Fis2 (171789) 2019-05-08 0:17

Witaj Jean!
A very curious place, view makes impression.
Interesting breakwater, I like it.
Good framing, colors and sharpness.
Well done.
Good morning.
Krzysztof

Miguel82 (47110) 2019-05-08 4:15

Jean, that breakwater was built to decrease the waves strenght and to protect Port Isaac harbour from the storms. The coastline is very eroded by the sea water and the rain. Lovely picture with a good sharpness

Silvio1953 (222747) 2019-05-08 11:31

Ciao Jean, great POV on fantastic place, excellent clarity, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

abmdsudi (95869) 2019-05-10 3:35

Hi Jean
A very peaceful image, interesting shapes of the breakwater and lovely capture when the tide is in. Great view point and love the contrasting colours between green and blue. A beautiful place pleasantly taken. Congrats
Best regards

adramad (73376) 2019-05-10 14:56

Hi Jean.
A fantastic view of this secure port and beach, the two breakwaters are a great protection, as the orography of the land is a beautiful landscape. The photos of the WS equally magnificent.
A good color that gives strength to the image.
Magnificent management of brightness and sharpness, to enjoy the details.
Well seen and done. I like it.
You have a good day.
Very best regards.
Luis.

COSTANTINO (117652) 2019-05-16 13:09

Hello dear friend and have a nice time
and a happy new day
the light was great!!!
I really like the green of the photo
welldone and wellseen
fantastic view
welldone and wellseen
regards
costantino

ikeharel (114435) 2019-05-18 21:34

Hello Jean,
The breakwater is an essential for this bay, as the turbulent water seem evident from the point taken the picture.
There is good scale with the figure/figures sitting on rock on lower left and the boats.
Have a nice sunday,
Ike

cornejo (61504) 2019-05-31 4:38

Hello Jean, very good view of this interesting and beautiful landscape with the entrance to the port, very well composed and captured in this good and beautiful picture. An interesting image, with good sharpness, light, color and quality. Very good and beautiful work perfectly done, my congratulations my friend. Thanks for sharing this interesting work.

Good afternoon and happy weekend.
All the best from the south of Spain.
Angel.

jmdias (116307) 2019-06-05 10:54

jean

impressive the narrow bay and the high walls that protect the area from the heavy storms. I presume these are modern structures built above old ones. nice view. surprising.

take care

jorge