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Photo gallery - The coast

  • Writer: Martyn Hayes
    Martyn Hayes
  • Aug 1
  • 1 min read
Silhouettes of people on a pier at sunset over calm water. Text: Photo Gallery, The Coast, View Now. Website: martyn-hayes.co.uk.

Heading to the coast is an unbeatable experience. The sound of waves hitting the shore blends perfectly with the soft ocean breeze. The salty air wakes you up, giving you a real taste of summer and adventure. When you walk on the warm, golden sand, the beach's bright colors pop, making it the perfect spot for both chilling out and exploring.


It's even more fun when you bring your camera to capture those classic summer vibes. Your lens becomes a way to freeze time, letting you document the beauty all around you. As you stroll along the beach, you can snap the stunning colors of a sunset painting the sky in orange, pink, and purple—each moment more breathtaking than the last.


When you look through your photos at the end of the day, you'll see that each picture captures not just a scene, but the whole experience—the sun warming your skin, the laughter with friends or family, and that amazing feeling of freedom by the sea. A trip to the coast, made even better with photography, turns simple moments into treasured memories, keeping those summer vibes alive long after you're back home.


Scroll down to view a photo gallery of the coast


Check out these pics I've snapped over the years of coastlines from all around the globe. Don't forget to drop a comment and let me know what you think!

Silhouetted figures on a pier at sunset, with a calm sea and rocks in the foreground, create a serene, peaceful atmosphere.
A glass bottle with a cork and seaweed lies on pebbly beach sand near foamy waves. Inside the bottle is a rolled note.
Green flip-flops on sandy beach at golden sunset, creating a warm, relaxed mood.
Two people sit on rocky shore by a calm blue sea. Lush green hills and a cloudy sky form the serene background.
A small squid rests on wet sand with ocean waves in the background under a clear blue sky, evoking a tranquil beach scene.
Two islands in a calm sea during a pink and orange sunset. A small boat sails between them. The scene is tranquil and serene.
Three small huts surrounded by tall palm trees, set on a sandy beach with greenery. The sky is slightly overcast, creating a serene mood.
A ferry sails near lush, mountainous islands under a cloudy sky, creating a serene landscape scene on calm waters.
Tall rock on sandy beach with turquoise sea. Blue boat near shoreline, trees in background, clear sky; peaceful and serene setting.
Distant island under a sky with a gradient from blue to pink, set above a calm blue sea, creating a serene and tranquil mood.
Boat on a serene sea at sunset, with distant mountains under a cloudy sky. The scene has a calm and peaceful atmosphere.
Wooden boardwalk leads through sandy dunes to turquoise ocean under clear blue sky. Sign with text visible. Peaceful and sunny setting.
Monochrome image of a calm sea with a rock groyne extending into the water. A triangular marker stands on the left, creating a serene mood.
Beach with straw umbrellas and blue loungers under a clear sky. Turquoise waves gently hit sandy shore. Relaxing, sunny atmosphere.
Red pole with a sign stands in calm ocean. Blue sky and distant clouds create a serene backdrop. Minimalist and colorful scene.
Kayaker paddling on calm sea at sunset, silhouette against orange sky; distant boat in background, tranquil mood.
A solitary lighthouse stands on a sandy shore during a golden sunset, with a dramatic sky and rippling sand patterns creating a serene mood.
A palm tree on a beach under a dark blue sky, illuminated by green and orange lights, creating a calm, tropical night scene.
Rock arch on a coastal landscape with a pebbled beach, calm waves, and a colorful sky at sunset, creating a tranquil and scenic view.
A lit lantern on a rocky beach at sunset with ocean waves in the background. Warm hues create a serene and calm atmosphere.
Red post in calm green sea under blue sky with clouds. The scene is serene, with the post as the focal point in the tranquil setting.
Heart of pebbles on a sandy beach, under a clear blue sky with the sea in the background. Warm, serene, and peaceful scene.
Heart drawn in wet sand on a beach, with ocean waves in the background under a blue sky. Peaceful and serene setting.
Wooden pier leads to a blue boat on a calm sea under a clear sky. Thai flags are visible, creating a peaceful maritime scene.
A calm blue ocean under a clear sky, with a long pier extending into the distance on the right, evoking a tranquil mood.
Monochrome seascape with misty water, wooden groynes, and a distant navigation marker. Calm, serene atmosphere.
A tilted green and blue boat rests on a sandy beach with mountains in the background, under a clear sky, evoking a calm, abandoned feel.

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