I went for a walk this morning and couldn’t resist capturing a few shots — the light was incredible, the sea calm, and those autumn skies were showing off beautifully. It might be a bit chilly, but the views more than make up for it!
This shot was taken as a local train made its way from Dawlish Warren into Dawlish. I opened the shutter just as it came around the bend — and let the light paint its path across the frame before closing it again. 📍Dawlish Sea Wall 📸 @beachcamsman.bsky.social
I took this shot around 6am and didn’t realise until later what I’d captured — that long, faint line one-third from the right isn’t a shooting star… It’s the Starlink satellite train streaking across the dawn sky! 🌌
This morning at Coryton Cove, just before sunrise 🌅
By leaving the shutter open for around three minutes, the sea transformed into glass — perfectly still, reflecting the deep purples and fiery reds of the dawn sky.
I sprinted up the bridge stairs just in time to catch this scene — a @GWRHelp #IET speeding up-country along the Dawlish Sea Wall. With the shutter held open, the train transformed into a glowing streak of light against a purple and pink sunrise sky.
With a perfect blend of low, medium, and high clouds, the sky transformed into layers of pinks, purples, and fiery orange. For over 30 minutes, the sun lit up the horizon in spectacular fashion — a rare gift for those up early enough to witness it.
💦🌊 Dawlish Sea Wall doing its thing! 🌊💦 Earlier this week, the waves were putting on quite the show — leaping high over the wall and catching the morning light beautifully. A reminder of just how powerful (and dramatic!) the sea can be here on our coastline. 📷 @beachcamsman.bsky.social
Earlier this week, when the weather was on our side, I caught this CrossCountry service gliding along the Dawlish Sea Wall with the most stunning sunrise lighting up the sky.
🚤 A boat’s eye view of Boat Cove, taken early on Sunday morning – about half an hour before sunrise. The air was cold and fresh, but moments like this make it more than worth getting up for. 🌅
With a long exposure, the timing had to be spot on — and here’s the result: a GWR service streaking through the first light of day along the iconic Dawlish sea wall.
Captured this morning around 6am on the seafront — a long exposure HDR shot that really shows off the calm before the day begins. 🌊 The railway station lights glow along the new sea wall while the first hints of sunrise break across the horizon. 📸 @beachcamsman.bsky.social
🌅 This is one of my favourite spots to just sit and watch the world wake up. Surrounded by the trees, with the sound of early morning birdsong, these steps lead down to the beach huts and beautiful Coryton Cove. 🌊
A crisp 6° start to the day here on the Dawlish seawall ❄️🍂 The air is fresh, the sea is calm, and the sky is already hinting that autumn is on its way. Golden horizons like this make the early chill worth it! 🌅✨
✨ Early mornings at Coryton Cove have their own kind of magic. The stillness, the colours of the sunrise, and the calm of the sea make it the perfect start to the day. 🌊☀️
These iconic birds, with their striking red beaks and elegant feathers, have been a symbol of the town for over 100 years. Loved by locals and visitors alike, they’re often seen enjoying the water, preening on the grass, or simply adding a little extra charm to our seaside home.
As the sun rises over the horizon, it lights up the sea wall and casts a golden glow across the tracks. Add in the sound of the waves and a train gliding past, and you’ve got the perfect South Devon moment where the railway, the red cliffs, and the sea all come together. ✨
This morning, the sea was in full performance mode.
Each wave hit differently – some like shimmering curtains of light, others exploding upwards like fountains. And if you look closely at the last shot… it almost looks like a man rising out of the sea itself!
🌅 The view from Coryton Cove Beach – our favourite Dawlish spot. Once known as Gentleman’s Cove, this hidden gem is one of South Devon’s true treasures. 💎
Getting here wasn’t easy – I managed to trip over some ropes on the beach and ended up with a sandy camera (and a bruised ego 😅) – but looking at this shot, I think it was worth it!
