As if you needed it, here's another reason to love Pembrokeshire and all it has to offer.
Even to my untrained eyes, these waves looked pretty impressive - and judging by the number of surfers, bobbing around like seals in the winter swell, they were a challenge for these brave* (*maybe a little crazy) souls.
These pics were taken at Broadhaven (South) on a chilly, blustery day. I'd taken the camera, and the dogs, for a walk - and at seven months' pregnant decided on the 'easy' option of parking at the car park above the beach rather than the usual walk around the lily pools. It didn't feel so easy walking back up the steps on the way back, when the bump and a lack of oxygen forced me to stop twice, but then again it's always nice to take in the stunning Pembrokeshire views.
I don't know how surfers know where the best waves are going to be, but they must have a good communications set-up because we arrived in the car park to find lots of vehicles. Fairly unusual for a weekday in the middle of the winter, when I'd expected us to have the beach to ourselves - another perk of Pembrokeshire at this time of year.
Anyway, the beach itself was empty - much to the satisfaction of the two collies who needed to use up some of that boundless energy - but it was a little more congested in the waves...
I liked this one and tweaked it in Aperture. It must be my newspaper background, but I don't tend to like over-processed shots so I'm hoping I haven't overdone it. Let me know what you think…
And a final word of warning to all you surfers, dog walkers and beach fans out there - we found this washed up on the sand which could do some serious damage to feet and paws, so keep a lookout…
