No escape for these landlocked boats in chains though I did manage a brief summer getaway to North Wales where weather-wise it rained every day but broke into sunshine most afternoons for some welcome beach time. [taken with my trusty Ricoh CX3 at the risk of sand jam].
And I liked Tish’s comment below so much I gave it a go…
Pick of the Month: Marking the passing of the month with one photo though not always saving the best till last.
PoetryPix 
the subtle shades of sea-blue and sand hue. This is lovely, Laura. Can also see it reduced to quite an abstract image – the zig and zag of sea wall, shore and boat chains, against the colour blocks of ivory, ochres and blue.
you tempted me to try some photoart – along the lines of your suggestion – see this post
Nice one, Laura 🙂 The boat chain draws you into the scene in the new version, and the little upright boat is almost looking ready to set sail now.
I nominate you as my art critic 🙂
I am taking a bow at the receipt of this prestigious honour 🙂
I have to say that I prefer the art version – it has more substance somehow.
thank you – am going to print it out
It worked, abstracting the image – really very nice (either way).
thank you – It looks like the kind of image for a greetings card as I like printing my own