Orcome Point View

The view from the top of the cliffs at Orcombe Point, Exmouth, Devon. Orcombe Point is the most westerly point of the Jurassic Coast. You can quite clearly see evidence of erosion caused by the wind and waves. Best view large, I think.

I got back from Devon yesterday afternoon after a very enjoyable week visiting family. The weather you see here was pretty typical of the week...........very cloudy at times with some sunshine, but hardly any rain.

I have a lot of catching up to do over the next few days, but I'll try to get to everyone, even if it just means leaving a star instead of commenting. I'm not going to stress over it :-)

I hope everyone has a good week.

Gudrun, trester88, Jörg, ROL/Photo and 25 other people have particularly liked this photo

40 comments - The latest ones

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Fascinating coastal scene; well captured Keith.

2 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Glad you thinks so Jaap. Thank you very much.

2 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne

Good to have you back Keith. Love this shot. Erosion is a big problem all along the Jurassic coast unfortunately. The people show the scale perfectly and the waves gently rolling to shore are beautiful.
Very pleased that you had a good time. Not worth stressing over after a good break ;-))

2 years ago.

aNNa schramm ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne

die Sonne lässt sich nicht blicken

2 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne

Thank you Rosa. It was a lovely visit, but it's always nice to get home again.

Glad you like this one...........despite the lack of sunshine I'm quite pleased with it myself. Thank you for the lovely comments.

(I was quite proud of myself for standing near the cliff edge to take the shot........but I only took one then moved back very. quickly)!

2 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club has replied to aNNa schramm ^club

I'm sure it was hiding up there somewhere aNNa.

2 years ago.

Xata ^club

No stress about visiting or commenting…
Love the red colour of the cliff in contrast with such green grass. Love the greyish weather too, but you know that.

2 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club has replied to Xata ^club

Glad you like this one Isabel..............I'm quite nervous about heights, so it was taken quite quickly :-))). Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

2 years ago.

Günter Klaus ^club

Da hast du für deine traumhafte Aufnahme einen tollen Standort gewählt lieber Keith,sehr schön kommt das rüber,ich freu mich,dass du eine schöne Woche hattest und wieder hier bist,mach dir keinen Stress,mein Motto lautet auch immer,in der Ruhe liegt die Kraft:))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Tag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))

2 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club has replied to Günter Klaus ^club

Thanks for the nice comments and your good advice about not stressing. Glad you like the photo as well.

2 years ago.

Annemarie ^club

Wonderful image Keith

2 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Thanks very much Annemarie.

2 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

Very interesting, Keith ! The erosion is a big problem, I think ! Thanks for showing and explaining !

2 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

Glad you enjoyed it Ulrich............thank you for your nice comments.

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club

Glad to see you back and its good that you had a good time. A nice view from up here Keith. I like the warm tones of the cliff edge here. The type of clouds that we see only too often.

Cheers. Herb

2 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club has replied to Herb Riddle ^club

Thank you Herb........it's good to be back. I'm chuffed that you like this one.........I took it very quickly as I don't like being at the cliff edge :-)))

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

Thanks for sharing with our UK Landscape Photography Group , Herb

2 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club has replied to Herb Riddle ^club

You're welcome Herb.........I forgot to add it earlier :-))

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Beautifully atmospheric capture and fine detail, especially when viewed large,
The red sandstone is no match for the sea, sadly, as your image clearly shows,
Excellent image of land, sea and sky,

2 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

Thanks for your lovely comments Roger............glad you like this one.

2 years ago.

Fred Fouarge ^club

interessante foto met die roodachtige grond

2 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club has replied to Fred Fouarge ^club

Thanks Fred...........glad you approve.

2 years ago.

Cheryl Kelly (cher12…

Stunning!

2 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club has replied to Cheryl Kelly (cher12…

You're very kind Cheryl..............thanks for stopping by.

2 years ago.

Diana Australis ^club

I love the dramatic colour in the Jurassic cliffs…a visually complex, but really interesting shot, Keith

2 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club has replied to Diana Australis ^club

Thank you Diana..............I'm very pleased you like this one.

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

A terrific atmosphere and a delighttful capture Keith,
Thank you for posting your image in the group
www.ipernity.com/group/west.of.england

2 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

You're very kind Roger............thank you so much.

2 years ago.

neira-Dan ^club

Beau paysage mouvementé , avec la falaise et les vagues très dynamique s

2 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club has replied to neira-Dan ^club

I'm pleased you like this one Dan............thank you so much.

2 years ago.

Colin Ashcroft ^club

Good to read that you had an interesting week. The river estuary is attractive and this view of the cliff showing the erosion that looks recent is a very good way of giving a feel for the whole area.
I’ve not been down there for half a lifetime (mine) :-)

2 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club has replied to Colin Ashcroft ^club

Thank you Colin..........we had a good week. I don't take too many photos when we're visiting family, which is just as well "cos the weather wasn't up to much. We get down there about 3 or 4 times a year nowadays.

Glad you like this one.........I used to walk there from my daughter's home quite regularly when I was on holiday, but I have to drive nowadays. Thanks for dropping in.

2 years ago.

Amelia ^club

This reminds me of the eroding coast at Happisburgh in Norfolk. Parts of the beach are eroding so quickly and houses have fallen into the sea. The car park we first used in 2024 is no longer, and the local church and the lighthouse are getting nearer the sea year upon year.

2 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club has replied to Amelia ^club

Rock falls like this are fairly common all along the Jurassic Coast and a lot of other places apparently. I certainly wouldn't like to own anywhere along a cliff top near to the sea nowadays. Scary stuff!

I was quite nervous standing near the edge to take the shot and I didn't hang about long (I don't do heights very well).

2 years ago.

ROL/Photo ^club

Très belles couleurs.. comme un tableau

2 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club has replied to ROL/Photo ^club

Thank you so much Roland.

2 years ago.

trester88 ^club

Du hast wohl den besten Aussichtspunkt über diese schöne Küstenlandschaft gefunden, Keith! Der weite Blick von hier oben ist einfach faszinierend. Die Kombination aus Strand und Klippen mag ich besonders.
Trotz des tiefen Abgrunds ist die Bildkomposition top!

2 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club has replied to trester88 ^club

Thanks very much Wilhelm............I'm very pleased you enjoyed this one.

2 years ago.

Gudrun ^club

Love the waves and the beach, I would have liked to walk along there! I also have catching up to do after family visits and no time for Ipernity.....

2 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club has replied to Gudrun ^club

Thank you so much Gudrun.............it's not as dramatic as your Icelandic landscapes, but I like it. You're very kind as always.

It's always difficult trying to catch up.........but don't stress over it :-)

2 years ago.

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