DOVER by GARAGELAND
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The White Cliffs of Dover are cliffs which form part of the British coastline facing the Strait of Dover and France. The cliffs are part of the North Downs formation. The cliff face, which reaches up to 107 metres (351 ft), owes its striking façade to its composition of chalk (pure white calcium carbonate) accentuated by streaks of black flint. The cliffs spread east and west from the town of Dover in the county of Kent, an ancient and still important English port.
The cliffs have great symbolic value for Britain because they face towards Continental Europe across the narrowest part of the English Channel, where invasions have historically threatened and against which the cliffs form a symbolic guard. Because crossing at Dover was the primary route to the continent before air travel, the white line of cliffs also formed the first or last sight of the UK for travellers.
Have a nive day.
Comments (17)
blinkings
Lovely mate. I can remember heading down there to get the channel ferry.
jayfar
This is a super atmospheric capture Steve, the lighting is spot on.
clbsmiley
Great capture!! Different view than I get. When I go to the coast.
wysiwig
Reminds me of the World War II song White Cliffs of Dover. There'll be bluebirds over The white cliffs of Dover, Tomorrow Just you wait and see. There'll be joy and laughter And peace ever after, Tomorrow When the world is free. Terrific image. I like the cloud formations hovering over the scene.
Mara105
wonderful !!!!!!!!!!!!!
icerian
Marvelous!
geckogr
nice composite. the clouds fit very well.
emmecielle
Great capture! :)
debbielove
While the White Cliffs stand...... I'll say no more.... Great picture, I used to live a few miles to the right lol Rob
wotan
I really like the cloudscape and water reflex!
danob
A very nice narrative to accompany the moody sky and iconic White cliffs of Dover.. Also good to catch something other than a ferry for shipping.
dakotabluemoon
This is awesome work very unique.
awjay
no bluebirds
durleybeachbum
I hope it is no longer the dirty disgrace to my counrty that it used to be! A most striking shot, almost unreal.
flora-crassella
wonderful image!!!!
Bossie_Boots
Amazing capture superb work !
Lashia
Awesome colours, love this close up scene, great detail- thanks for sharing! :) And have you checked out the Photography Story Challenge? Go continue the story!