Dandelion 124

The Hamble afloat, is in visual juxtaposition to the Hamble ashore. Afloat: the newest of boats, modelling the latest in design trends, fill the berths of modern marinas. Ashore, rufous brick cottages wear their patina of ages, as a badge of honour.

A steep lane connects the two worlds. Winding from waterfront to village.

Beyond the buildings, a weathered finger post gestures into the shade of an oak wood.

Indicating a bridle way, which snakes across Hamble Common. Skirting the tidal tentacles of the river.

That reveals itself, in glimpses, where ancient forest gives way to glade or salt flat.