Sizewell Beach

Sizewell Beach is a long run of pale shingle that curves along the Suffolk coast, partially backed by the huge concrete dome of Sizewell B nuclear power station. The contrast of pairing a wild beach with an industrial backdrop is fun to experiment with. Setting up the southern end of the beach gives you the strongest view of the power station rising behind the shoreline. Fishing boats often sit pulled up on the shoreline near the village that also make a fun shooting subject. Overcast days suit this place well, flattening the light and matching the grey concrete against a grey sky and grey sea. Early morning also works, when the light is soft and the beach is usually empty apart from a few anglers casting into the surf. The shingle itself photographs nicely too, since it is usually ridged and textured where the tide has left the small stones in bands. The beach easy to access and open all year. Parking is easy in the village, with a very short walk to the beach. It's close to the old fishermen's huts and the cafe. From here the Suffolk Coast Path runs north past Sizewell Marshes toward RSPB Minsmere and Dunwich Heath, and south along the beach and dunes to Thorpeness. So walking in either direction gives you even more to capture after you are done at Sizewell. (Sizewell, Suffolk, England)