Kit Used

Fujifilm XT-2
TTArtisan 23mm f/1.4
K&F Concept 1/4 Diffusion Filter

20/01/26

Broadmarsh sits between Havant and Bedhampton, and honestly it’s a bit run down. But that doesn’t stop it being popular with dog walkers, and today I found out why. The coastal views are genuinely lovely, even if the area itself has seen better days.

The wind was relentless. Proper coastal wind that cuts right through you. The seas were rough and the whole place felt alive with energy. Spotted some swans too, though I didn’t manage to get them in frame. Probably for the best as they were being quite aggressive. There were fishermen lined up along the wall, braving the elements, and runners pushing through despite the conditions.

Broadmarsh coastal path with rough seas near Havant

Fishermen along Broadmarsh sea wall in windy conditions

Rough seas at Broadmarsh coastal walk near Bedhampton

I spent a good chunk of time trying to capture the waves hitting the sea defences. It’s one of those shots where timing is everything. You wait, you watch the rhythm of the waves, and then you try to catch that perfect moment when the spray explodes upward. Got properly wet in the process, but that’s part of the fun.

Waves crashing against Broadmarsh sea defences

Spray from waves hitting coastal defences at Broadmarsh

Really pleased with how some of these turned out. The flares from the diffusion filter give them this dreamy quality, and there’s something about the swirls in the water that I find really appealing. This is exactly why I keep that filter on the lens.

Dreamy seascape at Broadmarsh with diffusion filter flares

Swirling water patterns at Broadmarsh coast

Atmospheric coastal scene at Broadmarsh with soft light

And then there’s this boat. I need to find out more about it because it’s got such character. Something about it just draws the eye. Weathered, sitting there against the coastal backdrop, it’s the kind of subject you stumble across and immediately know you’ve found your hero shot for the day.

Weathered boat at Broadmarsh coast near Havant

On the way back I found a tunnel running under the main road. Covered in graffiti, but the good kind. The sort that adds character rather than detracts from it.

Graffiti tunnel under the road near Broadmarsh

Street art in tunnel between Broadmarsh and Havant

There’s a woodland area just before the motorway that I walked through. Quiet and sheltered compared to the exposed coastline.

Woodland path near Broadmarsh sheltered from coastal wind

Found this gorgeous fallen tree that’s curved into a natural arch. It sits right between Havant and Bidbury, almost like a gateway between the two.

Fallen tree forming natural arch between Havant and Bidbury

And finally, I couldn’t resist this sign in Bidbury church graveyard. “Slippery Surface” it warns. I always think it would be funnier if it said “Slippery Slope” given the location. Dark humour, but you have to find it where you can.

Slippery Surface warning sign in Bidbury church graveyard