Shingle spit

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I thought it was a lifeguard, peering out to sea. But no, it was a man with his camera standing on a lofty vantage point. He beat me to it.

This is Zlatni Rat on the island of Brac on Croatia’s beautiful Adriatic coastline. It’s this amazing spit of land made up of shingle, and has become a popular spot for Croatians and overseas visitors to Dalmatia. You approach it from the small town of Bol via a broad pine-clad avenue. The sea shimmers a myriad of blues and sailing boats bob gently on the water.

Like many places around this country, it’s well worth a visit. Here are just a few more Zlatni Rat moments…

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Tags: Adriatic, blue sea, Bol, Brac, Croatia, Dalmatia, Fuji, Fuji X-E1, photography, sailing boats, sunset, travel, vacation, Zlatni Rat

19 thoughts on “Shingle spit”

Cos on June 25, 2017 at 08:19 said:

Nice selfie, Mike ;)

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- mikeosbornphoto on June 25, 2017 at 08:22 said:
  
  Hahahaha! He’s not looking British enough…
  
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  - Cos on June 25, 2017 at 08:35 said:
    
    But, it’s a great photo!
    
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    - mikeosbornphoto on June 25, 2017 at 08:41 said:
      
      I was pleased to capture this. He went up there again and was doing yoga or something. Maybe he lives there.
      
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      - Cos on June 25, 2017 at 08:54 said:
        
        He found himself a great spot, beautiful views and a nice stage to perform from for Mike from Britain ;)
        
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        mikeosbornphoto on June 25, 2017 at 08:58 said:
        
        Ha! I think I was a latecomer to the party and he hadn’t invited anybody!
        
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ckponderings on June 25, 2017 at 10:48 said:

Lovely image – quiet beach, Adriatic colours, gorgeous! :)

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- mikeosbornphoto on June 25, 2017 at 11:07 said:
  
  Thanks Richard! He made a much better model than me :)
  
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  - ckponderings on June 25, 2017 at 11:19 said:
    
    Awww, I am sure that’s not the case… ;)
    
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    - mikeosbornphoto on June 25, 2017 at 11:29 said:
      
      Oh a sweaty Brit wearing a hat really isn’t going to do it – or manage to scramble up the platform!
      
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      - ckponderings on June 26, 2017 at 23:02 said:
        
        Hahaha!
        
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leecleland on June 26, 2017 at 11:17 said:

Oh come on, you could have told us it was you and we would have all believed you!!! :) Love the pastel colours in this series, it struck me as soon as your post came up.

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- mikeosbornphoto on June 26, 2017 at 13:11 said:
  
  Thanks so much, Lee. Oh as if I could get away with the buff tan and swimming shorts! And who would’ve snapped me?!
  
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  - leecleland on June 26, 2017 at 22:25 said:
    
    Well, that is a thought! Maybe remote? :) There are possibilities.
    
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    - mikeosbornphoto on July 8, 2017 at 08:33 said:
      
      That would be one heck of a shutter release cable :))
      
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      - leecleland on July 8, 2017 at 08:46 said:
        
        WiFi !!!!
        
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        mikeosbornphoto on July 8, 2017 at 09:31 said:
        
        How very modern!
        
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LensScaper on June 28, 2017 at 08:44 said:

What an idyllic place to be.

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- mikeosbornphoto on June 28, 2017 at 08:52 said:
  
  It’s rather lovely, Andy. Just the crunch of feet on shingle occasionally.
  
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