The Forty Foot, Dublin – 48

The Forty Foot in Sandycove is quiet on this fresh autumn day, with very few bathers willing to take the plunge into the cold sea. In this watercolour painting, blue water moves around the rocks beneath a broad, cloud-filled sky.

I liked the way the wall sweeps through the composition, leading the eye towards the cyclist who has stopped to admire the view. It gives the scene a gentle sense of movement, while the cyclist provides a small moment of stillness beside the water.

Discover more nearby views in my Dún Laoghaire, Dalkey, Sandycove and Killiney collection.