Before Sunrise at Capo Sacratif

A quiet coastal scene photographed just before sunrise in June 2016. The first warm light catches the rocky slopes of Capo Sacratif and the lighthouse above the headland, while the sea and beach remain in softer shadow. The wide pale sky and still water give the photograph a calm, expectant atmosphere.

Photograph by Marie Fitzpatrick

June Afternoon, Carchuna Beach

An afternoon view across Carchuna Beach on the Costa Tropical, photographed in June 2016. Palm trunks and a small spiky tree frame the foreground, while beachgoers and colourful umbrellas gather near the shoreline in the distance. The dry ground, bright light and scattered figures give the scene the feel of an ordinary early-summer day by the sea.

Photograph by Marie Fitzpatrick

Surfing at Carchuna Beach

A September 2016 photograph of surfers enjoying the water at Carchuna Beach on Spain’s Costa Tropical. The scene catches the informal energy of a day on the coast, with surf, movement and the open Mediterranean shoreline.

Photograph by Marie Fitzpatrick

Paraglider Landing beneath Capo Sacratif, Carchuna Beach

A paraglider descends toward Carchuna Beach in 2017 beneath the rocky slopes of Capo Sacratif. The bright blue canopy arcs across the frame while the pilot approaches the shoreline, with the headland and lighthouse rising behind. The photograph captures one of the local jumpers landing directly on the beach.

Photograph by Marie Fitzpatrick

Carchuna Beach, November 2017

A November view along Carchuna Beach on Granada’s Costa Tropical. Waves break across the pebbled shoreline while the beach curves toward low buildings beneath the steep, dry hills beyond. Bright winter light catches the sea and surf, giving the coastal scene a crisp, open quality.

Photograph by Marie Fitzpatrick

Surf Swimmers, Carchuna Beach

A beach photograph taken at Carchuna Beach on the Costa Tropical, Granada, Spain, in 2014. The image captures a swimmer in the sea with arms lifted as a wave rises in the foreground. The pale green water, white surf, and bright reflected light give the scene a lively, summery feeling.

Photograph by Sean Fitzpatrick

December Sunset, Costa Tropical, 2015

A coastal sunset photographed on the Costa Tropical in Andalusia in December 2015. The low winter sun breaks through layers of cloud above a calm sea, casting a soft band of light across the water. A dark headland and shoreline frame the scene, while the textured sky gives the photograph a quiet, expansive atmosphere.

Photograph by Marie Fitzpatrick

Lone Fisherwoman, off Carchuna Beach

A solitary fisherwoman sits in a small craft on the calm blue water off Carchuna Beach in 2014. With the sea stretching almost uninterrupted to the horizon, the figure becomes the quiet focal point of a spacious coastal scene. The still water and pale sky give the photograph a strong sense of distance and calm.

Photograph by Marie Fitzpatrick

Work Morning, Carchuna Beach

A makeshift work station set up directly on Carchuna Beach in summer 2014, with a laptop, mug, papers and small storage basket arranged on a folding table beside a white plastic chair. The sea fills the background just beyond the pebbled shore, turning an ordinary working morning into a distinctly coastal scene.

Photograph by Marie Fitzpatrick

Under the Capo Sacratif, Carchuna, Andalusia

A coastal photograph taken at Carchuna, Andalusia, in 2015, beneath the Capo Sacratif. A lone figure is caught amid breaking waves close to the dark rocky shoreline, surrounded by spray and white water. Bright sunlight glints across the sea, while the contrast between the turbulent surf and the solid rocks gives the scene a strong sense of movement and energy.

Photograph by Marie Fitzpatrick

Fun at the Beach

A family holiday photograph taken at Carchuna Beach, La Chucha, on Granada’s Costa Tropical in 2014. A young girl wades through the shallow sea in a bright pink top while an adult follows just behind her, the late light catching the rippling water around them. The image captures an ordinary, joyful moment of children visiting for the holidays and playing at the beach.

Photograph by Marie Fitzpatrick

Summer Morning off Carchuna Beach

A calm summer morning photographed off Carchuna Beach in 2014. A sailing boat moves quietly across the pale blue sea while two swimmers remain close to shore in the foreground. The soft haze, still water and muted horizon give the scene an unhurried, almost suspended quality.

Photograph by Marie Fitzpatrick

Sunset at Capo Sacratif

A sunset photograph taken at Capo Sacratif on the Costa Tropical, Granada, in 2015. The image shows the dark silhouette of the headland and lighthouse against a glowing sky streaked with red, rose, and orange cloud. The sea and shoreline below are dimly lit, giving the scene a dramatic and reflective evening atmosphere.

Photograph by Marie Fitzpatrick

Paddlers on Carchuna Beach, Costa Tropical, Granada, 2014

Last Day of the Summer Holidays, Carchuna Beach

A busy late-summer scene on Carchuna Beach, photographed circa 2014. Families and beachgoers gather at the water’s edge beneath colourful umbrellas, with chairs, towels and bags spread across the pebbled shore. The photograph captures the lively, slightly makeshift atmosphere of the final days of the summer holidays on the Costa Tropical.

Photograph by Marie Fitzpatrick

Sunbathers, Carchuna Beach

A summer beach scene photographed at Carchuna Beach in 2014, with sunbathers and families spread along the pebbled shoreline beneath brightly coloured umbrellas. The deep blue Mediterranean fills the background, while the loose arrangement of people, chairs and beach gear gives the photograph the relaxed feel of an ordinary summer day on the Costa Tropical.

Photograph by Marie Fitzpatrick