I love Maggi Hambling's scallop shell which is on Aldeburgh beach. It's been there since the end of 2003 and I enjoy walking along the beach to the north of town to visit it. It isn't to everyone's liking and has been vandalised by covering with paint on several occasions.
I was tempted to post an old photo rather than those from today as it looks stunning against a bright blue sky.
It seemed an appropriate immage as the scallop shell is often used as a symbol associated with pilgrimage. Many of the 'ramblings' from my sabbatical have taken the form of Pilgrimage and I hope to continue this on Saturday by going on the annual Bradwell Pilgrimage.
still following your sabby with interest.
ReplyDeleteI too, love the shell at Aldeburgh. An empty shell. We all feel like that sometimes - hard as a shell on the outside but empty inside where no one looks because they are only interested on the outside. Muscles are clever - they attach themselves to shells. I have a few friends who are precious like oysters - OK, so enjoy the next few weeks - we miss you