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This shot is taken just off the coast of Seasalter looking east towards the outskirts of Whitstable. On the right, the broad expanse of Seasalter Levels (marshes) extends to the uplands of the Yorkletts village area. As described by Brian Smith in his article "The History of Whitstable Shoreline from 1287",  the Levels were floodable areas until the construction of the sea wall and the implementation of various drainage schemes. 

Apart from a smattering of holiday homes along the sea defences and a handful of caravan parks, little contstruction has taken place on the Levels themselves. The urban area of Whitstable begins at Blue Anchor Corner where the clay banks of Preston Parade start to provide a natural sea defence.