documentary

Afloat

A view through a circular, textured bronze sculpture, framing a calm sea and distant wind turbines on the horizon. — Doughnut Groyne, Brighton

A view through Afloat, commonly known as the Doughnut, in Brighton.

The last time we shot from the Palace Pier and thought we’d be closer at the Doughnut (Afloat). This time we shot from the Doughnut and wondered if we wouldn’t have been better at the Palace Pier. Or, perhaps, the best view was had by the swimmers in the frigid waters.

A Mighty Wind

A panoramic view of wind turbines situated offshore, with a calm sea and a soft gradient sky at sunset. — Wind Farm, English Channel

with apologies to Christopher Guest.

Brighton Blues

A construction worker in a bright yellow safety jacket using a paint roller to apply blue paint to a wall. — New Road, Brighton

You Cannot Erase Us

Eyes

Close-up of a partially torn mural featuring a stylized eye with a vibrant purple iris on a yellow and blue background. — Old Steine, Brighton

I was inspired by some pictures Laura El Tantawy showed us from In the Shadow of the Pyramids at her recent presentation at POST, to start shooting very close up. I got out my 60mm f/2.4 macro lens and started using it as a walking around lens in the street to see what I might come up with. This is an atypical way to use such a lens so I’m really just experimenting to see what I can learn about shooting this way.

Abstract textured surface featuring a mix of dark and light wood shavings against a muted background. — Old Steine, Brighton

A group photo featuring three men; one man in the center with glasses and a neutral expression, while the two others on either side have markings over their faces. — Castle Square, Brighton

Night Walk

A person walking away down a wet street at night, with a pub illuminated in blue light in the background. Several cars are parked nearby and a bicycle is leaned against a post. — Station Approach, Hove

I liked the combination of yellow and blue light in the misty night, with the mystery of the silhouetted pedestrian.

In the Cold

A silhouette of a person stands behind a wet glass pane, with a colorful poster promoting health and safety in cold weather visible in the background. — Goldstone Villas, Hove

Night Passage

A person walking up a set of dimly lit stairs surrounded by colorful graffiti on the walls at night. — Conway St passage, Hove

Where’s the Dry Riser?

A wall-mounted dry riser cabinet with two red signs labeled 'Dry riser' above and beside an empty frame, indicating the location. — Eaton Gardens, Hove

Loaded for Bear?

A large dog with a thick coat is lounging with its front paws resting on the window of a parked vehicle, while a person's hand is visible in the driver's seat. — St James Street, Brighton

Building Trades

AIDS Memorial

A bronze sculpture of two human figures facing each other, set in a garden area with ocean views and buildings in the background. — New Steine, Brighton

How the Cookie Crumbles

Aerial view of colorful urban buildings with a blue and red color scheme, featuring rooftop advertisements and graffiti, showcasing an eye-catching design. — King’s Road, Brighton

When the aliens arrive, they’ll know where to stay – the Hilton Doubletree!

I’m fixing a hole…

…where the rain could get in?

A close-up view of a cracked window against a cloudy blue sky. — i360, Brighton

Surprised to find lots of cracks in the glass of the i360 in several places. I guess these panes are not easy to replace.

A close-up image of a delicate, translucent, wavy line resembling a fine thread or filament against a blurred, reflective background.

Piering Down

Aerial view of a partially submerged, abandoned pier structure in the ocean, with several people swimming around it. — West Pier, Brighton

A view of West Pier I’ve not had before, looking at it from above, with reflections.

Looking Either Way

Aerial view of a coastal city with a sandy beach, a pier extending into the water, and buildings lining the shore under a cloudy sky. — Brighton Beach, UK

Looking East we could see the Brighton Palace Pier and the Marina beyond. Looking West we saw some of the many amusements along the beach, again with reflections I could only partially clean up.

Aerial view of a colorful playground with climbing structures and slides, surrounded by pathways and a beach area. Nearby, a modern building with outdoor seating is visible.

Category: documentary

Alarming Warning

Foggy Car Park