tourism

Kemptown Streets Leading to the Sea

Narrow street lined with colorful buildings and balconies, leading towards the seaside in bright daylight. — Kemptown, Brighton

On a walk home from Kemptown I was struck by the many interesting streets leading down to the beach and the English Channel. I’m not sure any of the individual pictures make the grade but as a small collection…?

Metternich Slept Here

A close-up view of a yellow-framed window reflecting a round table and a lamp, with blue walls visible inside. — Brunswick Terrace, Brighton

A weathered stone plaque with engraved text, mounted on a wall, detailing historical information.

Flight of the Langoustine

View of a decorative metal structure along the seaside, with the ocean in the background and a seagull flying above. — Hove Plinth (Grand Ave)

I’ve photographed Hove Plinth before, but now from a different angle with more sea and the flight of a seagull. I was scouting the viability of this path for a “dividing the frame” group shoot.

Hide Out

A serene view of a calm lake surrounded by lush greenery and trees under a clear blue sky. — Wakehurst Botanic Garden, UK

We sat in a hide and gazed through the window slots at this peaceful pond or lake. As a gentl breeze blew across the top of the water, specular highlights shimmered towards us. Impossible to capture the movement in a still photograph, I still attempted to get the magic of the scene.

A tranquil river scene with shimmering sunlight reflecting off the water's surface, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Some Trees in Bloom

Wakehurst Botanic Garden

Idyll

A scenic view of a grassy hillside with colorful shrubs and trees, featuring a small waterfall and a pond at the bottom. In the background, a stone structure with arches is visible against a clear blue sky. — Wakehurst Botanic Garden, UK

In the Garden

A tranquil garden scene featuring a pond surrounded by vibrant green grass, colorful flowering trees, and tall grasses. The sunlight illuminates the landscape, creating a peaceful atmosphere. — Wakehurst Botanic Garden, Ardingly, UK

A couple days after our hike from Devil’s Dyke (about 3 weeks ago, now), friends who were members took us to see the Wakehurst Botanical Garden. I carried 2 cameras: one with a 16-55mm zoom (24 – 82mm equivalent) and the other with the 60mm macro (90mm equivalent). It was hard not to take lots of pretty pictures which I’ll be showing here over the next few days.

Hands Down

A person wearing a red jacket stands on a spiraling white staircase, looking at a phone, with hands on the railing in the foreground. — Guggenheim Museum, New York

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.

West Pier, Again

An abandoned pier structure partially submerged in the ocean, surrounded by calm waters and a cloudy sky. — West Pier, Brighton

As the i360 descended we caught a view of starlings gathering for their murmuration.

Aerial Geometry

Aerial view of a café patio with wooden tables and chairs, some tables set with white tablecloths, surrounded by gravel and paths. People walking on the pathway. — i360, 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!

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.

Regency Square

Aerial view of a city square surrounded by residential buildings, featuring a grassy area and parked cars along the streets. — Regency Square, Brighton

As the i360 began to rise, we had a view of Regency Square and other nearby streets. Unfortunately the curved glass saucer shape of the chamber made it impossible to banish all the reflections.

A panoramic view of a coastal city skyline featuring a mix of modern and historic buildings under a cloudy sky. — King’s Road, Brighton

Buy Tickets

The i360 is located where the entrance to the old West Pier used to be and there is a replica of that entrance above. Looking out the café and gift shop window one looks straight at the ruins of West Pier.

Zenith

View looking up at a tall, modern building with a pointed top against a cloudy sky, featuring a glass canopy in the foreground. — i360, Brighton

The i360 is a Brighton tourist attraction we’ve walked past a million times but never been to. A glass flying saucer travels up the tower pictured here, providing panoramic vistas out to sea and of the city and beyond to the South Downs. We went as sunset approached. Below, a view of the base of the tower from the waiting area (with reflections).

A modern architectural structure featuring a cylindrical tower surrounded by a circular glass enclosure, with gravel in the foreground and visible reflections on the glass.

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