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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.

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

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.

Two phone-booths walk into a bar…

Winter Warmer

A group of singers performing in a choir, with a female lead singer in the foreground wearing a black dress, gesturing with her hands, and other choir members in the background holding music sheets and wearing black outfits with red sashes. — Jubilee Library, Brighton

On the 31st of January we attended a marvelous concert of world music at the Jubilee Library. Above, Polina Shepherd & Slavic Voices. Below, Jo Ema, Isaace Jengwa (Zimbabwe), Bashir al Gamar (Sudan) and Peyman Heydarian and Sattar Chamanigol (Iran). See www.bestfootmusic.net for more information on upcoming events.