Brighton – Page 3

Chairs

Some chairs in the window of a fast-food restaurant, as seen through the lightly telescopic 60mm macro lens (90mm equivalent) with a reflection of the lens in the upright at the centre.

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

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

Rainy Bus Window

Close-up of a fogged glass surface with droplets of water, featuring a mix of colored lights in the background. — North Street, Brighton

X Marks the Spot

Contrails in the sky forming an 'X' shape against a blue background. — Brighton, UK

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

Sunset, Southwest

A serene seascape at sunset with dark clouds and reflective water. — Brighton Beach, UK

Another view from the i360 as the sun lowered in the sky over the English Channel.

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!

Beach Reflections

Aerial view of a sandy beach with gentle waves lapping the shore, featuring wooden groynes extending into the water. — Brighton Beach, UK

Sun on Sea

Black and white image of a seagull perched on a railing overlooking the ocean at sunset, with dramatic clouds and reflections on the water. — Brighton Beach

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.

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

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.

A musician with an acoustic guitar performing on a stage, wearing a hat and casual clothing, against a backdrop of informational posters and a speaker. — Isaac Jengwa

An older man with gray hair and glasses plays a lute while seated on a chair, surrounded by microphones. Behind him are posters displaying historical photographs. — Isaac Jengwa

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