English Channel

Descent

A panoramic view of rolling green hills leading down to a coastal area with a shimmering ocean under a partly cloudy sky. — Dyke Railway Trail, South Downs

As we descended from the Devil’s Dyke, we found ourselves on the Dyke Railway Trail, with views of the countryside and farm animals, out to the English Channel and Hove on the coast.

Sign introducing the Dyke Railway Trail, featuring historical information and a map highlighting seven points of interest along the trail.

A panoramic view of lush green fields and hills leading to a blue ocean under a partly cloudy sky.

A scenic view of lush green hills with a grazing horse and cattle, overlooking the ocean in the distance. A sign for Poynings and Saddlescombe is visible.

Still more murmuration

A serene ocean scene featuring a calm, reflective surface under a blue sky, with a flock of small birds flying in the distance. — English Channel, Brighton

Murmuration over the West Pier and an in-camera panorama from the sun going down to West Pier

The sky was deeply coloured, but by setting my exposure for the sunlight reflection on the sea, the sensor struggled with the dynamic range, leading to this black sky. In fact, it’s possible to bring up the exposure a couple of stops in software to get a deep midnight blue, but I prefer this stark contrast.

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 Dusk

A serene view of the ocean under a cloudy sky at dusk, with soft pastel colors reflecting on the water. — Brighton Beach

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.

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.

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

The Palace Pier at Dusk

Murmurings

The murmuration had not begun but the starlings were gathering (as were the gulls).

Wintery, Watery West Pier

Walking home on a wintery afternoon we came to West Pier in a dusky light and stopped to see the starlings gather for their daily murmuration.

Dusky Afternoon

Walking home along the beach on a wintery afternoon a week ago.

Bright Lines

Walking westward on Western Road, I noticed how brightly the sun was shining far out in the Channel and stopped whenever there was a broader opening in the street to get a picture of it.

Sunburst Pier

A painter was working on a medium sized canvas off to the left, with the pier columns prominent in the painting, forcing me to look again as we walked past the pier and notice, once more, how photographable it is in every different light.