Category Archives: Landscape

Chelsea (London Views)

February 2, 2016 by Words | 6 Comments

Work took me to London today (Chelsea Harbour). The fates conveniently provided a little bit of sunshine and a chance to take a few urban landscape shots between appointments. These were taken in and around Chelsea Harbour/Imperial Wharf, just off the King’s Road.

Chelsea Harbour and environs

The view across the Thames.

Chelsea Harbour and environs

The view across to the north.

Chelsea Harbour and environs

Gas works near Lotts Road, Chelsea

Chelsea Harbour and environs

Cormorant flying across a glass-fronted building by the Thames.

Camera note: all photos taken with the Canon 7D Mark II and EF70-300mm 4.5-5.6 DO IS lens.

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Sunrise at Sheepcote Valley

January 21, 2016 by Words | 4 Comments

The recent owl encounter has spurred me to more early mornings at Sheepcote Valley. So far the owl has evaded me, but the sunrises have been beautiful so here are a few shots from Wednesday and Thursday morning.

Sunrise at Sheepcote Valley, Brighton

Wednesday’s sunrise at Sheepcote Valley, Brighton

Sunrise at Sheepcote Valley, Brighton

Thursday’s sunrise at Sheepcote Valley, Brighton

Sunrise at Sheepcote Valley, Brighton

Thursday’s sunrise at Sheepcote Valley, Brighton

Sunrise at Sheepcote Valley, Brighton

Thursday’s sunrise at Sheepcote Valley, Brighton

Tomorrow threatens rain so things may go quiet again for a while, but it’s been a good week!

Camera note: all photos taken with the Canon 7D Mark II and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens.

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Turnstones at Brighton Beach

January 15, 2016 by Words | 4 Comments

Finally some beautiful winter sunshine. Sure it’s cold, but dry, clear days like today are perfect. And I was lucky enough to be down at Brighton seafront at lunchtime. I wandered down to the east of Brighton Pier.

Brighton Pier

Brighton Pier

It was quiet there and I spotted a small group of turnstones enjoying the sun. They were very relaxed, mainly ignoring the occasional passer-by.

Turnstones at Brighton Beach

Turnstones at Brighton Beach

Turnstones at Brighton Beach

Turnstones at Brighton Beach

Turnstones at Brighton Beach

Turnstones at Brighton Beach

Eventually they made a move and headed off to better feeding grounds along the coast. They were a delight to see, and so unexpected.

Turnstones at Brighton Beach

Turnstones in flight along the coast

The final shot today is the remains of the Brighton Wheel. The visitor capsules have been removed, and presumably the main structure will soon be coming down. A great shame. The wheel was a great populist attraction, quite unlike the corporate monolith going up further along at the West Pier site.

The Brighton Wheel after the viewing buggies had been removed.

The Brighton Wheel after the viewing buggies had been removed.

Camera note: all photos taken with the Canon 7D Mark II and EF70-300mm 4.5-5.6 DO IS lens.

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