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Just another cliche

Just another cliche...

One of the domes at the De La Warr Pavillion, Bexhill.

For those who are unfamiliar, this is one the most recognised buildings along England’s south east coast and as such it has become one of the most photographed as well. I’ve heard many a groan at camera clubs as yet another shot of this place is projected onto the screen.  Familiarity breeds contempt as the saying goes but love it or hate it, it is still a very photogenic landmark. However, due to its’ popularity with photographers it is becoming more and more difficult to find new angles to shoot it from. The shot I’ve put up today is a very popular composition and for good reason, the design of the structures just lend themselves naturally to the rule of thirds and all that good stuff.

If you happen to be walking past on a day with great light and shadow, I bet you’d find it hard to resist taking a shot or two.

This shot may be a cliche, but I don’t care.

You can read some history about the De La Warr here.

Processed in Lightroom 5.3 only for a change.

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Opposition

Opposition

A leftover anti-Jerwood art gallery campaign poster still on display around the fishermen’s cabins, Hastings beach.

The proposal for the addition of the gallery caused quite a fuss but despite a sizable campaign the Jerwood art gallery in Hastings old town opened to the public in March 2012.

I wonder if I could get my work in there one day? 🙂

Processed in Topaz B&W Effects 2 and Lightroom 5.3

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A new day

A new day

Bexhill beach. East Sussex, UK.

My friend Dan and I were both busy composing our shots when we noticed a couple of people out walking their dog. All we had to do was wait for the right moment to trip the shutter as they moved across the frame. I’m quite pleased with the position and spacing of the figures in this picture.

ND4 grey grad used, processed in Lightroom 5.3