I’ve always enjoyed photographing architecture; I like breaking structures down into lines and shapes. I enjoy finding abstraction in everyday subjects.
I took this on my first outing with a new lens (Fujifilm XF 55-200). I had gone to Brighton Marina just as the light was at its most colourful. The marina’s an interesting place, a contrast of dystopian concrete structures against luxury yachts and chain restaurants; I'm there for the former. It can often feel quite barren, but the sunsets on the south coast can warm even the coldest structures; The stark light lends an almost graphic feel.
I love shooting functional structures, and I’m a big fan of Brutalist architecture. I like the geometry; the lines are dynamic, the shadows are clean, and the textures repeat. It ticks almost everything that catches my eye.
