Summertime Sights / Day 22: Remains of the Day.

Day 22 in a set of summertime pictures for July.

The heatwave has definitely peaked now, thunderstorms are predicted for the next couple of days, although it still remains hot and sticky. In celebration of summer that was long overdue - a whole month dedicated to summertime in the UK.

Brighton's derelict West Pier is always a delight to photograph. This particular day was overcast which i think enhances the view somewhat. Also, as it was a 'typical' summer's day weather wise, the beach was relatively quiet and I was able to get around freely with the camera.

[Tricia O'Donnell]

that a very sad sight

[Corinne]

Like your choice of framing !

[pauline briges]

nice

[Debbie]

great picture of our famous pier - I think storm clouds would be there again today !

[Vanessa]

So lucky we are freezing cold Darren.Great capture of the storm rolling in

[Sue Wilde]

Such fabulous tones

[Toni]

Beautifully framed.

[Marloes]

Great comp and color layers.

[Dakotaburns]

You are right about the enhancement of the overcast sky. I always wonder why derelict structures are always so attractive to photograph (I agree that they are!).

[Vijay]

beautiful composition ... like how you have placed the strucrure against the overcast sky!!

[Carol W]

Beautiful colours, great silhouette and a wonderful composition, Darren. Love your shot.

[Shady/TheBoxMan]

great capture of a classic and somewhat forelorn structure

[Linda]

I really like this take of the pier Darren - particularly the contrast of the green sea and the laden sky. Really nice shot.

[Molly]

Really like this composition and lighting, and the subtle blue/green/grey colours.

[Floyd]

great image, not all that far from us. Can get some amazing images if there at dawn

[Lisa Stein]

Beautiful colors and composition. I really like the low horizon line and the green of the sea.

[Lee Shirley]

excellent composition Darren

[Therese]

Very beautiful capture!!!

[ZambianLass]

Great shot!

[Helge Erik Storheim]

Great looking silhouette. I like how you have lined up the deck(?) with the horizon. Nice one!

[Margaret Brown]

Great capture, it's a shame it's derelict our local seaside pier hangs on and is much used although its only half the length it used to be:(

[colie (Nichole Stewart)]

Beautifully composed! love the colors

[Andrew S]

The sea looks so green... The old pier is a fascinating subject.

[Dawn Moder]

Great framed and shot.

[Nita]

Wonderful capture.

[lunaksi]

Neat composition (love it!!!), and wonderful use of negative space and cold tones!

[Hazel]

Lovely colour of sky and sea and I like the outlines of the pier.

[Susan]

Great composition and love the colors here!

[Chrissie]

Beautiful composition...love that sky!!

[Al Bailey]

Lovely shot .... love the sky! :)

[Ivan]

Remains of the (West) Pier! Sombre image, suits subject.

[Kate]

Great colors and composition

[thirtysevenways]

Have you ever taken a long exposure of the pier either during daylight or at nightime with a clear sky and the moon in shot? I think it would look pretty cool.