A Photo a Day #140

The Seaman

A view from Brighton pier of a solitary paddle boarder on a chilly May day.

A Photo a Day #136

Brighton Beach, May 2017

Not the brightest of days in Brighton, but nevertheless people were out making the most of the sea air.

A Photo a Day #134

Thieves Operate In This Area

This sign is actually pretty redundant.

My boyfriend and I were happily strolling along the pier, minding our own business, munching on some delicious churros, when he was mugged by a seagull. The gull in question swooped down and aggressively snatched a churro out of my partner's hand before it even got to his mouth. I felt like a modern day Tippi Hedren in that moment, minus the bouffant. 

A Photo a Day #132

Holding Up

Brighton pier is an icon. These girders had a lovely rusty hue that I adjusted a little towards a purple hue. 

Caravan at Brighton: April 20th

Caravan are a prog rock band formed in 1968. My dad was a big fan as a teenager and has seen them perform many times. Growing up with a synthesizer in the house and music of this era being played, it was inevitable that I would grow up to take comfort in this genre of music. Although it took a while, over past years I have had a growing appreciation for the mastery and magic of folk and prog rock.

Listen to Nine Feet Under, an early classic from 1971

Tristan Mackay, a talented vocalist and guitarist, was the support. He was originally a busker who was discovered on myspace and has since had success, including being at the top of the itunes blues chart and being critically acclaimed. He seemed like a lovely down-to-earth guy, played well and sung beautifully.