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Whitby West pier explored.

When one walks to the end of this oak pier, we find there is a ladder going underneath to an almost secret walkway, a spot inhabited by fishermen in bad weather. Here we see a view from there in monochrome, befitting this historic town. The tower seen here is the West Pier lighthouse, built in 1831 and occasionally opened to the public.
Two Pips of alternate views included.

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22 comments

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Simply beautiful !!
3 years ago ( translate )

Gudrun said:

The strong lines and the shadowplay are fabulous on mono! You have framed the lighthouse perfectly.
I have walked on the upper level but never realized that you can go down,,,
3 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to Gudrun:

Nice to see you here again. Yes, the ladder down is not very obvious. I tried a lot of angles to get that lighthouse in the right position. Glad you approved.

Keep safe. Herb
3 years ago

David G Johnson said:

Aaah ! gotcha now on the ladder thanks Herb........ Dj.
3 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to David G Johnson:

The ladder is right at the end and not very obvious david. I think I went down here many years ago too.

Keep safe. Herb
3 years ago

Diana Australis said:

I love these Herb. Who knew they were there? Quite a surprise.
Love the shapes and shadows.
Cheers...D
3 years ago

tiabunna said:

A marvellous b/w composition, complemented nicely by the details in the colour PiPs.
3 years ago

Annemarie said:

excellent perspective
3 years ago ( translate )

J.Garcia said:

Splendid repetitive effect that creates an elegant and surprising movement and that at the end opens over the sea
Very well shown and captured
Really like, Herb
3 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to J.Garcia:

Good that you enjoyed these views my friend. Believe me, there is quite a different feel to things in here and above in the middle of a storm.

Keep safe. Herb
3 years ago

Ulrich John said:

Great perspective, Herb !
3 years ago ( translate )

Daniela Brocca said:

When I think that the sea is 250 km far from here...
3 years ago

Keith Burton said:

What a great discovery!

Your composition is spot on Herb.............I love the curve of the pier and the long shadows from the uprights. The light is lovely and you've captured the textures and detail beautifully. I love the way you've framed the lighthouse too. Mono was definitely the way to go.

Two super PiPs as well............the first is my favourite of the two - with fantastic light, details and shadows.

Nice work my friend.
3 years ago

TOZ said:

Super Image Herb like the composition the shadows and the lighthouse and a nice set of pips . I have not got a single photo of the under of the pier will have to put that right later this year ???.
Best TOZ
Ps a long time since I have been under here .
3 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

There are as many photo opportunities underneath the pier as on top Herb. A lovely set of pictures. I particularly like the first PiP. Cheers, Rosa.
3 years ago