I had originally intended to post this and the previous shot together as a set... until a somewhat unexpected turn of events intervened. In stark contrast to the garish frivolity of its grander counterpart no more than a mile away and several hours ago, I felt myself overcome by a wave of stoic melancholy as I gazed upon the long-abandoned pier. But how little was I to know that I would soon see life once again in black and white…


The Old Pier, Weston-super-Mare, UK. 29th June 2008. Canon 40D W/18-55 IS.

I am in awe, this is wonderful!! youlookmahvelous · 2008-07-18: 20:24

In B&W, it is not so bad.... ;)) miclaud · 2008-07-19: 07:10

Dunno if it's good or not seeing in black and white, but the shot is great mate (; MarcoCastagnaro · 2008-07-19: 17:20

Gorgeous b&w - very artistic. I especially like the gate/fence and how it really draws the eye. mybigbackyard · 2008-07-23: 22:34

Ooh lala! How beautiful! The bw adds a fab touch as well. This is going in favs! * Cheers taifallos · 2008-07-26: 22:20

I love walking out on piers like this! Sometimes it's important to go out on your own. The bw treatment is right for this quiet sort of place. Then, I think I'm getting into bw again! Daryl · 2008-07-27: 09:01

A soft image in a well considered composition. love the b/w too, perfect going with this landscape........ ????? · 2008-09-03: 07:19

For me these are two different sensations: this lonely pier is also sad. The previous is lonely, but with hope. ????? · 2010-06-21: 20:14