STEWART READING-BROWN
Bembridge Pier in minimalist black and white, isolated against smooth long-exposure water with repeating columns fading into stillness.

Lifesaver

Bembridge Lifeboat Station, Bembridge, Isle of Wight

Bembridge Pier is reduced to its simplest elements — structure, spacing, and tone. The long exposure removes any movement from the water, leaving a flat, uninterrupted surface around it. The columns repeat evenly as they recede into the distance, building a steady rhythm through the frame. Without colour, everything leans on contrast and balance, with the structure holding against the empty space around it.

Print & Production

Paper

Printed on Fujicolor Professional DP II Lustre photographic paper 230gsm. Its subtle lustre finish offers a balanced surface with gentle depth and controlled contrast, helping colour remain rich while preserving fine detail in both highlights and shadow.

Production

Printed in the UK by specialist fine art printers.

Size

Archive prints are supplied unframed.

Part of the Coastal Archive

Piers, shorelines, and open skies held in changing light along the Sussex coast.

£75

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