Street
Sussex has many traditions and festivals, all of which need a parade. This gives many opportunities for an interesting picture. With these fleeting moments within the anarchy, it is often luck rather than skill that gets the shot.
I have also included architectural subjects.
Sun
This lady was dressed as the sun during the Jack in the Green festival in Hastings. This photo was taken behind the sun as she thrusts it forward towards the crown.
I love the expression of joy on her face.
Nikon Df 105mm F-8 1/500 secs iso 100
Cathy?
Taken in St Leonards, Goat Ledge cafe. This was a Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever festival.
It was supposed to happen on the West Hill but got moved due to weather.
Nikon D850 50mm F-10 1/1000 secs iso 320
Hounds on pier
This gentleman was walking his pair of Italian greyhounds on Hastings Pier.
Fine coats on display.
Nikon D7000 105mm F-11 1/400 secs iso 200
Dog-face
Dog poses for a photo with oblivious owner.
Nikon D7000 105mm F-5.6 1/1000 secs iso 200
Lola & SiDney
Shoppers waiting outside a shop on Rye High Street.
Nikon Df 50mm F-5.6 1/2000 secs iso 400
Bus stop
Someone waits at the bus stop.
Nikon Df 105mm F-4 1/4000 secs iso 120
Lost in thought
At the seating on the promenade in St Leonards are murals by the bench seating. This man is lost in thought.
Nikon Df 105mm F-2.5 1/500 secs iso 400
Selkie lights
The proprietor of the Selkie cafe hangs lights in Bottle Alley soon after sunrise.
Nikon Df 85mm F-8 1/200 secs iso 800
Guy
Guy Fawkes awaits his big night.
Nikon D7000 50mm F-5.6 1/320 secs iso 125
Beacon lighters
Bonfire night. The beacon on the East Hill, Hastings is about to be lit.
Nikon D7000 50mm F-5.6 1/320 secs iso 125
Trafalgar traffic
Christmas time. I took a series of long exposures around Trafalgar Square, London.
A tourist is captured for an instant in movement.
Nikon Df 35mm F-16 4 secs iso 100
Clean lines, dirty concrete
I love the architecture of the South Bank, London. Underappreciated for so long.
I would love to recreate this shot with Autumn leaves on the tree.
Nikon Df 50mm F-11 1/640 secs iso 640
Shouty Pagan
Shouty pagans are like water off a duck’s back to this serene child.
Jack in the Green, Hastings. It’s a riot.
Nikon Df 105mm F-8 1/400 secs iso 400
Wellies and truck
I loved the golden evening light falling on this wholesome group.
Lee Abby, Devon.
Nikon D850 200mm F-5.6 1/40 secs iso 640
Catamaran
A man stops for a picnic with his dog in front of a catamaran.
Fishing fleet beach. Hastings
Nikon D850 50mm F-14 1/200 secs iso 250
Pride bus
This old-time bus, omnibus?, was taking part in the parade along the seafront.
I was torn as to whether to process in colour or not.
The Stade, Hastings.
Nikon D850 85mm F-3.2 1/1600 secs iso 80
Strained leash
This distracted dog was straining at his leash to investigate another dog that had wandered past.
Rye.
Nikon Df 50mm F-5.6 1/2000 secs iso 400
Building in building
A concrete tower block was reflected in this modern glass office building.
Brighton Metropolitan College
Nikon Df 105mm F-4 1/400 secs iso 2000
Morris
A morris dancer prepares to perform at the Jack in the Green celebrations.
Hastings Old Town
Nikon Df 105mm F-3.2 1/1600 secs iso 125
Roller-girl
Roller-girl marshals the St Leonards parade ready for the final stretch onto Warrior Square Gardens.
St Leonards
Nikon D7000 50mm F-4.5 1/800 secs iso 400
Well dressed shoppers
These glamorous ladies were shopping on George Street.
Hastings Old Town.
Nikon Df 85mm F-1.4 1/2500 secs iso 200
Perched pagan
One of the revellers at Jack in the Green perches on the wall of St Clement’s church to take a call.
Hastings, Old Town.
Nikon Df 85mm F-1.4 1/2500 secs iso 200
Strange vicars
There is a troupe of Sussex Morris Dancers made up of the clergy.
Jack in the Green. Hastings Old Town.
Nikon D7000 50mm F-6.3 1/500 secs iso 400
Milliner’s malingerer
This hat-wearing pedestrian happened to be lingering outside a hat shop.
Hatz n Thingz. Hastings Old Town.
Nikon D850 85mm F-5.6 1/500 secs iso 400
Worried drummer
The girl was part of a small drumming workshop. When the parade ended, the Blue Raven Drummers decided to join in.
At least she’s colour coordinated.
Warrior Square Gardens, St Leonards.
Nikon D850 85mm F-5.6 1/1250 secs iso 200
Odd couple
This scene reminds me of the Temptation of St Helarion that hangs in the Wallace Collection.
St Leonards parade. Warroir Square Gardens.
Nikon Df 85mm F-1.8 1/3200 secs iso 200
Southbank reflections
A lady has a cup of something while observing the comings and goings on the South Bank.
A great way to spend a winter’s day.
Nikon Df 50mm F-7.1 1/80 secs iso 640