Wednesday, 24 August 2011

A Day Out in Brighton, January 2011

On a very cold day in January, I ventured to Brighton for the day (around an hour on the train from London). It was one of the few non-grey days in January and I spent it wandering around Brighton, chatting to people, taking photos, having breakfast at Bill's Cafe, coffee at Taylor St Baristas and watching the sun go down while sitting on the beach. A nice way to spend the day by the seaside :)
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  1. The PvdH Journal24 August 2011 at 13:03

    I've never been to Brighton before. Actually, I haven't made it out much since I moved down to London from Scotland ( I went to the University of St Andrews). What a beautiful post, it made me crave a little getaway (and that food looks delish!)


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  2. Vanessa Jackman24 August 2011 at 13:13

    @ PvdH journal- ooo you definitely need to go! It is super chilled and relaxed (well, maybe more in the winter than the summer). I went during the summer holidays last year and the train ride back home to London was a bit stressy- so many people!

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  3. andrew nuding24 August 2011 at 14:04

    brighton is so lovely, you captured it so well! :)

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  4. Collections24 August 2011 at 15:20

    Gorgeous photographs.


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  5. Daisy24 August 2011 at 16:27

    Lovely photos !!

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  6. Martina24 August 2011 at 16:32

    Brighton is the best!

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  7. Esther24 August 2011 at 17:08

    oh i adore these photographs <3 especially the policemen graffiti art. though the first few seem kind of sad & lonely, empty of people..

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  8. Vanessa Jackman24 August 2011 at 17:23

    @Esther- that is a very astute observation Esther. Despite the bright colours they do look quite alone and empty. I like that photos can produce that sort of reaction/emotion. Very cool! I think the Banksy (Kissing Coppers) has now been sold from that pub. The "original" was removed some time ago (the stencil remains) as people kept damaging it....

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  9. S24 August 2011 at 18:50

    I was in Brighton so very briefly last month for a wedding (the inside of the town hall is really something special, you should see it if you go back). Your photographs really make me regret that I didn't have time to do any good wandering around! They're very atmospheric - seaside towns in the winter are the best thing.

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  10. young-shields24 August 2011 at 19:28

    Lovely! I've just booked to visit in September for a couple of days, hopefully is nice and bright like this! x

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  11. Vanessa Jackman24 August 2011 at 19:32

    @Young Shields- you will love it! Hopefully the weather will be like today was - so pretty. There are lots of lovely restaurants and coffee shops there now....

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  12. Ivory25 August 2011 at 03:31

    A friend of mine just moved there. It looks beautiful!

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  13. Heather Feemster25 August 2011 at 06:47

    These are beautiful!

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  14. Michelle Lee25 August 2011 at 08:39

    i really want to visit the place :)

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  15. duckalicious25 August 2011 at 09:45

    amazing photos, so captivating, they make me want to go there right away!

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  16. Peta Rudd25 August 2011 at 09:57

    Vanessa!!! This series is gorgeous- keep doing more!! xx

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  17. Vanessa Jackman25 August 2011 at 10:02

    @Peta- I need to travel more!

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  18. Anonymous25 August 2011 at 14:27

    Gorgeous pictures, especially inside Bill's Place

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  19. Francois V.25 August 2011 at 21:53

    Very nice colors! Do you know Martin Parr and William Eggleston?

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  20. Vanessa Jackman25 August 2011 at 22:03

    @Francois- I love William's work. The red head girl at the counter is one of my favourite's of his work. I must google Martin now...

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  21. Kaja26 August 2011 at 11:55

    so in love whit those pics

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  22. My Cup Of Tea Vintage26 August 2011 at 18:49

    I love the mood in these pictures! One can almost touch and feel the abondonement that has taken place, but at the same time the pictures display a promise that happier warmer times are awaiting.. God you have made me miss Brighton!!

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  23. Sofía ▪ The cat on the roof26 August 2011 at 19:49

    Fantastic! I always thought that small corner make a great place.

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  24. Sofía ▪ The cat on the roof26 August 2011 at 19:51

    Fantastic! I always thought that small corner make a great place

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  25. Peta Rudd27 August 2011 at 01:54

    Vanessa, not at all! You live in London! I would love to see more documentary series of anything- fashion, BTS, stylish people, London shopping......you're so great at it!

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  26. Vanessa Jackman27 August 2011 at 12:02

    @Peta-Yo! thanks so much for the encouragement.... I have a few ideas for some projects in London. Just got to do them!

    @Eirin- thanks Eirin. I like that description as well" happier, warmer times awaiting"..... I think there was a certain "deserted" feel about the pier in January. Although it was a fine day there weren't too many people at the pier and not all the rides were open.

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  27. M28 August 2011 at 01:01

    you take FANTASTIC photos! really a fan!

    xx.M

    www.bellesandrebelles.blogspot.com

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  28. linnea/chessclub28 August 2011 at 21:32

    such a lovely town and lovely photos!!x

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  29. Andie Bottrell29 August 2011 at 19:15

    Oh wow. So perfect. I felt like I was there!

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  30. Unknown30 August 2011 at 11:03

    you are wasted on the elegantly wasted fashion set Vanessa... These are pure gold!

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  31. The Foolish Aesthete31 August 2011 at 03:12

    I love your images of Brighton! It's been too long since I've been there and these look more colorful than I remember. Excellently captured.

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  32. saradowle1 September 2011 at 23:21

    What beautiful images, I love snapping away in Brighton. I love how you've captured the people!

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  33. Matthew Spade3 September 2011 at 15:46

    probably my fav town in england that i have visited. one of my best friends lives there so i always go down every year. such good photos, it almost looks really early morning

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  34. Vanessa Jackman4 September 2011 at 03:22

    @Mat-it is a really great place- it feels very different from London, more relaxed. It felt like early morning when I left home bc of the darkness of winter but was probably about 7:30am!

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  35. Summer4 September 2011 at 08:26

    Truly beautiful photography. You have an amazing eye for detail and angles. Fabulous work!!!

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