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Paul MacCrimmon united kingdomPhoto © Paul MacCrimmon
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Sea Ward
I, like many others, have always been drawn to the sea, with the Fylde Coast being the most local shoreline to where I live. I had been aware of the transformation of the old watchtower for a while, with Wyre Council hoping to transform the old building into a modern piece of functional and community focused architecture.
The building stands in a small seaside town that contrasts greatly with it's neighbouring resort town of Blackpool. I tried to capture the feeling of calmness that the environment demands, whilst at the same time showing the sense of motion, as though the building is actively leaning towards the sea, astute to it's purpose; constantly looking seaward to spot any peril.
In order to convey calm and motion, I took the image with the implicit movement of the clouds, passing the time of day, as the sun set but the building stayed vigilant. I included the cyclist passing by, fitting in seamlessly with the harmonious landscape. In front of the building, a couple can be seen admiring the architecture as well as the glorious weather before late evening. The dividing stone wall, for me, holds connotations of the battle of the calming land and the encroaching tides.
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entry description
Rossall point is a watchtower situated on the Fylde Coast in the north of England. It is a Wyre Council initiative that relies on volunteers to help the Liverpool coastguard keep watch on the ever-changing and unpredictable Irish Sea. Studio Three Architects were commissioned by Wyre Council to design a modern piece of practical architecture. The construction was undertaken by local firm, Parkinson'sI, like many others, have always been drawn to the sea, with the Fylde Coast being the most local shoreline to where I live. I had been aware of the transformation of the old watchtower for a while, with Wyre Council hoping to transform the old building into a modern piece of functional and community focused architecture.
The building stands in a small seaside town that contrasts greatly with it's neighbouring resort town of Blackpool. I tried to capture the feeling of calmness that the environment demands, whilst at the same time showing the sense of motion, as though the building is actively leaning towards the sea, astute to it's purpose; constantly looking seaward to spot any peril.
In order to convey calm and motion, I took the image with the implicit movement of the clouds, passing the time of day, as the sun set but the building stayed vigilant. I included the cyclist passing by, fitting in seamlessly with the harmonious landscape. In front of the building, a couple can be seen admiring the architecture as well as the glorious weather before late evening. The dividing stone wall, for me, holds connotations of the battle of the calming land and the encroaching tides.
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Architectural photographer covering Scotland and the North West of Englandback to gallery