STEWART READING-BROWN
Bembridge Pier extending into a calm, long-exposure sea under soft grey skies, with minimal detail and a smooth reflective surface.

Bembridge Pier

Bembridge Pier, Bembridge, Isle of Wight

The lifeboat station at Bembridge Pier sits out against a quiet horizon, its structure holding sharp against the softened water below. The long exposure strips the sea back to a smooth surface, removing movement until only tone and form remain. The sky stays subdued, layered in pale greys with a slight warmth near the horizon. That tone carries through the water, keeping everything connected. There’s very little competing here — just space, balance, and a stillness that settles in the longer you look.

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.

£110

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