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Adrian Chandler

@adriansea.bsky.social

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Photographer and general camera-botherer. Likes prog and jazz rock. Sometimes feels like an alien in human form.

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Adrian Chandler @adriansea.bsky.social · 9h

Pinstripes.

#BlueSkyArtShow #Vertical #StreetPhotography #Photography #UrbanPhotography #UrbanGaze

Photo of a silhouette of a man standing in front of an illuminated wall broken by vertical black struts. the man appears lost in thought, though he's probably wondering where his pass is so he can access the security gate and get back to his desk to eat his lunch.

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Adrian Chandler @adriansea.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks for the repost @rhonda44.bsky.social

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Adrian Chandler @adriansea.bsky.social · 3d

Walking Towards the Light.

#StreetPhotography #BlackAndWhitePhotography

Black and white photo of a path, strewn with fallen leaves, under a tunnel formed by overgrowing trees. The figure of a man is visible in the background, silhouetted by a misty white light. If this was hanging in a gallery it would have a label saying how it represented the passing of a life, with the fallen leaves the regrets and promises broken along the way - or some such bollocks.

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Adrian Chandler @adriansea.bsky.social · 8d

Yes, it still surprises me how much the difference a second or so can make to the dynamic and narrative of a scene.

Adrian Chandler @adriansea.bsky.social · 8d

I find this photo really appealing - the lovely tones of the beach and the interaction of the three figures.

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Adrian Chandler @adriansea.bsky.social · 10d

From the Belly of the Beast.

#Photography #StreetPhotography #UrbanPhotography #UrbanGaze
#BlackAndWhitePhotography

Black and white photo of a woman, wearing headphones, emerging from beneath a large, angular building that's clad in metal panels, like some big old behemoth. Some say this building resembles an elephant - well it's big and it's grey...

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Adrian Chandler @adriansea.bsky.social · 14d

@vzmedia.bsky.social thank you for the repost.

Adrian Chandler @adriansea.bsky.social · 14d

Trash Talk

#Photography #StreetPhotography #UrbanGaze

Photo of a waste bin. The slot in the bin for the rubbish frames two people in a cafe, seated at a table.

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Adrian Chandler @adriansea.bsky.social · 22d

Monumental architecture

#Photography #UrbanPhotography #UrbanGaze #BlackAndWhitePhotography

Black and white photo of the less glamorous side of Coventry Cathedral, with its brutalist blocks bulking in the background. Behind a wall the slightly bowed head of a man is seen against a light portion of the Cathedral, as if the weight of the building is pressing down on him.

Adrian Chandler @adriansea.bsky.social · 24d

Alien Artifact.

#Photography #UrbanPhotography #UrbanGaze

Photo of a cylindrical part of a building covered with azure-coloured tiles. It stands above a dark part of the building - a grill pattern is just perceivable - and against a dark blue sky.

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Adrian Chandler @adriansea.bsky.social · 28d

Heartbeat

#Photography #StreetPhotography #BlackAndWhitePhotography #UrbanPhotography #UrbanGaze #BlueSkyArtShow #Angles

Black and white photo of a man walking in front of a building. The building's side is regularly punctuated by double doors painted on which are two chevrons pointing downwards. The man is carrying a drink and is in the middle of the centre door in line with the point of the chevrons. Image was taken in Birmingham, UK - the original and still the best.

Adrian Chandler @adriansea.bsky.social · 29d

Steps and stairs.

#Photography #BlackAndWhitePhotography #UrbanGaze

Black and white photo looking through a window a step ladder leans against a wall behind the bottom of a staircase. The bannister rail curves down to end at a post with an ornate finial. An arched window is reflected in the window we're looking through.

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Adrian Chandler @adriansea.bsky.social · Sep 18

The breakwater.

#Photography #BlackAndWhitePhotography #Landscape #Minimalism

A minimalist black and white photo of the side view of a breakwater made of large rocks projecting into a featureless sea. At the end of the breakwater is a post with a triangular-shaped top.

Adrian Chandler @adriansea.bsky.social · Sep 16

Rising sun

#LandscapePhotography #Photography #Wales

Photo of the rising sun casting its light across Liverpool Bay, the bulk of the Little Orme is silhouetted on the right. In the sky clouds are back and underlit by the sun and a gull flies in the top right of the frame.

Adrian Chandler @adriansea.bsky.social · Sep 13

At the seaside.

#Photography

Photo of a curving concrete shelter with white seats next to the seafront. Through one of the open window frames can be seen the top half of a man wearing headphones. The low sun casts long shadows and warm light over the scene.

Adrian Chandler @adriansea.bsky.social · Sep 5

Sock.

#Photography #StreetPhotography #UrbanGaze

Photo of someone through an open side window of their car. They are wearing a multi-coloured, striped sock on their foot which is on the dashboard. Image was taken at a local car boot sale - always a good source of interesting subjects.

Adrian Chandler @adriansea.bsky.social · Sep 4

Such a simple image but so engaging. Black and white works so well with minimalist images. I love the tones on the black keys.

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Adrian Chandler @adriansea.bsky.social · Sep 2

Gamer

A good place to be if you lose a life.

#Photography #UrbanPhotography

Photo of a woman sitting on a bench holding a portable gaming console. An ivy-clad tree towers above her and gravestones crowd in on the right.

Adrian Chandler @adriansea.bsky.social · Sep 1

Are we receiving?

Satellite dishes attached to the side of a building.

#Photography #UrbanPhotography #BlackAndWhitePhotography

Black and white photo of five satellite dishes attached to the side of a building in 'ull*.

*That's Kingston-upon-Hull if you're posh, but then you'd be unlikely to frequent the area this photo was taken if you were.

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Adrian Chandler @adriansea.bsky.social · Aug 31

Just Chilling.

#Photography #StreetPhotography #UrbanPhotography

Photo of two men on a bench and table. One sits on the table looking left, the other, with an unlit cigarette in his mouth, slouches on a bench.

Adrian Chandler @adriansea.bsky.social · Aug 29

Oh, I like that very much. It captures the essence of these birds - all legs and energy.

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Adrian Chandler @adriansea.bsky.social · Aug 28

Kite Flying

No strings attached.

#Photography #BlackAndWhitePhotography

Black and white photo of a group of seven fir trees standing alone. A kite soars above the trees, silhouetted against a patch of white cloud.

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Adrian Chandler @adriansea.bsky.social · Aug 25

Under a cloud

#BlueSkyMonday #Photography

Photo in portrait format of a single oak tree on the top of a hill against a blue sky. Directly above the tree is a single white cloud, approximately the same size and of a similar shape to the tree. I had walked down the hill and just happened to glance back to see the cloud slowly moving above the tree - pure luck.

Adrian Chandler @adriansea.bsky.social · Aug 24

Great photo. I like the way you've caught the light reflected onto the pavement.

Adrian Chandler @adriansea.bsky.social · Aug 22

Neighbourhood Watch.

Keeping an eye on things from (a small) space.

#Photography #UrbanPhotography

Photo of a window. Through one of the panes an eye can be seen peering out. If it seems familiar it's because it's a cutout of Buzz Lightyear that's propped up against the window. I leave the exercise of why to the viewer - don't blame me, I'm only the photographer.