Ant TylerI’ve recently completed a final review for my history photography Loopholes project, I thought I’d share the final twelve images that made the final cut.
These are all WW2 pillboxes that are in Sussex which were built in 1940 that were intended for the defence of the UK.
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My Loopholes photography project is now nearly completed, I have captured images of pillboxes and bunkers throughout East and West Sussex. The research element of this project has been inspiring as I’ve learnt so much about the history of the UK in 1940. I’ve really enjoyed the historical aspect which has in turn influenced my photography. There is something about visiting these 85 year old sites which are all unique in their own way.
My approach to this photography project has been to capture images of the pillboxes within their environment. This gives much more context to the pillboxes and a landscape approach seemed fitting for these historic structures.
Above is the Type 26 pillbox at Ferring, West Sussex which I had the opportunity to visit. This historic structure has been restored and is now curated. The image below shows the interior of this pillbox. It was very cramped with little room for the original crew of three gunners and an officer.
The volunteers had period and 3d printed equipment on the firing shelves to add to the mood. It was good to see a pillbox being looked after, as this was the only protected pillbox of all the examples that I visited during my project.
If you would like unique images for your project get in touch to contact me.
I’ve been out in the fantastic light which this wonderful spring weather has bought photographing 1940s pillboxes for my Loopholes project.
The below is one of a pair of infantry pillboxes that were built to protect an anti-tack emplacement which covered Shoreham’s Old Toll Bridge which then carried vehicle traffic over the river Adur.
You can see the walk way that has been built around this pillbox, which makes a statement both on rising water levels and on the importance of this historic structure.
Although never used these structures have stood the test of time and remain in place today 85 years after they were built. Well done to the Royal Engineers of the time!
I’m working on a personal photography project which I’ve named Loopholes which focuses on the 1940 wartime defences that remain intact in Sussex. My recent work is around the banks of the river Adur in Shoreham and the south coast.
Above is the small, low slung machine-gun position on Lancing beach which now is overlooked by the more contemporary beach huts. The shingle has swamped this emplacement but it remains largely intact.
This is one of the infantry pillboxes along the east bank of the river Adur. A fine example of a second world war pillbox that is still in position after 85 years.
I’m working on a photographic project focusing on 1940s defensive structures in Sussex. I’ve named this project ‘Loopholes’ after the gun embrasures in the pillboxes (bunkers) that still exist 85 years after they were built.
Here are some recent test photos taken in digital in preparation for a medium format film camera shoot. These bunkers are along the banks of the river Adur in Shoreham-by-Sea on the edge of Shoreham airport.
The above is a unique anti-aircraft base bunker which is intact but does flodd at high tide now.
If you would like uniques images for your project get in touch to find out more.
Wishing you all the very best for 2025 in all that you do!
I’ve been looking at cross functional collaboration and training after reading posts on UX forums. It’s interesting stuff and also the views that go with this subject. I think it’s important and something that I’ve done for all of my design career.
Briefly, some benefits that can result from a well trained UX designer in your product team include improved collaboration and efficiency with wider product team. This results in a quicker time bringing products to market. A range of diverse perspectives will lead to more creative solutions and improved team adapatability.
Along with improved employee engagement there are clearly advantages to deepening your understanding the way your product team works. So start today and improve your collaboration and efficiency working with yur product team.
I was back at the Otter Bench shooting some photographs in a Sussex woodland recently. The bench is carved from a fallen tree and sits near a chalk stream. It’s a great place for meditation and a calming place in a busy world.
It’s always great to get out and be in the outdoors even when there is a chill in the air, highly recommended!
The Otter Bench in Autumn
I’m embarking on new photographic project focusing on Shipwrights and traditional boat building. This will be mainly a portraiture project but with still life as I’ll be photographing in boat yards.
I aim to capture the craft and unique art of traditional boat building which is centuries old. I have some images for this project already and I’m in touch with boat yards in the south and east of England.
The shipwrights use traditional processes working in wood using hand tools and there is plenty of photographic potential in these busy work places.
I’ll post my progress on here as this project develops.