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.
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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.
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Wishing you all the very best for 2025 in all that you do!
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
A change in direction has seen me accepting an offer from the University of Brighton which starts in September this year. It’s an exciting shift in my career and I’m looking forward to working with images again.
I’m going to be available for freelance UI/UX design, part-time website management work and photography assignments from the end of August. If you have any enquires about my work just get in touch to see how I can help you with your lastest photography or UX/UI or digital media project.
Spring is coming! Time to get creative as the days grow longer and nature springs back into life!
I will be walking and inspiring myself with a fresh look at the year, I hope that you will have an inspiring and creative year whatever you may be creating!
Being creative is a challenge! Just remaining motivated on a daily basis in its self can be tough.
I’ve been inspired by writing poetry and song writing recently which is a great outlet for my creativity. My design work is mainly visual and working on creative writing on a daily basis is a very complimentary exercise.
I’ve always enjoyed the challenge of creating something from a blank page, or digital screen. For some that would be a situation they would never chose to be in but not for me.
So if your a creative reading this please be inspired and I can really recommend using different creative techniques to enhance your creative practice.
It’s been a great summer so far, I hope that you are enjoying it! I’ve been busy creating video and capturing images whilst on my travels. I now have the use of a campervan which makes for a brilliant base for exploring, I’ll be uploading more work when the production phase is completed.
Until then, have fun in the sun!