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Decay in the Winter Sunlight

The old pier - Birnbeck Island, Weston Super Mare.with Flat Holm island and lighthouse in the background, beyond which is the coast of South Wales.
The old RNLI lifeboat station pictured here has closed now. When the pier began to deteriorate a walkway was built beside it to enable the lifeboat crews to access the station. However this too became unsafe and a new temporary base has been found on the promenade.

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StoneRoad2013 ^club

Lovely lighting and composition, Well done.

I do wish that *someone* would restore Birnbeck Pier and Island. It used to be really pretty to see.

7 years ago. Edited 7 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to StoneRoad2013 ^club

Thank you very much. Really appreciated. Yes it really is sad to see it in this state. So many times in the past we have heard that it will be restored but it never seems to come to anything. I guess the longer it is left the more it would cost even if it is still possible to repair it. I remember the steamers setting off from here when I was a child and it all seemed quite magical then.

7 years ago.

sasithorn_s

Excellent capture with great perspective and composition!
Love the beautiful, golden light too.
My best wishes for a Happy, healthy New Year to you and your family, dear Carol.

7 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to sasithorn_s

Thank you very much Sasi. Really appreciated. Happy New Year to you and your family and my best wishes for 2017

7 years ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Outstanding capture!

7 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to William Sutherland ^club

Thank you very much William and a Happy New Year to you and yours

7 years ago.

William Sutherland ^club

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7 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to William Sutherland ^club

Many thanks William. Really appreciated

7 years ago.

Gudrun ^club

It looks so lovely in the sunlight! I hope they will restore it, it would be such a shame to let it fall down....

7 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Gudrun ^club

Thank you very much Gudrun. I would love to see it restored to its former glory but sadly it would probably prove too costly now and with a modern pier just around the corner I am not sure if there is enough interest. It is very sad. It holds a lot of memories for people of my generation. Happy New Year

7 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club

There was a dock here that was in a similar state. Finally after many dangerous years they fixed it. I hope the same happens for you there, Carol. :)

A very sweet song and a beautiful image.

7 years ago. Edited 7 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Karen's Place ^club

Thank you very much Karen. It has been in a sorry state for so many years now that I have my doubts that it will happen, but I would like to think so. Happy New Year to you and yours and best wishes for 2017

7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Terrific shot with fabulous light, shame the place has been allowed to decay like this, I well remember paddle steam ships sailing from here,
Great lens to pick out Flat Holm and the South Wales coast so clearly.

7 years ago. Edited 7 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

Thank you Rog. Really appreciated. A sad state for this magnificent structure to be in. Happy New Year!

7 years ago.

Dave Hilditch

Beautiful light in this lovely image, Carol.

7 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Dave Hilditch

Thank you very much Dave. Really appreciated. Happy New Year to you and best wishes for 2017

7 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club

An outstanding image, wonderful light and detail.

7 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Doug Shepherd ^club

Thank you very much Doug. Happy New Year and best wishes for 2017

7 years ago.

Dave Roberts 2014

A great capture of the pier in nice light Carol! I had a trip past there by bus a few months ago.

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7 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Dave Roberts 2014

Thanks very much Dave. Really appreciated. Hope you enjoyed the trip. You got to see what it is like on our side of the water then! Happy New Year to you and my best wishes for 2017

7 years ago.

Dave Roberts 2014

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7 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Dave Roberts 2014

Thank you very much Dave. Really appreciated

7 years ago.

Dave Roberts 2014

A Terrific Image!!

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7 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Dave Roberts 2014

Thank you Dave. Very much appreciated

7 years ago.

Dave Roberts 2014

Thank you for posting this excellent image into the group it is reflecting beautifully as the Sun goes down or the phoenix rises in The Little Pond on Ipernity but is still rising on The Little Pond on Flickr.
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7 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Dave Roberts 2014

Many thanks Dave. Really appreciated

7 years ago.

Helena Ferreira

Wonderful composition!
Happy New Year!!!

7 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Helena Ferreira

Thank you very much Helena. Happy New Year to you and your family.

7 years ago.

tiabunna ^club

Beautifully taken, but sad to see the dereliction.

7 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to tiabunna ^club

Thank you very much George. yes it is sad, - it used to be so elegant. Happy New Year to you

7 years ago.

Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿

Wonderful perspective and light ! *****
... And yes it is sad that this beautiful place isn't restored ....
Wish you and yours a HAPPY and HEALTHY NEW YEAR 2017, my dear Carol.
Hugs.

7 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿

Thank you very much Christiane. Really appreciated. Happy New Year to you and your family and my very best wishes for 2017. I hope it brings you peace, happiness and good health.

7 years ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Wishing you and your family the best for the new year!

7 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to William Sutherland ^club

Thank you very much William. My best wishes to you for 2017

7 years ago.

Jean

The light is superb. It is beautiful in its decay but sad. Wishing you and yours a happy new year.

7 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Jean

Thank you very much Jean. It is sad, particularly now that the RNLI have also left. Happy New Year and best wishes for 2017

7 years ago.

Schussentäler ^club

great view - I wish you a happy New Year

7 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Schussentäler ^club

Thank you very much. Really appreciated. Happy New Year and best wishes for 2017

7 years ago.

Gabriella Siglinde ^club

Tanta luce, di buon auspicio...buon anno !

7 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Gabriella Siglinde ^club

Thank you very much Gabriella. Let us hope it is a good omen and I wish you happiness and health in 2017

7 years ago.

Cheryl Kelly (cher12…

Gorgeous light and image, Carol! So pretty! Hope your New Year is starting off great!

7 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Cheryl Kelly (cher12…

Thank you very much Cheryl. Really appreciated I hope you are feeling better and have a wonderful 2017

7 years ago.

RHH

Beautiful light and for all its deteriorated condition and very beautiful old pier, perhaps even the more beautiful for being nearly in ruins.

7 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to RHH

Thank you very much Ron. It is certainly interesting from the photography point of view as it is but a shame that it has been allowed to get into this state. Have a good week

7 years ago.

RHH

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Ecobird ^club has replied to RHH

Really appreciated Ron. Thank you

7 years ago.

LotharW ^club

Grrrrrreat!!!!!!!!!!

7 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to LotharW ^club

Many thanks Lothar. Really appreciated. Happy New Year to you

7 years ago.

sasithorn_s

Congratulations on Explore!!

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7 years ago.

ROL/Photo ^club

Que cette vue est belle merci Carol
cette vielle architecture métallique est superbe,
dommage qu'elle n'est plus entretenue....
le soleil est également très beau sur les bâtiments
bonne soirée

7 years ago.

Hubs 56 ^club

great ensemble - bravo
greetings from Bavaria, Hubs

7 years ago.

Jeff Farley

The light is fantastic and the shot is brilliant Carol.

7 years ago.

Annemarie ^club

a pity the decay, becauseit looks great!

7 years ago.

Eve

Wow ....c'est très beau *****

7 years ago.

Valfal

A gorgeous capture of this pier!

7 years ago.

Polyrus

Nice to see the photo, but not in reality as it is such a waste. An interesting presentation.

7 years ago.

polytropos ^club

I could imagine that this would be a wonderful set for all kind of movies :-)
Great capture!
L

7 years ago.

The Limbo Connection ^club

I like the photograph, and I appreciated the history. Few people add a commentary, and it can be so valuable, no matter how good the picture. As only an occasional visitor to Weston super Mare, I was not aware of Birnbeck island. I clearly need to get out more - though not during the Covid pandemic. A future trip, I hope.

3 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to The Limbo Connection ^club

Thank you very much. I am pleased you like it. I am often guilty of not adding enough information to my images even though I know how much I appreciate the notes of others. I believe there was more talk of trying to do something to this site but I guess Covid19 has probably stopped that for the time being.

3 years ago.

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