Abstract textures, shapes and surfaces within sails

I love photographing textures, shapes and surfaces, be it rusty metal or fabric. The images below are ideas for paintings and prints I will look at creating over Autumn / Winter. Which image do you like the most? Let us know in the comments by quoting the image ID.

(CW3001) - Cowes Week 2026

Stunning Cowes Week 2026: How to Capture Spectacular Photos from the Water

Celebrating the incredible North Sail Cowes Week 2026, the 200th anniversary.

(CW204) - Cowes Week 2026

Magic of the 200 years of Cowes Week

Celebrating the incredible North Sail Cowes Week 2026, the 200th anniversary. Celebrating the incredible North Sail Cowes Week 2026, the 200th anniversary.

(CW-JP-001) - Jasper Carrot

Laugh Out Loud: Celebrating the Comedy of Jasper Carrott

A comedian I remember from my childhood. I remember seeing Jasper Carrott on many a TV in the 80’s and 90s; now, in his 80s, not that you would believe it. He rose to fame in the 70’s; his wit remains clever, sharp, and on point…. Jesper Carrot is one of Britain’s best-loved comedians, renowned …

(CW001) - Sunset

And so Cowes Week 2026 starts

(CL 001) - Cowes - The magnificent Award wining Gladiator boat sailing past.

Beautiful Lunchtime Sailing in Cowes Captured in Pictures

I love going out at lunchtime with my camera, wandering along Cowes Parade towards Egypt Point, soaking up the sun, sail and atmosphere.

(BCW 002) - British Classics Week - An older vessel sailing past the Royal Yacht Squadron as part of the Concours D'Elegance with that starts the weeks celebrations.

Were you part of the British Classic Week 2026?

Concours D’Elegance starts British Classic Week 2026 The sail past happened in Cowes (Monday 20th July). This marks the start of British Classic Week 2026. I like the older sailing boats, the sound and shapes of the sails, this regatta celebrates the craftsmanship, heritage, and timeless elegance of traditional sailing. As a photographer and spectator, …

(YP-150-002) - Yarmouth Pier - Celebrating 150th Years of Yarmouth Pier, with a 'Picnic on the Pier'.

Picnic on the Pier – 150 Years of Yarmouth Pier

Were you at ‘Picnic on the Pier’? Yarmouth came to life during ‘Picnic on the Pier’, the celebration with vibrant colour, music and enjoyment. The pier was laid out with picnic tables down one side, and an Abba tribute act playing at the end of the pier. Yarmouth is a beautiful historic town in the …

(SS001) - Shelly Seal - Victoria Ford - Really good to see Wildlife within our seas around the Isle of Wight, just off Ford Victoria.

Shelly the (Grey??) Seal off Fort Victoria.

A visit from Shelly the Seal while on a photographic trip to Fort Victoria.

JF001 - Jellyfish

Translucent Beautiful Compass Jellyfish in Cowes

The Compass Jellyfish is native to UK waters. As we were walking along the coast in Cowes, my friend pointed out a jellyfish, she said it was a Compass jellyfish (Chrysaora hysoscella). The jellyfish was calmly moving in the water. This type of Jellyfish is native to UK waters. Read more via Wikipedia