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March 9, 2016

The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls

by mjpichette

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I’ve always been drawn to water. Peaceful, it has the power to calm and sooth. Restless, and the reverse is true. Yesterday, the sea was tranquil. Today you can almost see the Kraken’s roiling limbs.

(This is another binaural recording, best listened to with headphones for the “3D” effect.)

Rows of Memorial Benches line the Brighton and Hove seaside: A peaceful place to sit and remember loved ones lost. Some of the benches are regularly decorated by the families.

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Post title The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls inspired by the poem of the same name, by Longfellow.

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March 8, 2016

North Laine, Brighton

by mjpichette

Today my husband, Paul and I wandered along the North Laine in Brighton. This area offers such a real visual and audio feast… These shots feature Paul recording the sounds of the Laine while I trailed him from behind.

And this is the recording Paul made using binaural microphones. These are microphones placed in the ear, so if you listen via headphone it’s the audio equivalent of a “3D recording”…

 

(Paul’s note: “There’s a little electronic noise at the 1 minute mark which I think is my phone and recorder having a disagreement. Note to self – use different pockets next time…”)

 

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March 7, 2016

Home is where you hang your hat…

by mjpichette

I’ve moved a lot in the last 22 years. About 15 times… including 6 overseas relocations… so for me, home is often where my stuff is… the place I’m hanging my hat at the moment. Having my favourite beads hanging around makes a new abode feel more familiar and helps me feel more grounded. Right now, the place I’m hanging my hat is Brighton.

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March 6, 2016

Mother’s Day in Brighton

by mjpichette

It was cold today, but that didn’t stop a multitude of families from enjoying a walk along the seaside.

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December 31, 2015

The English Channel: Scenes from Brighton & Hove

by mjpichette

As above, so below… These 5 photos were taken within a minute of each other.

Hove Huts and Victorian Houses

 

Times of Sun and Cloud

West Pier

Weather

Bandstand

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December 30, 2015

Lac Leman

by mjpichette

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View of the lake from Eagle’s Nest

The lake is constantly changing. When I lived in Leysin I used to go to a lookout point called Eagle’s Nest every day… sometimes in the morning, often in the early evening. The view was never the same and would change minute by minute.

 

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