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Twins in a spin at the great British seaside: Sophie Green’s best photograph
‘In a really simple way, this photo captures that intense colour and joy of being at the seaside with your loved ones’ Our British seaside has such a distinctive look: the bingo halls, the buckets and spades and pinwheels, and all the amazing colours of the funfairs. I find them the most amazing environments. I love that visually super-charged, maximalist style. The seaside is nostalgic to all of us. My grandpa lived in Pembrokeshire and we’d go and see him when I was little. The beach provokes this childlike sense of wonderment. It is a space that anyone can be a part of, friends and family, whatever age, whatever background. It unlocks the connection to nature, which inspires freedom and fun. There are not really any rules, and it’s playful – the funfairs, the arcades, splashing in the water. We don’t have many outlets for play, especially as adults. Continue reading...
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According to The Guardian’s source item, Twins in a spin at the great British seaside: Sophie Green’s best photograph, ‘In a really simple way, this photo captures that intense colour and joy of being at the seaside with your loved ones’ Our British seaside has such a distinctive look: the bingo halls, the buckets and spades and pinwheels, and all the amazing colours of the funfairs. I find them the most amazing environments. I love that visually super-charged, maximalist style. The seaside is nostalgic to all of us. My grandpa lived in Pembrokeshire and we’d go and see him when I was little. The beach provokes this childlike sense of wonderment. It is a space that anyone can be a part of, friends and family, whatever age, whatever background. It unlocks the connection to nature, which inspires freedom and fun. There are not really any rules, and it’s playful – the funfairs, the arcades, splashing in the water. We don’t have many outlets for play, especially as adults. Continue reading…
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- Twins in a spin at the great British seaside: Sophie Green’s best photographThe Guardian - 2026-06-03T13:28:46+00:00
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