Bertram Greenhough's Phone Photo of Brighton Beach Wins Guardian Spotlight
A phone photograph by Bertram Greenhough, a photographer from Brighton, was highlighted by The Guardian. Taken on a sunny June day, the image portrays a serene, minimalist view above a bustling beach filled with visitors. Greenhough was out with his six-year-old daughter, Audrey, whom he had promised ice cream after exploring an upside-down house near the i360 observation tower. As they made their way to the Palace Pier, he spotted the lifeguard shelter. Although he usually shoots with an SLR film camera, he only had his phone that day, embracing the notion that the best camera is the one at hand. Audrey didn’t grasp his enthusiasm, but the photo was ultimately chosen as the Guardian's top phone picture, celebrating the beauty found in everyday life.
Key facts
- Bertram Greenhough is a Brighton-based photographer.
- The photograph was taken on a warm June day in Brighton.
- Greenhough was with his six-year-old daughter Audrey.
- They had visited an upside-down house near the i360 observation tower.
- The scene was a lifeguard shelter on a crowded beach.
- Greenhough used his phone instead of his usual SLR film camera.
- The photo was featured as the Guardian's best phone picture.
- The image captures a calm, minimalist scene above thousands of people.
Entities
Artists
- Bertram Greenhough
- Audrey Greenhough
Institutions
- The Guardian
Locations
- Brighton
- United Kingdom
- Palace Pier
- i360 observation tower