Simon's 52 for 2026

Week 3 - Windows and Doors

Well it's been a grim old week - it's pretty much rained every day, and opportunities have been few and far between. Finally bit the bullet today and went out for an hour down to Barry Island.. A selection that hopefully fit the brief.

I like the stark orange of the Cardiff Bus livery against the grey, wet bleak day and for that', it's my chosen image ( I did think about getting a shot of a train, but a couple of you had beaten me to that).

Bus - windows and doors by Simon Hiscocks, on Flickr

Even in the depths of winter, on a mucky day, the arcades plod on

Barry Island - windows and doors by Simon Hiscocks, on Flickr

This was a cafe concession that closed at the end of last summer - thankfully it'll be opening soon as an (another) ice cream parlour, but at the moment it's shuttered facade reflects the mood of the day

Bay 5 - windows and doors by Simon Hiscocks, on Flickr

The brightly coloured beach huts, always provide a splash of colour even on the dreariest day

Beach huts - windows and doors by Simon Hiscocks, on Flickr

Finally, a cheat.
This is a building in Cadoxton, Barry rather than the island. I was overtaken with the windows and door on the building.....BUT

There was a lamppost right in front, and a white car sticking its backside on the right. And the sky was just flat. I've removed the maps and car using AI and inserted some AI sky - don't hate me for it. It's not my chosen image, and more or an experiment than anything.

Capel Calfaria 1 by Simon Hiscocks, on Flickr
 
A good set! Your chosen image works well, and it's nice to have a splash of colour.

I think your AI adjustments went very well.
 
Great observation and a very interesting and colourful set. Nice job
 
Down at Barry, it's a shame Woodhams is no longer there. BUt I guess there wouldn't have been any kettles left by now (and I'm not sure even I could shoe horn in a derelict kettle for this theme).
I think I actually prefer the beach huts, but I guess there's no widows...
 
LC2 said:
Down at Barry, it's a shame Woodhams is no longer there. BUt I guess there wouldn't have been any kettles left by now (and I'm not sure even I could shoe horn in a derelict kettle for this theme).
I think I actually prefer the beach huts, but I guess there's no widows...
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Thanks Tim. Yes, Woodhams was gone before I came to this part of the world and got into photography m, so unlucky - would have been fabulous to photograph.

I like the beach huts too, but the lack of windows swayed it for me.
nog said:
That works, like the beach huts as well- they look in good condition
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Thanks Keith! See above re the beach huts. They’re not that old, so still in decent nick and always a great photo opportunity. I was hoping to get some nice reflections off puddles but it was p*$$ing down and I wasn’t inclined to get too wet!
 
That's a great set Simon, especially considering the weather. I particularly like the one of the shuttered cafe.
 
Week 4 - Something broken

Spotted this trike whilst wandering down at Cardiff Bay this morning - minus handlebars and seat, and with two flat tyres. That'll take some riding!

Broken by Simon Hiscocks, on Flickr
 
Yeah, that's going nowhere!
I like how the yellow/orange of the frame pops out as the sole strong colour.
 
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