West Pier burning

clickNZ, on September 21, 2007, said:

Wow - that's amazing. Great shot.

VKeith, on September 21, 2007, said:

Thank you!

Josep Maria Alegre, on October 4, 2007, said:

A historical and besides fantastic photo, congratulations.

Greetings, Josep Maria

VKeith, on October 4, 2007, said:

Thank you so much!

© Wim, on October 25, 2007, said:

Reminds me on "Smoke on the Water" from Deep Purple VKeith

VKeith, on October 25, 2007, said:

'Remember the song well! Based on a true story about a Casino in Geneva I think. This club was empty except for thousands of birds. There was a political dispute about whether to save it or not. Long story but it looked like arson to me.

zerega, on November 2, 2007, said:

Will it be rebuilt?

©polytropos, on November 2, 2007, said:

BTW: Wim de Vries This song involves about the fire in the Casino of --> Montreux in 1971 when Deep Purple were training for a concert.

© Wim, on November 2, 2007, said:

I know polytropos, believe it or not, when we drove in a parking in Montreux this autumn, this song was in the radio :-)

The story from "Smoke On The Water"

Greetings, Wim

Lilypon, on November 2, 2007, said:

FANTASTIC! (and now in my faves :)

Sidnei, on January 19, 2008, said:

Right time, right place. Photografic instinct, despite sad. Amazing!!!!

BenjA706, on March 10, 2008, said:

I don't belive it used to look like that.

VKeith, on March 12, 2008, said:

Hi There, BenjA! Thanks for looking at my photos. Yes, One day it was looking just sort of- abandoned. Then, the next day it was burned to a skeleton. I believe it was slated for some kind of rehabilitation and resurrection as a historic place. Some suspect the owner objected to the public romance about the place and had something to do with it's ruin. Thanks again Benj! Greetings from Virginia, USA

nancy sanhueza, on March 16, 2008, said:

a very sad day that was, although I enjoyed the arrival of the starling on the evenings now!!!

bobpercy, on April 16, 2008, said:

To be there must have been quite a shock. You have recorded a moment in history. Great shot. Bob

VKeith, on April 16, 2008, said:

Yes it was shocking, Bob and Nancy. The day before, we watched thousands of birds circling the place. The next day it was on fire. Thanks for looking.

VKeith, on April 26, 2008, said:

Yes, I have a whole series. From the day before, during and after the fire because I happened to spend the same weekend on Ship Street. It was apparently protected and slated for rehabilitation. The gossip was that the person who owned the newer pier didn't want that to happen. It was clearly an arson job. I met some older couple on the beach in tears because they dated in that place in their youth.

єяα¢ℓєα, on May 6, 2008, said:

Oh my god! Fire!!! O_o great shot! compliment! saluti!

qaiyyim, on June 12, 2008, said:

Nevertheless it is a great pic. Bravo

barbybond, on June 30, 2008, said:

striking...great pic!

VKeith, on July 2, 2008, said:

Thanks for looking Spence, Eraclea, qaiyim, and barbybond! Best wishes from Virginia, US

Radu Stefan, on September 21, 2008, said:

Very sad! Excellent composition!

nigelf, on October 5, 2008, said:

WOW WOW WOW !!! Amazing shot i wondered if i could find a photo of this and there it was. Sad. Check out nigelf if u have time, thanks.

jm4847, on December 6, 2008, said:

Not only the right angle but also the right moment. Good job!

14MAN02, on December 17, 2008, said:

Nice picture, greetings from germany and Merry Christmas!

Malluko, on December 17, 2008, said:

VKeith, as Mr. Burns would say: "Excellent". :)

Your picture became a historical point of modern era. You are a lucky man and a good photographer.

Greetings from Brazil and Merry Christmas!

jwford, on December 18, 2008, said:

Very sad indeed! I have a wonderful picture of the West Pier at sunset from my balcony at the Metropole Hotel in Brighton when I was there in 1998. Greetings to all from sunny Miami! Happy holidays to all!!!

hardertom, on December 23, 2008, said:

sad, but great photo! greetings from Wainfleet

turbo ex, on January 10, said:

Great pic, Shame to see that old pier reduced to a rusting frame in hours after standing for over 140 years.

Shaari Hashim, on March 9, said:

What a dramatic ending to this memorable & romantic venue to many souls..I plan to revisit the Pier this April, after some 20 years! & just knew about the fire today by chance..Any news of it being rebuilt? Anyway, its a great & quality shot by Keith.. Greetings from Shaari of Putrajaya, Malaysia.

JakeHills, on March 25, said:

I reckon it was the palace pier lot, because obviously if they were thinking of doing up west pier then their businesses would be under major threat. Great shot btw =]

VKeith, on March 25, said:

Thank you looking and commenting!

Valentina Bona, on April 8, said:

wow that's really fantastic!

Hans-Michael Penzler, on April 8, said:

Very good picture, and I learned somthing about 'Smoke on the Water'. YS