So one weekend in December, my girlfriend and I went to Southend Pier (dubbed "Longest Pleasure Pier in the World", burns down about once every two years). We walked all the way out in the freezing cold, taking photos on the way. Then we huddled in the chip shop at the end. And then there was a sunset, so I went outside again and took more photos despite my fingers being so cold I could barely operate the camera.

I think it was worth it. And yes, the 4th photograph is a trivial bit of Photoshop. I couldn't resist.