Location for Andrew's Shoot

After walking around searching for the ideal location, I decided upon Latchford Locks.  The Manchester Ship Canal opened on New Year's Day, 1894. It is the eighth-longest ship canal in the world, (36-miles) only slightly shorter than the Panama Canal.

At Latchford the locks stop tidal action, and the canal is fed by the waters of the rivers Mersey and Irwell from that point to Manchester, only one of the locks is used on a daily basis.

I chose Latchford Locks as my location as I’ve successfully shot there in the past. The setting provides many features which makes a a perfect back drop for a constructed photo shoot. Because of the canal water and natural day light there is plenty opportunity to benefit and experiment with reflection and shadow.