Leigh Moored Fishing Boats – Black and White Maritime Photography

This black and white fine art photograph, Leigh Moored Fishing Boats, captures a quiet yet powerful moment in the working heart of Old Leigh-on-Sea. The image shows a cluster of fishing boats resting against the tide, their sturdy forms reflected with painterly precision in the still waters of Leigh Creek. This atmospheric composition draws you into the calm before the day’s labour begins, evoking the timeless rhythm of maritime life along the Thames Estuary.

The absence of colour allows texture, light, and reflection to speak more strongly. The play between sky, water, and steel gives the scene both documentary truth and poetic resonance. Here, you see not only working vessels but also the enduring spirit of a community shaped by the sea.

It offers a striking focal point for any room, carrying with it the enduring character of Leigh’s historic fishing heritage.

Size: 610 x 406 mm (24 x 16 inches) including white border.

This work is available as:

Open Edition
Unsigned and unnumbered prints on high-quality paper, offering excellent clarity and depth at an accessible price. Open Editions remain permanently available.

Limited Edition of 50 prints
Signed and numbered prints on museum-grade fine art paper, supplied with a certificate of authenticity. Please note: this edition may be permanently closed if the Unique Collector’s Edition is acquired.

Unique Collector’s Edition (1/1) - £1840
The only print of this work ever produced in this format. Once acquired, the Limited Edition will be withdrawn. 

© William Chouffot - all rights to reproduction remain with the artist.