A weathered green pump, an orange motor, and the last photo of the day. This machine sat in the basement of White Bay Power Station, its worn surfaces and peeling paint bearing witness to decades of industrial toil.
For five hours, I had the run of White Bay, guided by Steve, the long-time security guard who knew every inch of the place. Then came the call. A heated exchange in Croatian, a few words I recognized (mostly swearing), followed by a frustrated, “You are supposed to tell me these things, you speak to him now.”
Steve handed me the phone. Mario, his son and co-guard, sighed. “I’m really sorry, but there’s been a big mix-up, and we weren’t supposed to let you in today. So we’re going to have to wrap this up.”
I snapped this final shot, knowing my time was up, and I walked out the gate with this collection of photos.
A unique piece for collectors of industrial photography, this print captures not just a moment in history, but the story behind its last recorded image.
Printed on museum-quality archival paper, preserving every detail with exceptional clarity.