Rigging the Past: A Close-Up Look at the Cutty Sark
There’s something arresting about standing beneath the Cutty Sark in Greenwich. It’s not just the ship’s history—it’s the sheer complexity of the rigging. Hundreds of lines, coiled and tensed with purpose, designed for speed in an age that demanded it. As a photographer, I find myself less interested in the ship and more drawn to these intricate intersections—the functional architecture of sail and steel.
I shot this while wandering London, a city that somehow combines modern noise with maritime memory. This isn’t a hero shot—it’s a detail—but sometimes, that’s where the story lives.
This image is available as a signed fine art print—see full details and purchase options on the Cutty Sark Rigging Fine Art Photography Print page.