Kevyn Burns Photography

Sheaf Square in Sheffield has undergone major transformation. Investment in the former 'Steel City' has gradually given it a new facade. Heavy industry no longer dominates, and a modern, welcoming city centre now presents itself to the visitor. Sheaf Square greets rail users as they exit the train station with its curving stepped fountains, curtains of water and water-draped steel wall. A long lens allowed abstracts to be picked out from the square's architecture. I felt that this striped wall of water suited a mono finish; the end picture is an abstract full of contrast, shape and tone.

Location: Sheaf Square, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England.