Pete Carr

Photographer & Writer

Swimmers

While the River Mersey is an industrial river, on a cold winter’s day you can float to the sound of people laughing while geese fly overhead. If you respect it, it is a place for courage and connection. This project looks at the people who swim there all year round.

Featured in WerkHaus Magazine.

Awarded Jurors Choice in LCR Photo Awards 2022 and exhibited at the Open Eye Gallery in Liverpool.

Two individuals with bright swimwear walk along the shore, holding orange buckets, while the waves approach the sandy beach. Rocks are placed along the water's edge, and in the background, a city skyline and wind turbines are visible under a cloudy sky.
A man is swimming in water, appearing to celebrate or express joy. He is shirtless, with one hand raised and the other holding a shoe. Water splashes around him as he moves.
Two women standing in shallow water at the beach. One woman is wearing a light blue swim cap and a black swimsuit, while the other is in a colorful bikini. They appear to be interacting with each other, with a historic building visible in the background.
A blurred image of numerous birds flying against a pastel sky with soft gradients of pink and blue.
A person walking along a path by the waterfront at sunset, with a child in the foreground. Wind turbines are visible in the background against a colorful sky.
A man wearing a blue wetsuit is swimming in a body of water, with a visible expression of surprise or excitement. The background includes a concrete barrier and a railing.
A person wading into a body of water while wearing an orange swimsuit and a cap, surrounded by fog that obscures the background.
A seaside scene at dusk with several people near the water's edge. In the foreground, a woman in a red jacket stands and appears to be using a phone. In the background, two individuals are preparing to enter the water, while another person is standing near the railing. A child in a yellow hat and black outfit is also present. The sky is overcast with a pinkish hue.
A nighttime view of a harbor with a ship in the water and various lights from cranes and buildings in the background. The foreground features a rocky shoreline and steps leading towards the water.
A person with curly hair swimming in the water during twilight, with a beach and a distant structure visible in the background.
Three figures standing on a snowy beach with rocks in the background. The individuals are wearing coats, and the landscape appears foggy and cold.
A person swimming in the water at sunset, with their legs in the air. In the background, there are wind turbines and distant city lights visible against the colorful sky.
A person walking along a snow-covered beach at night, holding a flashlight. In the background, a city skyline is visible, illuminated against a dark sky.
A snow-covered promenade at night, with benches along the walkway and streetlights illuminating the scene. The snow is falling heavily, creating a winter atmosphere, and a distant building is partially visible in the background.
Close-up view of rippling water with a subtle reflection of orange hues, likely from a sunset.
A person wades through shallow water at dusk, with industrial cranes illuminated in the background against a dark cloudy sky.
A group of swimmers in a body of water during dusk, with one person raising their arms in celebration or excitement. The scene features splashing water and a background of city lights.
A shirtless man standing in water at night, wearing gloves and a swim cap. A cityscape with lights is visible in the background along a shoreline.
Silhouettes of people swimming in the water at night, with an industrial area illuminated in the background, featuring cranes and lights.
Two men swimming in dark, choppy water at night. One man is standing with his fist raised, while the other is partially submerged. In the background, city lights and a wind turbine are visible under a cloudy sky.