Over the next few years the area in which we live will probably see quite a few changes. I think I've previously mentioned the multi-million pound plans to regenerate the seafront, but I don't think I've talked about the Talbot Gateway. The Gateway will centre on Blackpool North, our local train station, which is currently functional and utilitarian, but not especially inviting. It will also encompass the bus station and multi-storey carpark, which do attract people, but you wouldn't want to bump into them on a dark night. When the Gateway is finished it should include a range of new buildings, gardens, walkways, and so on.
So, over the next few years, there will be a number of changes that affect our environment and I intend to chronicle some of the social, cultural and material changes that take place as the Gateway makes the transition from plan to actuality. This shot is a part of that series, not because of its location (though it's situated fairly close to the station), but because of the text; i.e. the Brunswick ward is one of the areas that will be directly affected by these plans.
Oh, and don't worry if I don't put anything up tomorrow night. At the moment, I don't have anything remotely worth posting. I am going to try a few shots this evening, and may have a bit of time tomorrow, but I'm out for most of tomorrow evening so may not manage to get anything up. If I don't, there will definitely be something on Saturday.
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5.18pm on 11/10/06
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comment by JD at 08:53 PM (GMT) on 12 October, 2006
THAT's more like it!
comment by Shervane at 09:08 PM (GMT) on 12 October, 2006
Absolutely amazing photo! I love the reflections!
comment by silbo at 09:13 PM (GMT) on 12 October, 2006
Great shot full of grit
comment byJamey at 09:45 PM (GMT) on 12 October, 2006
I like the idea of this shot and the motives behind it better than the photo itself but sometimes that's the case with series and I definitely look forward to seeing the project unfolding. Is there some HDR is this? That front bit of the mattress looks slightly unreal.
comment bymooch at 10:11 PM (GMT) on 12 October, 2006
I really like this. It;s gritty and the post processing really suits it. I like the sheen of the water to the fore.
comment byCraig at 10:12 PM (GMT) on 12 October, 2006
Love the tones in B&W, the detail is so gritty.
comment byJoseph at 10:23 PM (GMT) on 12 October, 2006
I'm a big fan of graffiti, I even dabble in it, but i really hate this style sprayed by kids with no hand-to-eye coordination, yet...in true chromasia style, you've made something that looks so harsh, into a story that reflects freedom. cheers.
comment byTibs at 10:35 PM (GMT) on 12 October, 2006
Wicked shot, lve the tones and reflection
comment byA N D Y at 10:56 PM (GMT) on 12 October, 2006
moody and atmospheric and gritty, this is a stunning photo. i shudder at the thought that this may be someone's home...
comment byKayleigh at 02:16 AM (GMT) on 13 October, 2006
beautiful shot. the reflections are great and the angles are even better.
comment bynavin harish at 11:14 AM (GMT) on 13 October, 2006
Good idea. Maybe a few years down the line you could put all the pictures together in one gallery to show the changing phase on Blackpool. It would be great if one could directly compare the shots, something like before and after.
comment byMike Dougan at 12:31 PM (GMT) on 13 October, 2006
Look's like a real "Home from Home" with a matress sitting in a lake of piss!
An excellent B&W image.
comment byRies at 02:37 PM (GMT) on 13 October, 2006
Nice B&W. Beautiful atmospere and reflections.
comment bypaul georges at 02:49 PM (GMT) on 13 October, 2006
totally unreal
comment bymooch at 03:30 PM (GMT) on 13 October, 2006
I just thought that I'd say that I have this image with the background set to black. It seems to make it jump out of the screen even more. Very striking
comment bydjn1 at 04:41 PM (GMT) on 13 October, 2006
Thanks everyone.
navin: yes, at some point in the future I'll probably put these together into some form of exhibition.
mooch: yep, the black theme works quite well for this one.
comment byfrisky? at 06:12 PM (GMT) on 13 October, 2006
awesome. love the high contrast!
comment byRobert at 08:50 PM (GMT) on 13 October, 2006
Great choice in the B&W.
comment bytiberiu crisan at 03:37 PM (GMT) on 14 October, 2006
I can almost feel the place! Great.
comment by Mike at 04:34 PM (GMT) on 17 October, 2006
that is an amazing shot. i love you work. i come by every few days and catch up... thanks for your committment to art
comment byJason Dale at 11:31 PM (GMT) on 18 October, 2006
Very gritty and wonderful B&W tones as always.
comment bysilviu parjolea at 08:38 PM (GMT) on 20 October, 2006
Over the next few years the area in which we live will probably see quite a few changes. I think I've previously mentioned the multi-million pound plans to regenerate the seafront, but I don't think I've talked about the Talbot Gateway. The Gateway will centre on Blackpool North, our local train station, which is currently functional and utilitarian, but not especially inviting. It will also encompass the bus station and multi-storey carpark, which do attract people, but you wouldn't want to bump into them on a dark night. When the Gateway is finished it should include a range of new buildings, gardens, walkways, and so on.
So, over the next few years, there will be a number of changes that affect our environment and I intend to chronicle some of the social, cultural and material changes that take place as the Gateway makes the transition from plan to actuality. This shot is a part of that series, not because of its location (though it's situated fairly close to the station), but because of the text; i.e. the Brunswick ward is one of the areas that will be directly affected by these plans.
Oh, and don't worry if I don't put anything up tomorrow night. At the moment, I don't have anything remotely worth posting. I am going to try a few shots this evening, and may have a bit of time tomorrow, but I'm out for most of tomorrow evening so may not manage to get anything up. If I don't, there will definitely be something on Saturday.
camera
lens
focal length
aperture
shutter speed
shooting mode
exposure bias
metering mode
ISO
flash
image quality
RAW converter
cropped?
Canon 20D
EF 17-40 f/4L USM
29mm (46mm equiv.)
f/8.0
1/30
aperture priority
+0.0
evaluative
100
no
RAW
C1 Pro
no
THAT's more like it!
Absolutely amazing photo! I love the reflections!
Great shot full of grit
I like the idea of this shot and the motives behind it better than the photo itself but sometimes that's the case with series and I definitely look forward to seeing the project unfolding. Is there some HDR is this? That front bit of the mattress looks slightly unreal.
I really like this. It;s gritty and the post processing really suits it. I like the sheen of the water to the fore.
Love the tones in B&W, the detail is so gritty.
I'm a big fan of graffiti, I even dabble in it, but i really hate this style sprayed by kids with no hand-to-eye coordination, yet...in true chromasia style, you've made something that looks so harsh, into a story that reflects freedom. cheers.
Wicked shot, lve the tones and reflection
moody and atmospheric and gritty, this is a stunning photo. i shudder at the thought that this may be someone's home...
beautiful shot. the reflections are great and the angles are even better.
Good idea. Maybe a few years down the line you could put all the pictures together in one gallery to show the changing phase on Blackpool. It would be great if one could directly compare the shots, something like before and after.
Look's like a real "Home from Home" with a matress sitting in a lake of piss!
An excellent B&W image.
Nice B&W. Beautiful atmospere and reflections.
totally unreal
I just thought that I'd say that I have this image with the background set to black. It seems to make it jump out of the screen even more. Very striking
Thanks everyone.
navin: yes, at some point in the future I'll probably put these together into some form of exhibition.
mooch: yep, the black theme works quite well for this one.
awesome. love the high contrast!
Great choice in the B&W.
I can almost feel the place! Great.
that is an amazing shot. i love you work. i come by every few days and catch up... thanks for your committment to art
Very gritty and wonderful B&W tones as always.
this is one of your best photos in the last days.