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Posted by Ian Bramham (Manchester, United Kingdom) on 30 March 2009 in Cityscape & Urban and Portfolio.
This is a photo from Halifax in the north of England where I was struck by the dramatic layering and juxtaposition of bridges and buildings in the town centre.
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John Leech from Grange-over-Sands, United Kingdom
I love the linear contrast compared to the Liverpool option... photographically speaking, of course.
30 Mar 2009 7:15am
John Leech from Grange-over-Sands, United Kingdom
Pressed post too soon! It is interesting to compare these concrete flyovers with the Tyne Bridge in Newcastle. In a lot of ways, that one is equally out of place, but the visual effect is so different.
30 Mar 2009 7:18am
@John Leech: Hi John....yes, the huge scale of these modern concrete overpasses looks so out of place they have a surreal quality to them.
Frida from Sweden
My eyes got stuck on the two "things" on the chimney :-) Looks like someone's sitting there.
30 Mar 2009 8:50am
@Frida: Hi Frida...they are chimney pots rather than people :-)
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
Looks indeed very artificial, like somebody scrambled various layers into one image. It's a contrast of old structures vs. new ones too.
30 Mar 2009 9:53am
Polydactyle from Montreal, Canada
Excellent frame and... angles! Very effective shot!
30 Mar 2009 11:43am
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
Such wonderful balance here Ian. The angles and curves work so well with this image. I really like the textures and varying tone and detail of the brick.
30 Mar 2009 12:19pm
Krims@nline.be from Wemmel, Belgium
Wonderfull, an way of getting old and new building/architectural skills in one frame ... excellent work!
30 Mar 2009 6:32pm
Cheryl from Texas, United States
I love the mix of new over old architecture and textures. The angles are eye catching
30 Mar 2009 9:56pm
Alun Lambert from cheshire, United Kingdom
very nice image, really nice textures, just a shame about the sky, other wise a top shot
30 Mar 2009 10:01pm
613photo from United States
Another great juxtaposition. The more you look at this the more you appreciate it.
31 Mar 2009 2:31am
DarkElf from Perth, Australia
excellent composition - love the lines and angles here - the geometric arrangement has something special about it!
31 Mar 2009 4:39am
Mike from Lichfield, United Kingdom
When I first looked at this yesterday I didn't really rate it but coming back today for a second look my opinion has changed. I like the fact that the new bridges run over the top of the old one but it's the angles that really make this picture work so well. If you've got a couple of minutes spare I'd genuinely appreciate your honest opinion on my latest post. Cheers.
31 Mar 2009 6:42am
Nikon D40
1/100 second
F/8.0
ISO 200
39 mm (35mm equiv.)