Where have all the windows gone..., a photo from Nottinghamshire, England

Photographer's Note

I encountered this facade when I took an unexpected detour down an alley and into this back street near the centre of Nottingham. I loved the location - thought of Izzet Keribar and waited for a passer by - I was lucky enough after one or three people to see this guy carring his plank of wood.

Thank you Izzet for being the fantastic photographer you are and reminding me to wait that little bit longer!

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devimeuxbe (58557) 2005-05-02 4:20

Hi Kev
Great capture. Difficult to understand too. I like the graphism and the man walking.
Nice work
Bertrand

clodreno (0) 2005-05-02 4:31

a great compo Kev... I really like that.
It's always amazing to see old buildings shut up like this one.. To let..
You were right to wait for this guy. Great catch for me.

maderlock (174) 2005-05-02 4:32

This fooled me a little. The tree in the top-left corner and the varying brightness accross the boards suggests reflection that isn't there. I had to look quite closely to see what was going on.

The light wood against the dark brick is very striking, but have you thought about streightening (distorting) the lines to make it even more of a regimented graphic?

I'm glad you waited for the right person to pass-by. Having a person in the picture adds some interest, but that he's carrying wood suggests a story in the picture, even if that's only in our heads.

Good capture.

maciekda (19895) 2005-05-02 4:56

very nice compo here Kev, i like all those squares, the man is nicely positioned and makes the picture alive. i like this kind of graphism very much, good work

Paolo (41258) 2005-05-02 4:56

It's a very strange image Kev!!
great light and B/W.
thanks, ciao

nerve (10231) 2005-05-02 5:24

Well, mastery and patience pays off doesnt it? good note Kev, i am sure Keribar will be very happy with this image and note (hope he'll see this even if he's quite busy at work he wrote me. :-)

A great one Kev, a great catch, its a very catchy graphical image.. One of your best ones..
bw

keribar (43841) 2005-05-02 5:30

Thanks Kev,

Many thanks for your reference, and your comments: You are right this has become a fantastic photo.

I will write again later.. - Cheers - Izzet

bullabulla (3488) 2005-05-02 11:45

another graphical shot this one is interesting because of this man on the right it gives an idea of the building size!
Bravos Laetitia

Fixfocus (9385) 2005-05-02 11:48

Strong graphism in this B/W compo,Kev!
You did right to wait for the passenger,he makes the pic outstanding.
Well done!

mrbialy (2568) 2005-05-09 4:32

Very, very good. I like it. Composition is great, capture to. I agree with maciek about this man. Strange picture- really, like from future or like from the cosmos, I dont know. Atmosphere in this photo is very hard (like before raining). well done,

good luck

tongapup (0) 2005-05-10 11:40

very nice work! i like the trees in the upper left corner. wonderful and strange. good patience.

mpb001 (4602) 2005-05-12 23:07

Very impressive graphic shot. Black & White really works great here and the placement of the person at the lower left of the frame adds that extra touch.

AnimeshRay (9089) 2005-05-27 17:17

This is a great Photo, Kev! Great tones and wonderful composition. Yes, Izzet is right, and it is to a nod to him may I guess that he wanted you to get the fellow across the doorway...