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A few weeks ago I spent a few nights in Swindon...these are all in the more modern new town centre and probably doesn't do the town any justice...but I tried my best...it was dull and wet as you can see.
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This series is a great snapshot of the place and gives a better impression of Swindon than I would have imagined.
John
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I think you got some very imaginative shots out of some not very inspiring architecture. Well done.
It seems, to me to be a sacrilege to apply Brunel's name to concrete blocks.
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Peter
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At least he's remembered. I cannot forsee even a public convenience being named "The Perriment Centre."Originally posted by PeterBirder View PostI think you got some very imaginative shots out of some not very inspiring architecture. Well done.
It seems, to me to be a sacrilege to apply Brunel's name to concrete blocks.
Regards.
John
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I don't think Brunel would have worried....he is known for engineering excellence not aesthetics .....I can't bring to mind anything aesthetically pleasing about a Brunel design...the clifton suspension bridge is pretty good - but is that because its become iconic....much like the Tamar bridge. If Brunel had designed a camera it would have probably looked like a Zenit E rather than an OM.see my blog... http://www.rps.org/my-rps/portfolio
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photography I can admire but can't even see myself. let alone do this well
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A great set of well composed cityscapes, Brian.
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Really like that first one Brian.Comment
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You're right, Brian. So long as it didn't fall down, Brunel would have approved.Originally posted by brianvickers View Post
John
"A hundredth of a second here, a hundredth of a second there � even if you put them end to end, they still only add up to one, two, perhaps three seconds, snatched from eternity." ~ Robert Doisneau
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Very good observation and it makse for a nice series. It fits Swindon Tourist Organisation's proposed strapline "Swindon, it's not as bad as you think it is".
John
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When I checked into the hotel I was asked if I was staying for business or pleasure...when I said it was for business the receptionist said....no one ever comes to Swindon for pleasure....what a shame, makes me feel sorry for the town.
I was then advised I had an upgrade to the top floor exec room with a floor to ceiling window view....of the railway!see my blog... http://www.rps.org/my-rps/portfolio
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Great set of shots Brian, number seven is like an optical illusion and looks curvedOriginally posted by brianvickers View Post
I recently stayed at the Jurys Inn in Glasgow. It overlooked Glasgow Central Station which was fantastic
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They are a nice set Brian - I like No1 especially too.
My streetscapes never, ever look as I imagine they should after taking the shots, and I think you have done a really good job on a dull day with fairly stark architecture.Comment
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So where are the railway pics?Originally posted by brianvickers View PostMost used: EM5i + 12-200mm, In briefcase: E-PM2 + 12-42mmEZ
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