Newcastle/Gateshead walk

Haven't been on much lately. Lot going on at work.

Anyway, Architecture is our Theme competition this year at the camera club.

Had a walk around town today. C&C most welcome



Curves - old and new by Alan Wennington, on Flickr



Central Arcade by Alan Wennington, on Flickr



Eldon Square reflection by Alan Wennington, on Flickr



Newcastle Civic Centre by Alan Wennington, on Flickr



Neptune by Alan Wennington, on Flickr

Although I should really hesitate before C&Cing the Blythmaster...

I like them in (more or less) the reverse order they're presented.

The concept of #1 is great (repeating arcs?) but I'm not sure the balance in the composition quite works here. Too much space at the top right.

#2 is maybe a bit overcooked in the PP (colour) though this might be my monitor, and tilts left a little? Odd kinks in the strips of floor tiles as well (distortion?).

The reflection is great.. but I find the security camera a little distracting (it draws the eye a little too much compared to the reflections)... partly perhaps as it's hard up against the frame.

The Civic Centre shot is classy. Love the textures and the receding space. I think the angles work well.

Neptune is a fascinating angle and nicely composed... with great tones and colour interest.

So for me it's the last 2

I like them all ... Very well observed and exposures and processing all most effective. The security camera one will reward a lot of different angles. I'd play a bit with the white balance on the arcade ... Maybe its accurate, but the greeny hue doesn't work too well on a photo I feel.

Look forward to seeing many more like this Alan.

the last two images are nice - great depth and tonality. head and shoulders above the rest

Up to your usual standard Alan, why don't I "see" these on my visits

Thanks for the comments guys. Its ok Stan. I don't see much either. Its difficult trying something different

You'll no doubt realise that architecture isn't quite my thing !!! Trying to get a couple worthy of entering the comp at the club. Didn't want to just give it a miss.

Tim, see what you mean about the first one. Think it may benefit from a bird or two in that space. If I knew what I was doing in photoshop, I might have added a couple.

#2 was an HDR. I did reduce the vibrancy once I got it back in lightroom. Here's a straight shot. Didn't quite do it for me. Hence the HDR in desperation Maybe I should just forget this one. Not sure as to distortion Tim. The floors aren't perfect. It was built over 100 years ago. For the past35 years or so its had the metro system running underneath it.




Unfortunately for the third, there was scaffolding up, which greatly reduced my options for reflections. Just my luck when I need to get entries in

The fourth is a real shame. There's some lovely coloured brickwork on the roof, but there was just too much flare for a shot in colour.

The last one is ok.

My favourite was the first one, but I think Tim is right. 2nd favourite was the reflection at Eldon Square, despite the limitations due to the scaffolding

Used to just about buy every Record from Windows when I was a lad Alan.
Great set and your braver than me for trying something competely different, architecture is not my bag either but I can't see much wrong here to be honest, I'd be proud to have taken them...

I have no real critique of the images because I quite like them all.

I have only one question; where are all the people? Presumably Newcastle was shut on this day

Whenever I try an take pictures of buildings there are always loads of irritating people in the way The only time I get to see empty streets is when I'm trying to take pictures of people

Its a fine set Alan. #1 shows the classic lines of the Sage mirroring the Tyne Bridge to perfection. I like the Central Arcade picture, its fantastic architecture. I'm another one who bought all his LPs and CDs at Windows in that Arcade. The concrete arcade at the Civic Centre looks so much more interesting in your photo than it does for real.
David

PS: Ralph Hardwick raises an interesting point. Where are all the people. I've never seen Newcastle looking that empty.

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With Alan it could be sunrise or patience.

I like #4, but could I offer a different crop for #3

Thanks guys

The Sage was a bit early for most people, although there was someone getting fit with there personal trainer. Central Arcade just happened. I would have been quite happy to include 1 or 2 people, but it just emptied. The part of the Civic Centre I went to is more a Mon- Fri place so that was deserted.

Like your edit Barrie. Didn't think the camera detracted from the image, but I can see it does now.

David, Barrie just thought I'd mention we had Angy Ellis from your club judge our architecture competition tonight.

Very good judge

Should warn you, Angy uses Canon.
David

Lovely images, Alan, and bringing back fond memories of shopping in the Arcade in the 50s
Haven't been back in the city since the planners ruined it.

I like the compositions and the processing - a nice set, Alan.

Philip