15 Nov 2010

Another Shop!

I was out and about in my home town today taking photographs for my street photography course. I've sort of noticed this shop before but have never really looked closely at it. I don't even know if it's still in business, but I suspect they do bicycle repairs if nothing else. But, amazingly, the shop looks exactly as it must have about 50 years ago. The paintwork is badly flaking and doesn't look as if it's had any TLC for a long time; the signs in the window speak of another age. The striped reflections you see in the windows are from the tudor buildings on the other side of the street.

I completely fell in love with it and hope it stays the same way for many years to come. The shops either side are modern and newly decorated but instead of standing out like a sore thumb this lovely old shop is a rose among thorns.

6 comments:

  1. A terrific b&w - it's got a very special charm, and doesn't look crumbling in a bad way at all (is it possible to look crumbling in a good way? this place seems to). I'm really loving the street photography shots!

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  2. I am enjoying your street shots, they all look so interesting and they make you want to stand outside and look through and then step inside, you take us on a journey with your fabulous shots and I really think that black and white brings out the old paintwork and textures and age so nicely. Another great job!

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  3. It definitely looks like something from another era!

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  4. I think it is just wonderful, and your photos of it are beautiful! Perfect for black and white!

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  5. Oh I love finding treasures like this one! Nice!

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