Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Chinatown Backside

Autumn's russet and rusty brown comes to buildings as well as to trees. And it also serves to remind me that old buildings can have a certain charm in their dilapidation that they may lose when they are "restored." Heritage is fine but the obsession with having old buildings look as if they were new is a little weird. It's akin to face-lifts, botox and cellulite suction pumps. Anyway, I particularly like the precarious porches and the red flowers on this "senior" in Victoria's Chinatown.
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7 comments:

  1. WayneOctober 29, 2008 at 11:56 AM

    You have a great eye for images Benjamin. I like this shot even though the black poly is quite jarring.

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  2. USelaineOctober 29, 2008 at 2:35 PM

    I agree with you about the typical rebuilds. I suppose even brick and iron have lifespans, but I hate to see them go, or get overly, artificially propped up. Great shot.

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  3. EkiOctober 29, 2008 at 4:14 PM

    The rustic look somehow looks beautiful on your photo. I agree with Wayne. You have keen photographic eyes.

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  4. SarettaOctober 30, 2008 at 1:52 AM

    I agree with you wholeheartedly...I mean, like or not, we all age, people and buildings!

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  5. SallyOctober 30, 2008 at 3:01 AM

    I just love this, and also appreciate the patina of age.

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  6. AnonymousOctober 30, 2008 at 3:21 AM

    great capture, fantastic treatment

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  7. Knoxville GirlOctober 30, 2008 at 3:39 PM

    the Backside is often more interesting than the Frontside.

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