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The Photo-Dialogue lifestyle..
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 7:33PM ... might not be quite as glamorous as you would imagine...
I've been cranking up the miles recently and, staggering towards my hotel on the Newcastle Quayside, was too tired to get an SLR out of my back-pack so snapped this on my iPhone:
I was in Newcastle on a consulting gig and looking forward to staying in a room with a view over the river. The hotel was perfect - right on the waterside.
The view?
Ah well.
Actually, I did like the massive structure of the bridge. Of course, my iPhone snap (still too knackered to reach for a Nikon) doesn't do the majesty of the engineering much justice but as someone who spends as much time as possible in the countryside I felt a real sense of awe towards its presence.
I'm in Newcastle again tomorrow but rolling down to London for the book launch of 'I Wish I Worked There' by Kursty Groves. The workplace photos, by Edward Denison, look superb.
Finally, I've been caught by a curiously dialogic photo on Jez Coulson's blog - the mixture of urban photographer, covered subject, religious context, indirect approach.... take a look, there's a lot going on in a deceptively straightforward street picture.
You'll spot my comment on what I was seeing and Jez's response of "You've chilled me to the bone dude.... "
Mmmm... we're on to something, then...?
Reader Comments (5)
You're always on to something Steve. ;-) Not bad for a staggering shot from an iphone! Are those bridge supports casting the cool rainbow arch effect?
Um. Your room view. LOL!! But I salute your easy going, optimistic appreciation for the massive structure blocking your view. Hopefully the consulting gigs are making up for it. I liked the short cut vid on "I Wish I Worked There." I want to hang out with the company with the foosball table, hehehe.
Yeah, Jez is one of the few guys I know who can make a statement in SAS Pixie Boots while getting the shot. Whispers - I think he might need more Belikin courage to kick down doors though ... Let's hope his schedule is as full as yours right now tying him up so he's not following this ... ;-)))))
Back from my wanderings now...;-) The rainbow arch you see is another bridge in the background; the bridges over the Tyne are kinda special - erm... if you like bridges. The river has defined the mythology of the area and the whole area - and the city IS special. Post-industrial and suffering for it but the people are remarkable...
I've been watching you spar with Jez over on his blog - and actually enjoying it - it's interesting to see powerfully held positions explored in a positive way.
But watch for those flying boots...;-))
I like bridges so it works for me but usually I'm into country road, covered bridges. They just make me feel peaceful. Post-industrial suffering. Not so peaceful. But blessedly resilient people abound all around us.
I enjoy a healthy debate too especially when you know his throwing arm can't generate enough propelling force for Transatlantic relocation of said boots. ;-)
Off topic but remember when you were blogging about family pictures and children? Take a look at these family pics. Granted no cool rage photos as yet but some of these shots just say it all .
http://www.ncmountainflowers.com/pixelpost/index.php?showimage=767
Wow, there are some really touching, beautiful images in there... I'm inspired...;-)