Some Architectural Features

[Rob MacKillop]

Canon AE1-P, XP2. Various lenses.

















I'm enjoying the AE1-Program. It fits easily in my hand, and is simple to operate. There is no aperture priority, which is usually what I opt for, having shutter priority instead. However, I always use manual on it now, well sort of manual. The viewfinder stills gives readings, for whatever I set it to. I can ignore them, and often do, but I always feel safe as the viewfinder would tell me when I'm just being silly.

 

[Dave Farnes]

That is an interesting set of studies. All good, I particularly like the first one, the old reflected in the new.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, Dave. What struck me about the first is how it's not just a reflection, but the older building looks like it is contained within the newer.

 

[Brian Moore]

Nice set, Rob. I particularly like number 3, with the corroded column and the interesting shadow across the middle.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, Brian. As regards #3, I was thinking about Enlightenment Edinburgh, when the New Town was built, based on classical principles, yet here it was in decay. It seemed to say something about where we are at today. I didn't think I would be able to capture that, and don't think I have. But that's what was in my mind at the time.

 

[Brian Moore]

Thanks, Brian. As regards #3, I was thinking about Enlightenment Edinburgh, when the New Town was built, based on classical principles, yet here it was in decay. It seemed to say something about where we are at today. I didn't think I would be able to capture that, and don't think I have. But that's what was in my mind at the time.

Ahhh,...well done. I can see now that the interesting shadow you featured is there for the purpose of bridging the metaphorical gap between the decaying philosophies of the enlightenment and the dark days we now find ourselves living in. Absolutely brilliant work!

 

[Rob MacKillop]

You got it!

 

[Pete Askew]

Contained within is exactly what I saw too. Brilliant capture. I also like the dribbling white line and the mystery shadow. A fine set indeed.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Dribbling? Carefully sculpted, you mean!

Cheers, Pete.