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Bart_van_der_Wolf
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Paul Abbott - Untitled
Hi Paul,
Thanks for sharing your creations. The composition is very strong, and I'm sensitive to that. I also like the color, although there occasionally is a place for B&W, here color is needed IMHO.
It's an image that should be seen 'full' size, but unfortunately the web has its practical limits.
Cheers,
Bart
Asher Kelman
OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
Paul,
If you feel that more real estate for seeing the texture in the sand colored part would be helpful, then go ahead, post it large! We have the space.
Asher
If you feel that more real estate for seeing the texture in the sand colored part would be helpful, then go ahead, post it large! We have the space.
Asher
Paul Abbott
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Thanks.
Here is a larger version:
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Here is a larger version:
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Nigel Allan
Member
very nice Paul, and not so abstract. Yes the colour works here
Paul Abbott
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Thanks, Nigel. Do you know where this is? 
Asher Kelman
OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
Thanks.
Here is a larger version:
Paul Abbott - Untitled '10
Paul,
That's so much better and must be magnificent on the wall. I find it brings back images of sandy buildings in places like Morocco, that fine pattern reminding me of the grills that are used on partitions and gates. This picture deserves to also be recognized as a unique architectural composition where color is, as Nigel points out, essential to its success. So it has been added to our collection, here, for folk to study some of the better roles of color in building images that work.
Thanks for sharing another unique glimpse at London. I, too, haven't a clue where its located!
Asher
Paul Abbott
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Thanks Asher, nice to see it there.
I did think that Nigel knew where this was for a moment. In fact, it is in Moorgate, more near to Barbican. It is so easily overlooked.
I did think that Nigel knew where this was for a moment. In fact, it is in Moorgate, more near to Barbican. It is so easily overlooked.
Charlotte Thompson
Well-known member
Paul
the larger size does the photo justice!
strong and powerful
it is like a giant above us all!
kinda scarey my friend how we build a thing in such a grand scale
Charlotte-
the larger size does the photo justice!
strong and powerful
it is like a giant above us all!
kinda scarey my friend how we build a thing in such a grand scale
Charlotte-
Paul Abbott
New member
Thanks for your input, and for picking up on that, Charlotte.
Ruben Alfu
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Hi Paul, I´m enjoying this type of work, the more I see of it, the more it grows on me.
Cedric MASSOULIER
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Hi,
Indeed a very good abstract. Original and well made. Graphism includes mix of lines and circles. Bravo.
Cedric.
Indeed a very good abstract. Original and well made. Graphism includes mix of lines and circles. Bravo.
Cedric.
Paul Abbott
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Thanks Ruben, thanks Cedric.
janet Smith
pro member
Hi Paul
One of these days I'll be brave and venture into a city (I hate them!!) and inspired by your work point my camera up at some buildings, I've never done any architecture shots, but you're inspiring me....
One of these days I'll be brave and venture into a city (I hate them!!) and inspired by your work point my camera up at some buildings, I've never done any architecture shots, but you're inspiring me....
Paul Abbott
New member
Go for it, Janet. London has a lot of interesting buildings, and the skyline is constantly changing with more being built. Central London is only one square mile, so its easy for the photographer to be constantly walking around on his feet, while keeping an eye out for interesting images, which is the best way.
It won't be long before Trafalgar Square will be devoid of traffic and totally pedestrianised.
It won't be long before Trafalgar Square will be devoid of traffic and totally pedestrianised.
Asher Kelman
OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
Paul,
This perspective of that Moorgate-Barbcan building succeeded n garnishing such a lot of interest. Are there other views that you mght like to share too?
Asher
This perspective of that Moorgate-Barbcan building succeeded n garnishing such a lot of interest. Are there other views that you mght like to share too?
Asher
Paul Abbott
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Asher, I wish I had more like this. I do have some that are not as abstract as this. I'll have a shuffle around and post 'em up.
Nigel Allan
Member
Sorry, Paul I missed this, but I wouldn't have known where it was anyway, although I would have guessed soemwhere in the square mile.
By asking me where it is, you drove home the point that it is abstract since I would have difficulty recognising it
clever strategy...but I still believe it is not 'as' abstract as some, although clearly more abstract than others