A nice day for photos in my town today

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Escribano

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A nice day for photos in my town today

The Circus in Bath

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 31 2010 18:28:10

Ron.M

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RE: A nice day for photos in my town... (in reply to Escribano)

Very famous building in Bath, there Escribano.

I've always wondered if it is still used as domestic housing or been bought over for offices etc?

I do know that a lot of beautiful (and large) houses in Glasgow were transformed into office lets in the 60's 70's.

Same in Aberdeen, but later on, after the impact of the Oil industry.

I've always loved the "Arco de Cuchilleros" in Madrid and the buildings around Plaza Mayor and around Sol.

Maybe Jim Opfer (the architect) might like to add something, with his expert view on this subject?

cheers,

Ron

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 31 2010 18:41:57

Escribano

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RE: A nice day for photos in my town... (in reply to Ron.M)

It's always been residential and costs millions just for an apartment. Residents have included Gainsborough, Clive of India and Nicolas Cage

John Cleese has recently moved in.

You can see glancing shrapnel marks in the foreground from WWII. Quite a lot in that part of town.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 31 2010 18:58:25

at_leo_87

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RE: A nice day for photos in my town... (in reply to Escribano)

stunning picture, simon.

what kind of equipment do you use?

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 31 2010 19:16:09

Escribano

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RE: A nice day for photos in my town... (in reply to at_leo_87)

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stunning picture, simon. What kind of equipment do you use?

Thank you, very kind. I use a Canon 550D (Rebel T2i in the US), which I bought for video but then got back into stills, and in these shots a Sigma 10-20mm EX lens. I toured the city today with a professional colleague who showed me what my camera could do (lots of buttons and menus). Here's another one I really like:

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 31 2010 19:36:49

Ron.M

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RE: A nice day for photos in my town... (in reply to Escribano)

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Clive of India

Oh God!....Lord Macauley's classic book, "Clive of India" was our English reader for two years at school!

Absolutely unforgettable....(for those 14 year olds who could remain awake)..

cheers,

Ron

PS: Lord Chesterfield's "Letters to his Son", is another rip-roaring book for those who have completed "Clive of India" and require further cerebral stimulation....

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 31 2010 19:50:49

Estevan

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RE: A nice day for photos in my town... (in reply to Ron.M)

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Oh God!....Lord Macauley's classic book, "Clive of India" was our English reader for two years at school!

I get all my information on that era from the Flashman books. Far more entertaining, and just as reliable.

Nice shots, Simon. Any more?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 1 2010 1:20:46

kozz

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RE: A nice day for photos in my town... (in reply to Escribano)

Great pics Simon!
As I am form the Photoshop generation I really appreciate someones camera skills.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 1 2010 8:09:39

Escribano

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RE: A nice day for photos in my town... (in reply to Estevan)

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Nice shots, Simon. Any more?

I started a web site last night on which I will post some more as I take them over time.

http://www.shootingbath.com

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 1 2010 10:03:18

edguerin

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RE: A nice day for photos in my town... (in reply to Escribano)

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http://www.shootingbath.com

I really like that; any relation to "bloodbath" ?

Oh, and really great shots!!!

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 1 2010 16:58:47

Escribano

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RE: A nice day for photos in my town... (in reply to kozz)

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As I am form the Photoshop generation I really appreciate someones camera skills.

Yep, it's quite a lot of work to get it in one shot. Just a bit of Photoshop for colour and contrast though

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 1 2010 20:09:50

Patrick

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RE: A nice day for photos in my town... (in reply to Escribano)

Them’s real purty pictures. I thought you feller’s might like to see the new high rise condo we and the misses just moved into. We hit the jackpot and got the one with the view on the top. On a clear day you can see the sanitation plant in Buford Springs.