Category: Street Photography
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The Last Condottiere
This statue, found in Florence, depicts Lodovico de Medici. who was a young fighting captain also known as Giovanni delle Bande Nere, after his mercenary group (the Black Bands). By all accounts he was quite the thug, and enjoyed his time as a condottiero – a kind of mercenary captain. He was fatally wounded in…
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Johnny Rockets
Despite looking for all the world like a 1950s American diner, this burger chain was actually founded in the mid-1980s. What did this image teach me? Iconography – the interpretation of images and meanings is a fascinating subject, not just when applied to works of traditional art. It’s good for signage as well, I mean…
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The Hollywood Elephant
If you stand in the Babylon Courtyard, at the Hollywood & Highland centre (in the heart of glitzy Hollywood), you will find this huge elephant statue looking down upon you. What did this image teach me? On a good, clear day you can see the world famous “Hollywood” sign (you know, those huge letters standing…
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The Stone Dragon
This fine creation lives in Hollywood, looming large over the famous Grauman’s Chinese theatre. What did this image teach me? It reminded me that I’d like to go to America again… one day.
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The Blind Statue
This is a shot from the archives, of a statue I found near Westminster, London. I believe she represents either faith or justice. What did this image teach me? Well, I don’t know if I’ve really learned this lesson yet – but I’ve been researching statues and their meanings (a fascinating subject!) and I think…
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The St Ives Lighthouse
This little lighthouse was built in 1890, and stands at the end of Smeaton’s pier in St Ives. What did this image teach me? This lighthouse is 10.5m tall, and was built to replace the original lighthouse, after the pier was extended.
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The Ring in the Rock
It’s not every day you see something like this… do you have any idea what it’s for? Please answer with a comment if you have an idea. What did this image teach me? Sometimes all you need is a ring in a rock.
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Old Rope
A bit of a nautical-theme for today’s photo… I spotted this old rope hanging around near the harbour in Brixham, Devon. I think there’s something fascinating about rope like this, it has a story to tell… What did this image teach me? The phrase “money for old rope” implies making a profit for very little…
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Three Poles
And now for some abstract architecture – three tall, thin poles on top of a white building. What did this image teach me? That sometimes a simplistic composition can make for an interesting image. At least, I think so.