You hint at it a bit referencing the fishing family. My own history with highways through cities is their resulting existence in being a dividing line usually between the haves and the have-nots.
Though the poured concrete structure has some wonderfully straight lines, my memory of concrete is most always in brutalist architecture. Though, not everyone’s gonna get that reference. Yet, the wonderful leading line it creates in the second and fifth photographs are striking. Then, those little nuggets of detail like street lamps and powerlines and directions signs.
I have so many more thoughts as I look at these, but will stop here for now. As you can tell, these provoke a lot of thought for me.
These photos remind me of the Gardiner Expressway that follows Lake Shore in downtown Toronto. Passing underneath it, walking towards the lake or back into the city, was like moving through the carcass of a great decaying whale that had washed up on the beach — its ribs cracking, spalling, and disintegrating as the cold, salt-laden wind did its slow, determined work.
Yes, I agree. B/W. There are of course many instances in which digital conversion to b/w is fine, does the job with little differentiation to most eyes. But in these photos, I don't know that I'd ever be able to replicate the grain or tonal distress digitally. I could have created something uniquely interesting in its own right with my Fuji, of course, but the Tri-X gives these their own unmistakable identify, IMO.
Love these, Mark!
You hint at it a bit referencing the fishing family. My own history with highways through cities is their resulting existence in being a dividing line usually between the haves and the have-nots.
Though the poured concrete structure has some wonderfully straight lines, my memory of concrete is most always in brutalist architecture. Though, not everyone’s gonna get that reference. Yet, the wonderful leading line it creates in the second and fifth photographs are striking. Then, those little nuggets of detail like street lamps and powerlines and directions signs.
I have so many more thoughts as I look at these, but will stop here for now. As you can tell, these provoke a lot of thought for me.
Cheers!
These photos remind me of the Gardiner Expressway that follows Lake Shore in downtown Toronto. Passing underneath it, walking towards the lake or back into the city, was like moving through the carcass of a great decaying whale that had washed up on the beach — its ribs cracking, spalling, and disintegrating as the cold, salt-laden wind did its slow, determined work.
Great description. Really great.
Me, too.
I have much to say on this subject you bring up. I'm working on a couple posts related, so stay tuned.👊
Cool views. Love all the lines and patterns.
Lines of concrete and of shadows were my aim. Thx for the notice!
Love these Mark. Had to be black and white as well.
Yes, I agree. B/W. There are of course many instances in which digital conversion to b/w is fine, does the job with little differentiation to most eyes. But in these photos, I don't know that I'd ever be able to replicate the grain or tonal distress digitally. I could have created something uniquely interesting in its own right with my Fuji, of course, but the Tri-X gives these their own unmistakable identify, IMO.
Agreed. They are absolutely separate entities. Used a lot of Tri X. Killer film!