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Smithfield Market
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Uploaded: 07/09/08 7:34 AM GMT
Smithfield Market
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The central avenue of the meat market at Smithfields in London. This is the city's main wholesale meat market, open from the small hours of the morning until around 5 am. The name is thought to be a corruption of 'smooth field' and the place has been associated with animal markets for almost 1,000 years. In the 14th and 15th centuries it was also a popular site for public hangings, burnings and worse. The Scottish national hero William Wallace is one of many who met his fate here.
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.Jhihmoac
07/09/08 9:59 AM GMT
Somehow, the overcast sky emphasizes the structure even better...Nice capture! Into the favs...
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Absolutely gorgeous image with beautiful colors and composition! But that sky is jst stunning!!!
Great work!
Great work!
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Hold out your hand 'cos friends will be friends - right till the end.
I agree the sky is stunning! The detail on this building is so precise and th4 glow from the lights I like as well - well done.
I was about to suggest a little less of the road but then of course the rule of thirds would go west.
I love the way we see through the archway to the buildings. beyond.
I was about to suggest a little less of the road but then of course the rule of thirds would go west.
I love the way we see through the archway to the buildings. beyond.
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The question is not what you look at, but what you see ~ Marcel Proust
Excellent contrasting work!..making the whole image very dramatic!....Hangings!!..Meat market!...All rings a bell eh!!
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That's some grisly info to go with that glorious picture. That's a beautiful composition of the building, and the sky makes it very dramatic. Super work, Nigel.
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Excellent presentation with wonderful narration!!Great work indeed Nigel.
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A beautiful composition, Very well captured. A great piece very well done.
Ed
Ed
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Mama! took my Kodachrome away??
Now all the world's
in B&W
You really have an affinity for geometric propotions of a comp, especially when shooting architecture. A fine shot here and I love the accompanying historical background.
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Great architectural shot Nigel, and those clouds not only add to the image significantly, but also poetically.
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You really do have a knack of getting the best out of structures don't you,Even down to the little lights in the lamps having the right exposure,Another fine shot..Richie.
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The moody weather we are getting is great for adding more atmosphere to a shot! this is excellent without the clouds Nigel, but together ......wow! love it!
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That louring sky absolutely makes this picture Nigel. What a great building. I love the glimpse of "real life" that you can see on the far side of the central corridor.
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a wonderful architectural shot and i like the overcast sky ...it brings out the building and thanks for the historical information:)
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It sure doesn't look like a meat market. Sky is imposing. The building is probably crawling with inspectors. Just a beautiful building and post Sir Nigel. I think Mel Gibson portrayed William Wallace in the movie Braveheart. Good photo and narrative.
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Don't even tell me that this is where Smithfield Hams come from.
Oh my G.....................farmers market, butcher shop and court of law, torture chamber all rolled into one. Amazing stuff, my friend.
Your photo is impeccable, even if the history is a bit jaded!
:)PJ
Oh my G.....................farmers market, butcher shop and court of law, torture chamber all rolled into one. Amazing stuff, my friend.
Your photo is impeccable, even if the history is a bit jaded!
:)PJ
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Fine Shot Nigel.
Thanks for taking me to the Market. LOL.
E J
Thanks for taking me to the Market. LOL.
E J
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good info, nigel. i like the shot with the low light.
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Great details and colors in this one and the info on the building is also very good. Very nice work!
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love the moody sky here and the subdued light, what on earth time of the morning did you get up to take this with no traffic?? cool info too, i didnt know about william wallace either, you did good getting this wide shot with no distortion
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