BOBBCN 52 in 2025!! (WKS 13 to 16 Catch Up)
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Works well for the theme Bob and the story behind it gives some context. What an absolute shame that the building has been treated in this way.
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Nice one Bob
Cool backstory. A shame to see it left to rot, but works well for our purposes
Many thanks for the comments!!
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WEEK (04) - MORNING LIGHT
This is the back of the much-hated Agencia Tributaria. (Tax Office). Taken from a distance at about 7.30 this morning. The upper floor has some of the blinds down but downstairs looks to be fully illuminated and ready for the hoards of tax inspectors who will spend their day investigating and probably fining self-employed workers like myself......
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This is the back of the much-hated Agencia Tributaria. (Tax Office). Taken from a distance at about 7.30 this morning. The upper floor has some of the blinds down but downstairs looks to be fully illuminated and ready for the hoards of tax inspectors who will spend their day investigating and probably fining self-employed workers like myself......
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I make it as hard for them as I can!
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Something a little different Bob and works well.
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That looks like a very depressing place to work, it may be why they spread the misery onwards! It fits the theme perfectly.
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Me too, but sacrifices ......Nice one Bob. Too early for me....
Ta!!Yep that does the job
Cheers
I tried to avoid a sunrise type of shot, but I feel it's a bit off the theme, but thanks.
Thanks. Yes, reserved for the ones who try to dodge huge tax claims.
Yes, they just deal with people moaning about having to pay up and face a fine.
For sure they spread the misery!! I had some trouble recently. They actually wanted me to repay the the benefits which they paid out during covid, claiming that they had miscalculated and paid too much. Luckily, I escaped ........
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WEEK (05) - Snapper's Choice
This was a quick phone grab as I didn't have my camera.
It's a stairwell or lightshaft in a building in the 'Eixample' in Barcelona. This is quite a large zone of blocks of flats which covers a huge area of the city. Anyways, a long ime ago the rich residents preferred the lower floors as they were nearer the street and they could sit on their balconies and watch the horse drawn carriages, and the elegant people strolling by. Move forward some years and this has been literally turned on its head as now people prefer the attics far away from the noise and the pollution of cars, buses etc. Of course, all of this wouldn't have been possible without the invention of the lift. .... I'm getting there .... So I was surprised to find such a stairwell as this was the only place where lifts could actually be installed.
There are still hundreds of buildings with their original metal cage type lifts with lots of wooden panelling and brass fittings. I imagine this building had some major renovations done recently and they were able to install the lift elsewhere.
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This was a quick phone grab as I didn't have my camera.
It's a stairwell or lightshaft in a building in the 'Eixample' in Barcelona. This is quite a large zone of blocks of flats which covers a huge area of the city. Anyways, a long ime ago the rich residents preferred the lower floors as they were nearer the street and they could sit on their balconies and watch the horse drawn carriages, and the elegant people strolling by. Move forward some years and this has been literally turned on its head as now people prefer the attics far away from the noise and the pollution of cars, buses etc. Of course, all of this wouldn't have been possible without the invention of the lift. .... I'm getting there .... So I was surprised to find such a stairwell as this was the only place where lifts could actually be installed.
There are still hundreds of buildings with their original metal cage type lifts with lots of wooden panelling and brass fittings. I imagine this building had some major renovations done recently and they were able to install the lift elsewhere.
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Love the stark feeling of this image.
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It coiuld well be!!
Thanks Simon
Cheers!!
Yes, it has that look about it.
That crossed my mind too!!
Cheers!Nice one Bob
Thanks mate!!
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WEEK (06) - SILHOUETTE
This guy is Father Claret /1807-1870) who was a missionary and founder of the Claretians. Anyways, the statue is on the facade of the church and backlit at night. I am guessing that the the upper light was positioned on purpose to create a halo effect (at the right angle of course).
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This guy is Father Claret /1807-1870) who was a missionary and founder of the Claretians. Anyways, the statue is on the facade of the church and backlit at night. I am guessing that the the upper light was positioned on purpose to create a halo effect (at the right angle of course).
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Nice shot, a little brooding...makes me think that I'm going to be whacked by a yardstick at any moment...
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Thanks all. Yes, he does look a little sinister.
And probably was a grumpy old fella!
Well, onto the next week ....
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WEEK (07) - THROUGH A WINDOW
Just started a new class with a couple who live in a block overlooking these two buildings. The headquarters of CaixaBank in Barcelona. It was an opportunity but it was a grey day, so just fired off a few shots. Box ticked, despite a bit of reflected light in the first two......
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Just started a new class with a couple who live in a block overlooking these two buildings. The headquarters of CaixaBank in Barcelona. It was an opportunity but it was a grey day, so just fired off a few shots. Box ticked, despite a bit of reflected light in the first two......
WEEK (07)c by Bob Newsome Photography, on Flickr
WEEK (07)b by Bob Newsome Photography, on Flickr
WEEK (07) by Bob Newsome Photography, on Flickr
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Bit more than box-ticked, got some atmosphere into the shot
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Really like your chosen shot. Very well framed and composed.