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Wednesday, 17 August 2011

Victoria Hall deconstructed

 

A wet midweek evening, nothing much on TV, didn't feel like reading or doing chores..... playing in Photoshop was more fun.  This was the result.  Saltaire's Victoria Hall 'deconstructed' - a collage of different bits of different photos.  I'm not saying it's perfect by any means (the top right hand corner doesn't work, for a start) but I think there's scope to develop this idea, don't you?

For those not in the know about Saltaire, this building was formerly the Saltaire Club and Institute, commissioned in 1871 by Sir Titus Salt as an educational and leisure facility for the residents of Saltaire.  It still plays a central role in the village's community life.  For more photos and info, please click the Victoria Hall label below.

And talking of the village's community life, this year's Saltaire Festival takes place from 8th to 18th September with loads of special events happening.  Despite the Festival being 'unlinked' from the Arts Trail which took place in May this year, there will still be some of the village houses open, this year for musical interludes.  Have a look at the website for full details.
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13 comments:

  1. Michael and Hanne17 August 2011 at 17:32

    I'm not sure about small photos. This technique is used in travel magazines to get as much in as possible on each page. I prefer myself more pages. I reminds me of a reflection in a fragmented mirror. Good exercise in flexing Photoshop muscles I must admit!

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  2. Desiree17 August 2011 at 17:54

    I rather enjoyed this effect, Jenny. You tackled it cleverly! I do agree with M&H that the effect is of seeing a defection in a fragmented mirror ;)

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  3. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"17 August 2011 at 20:48

    You made me look at the building more closely and for longer than I would have looked at a conventional shot. Nice one.

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  4. Genie -- Paris and Beyond17 August 2011 at 22:03

    You have composed an interesting picture of this historic building with great details that would not be seen in a single photo... very nice effect.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  5. Dianne18 August 2011 at 05:13

    Certainly a different perspective with all these little vignettes - beautiful detailed architecture!

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  6. FilipBlog18 August 2011 at 08:22

    Good idea with the collage.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  7. Alan Burnett18 August 2011 at 12:05

    There you go : I goo away for a few days and when I come back you are in the middle of you "deconstructivist period". Did I miss your cubism or is that next week?

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  8. MorningAJ18 August 2011 at 14:09

    Isn't that what they call Hockney-ising? Cool view!

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  9. Unknown18 August 2011 at 20:10

    Really cool! Something between a puzzle and a David Hockney painting. Keep them coming.

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  10. Jack18 August 2011 at 20:11

    This is very good. I have been thinking about putting together a series of related photos in a grouping like this, but I don't know how to do it.

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  11. diane b20 August 2011 at 00:50

    It looks like a piece of modern art.

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  12. Lili20 August 2011 at 01:18

    Wow, this is really such a creative idea, and the title is perfect for it too! I really like it alot. ~Lili

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  13. Francisca22 August 2011 at 12:13

    Totally cool!

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