Photographer's Note
This neighborhood is on the edge of “the Hill”, the Italian area, in south St. Louis. It never saw the complete decline the other areas experienced. These homes were built 70 to 100 years ago and they are still as attractive today as when put up. Some were neglected but as a whole the neighborhood never gave way to inattentive owners. Today the values of these properties are strong, but high market value is a double edged sword; first time buyers have a difficult time breaking into the market. These homes have withstood the test of time but I think the McMansions going up in the new expensive neighborhoods won’t, they seem more a form of instant gratification than sound lasting investment.
All these disparities and conundrums are America, they are what make us what we are I guess, not the problems but the search for innovative solutions, the new trails blazed.
darrasin, gunbud, dareco, Budapestman, asajernigan, terminus, adores, Zelanda, bakes888, fulvio52 marcou esta nota como útil
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darrasin
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(2860) 2007-09-27 18:18
Hi Greg! Yes, I guess they don't make them like they use to. Your subject has lots of character and you chose a good view and angle to present it. I like the very mature tree on the right dwarfing the house, that's something hard to get with a new house for sure. Nice colors too!
TFS
Doug
gunbud
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(34066) 2007-09-27 19:39
Hi Greg,
Excellent presentation of these unique turn of the century stone marvels. You have caught these homes in very nice light that cast gentle shadows on their intricate details. The colors are very clear and the sharpness is excellent. It is clear to see the Italian tradition of great masonary work.
Regards, Tom
mcenteesalas
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(1618) 2007-09-27 19:54
Hi Greg, interesting building with a nice architecture, good depth of field and POV, amazing sharpness, well done and thanks for showing, regards, Salas
UnTrained
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(0) 2007-09-27 23:07
Hi Greg,
this is a very lovely shot full of light and shadow. This play of light raises the impression of these nice facades by their bricks and structure. Well chosen POV giving depth and perspective, great colour impression.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf
dareco
(17136) 2007-09-28 3:15
You've just given me a 'new dream home'. WOW! New homes will never have the same character of these places. I love the clear detail. I could just go on and on and bore you into a coma. Beautiful!! TFS
Budapestman
(82620) 2007-09-28 3:44
Hi Greg,
This is fascinating spectacle, indeed. Composition is attractive, deatails are very fine. I like the cosy and nostalgic mood. Clarity and sharpness is superb, beautiful image. Have a nice weekend
George
asajernigan
(21427) 2007-09-28 3:55
Greg,
Great architecture here that you have presented nicely. Your composition is great showing the homes from a good angle allowing us to see several of them going down the street. The lighting and colors are great with excellent sharpness and detail. The areas of sun and shadow creates nice contrast throughout the shot.
TFS,
Asa
terminus
(563) 2007-09-28 5:22
Hi Greg,
Back to TE after a long while. I love the house, so beautifull. I like how you have been able to expose it so good with all those shadows. Very nice! TFS. Rafa.
adores
(46979) 2007-09-30 17:09
Hi Greg!
You got a really nice shot here! I like the composition with the trees, the flowers and the beautiful house, the architecture is really very nice. The colours are great, I also like the way the light mixs with the shadows.
jonathan_hart
(21276) 2007-10-01 8:45
hello Greg
light well managed, very good colours, i like that kind of architecture very much, good shot !
regards
jo
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pboehringer
(770) 2007-10-01 10:15
Greg,
it seems that we're particpating not only in the quest of what makes american into americans but also your quest in finding a new home. McMansions (what a funny expression, never heard it before but I know exactly what you mean!) versus an older house with style. I can't show this image to my wife, otehrwise we will be moving tomorrow to St Louis ... ;-)
Regards, Peter
Zelanda
(5692) 2007-10-01 15:56
Hola Greg,
Bonita toma de esta casa de bella arquitectura.
Buena toma en diagonal y estupenda luz y colores.
Saludos cordiales
Ros
pablominto
(53746) 2007-10-03 10:09
Hello Greg,
Seems to be some interesting pieces of architecture in that street!
Lovely light gives attractive colours and the point of view works well...
The aging trees are a great bonus for the street!
Greetings,
Pablo -
bakes888
(18499) 2007-10-05 0:26
Hi Greg. Looks very “dream home” and desirable. Helped I feel, by your strong composition and good colours. Nice work and thank for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.
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Photo Information
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Copyright: Greg Davis (Greg1949)
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(9011) - Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2007-09-24
- Categories: Vida Diária, Arquitectura
- Camera: Nikon D 200, 18-200 1:3.5-5.6 DX VR, Digital RAW, Hoya PL-CIRCULAR
- Exposição: f/5.0, 1/100 segundos
- More Photo Info: view
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original
- Relato de Viagem: Journey to Middle Amreica
- Date Submitted: 2007-09-27 17:53
Discussions
- To darrasin: Doug (1)
by Greg1949, last updated 2007-09-27 06:46 - To pboehringer: Peter (1)
by Greg1949, last updated 2007-10-01 01:20 - To Zelanda: Ros, (1)
by Greg1949, last updated 2007-10-01 04:54 - To fulvio52: Hey Buddy (4)
by Greg1949, last updated 2007-11-09 02:44
