Inspired By Light
The Second Tolkien Tower
Posted by P J W Miller (Chase Terrace, United Kingdom) on 24 April 2009 in Architecture and Portfolio.
This is the supposed second tower of the two towers (Minas Tirith) in Waterworks Road at the heart of Edgbaston Birmingham, one of England's largest and busiest cities, it is part of a water works built in 1870 adjacent to the first tower (Perrots Folly)
Me and my camera(s) will travel both locally and as far as is physically allowable within the constraints of this our local celestial body and provide images from a purely subjective point of view for your evaluation and commentation .
Locally based near Lichfield
If you have the time I would appreciate constructive comments please and in return for your honesty my comments on your work will also be constructive.
A brief message to all the brothers and sisters of AM3 and other photographic blog sites. It is a great feeling to get so many warm and constructive comments from all of you all over the world , it is good to be able to communicate in a friendly manner with no hint of racism, sexism or other ism's. It is good to be able to see what lies in your part of the world and to be able to give constructive comments on your work.
Hidalgo from Herunen, Finland
Very impressive. Color of bricks are here unknow for me.
24 Apr 2009 5:33am
khadi from New Delhi, India
Great photo. I like the juxtaposition of the classic architecture and the more modern elements like the parking lot at the foreground.
24 Apr 2009 6:04am
k@ from Paris, France
Oh my, this is a man, I mean, a tour ! ;o) Love the color, that brick tone & architecture are really original, as much as the angle ~
24 Apr 2009 7:03am
zOOm from Paris, France
Is Gandalf around ? :-)
Great contrasts of light and colors. Well done.
24 Apr 2009 7:10am
chrissy from uk, United Kingdom
lovely colours in the bricks, the tower looks huge
24 Apr 2009 7:23am
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
What a wonderful old tower....must have been difficult to build! great shot!!!
24 Apr 2009 7:29am
Sarito from Basingstoke, United Kingdom
Lovely colours and great composition. Are visitors allowed to go to the top of the tower? It would be great view from up there :).
24 Apr 2009 7:45am
@Sarito: Not sure Sarito, it is still a working building
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
I've never seen bricks that color. Looks to be a fine tower!
24 Apr 2009 7:56am
Godo from Barcelona, Spain
Great work Peter
It looks like the sky is falling down on the building XDDDD
Well compossed
;o)
24 Apr 2009 8:06am
adele27 from tonekabon, Iran
very nice but couldnt u add the close builldings? i guess it could add the harmony in the picture
24 Apr 2009 8:19am
@adele27: It was not possible, the shot had to be taken through a closed gate as it is a working building
shoti from Everywhere in the, Philippines
beautiful composition and nice tones。I just wish the clouds had more contrast to make it look angrier hehe
24 Apr 2009 9:43am
EYES WIDE SHUT from The library of my soul, United Kingdom
A marvellous structure, such warmth in the brickwork that you've captured so superbly. A cracking shot, Peter
24 Apr 2009 10:02am
john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Another stunner against that sky. And the light on this one is incredible.
24 Apr 2009 2:53pm
hugo poon from hong kong, Hong Kong
What a remarkable structure you've captured... amazing textures and tonality! Very expressive!
24 Apr 2009 3:01pm
Nicolas from Paris, France
It's a great composition, the sky give power to the picture.
24 Apr 2009 3:35pm
observing from North West, United Kingdom
Amazing architecture Pete, a lot of care was taken in its appearance. Any idea what is in the tower ?
24 Apr 2009 7:50pm
One from Açores, Portugal
A magnificent view with beautiful colors, excellent choice of lens and good processing Hdr !
25 Apr 2009 4:08am
Scott Schilling from San Martin, United States
Wow, that is another amazing tower - and wonderful history! Thanks!
25 Apr 2009 4:56am
JJ from Jersey City, United States
Such an amazing tower, love how you have captured it with clear colors and vivid detail
26 Apr 2009 12:34am
DarkElf from Perth, Australia
excellent light and detail! the red brick stands out nicely against the grey sky and i can see just about every single one of them - great follow up to the previous shot!
26 Apr 2009 12:39am
Photosanity from Folsom, United States
What incredible colors and sky - its definitely a WOW-er!
1 May 2009 5:52am
