Diversity and Friendship, a photo from Cambridgeshire, England

Photographer's Note

Good Morning Everyone,

I'm sure you will find this post very different from those which I have been posting from Horningsea.

One day, Len and I cycled along the banks of the River Cam (I have the bruises to confirm it!) to visit the ancient city of Cambridge.

On the outskirts of the city, we came upon this colourful and intriguing facade! We learned that it was the outer wall of a lido - how interesting was that!!!
The art seemed to be advocating diversity and friendship.

Of course, we weren't able to enter but I have researched the lido and here is the information:
Jesus Green Swimming Pool is a Lido situated on Jesus Green in Cambridge. Opened in 1923, it is one of the few remaining examples of the lidos built across the country in the 1920s open air pools with space for activities other than swimming. Unusually, the pool is significantly longer than it is wide. This was a design idea to mimic swimming in the nearby river. It opens for public swimming between May and September every year. The Lido is unheated, wetsuits are not compulsory but are strongly recommended at water temperatures are below 14 degrees.

At that temperature, I doubt I would have enjoyed swimming!!

Have a good day, Bev :-)

holmertz, COSTANTINO, pierrefonds, jhm, ikeharel, Fis2, ChrisJ, jemaflor, PaulVDV, mcmtanyel oznaczył to zdjęcie jeko użyteczne

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holmertz (103710) 2021-09-06 2:59

Hello Bev,
I wasn't familiar with the word 'lido' in English, but you explained it further down the note, so I understand it was borrowed from Italian. It sounds like a concept that doesn't exist here. But the wall with colourful figures would look nice anywhere, also as a regular graffiti on a dull building or tunnel. It was certainly worth a photo, even without a visit to the lido.
Best regards,
Gert

dedee (3275) 2021-09-06 3:11

Hi Bev
I do like this, such lovely colours and simple shapes. I think you have chosen a really good angle to take this from.
David

COSTANTINO (117908) 2021-09-06 3:17

Hello dear Beverley
clever idea to bring a message
of the friendship with this
colorful photo..
I like this colorful presentation
I find this photo very nice...
regards
Costantino

pierrefonds (115645) 2021-09-06 4:56

Hi Bev,

The diagonal line of the mural is giving dynamism to the scene. The point of view is showing the details of the mural. The light is bringing out the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Silvio1953 (223069) 2021-09-06 5:03

Ciao cara Bev, great perspective on beautiful murale, fine details, excellent clarity and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

pajaran (117171) 2021-09-06 5:32

Pozdrav.

Lep pogled, interesantan i dobar tekst ...
lepo ukrasen zid lida, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama, kontrastom i perspektivom.
Dobar rad, lepa fotografija.

Zelim vam lepo popodne, sve najbolje u novoj nedelji koja je pocela.
Paja

jhm (211738) 2021-09-06 6:01

Hello Bev,

Yes cycling sometimes gives difficulties and sometimes blue spots here and there! (Sorry, when I read mistake text, my English are not perfect)
The artist had very well thought about his project, and very well successful
An excellent composition good presented.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

ikeharel (114715) 2021-09-06 7:01

Nice effect with the colorful painted figures on the brown painted wooden wall, Beverley.
Guess it was an intriguing cycling session in Cambridge, maybe you will post more photos from there.
Have a nice new week,
Ike

lousat (140058) 2021-09-06 10:00

Hi Bev,nice surprise during your walk to watch Cambridge,a "mural" in this facade of the old pool,interesting place built 100 years ago and still working, but as i can read, a bit cold for a comfortable swim..ahhaa...have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

Fis2 (172049) 2021-09-06 12:31

Witaj Bev!
A very curious mural.
I like framing, perspective and colors.
What bruises?
Good evening.
Krzysztof

mkamionka (75217) 2021-09-06 14:29

Hi Bev,
the heatwave is yet again approaching and tomorrow and Wednesday should be very warm -so that would be a great moment to enjoy the bath.
Interesting pattern of colorful silhouettes. Very well spotted,
M

ChrisJ (172440) 2021-09-06 20:59

Hello Bev,

I can tolerate 10c water temperature like the Blue Eye in Albania, if the air temperature is 25c+, but not 5c, which quickly cramped my legs before I gave up any thought of swimming, despite the 30c air temperature at the Berat waterfall in Albania. A colourful line of human figures with excellent linear perspective. Tfs!

ifege (49573) 2021-09-06 22:07

Hi Bev
Now I have to admit I had to look up to find out what a lido is - not a term used in Australia.
A good bit of public art and well taken to give us a view right along the wall.
cheers
Ian

jemaflor (148334) 2021-09-06 23:46

Hi Bev,
Interesting view with this mural well made, good perspective, interesting note too, tfs.

Tue (93556) 2021-09-07 10:39

Hello Beverley,
A great photo from a good angle of this wonderful example of street art. The colourful silhouettes holding each other's shoulders make a strong message and they jump out well from the dark background.
Lars

worldcitizen (16234) 2021-09-07 12:31

Hello Bev,
I like this kind of artwork, and, like others here on TE, the word "lido" for an outdoor swimming pool was new to me. So I got to enjoy this colorful mural, and learn something new at the same time. :-) Nice diagonal presentation. I hope your biking bruises are all healed by now. :-) Take care!

PaulVDV (63546) 2021-09-09 4:40

Hello Beverley,
14°C is indeed quite cool as water temperature.
Friendship and diversity are nicely suggested at the fence.
Still, I would like to meet once a green person. Or a bright orange one :)
Best regards, Paul

jmdias (116601) 2021-09-10 11:47

bev

excellent view of this wall with these many human silhuetes in color. beaches in southern portugal at summer weren't so warm for me, I can imagine I would never try to swim in this cold pool in UK. haha.

take care

jorge

mcmtanyel (69348) 2021-09-17 20:57

Hello Beverly,
I like the repetition and the brilliant colors. Well seen and skillfully rendered.
Regards,
MT

PiotrF (56142) 2021-10-17 16:30

Hello Bev,
Nice picture with this colourful and intriguing facade.It's a good photo idea. The colors and quality are very good.
Regards
Piotr