USA Contrasts, a photo from Pennsylvania, Northeast

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USA Contrasts
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Contrasts in the USA

The United States of America has many faces and many contrast. How could it be else in such a big country.

Philadelphia - South 7th street

Walking in Philadelphia from Washington Square to the City Hall we went through the S 7th Street where I took this picture. You can see the backside of the building in the Sansomstreet on the left side and the Franklin Residences in the S 9th Street. On the right side of this alley are the backsides of the building in the Chestnutstreet.
The fire-escapes and the garbage containers dominates this kind of street, the pavement is bad, but you must realize that it is just the backyard of the buildings. The street had no name and is used for escape routes and garbage collection.
But the contrast with the streets it connects is enormous.

In the WORKSHOP you can see almost the same scene in a window-shop reflection/selfie. Direction 180° from main picture.

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snunney (130967) 2016-11-10 5:45

Hello Rob,
It is often a good idea to get away from the main streets in a city and see what's going on behind the façade as you clearly show us here. A very interesting urban landscape with lots to see. Excellent technical realisation.

holmertz (103694) 2016-11-10 5:48

Hello Rob,
We have been taught now what a deeply divided country the US is, but in this photo it's not easy to detect any voting patterns. Maybe the new official US policy of white supremacy and hate speech could be represented in the tall building, who knows? It's a good photo anyway, showing well the physical contrasts of many big cities, actually not just in the US. As for unpleasant political surprises next year's Dutch elections could bring another shock (and absolutely the 2018 elections in Sweden).
Kind regards,
Gert

sacimar (38173) 2016-11-10 6:40

Hello Rob,

excellent vertical image of this street of Philadelphia, it is an interesting urban landscape what you show here, well done!

Best regards,

Sergio

Tue (93530) 2016-11-10 6:49

Hallo Rob,
Ah, jij hebt ook een dagje overgeslagen, zo loop ik tenminste niet achter nu. Ik kan me dit straatje wel herinneren evenals andere van dit soort steegjes in Philadelphia die niet bepaald uitnodigden om van de hoofdstraten weg te gaan. Al die brandtrappen maken dit met name een typisch Amerikaans plaatje.
Lars

BennyV (34780) 2016-11-10 6:58

The streets of Philadelphia...

Knappe foto van de andere kant, Rob. De man die daar zit had ik pas na een tijdje opgemerkt, die vuilbakken vielen meer op.

En wat die verkiezingsuitslag betreft...aaaarrgh!

In een democratie heeft iedereen het recht om vertegenwoordigd te zijn, inclusief de klootzakken.

Soms vind ik troost in deze woorden van Chris Patten, soms niet.

There's always tomorrow.

Cheers

Benny

PS: Er is iets fout gegaan met een bold-instructie, lijkt me.

dkmurphys (79209) 2016-11-10 7:34

Hello,
A very beautiful backstreet scene that illustrates the reality. I like the quality and the idea. Well done!

Daniel

papagolf21 (152607) 2016-11-10 7:43

Bonjour, cher Rob ,
J'aime beaucoup l'ambiance qui se dégage de cette composition.
C'est tout ŕ fait le type d'image que l'on rencontre dans les films américains.
Il ne faut pas avoir peur de fréquenter ces quartiers !!!
Trčs bonne prise de vue.
Amitiés.
Philippe

ikeharel (114691) 2016-11-10 7:47

Hello Rob,
I would add to your note by saying, that very recently the ITT institute of technical-schools that is shown on the WS, which was subsidize by the government - declared bankruptcy, as funds were stopped abruptly.
America is in contrast with itself. America is not NYC or Las-Vegs, it also town like Phili, Baton-Ruoge, Detroit and many more rural small towns that left on the sidelines.
Very sad, hope there will be a solution soon. That's what I see in your picture, which is a fine and accurate description.
My best regards,
Ike

rbassin (27472) 2016-11-10 8:10

hello Rob,
Cette vue offre de superbes contrastes, c'est bien fait.
J'aime bien cette perspective avec tous les détails d'architecture et de vie.
Bonne soirée
Roland

lousat (140046) 2016-11-10 8:37

Hi Rob,absolutely amazing,this is a masterwork! A great way to do a fantastic pic from this poor street,i like the colors,close to a brown monochrome,and the different persepective levels with tht DOF on the left part! Nice WS too with you reflected in the glass! Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

pierrefonds (115624) 2016-11-10 9:51

Hi Rob,

The length of the small street is giving depth to the scene. The popint of view is shoing the details of the fire escape stairs. There is a good contrast between the colours of the pcture. Have a nice day.

Pierre

heimann2 (2067) 2016-11-10 10:13

Hi rob,
ike your pic. When i look a the street and the miserable condition it is, it could also be in a third world country!
have a nice evening
Pierre

Royaldevon (86520) 2016-11-10 12:09

Hell Rob,

The details of this back street are stark: there is no show, just the bins, the unrepaired street, the graffiti and the many fire escapes. Some are necessary details of city life! Tall buildings need escape routes! Apartments have no backyards for bins! But your photograph graphically displays the differences between city and country residences!

As a 'country girl', I find the close, towering blocks almost claustrophobic. Though I love to explore them and see the photographs, I would definitely not like to live there!

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

COSTANTINO (117884) 2016-11-10 13:05

Hello dear Rob and have a nice time
and a happy new day
great work great idea
you captured this place the right timing
nice idea to go away from the center
and take photos from the back
regards
Costantino

Fis2 (172023) 2016-11-10 14:26

Witaj Rob!
A very curious alley.
Interesting buildings and stars.
Good vertical frame and colors.
Well done.
Good night.
Krzysztof

Silvio1953 (223027) 2016-11-11 4:58

Ciao Rob, Not a beautiful face of US, excellent perspective, splendid clarity and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

emka (158932) 2016-11-11 14:36

Hello Rob, Such contrasts one can find probably in most big cities. Nice facades but in the backstreet the area that probably it would be better not to enter. Amazing all these pipes, chains and fire escapes. But I wonder what they do in case of fire - the last platform is quite high, too high for jumping. Strange this one leg and one arm.
WArm regrad s MAlgo

GyurMaster (25049) 2016-11-12 8:56

Dear Rob,

Very interesting composition with this not so appealing street in the foreground. Inequality was also present in the past and now is on the rise now in many countries. Including mine.

Have a nice weekend!
Gy

macjake (98544) 2016-11-12 16:36

Hi Rob
yeah, you have to be careful at times i guess, not sure if walking around here at midnight it such a great idea.
i ran into some trouble in San Fran late at night near City Hall, thats what happens when you're walking the streets and you get lost.

the contrasts between this one and most of your NYC shots is great, its good to shake it up a bit sometimes.
love the gritty feel of this one.
cheers
craig

mcmtanyel (69310) 2016-11-19 17:17

Hello Rob,
Indeed, the US is a country of contrasts, wealth and poverty exist side by side. Nice view of this back alley showing one of those contrasts.
Regards,
MT

npecanhuk (79329) 2016-11-24 3:59

Hi Rob!
Very interesting and attractive picture!
Sharpness, exposure, colors, vertical format, chosen pov, contrasts and composition are all excellent!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

Hansaphotos (11381) 2016-11-26 3:05

Hello Rob

I really enjoy backstreet shots like this and the contrast it offers. Lots of details and fine effect of the many fire-escapes. The inclusion of the people adds life and scale to the scene. Very nice work:) TFS.

Greetings, Erling

fritzi007 (14698) 2016-12-16 12:36

Hello Rob,
interesting street scene in 7th Street

greetings
wolfgang