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Winston on the wall

I'm currently going through old images and found a print of this from about 25 years ago. Torn posters on walls were a regular sight in Gateshead where I used to go for meetings (I wonder if they are still there or have been replaced!).

Taken on monochrome print film with an Olympus OM2n (which I still have), it was an early example of printing from my modern era (previous printing had been a long time ago when I was at school). It printed beautifully on some unidentified matt paper that I acquired from someone who was disposing of his darkroom equipment. Will my digital prints still be around in 25 years?

Image added: July 2010

COMMENTS:
 
Dan Costello Well done, I like the way Winston's coat blends with the wall and then frames the image.
Mark Southard Interesting story here and the best part is your commentary. It is a picture of a picture but the double image adds impact .
Snehendu Kar -
Gary Davi It is interesting that the image of Winston is basically untouched. As for the photograph it reflects the moment in time in which respect for that particular individual was strong enough NOT to deface it. The monochrome gives it a feeling of age.
Allan Fleischer A very nice black and white image that indeed captures some of our past.
Sukumar The torn patterns seem to tell their own story, as does the texture of the wall. I wonder how "kindly" future will remember our politicians of today. Will they whitewash their flaws or disregard their good deeds?

Member Bio

Alastair Cochrane

A retired architect now living in the north of Scotland with my wife and four Shetland Sheepdogs, my photographic interests are varied. Currently trying to catch up on a large backlog of images taken over the past 20 years and more. Tending to use a compact camera more than an SLR at present but not too fussy about equipment as long as it works. I use Photoshop CS3 for most computer projects and generally prefer prints to digital projected images. Photographic distinctions are ARPS, DPAGB and AFIAP and I have been a member of PSA for 20+ years. I have also been successfully submitting work to exhibitions for that period.

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