Blackpool

[John2]

The three things that Blackpool is generally associated with are the trams and the Tower and the illuminations. Not the holiday delight that it once was but I wanted to find an alternative view of the Tower in particular that was different from the standard view from the North Pier.

 

[Oldbones]

Amazing stuff, something to study and learn from for me.

 

[Toby Webster]

Nice takes, I like the gloomy feel. I still don't want to go there though!

 

[John2]

I don't blame you Toby. I only live a few miles away and I haven't been there for pleasure (i.e. a night out) in about 20years.

 

[Helen Summers]

I like the top one a lot John. Must agree I lived near Blackpool for over 30 years and avoided the place like the plague. It's always been my idea of hell.

 

[Flack]

Nice shots John I like them a lot, just down the road from me..

 

[Glenn]

Neat

 

[Elines]

Particularly like the first - eg his tower stands out against the sky

 

[John2]

Thanks all for the generous comments.
Helen, I lived there during my teens. It was a different place. Today, too many of the boarding houses and hotels have gone to taking easy DHS money and although you have to accept that the people being supported need somewhere too live, unfortunately it means that the place is no longer the family holiday destination that it was.

 

[Joanna Carter]

Beautiful contrasts and tones. Just a shame the town doesn't live up to the images. But I suppose that what makes it such an interesting place for photography

 

[John2]

Thanks Joanna. You're right of course but it's been done to death photographically. Hence looking for a different viewpoint.