Inconvenience by phil_howcroft

Inconvenience

this is a derelict building in Basford, Nottingham, near to where I work.

I think it was a public convenience, although it is probably many a year since anyone ever spent a penny there.

It looks quite surreal all red brickwork and green boards. There is a new style telephone box on the left hand side of the frame and it is probably a long time since anyone made a call from it

The gentleman in his motability scooter is a finishing touch to this urban bit of Nottingham

I did think of making this mono but the bold greens, blues and brick colours makes for an interesting scene
Awesome shot
February 17th, 2015  
Glad you kept it in color...and the bluish pipe is a great color also. Great textures. Is the sign on the phone box? WHY would they take out those iconic red booths? I love those!! Good street shot with lots of interest Phil.
February 17th, 2015  
Just look at that old blue pipework.....you don't get that these days! Such a pity they keep closing down these old toilet blocks.....always useful! lol! Did you wait until the mobility guy came by or a happy accident....pardon the pun!
February 18th, 2015  
@Cherrill lol cherrill , i saw him approaching at quite some speed too. I nearly missed him. By chance no car blocked the view as this is a busy road
February 18th, 2015  
@eyesmile removal of iconic red booths is called progress gena !!!
February 18th, 2015  
@kerristephens cheers kerri :-)
February 18th, 2015  
Very nice capture, Phil. Love this urban scene. The modern telephone booths are rubbish compared to the old red ones. Besides who needs them nowadays!
February 18th, 2015  
I think a very well maintained piece of abandoned urban building. I wonder how long it will be before its replaced by something that will earn a bit more than a penny! The wheelchair is a classic touch!
February 18th, 2015  
@happypat thanks Pat, i love the motability scooter, it adds so much to the shot

@sangwann i do wonder about telephone boxes and the viability if them
February 19th, 2015  
Wonderful addition of the gentleman on his scooter and the yellow sign calling out about legal trouble. Great colors of sky and brick. I think I'm going to have to give this a fav!
February 20th, 2015  
Superb shot - the balance of colours, shapes, static and moving is wonderful and I love your write up -quality shot
February 27th, 2015  
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