Not my idea of entertainment! by shepherdman

Not my idea of entertainment!

The view from my office window at 1.30am this morning. The “timber framed” building is a night club, opening at 10pm, beginning to get busy by midnight, and with a queue by 2am, The bass beat from the dance floors spread over six storeys makes the windows of the club rattle, despite robust sound insulation fitted inside each window frame. I know that the insulation is robust – myself and a colleague made then install it a few years ago, in the interests of people living in apartments a short distance from the club. So now you’ve had a glimpse of my work life – sorting out noisy clubs, pubs factories and neighbours. Last night’s duty included two late night parties (I can be a real party pooper….), a young lady sharing her music with her neighbour at 1.00am, and an intriguing loud intermittent hum from an unknown source affecting a flat throughout the night. That last job will need further investigation on Monday - I enjoy those investigations that are not straightforward!
I really like this image, the buildings look rather splendid, shame that they are used to house a night club! I'm intrigued by your job - are you a council noise abatement officer?
November 14th, 2014  
Now I know what you were up to last night!
November 14th, 2014  
It's amazing how sound with travel, especially at night. Beautiful night image.
November 14th, 2014  
Great night time shot and interesting building.
November 14th, 2014  
So you are busy at 1:30 in the morning shutting down parties. Well, you're no fun.
It's a great night shot though - like the light facades on the buildings.
November 14th, 2014  
lovely low key evening scene!
November 15th, 2014  
Lovely scene. I am often accused by my children of being the "pooper of parties" or even a "fun sucker!" Everything seems so much louder when you are trying to sleep, I am sure many people appreciate your service.
November 15th, 2014  
Lovely light and a very pretty capture of the buildings.
November 15th, 2014  
very pretty locale
November 15th, 2014  
I love the angles here. 1:30 a.m. is that time I wake up and look miserably at the clock hoping I will fall back to sleep. If I manage to stay awake until 10:00 pm I think it amazing. I am an early riser (4am most mornings). I have had neighbors that I would have like to call the noise police on. So let me thank you for your efforts even if not for me.
November 15th, 2014  
@vignouse Yes, that's pretty much what I do! A lot of proactive work as well, though.
November 15th, 2014  
What a beautifully lit shot, looks fab. As for your role, you must be an absolute hero to the people you have saved from unwanted noise, it is so life destroying.
November 15th, 2014  
Neat night time shot. Especially with the back-story.
November 15th, 2014  
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