Another one for Get Pushed - Jim R challenged me to take a night shot using natural light conditions such as car trails or HDR.
This one is straight from the camera. The illuminated sign is another exhibit from a previous
Folkestone Triennial, this time by Nathan Coley.
"Heaven is a place where nothing ever happens" is spelt out in large light bulbs and is erected on scaffolding on the roof of the old Post Office in Tontine Street. This statement is deliberately ambiguous.
"While formally suggesting the expectation of excitement, the work is redolent of seaside towns' sense of ennui ... it could suggest an afterlife in heaven could be endlessly boring ... it could cast down on the existence of an afterlife at all. In Folkestone, a seaside town and popular spot for quiet retirement, it could be suggesting that heaven, that final resting place, is the town itself".
@jnr Hi Jim, my second attempt at your challenge, this time no tweaking at all! I found the night shots difficult without a tripod, and I struggled over the settings. I was pleased with this one because I'd taken it in daylight but the words didn't stand out, and I'd been meaning to return after dark when the sign was illuminated. So thanks for the push:)
I know the sign isn't your doing other than your photographing it, but I have to disagree with its message as it appears. We are told in the Gospel of Luke 15:10, "In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents." That sounds pretty exciting to me.
@fbailey - No no no Felicity, my comments were more directed to the creator of this sign. You see I am troubled when I see so much anti-God in the world any more. We find ourselves surrounded with strife which is the handiwork of man against his fellow man. I believe our only hope for peace can only come from God and yet man has decided to cast God out of much of his life.
I like the shot, and the way you have balanced it with the window lights.
Actually I like the message too. It can be interpreted as a negative statement, or provocatively. I prefer the provocative interpretation, with the mystery from behind the windows.
Cheers. Jim
Actually I like the message too. It can be interpreted as a negative statement, or provocatively. I prefer the provocative interpretation, with the mystery from behind the windows.
Cheers. Jim