Arnold - Houses on the Hill

The suburb where we live in Nottingham (Arnold) is very hilly.

Arnold used to be called 'Ernehale' (in the Domesday Book), which translates as 'the valley of eagles'. Not that you are ever likely to see an Eagle in Arnold !! In fact it is very unlikely that you ever saw an Eagle in Domesday times !!!

This is another image from St. Mary's recreation Park.

This is looking from the park to the north end of the town.

It's another day and we are walking in the same location as the previous day. We have dog, camera, lead, ball, (not forgetting poo bags too - sorry too much info, but we are responsible dog owners !)

The housing is tiered on the hillside and of mixed build.... Semi's , detached, chalet style etc. I think the houses were built in the 1960's and very early 1970's (only guessing here)

I think the image is quite striking in B/W and converted well, especially with the nice clouds and sky. You might say a typical urban scene from the midlands.

If you walk left along the top of the hill you reach this point...a bit of green and a tranquil stroll.......

http://365project.org/phil_howcroft/365/2011-05-02

Yesterday (Tues) and today (Weds), gave you two contrasting images from essentially the same location - a playing fields in Arnold.

[Meredith Butterfield]

Phil, I *love* this in b&w! The different angles of the houses and the few that shine white go so well with the dramatic sky. Very cool shot!

[patsyj]

the b&w works great with this photo Phil..I, too, love the angles of the houses and the ominous sky.

[Judith Greenwood]

The light's fabulous Phil - really brings out the houses and then there's the dramatic sky of course!

[Phil Howcroft]

@meredithwb thanks Judith, the sky was quite blue with a nice fluffy cloud, but the post processing conversion to B/W has made the sky look - as you quite rightly say - dramatic

[Phil Howcroft]

@patsyjphillips thanks Patsy, I think you spotted what I like in the picture the different angles of the houses :)

[Phil Howcroft]

@meredithwb Thaks Meredith, I did try to tone down the houses that are very white , but found it difficult to ....I could probably have done something with layers if I was clever, but I don't really think I needed too (even if I could)

[Pat Knowles]

Funny how you begin to associate particular shots with people & this is a classic you Phil ! Plenty to look at & perfect in B/W.

[Kerri]

Fantastic!! Love the black and white

[Phil Howcroft]

@judithg Thanks Judith, the sky was quite blue with a nice fluffy cloud, but the post processing conversion to B/W has made the sky look - as you quite rightly say - dramatic

[Sue Beatty]

I love the shot. It has a very slight hdr look to it - especially the sky. Great choice for black and white.

[peter/zipp]

i like the roof vista against the backdrop of the sky. Nice urban image.

[Constance Brinkley]

This image is quite striking. Great shot. It is so classic looking in B&W. Nicely done.

[Phil Howcroft]

@happypat thanks Pat, you are right, we do have our own styles and we do get to spot them ....I am a member of the local camera club and when an image comes up on a competition night I can usually spot who the author is !

Thanks for all your comments and support

[Phil Howcroft]

@sueb thank you Sue, glad you like the post processing :)

[Phil Howcroft]

@seattle thank you Constance, I'm looking forward to your 366th image :)

[Phil Howcroft]

@kerristephens thanks Kerri :)

[Phil Howcroft]

@sleepdozer57 aye Peter you are correct, nice urban image :)

[andy c]

works well in B&W, good shot mate

[Brenda G]

Love this shot Phil! I really like all the interesting angles.

[Sue Wilde]

Fabulous repetition, Fabulous processing and use of B&W>

[Tashy]

I must say Arnold looks very neat and tidy. Reminds me of the Truman Show. Good choice of B/W

[Frances Chaloner]

Great b&w shot and a very interesting commentary ihave seen golden eagles in Scotland - a Hebridean isle - one flew out of a tree about 6ft from me - it was massive!!

[Frances Chaloner]

On Colonsay

[Juliette Packham]

love this Phil - great in B&W - really love those clouds too -great job

[Allison Williams]

Great choice in B&W. It astounds me to think of communities being so old they are listed in the Domesday Book. We feel old on the east coast of the United States to be mid 1700's. On the west coast, it's 100 years later.

[Phil Howcroft]

@allie912 thanks Allison, I do like my B/W's :)

[Phil Howcroft]

@sparkle Thanks Juliette, the sky was fluffy white and blue , but the B/W has made it look dark and threatening !!

[Phil Howcroft]

@whippeteer cheers Frances, B/W always makes a nice impact and I do try to make my commentary interesting

[Sarah Horsfall]

I like this - so much to look at! - and the b&W works really well.

[Matthew Shepherdson]

Great use of black and white. Brilliantly composed. Something everyday but looks really cool here.