From Detroit to Beeston by phil_howcroft

From Detroit to Beeston

This is an Edwin Starr mural

War, huh, yeah
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
War, huh, yeah
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
Say it again, why'all
War, huh, good god
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing, listen to me

Edwin's mural is next to the Richard Beckinsale and Paul Smith murals on Station Road Beeston, Nottingham

Edwin lived in Chilwell in his later years, which is just down the road from his impressive mural.

The mural is in colour, but I decided to convert it to Black and White, because when Edwin was making a name for himself in the music industry photography and television was mostly in black and white. I would guess that life in America was unfortunately split by Black and White too.

Technically my 50mm lens presented problems again as I couldn't shoot the image without getting the tree in the top left hand corner out of the frame, but maybe it acts as a natural vignette.

I think it works well in mono, I hope you do too.

Ohhh and I've been from Detroit to Arnold (my bit of Nottingham) , as I visited Detroit and the Ford Motor Company while working for Jaguar Land Rover back in 2009 ! Too much information Phil !
Fascinating to read. I had not heard of him before, so I went off to listen to the song. I liked it.
Richard Beckinsale too? Aye me, always loved him! Died far too young.

This is a super image, totally suits monochrome and the man walking with his head down just makes it. Perfect placement. Instant favourite.
March 8th, 2020  
@casablanca thank you so much Casa' , I was surprised how much of Edwin's back catalogue I knew :)

March 8th, 2020  
Lovely shot - perfect placement of the tiny character bottom right!
March 8th, 2020  
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