Why that's not just any plastic bag... it's a "Marks and Spencer" bag - the store that defines Britain! They sell everything from food and drink to suits for business-people and big 'control' underpants for older ladies.
Posted by Steve at March 18, 2006 05:46 AMClassic.
Posted by Zishaan at March 18, 2006 06:27 AMInstantly recognisable as a famous Marks & Spencer (M&S) bag!!! One of the oldest & biggest department stores in Britian. I've been following your site for about a year now & love your eye for detail. Cheers for the inspiration!!
Lynsey
Posted by Lynsey Young at March 18, 2006 06:44 AMblack white pink like.
Posted by dollarH[CHN] at March 18, 2006 08:27 AMNice colours, bleak feeling.
Posted by John Bloor at March 18, 2006 08:29 AMThere's such a rich history to the architecture in Europe that we lack out here in the west. I love the texture to the bricks here.
Posted by Jeff Ambrose at March 18, 2006 02:04 PMNice catch. The lady's pink matching the bass color of the image and the touch of green that goes with the small patch of mosaic infront of her. I'd be tempted to say you set it up if I didn't know your luck.
Interestingly this is a lot like many of your friend Kam's shots of his home town, Oxford, that he posts on his site.
And it's another shot of how elegance gets dirty and wears out - or takes a lot of upkeep. A very interesting building.
Posted by Hugh Petrie at March 18, 2006 02:31 PMBrick buildings are still great photo subjects. But the girl walking across the building presents the contrast between the present and the past. Marvelous!
Posted by Joy at March 18, 2006 02:38 PMHaha, Marks and Spencer.
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I REALLY enjoy that the title at the top doesn't match the mouseover title.
It makes me smile quite a bit. I enjoy the photos you take.
Behind that door stands a 6-foot monster, getting ready to devour a 5'11 lady. The sound of her heartbeat echoes in the air.
Posted by Boreo at March 18, 2006 06:04 PMlol Marks and Spencers is far too expensive lol, but nice to see the bag on this site!
Posted by Hosko at March 18, 2006 06:18 PMSuch a small door, but such a big entrance...
Posted by Johan at March 18, 2006 06:53 PMthe texture and color of the bricks is amazing.
Posted by armeen at March 18, 2006 09:35 PMWow, I was freaking out after reading the comments. I must have gone on this page early, when Sam put up the wrong photo, and I'm sitting here staring at the screen looking for a woman in a pink sweater! All I saw was the building, no woman, no bag, just the building.
I refreshed the page, and there she is!
Posted by A.S. at March 19, 2006 12:18 AMI've linked u, been a fan for a while
Posted by Kenneth at March 19, 2006 02:03 AMThat's a really antique building with a really antique door that should is perhaps better suited to a little old alley, not a motorway.
Posted by PlasticTV at March 19, 2006 02:19 AMawesome unique moment captured like always
Posted by shane j montgomery at March 19, 2006 02:13 PMHi Sam,
I live in Oxford - and know this building well! Known the locals as "the mish", the basement is a cafe/hang out for teenagers. The rest of the building is accomodation - some friends of mine live upstairs!!
I have enjoyed seeing your take on our beautiful city - very refreshing...
Interesting subject, and so straight - good job!
Posted by Abe at March 24, 2006 01:07 PM