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High-contrast, two-tone image in stark black and pale cream, depicting a brick wall with a bricked-up window. The composition is centered on the rectangular outline of the former window, topped by a curved brick arch. Heavy, ink-like shadows obscure much of the texture, creating a gritty, graphic novel aesthetic. The bricks within the window frame show faint, scratched-in markings or graffiti. Light flares intensely on the left side and along the bottom sill, while the surrounding wall is deeply shadowed. The overall mood is architectural, weathered, and somber, emphasizing themes of enclosure and decay.

Haunts of Hadleigh

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A high-contrast, two-tone graphic image in stark black and pale cream. The central focus is an ancient, arched stone doorway set into a weathered brick and flint wall. The door itself features intricate, gothic-style arched window tracery on its upper half. Dark, tangled foliage and tall grasses fill the foreground, while the top of the image is dominated by a flat, cream-colored sky. The heavy thresholding effect creates a gritty, lo-fi aesthetic, emphasizing the rough textures of the masonry and the shadows of the overgrowth, reminiscent of a DIY punk zine or a dark folk album cover.

The Chroma Camera 24mm f/11 is going to be a great walk around lens. Going to have to get an S9 to pair with it for the "perfect" pocket camera.

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An eye-level, vertical shot features a weathered, red-brick wall weathered by age. A central brick buttress, topped with a lichen-covered stone cap, juts out from the wall. Patches of green moss and white mineral deposits cling to the bricks, particularly near the top and base. Below, a patch of green grass meets a dark, paved foreground. A small, dark, shield-shaped sign is planted in the grass, though its text is illegible. The image utilizes a shallow depth of field, blurring the top and bottom edges, while the overcast sky creates a soft, flat light across the scene.

Got me one of them Chroma Camera 24mm f/11 lenses. Stuck it on the Panasonic S5 and went for wander. Nice...

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A high-contrast, black-and-white graphic image featuring two signs mounted on a weathered, textured stone wall. On the right, a large square black sign displays a minimalist white logo of a sleek sports car silhouette inside a shield-like frame. Below the car, the words "HYPER CARS" are written in a bold, slanted font, followed by "IPSWICH" in smaller spaced lettering and a long white arrow pointing left. To the left, a smaller white rectangular sign reads "PAY AT MACHINE" in black block capitals, also featuring a black arrow pointing left. The image has a grainy, stylized aesthetic.

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A straight-on architectural shot of a multi-story red brick building overlooking a paved sidewalk and asphalt road. The upper section features three symmetrical white-framed windows with closed blinds, separated from the lower brick expanse by a thick, horizontal band of white corrugated metal. The lower brick wall shows faint, weathered graffiti and vertical water staining. On the far right, a yellow gas pipe runs vertically, topped by a blue and white "SEVEN" safety sign with various warning icons. The curved curb at the bottom is lined with yellow double lines on dark asphalt.

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A wide-angle, eye-level shot captures a glossy black construction hoarding stretching across the frame, dividing the composition into three distinct horizontal layers. The top layer features bare, wintering trees with intricate branches and thick trunks reaching into a pale, overcast sky. The middle layer is dominated by the reflective black fence, showing faint, ghostly reflections of the surrounding environment. At the bottom, a weathered pavement consists of grey flagstones and herringbone brickwork transitioning into a paved area. A thin yellow line marks the edge of an asphalt road in the immediate foreground.

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A full-frontal, medium shot shows the exterior of a Londis convenience store on a sunny day. The front of the store is made of dark, charcoal-colored brick and glass. Three metal roll cages filled with cardboard and plastic are parked on the pavement to the left of the entrance. The store's sign, in a light green sans-serif font, reads "Londis," and "Ipswich Waterfront" is written below it. Bright yellow and orange stickers with prices and deals are taped to the large windows on the right. A sign on the far right reads "Meals for Tonight" with pictures of food.

A man stands in the doorway of a small convenience store named "7 Dogs Head Street Shop" on a sunny day. The storefront is painted bright orange, with large posters of snacks and drinks on either side of the entrance. The man in the doorway is looking down at his phone. Another man stands to the left of the doorway, in front of an adjacent storefront. Both men are wearing dark clothing. The building above the store is white brick, with a window and a large, dark sign for "Post Office" to the right. The street in front is empty of cars.

A person walks along a pavement in front of a row of shops on a sunny day. The central shop, a convenience store, has a bright orange storefront with "IPSWICH 5 ★ SHOP" written in blue and white. Its windows are covered with posters of food and drinks. The shops on either side of it are made of brown brick. The shop to the left is a hair salon named "PRIMO - HAIR LOUNGE," and the one to the right has a large, arched window with a pink neon sign. The street in front is empty of cars.

A close-up of a small, corner-lot convenience store on a sunny day. The shop, named "Amber Mini Market," has a bright yellow sign with "European Grocery Store" in smaller letters above it. Its large window displays posters of snacks, fruit, and baked goods. The building is made of white stucco and brown brick with a tiled roof. A black car is parked on the street in front of the store, and a white car is parked to the right of the entrance. A 20 mph speed limit sign is visible to the left. The street sign reads "Gladstone Road."

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I'm in the middle of collecting"Convenience Stores" for a potential project... 🤷‍♂️

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Two vintage Citroën 2CVs are parked outside a blue garage with a corrugated metal door. The light blue 2CV on the left has a license plate ending in "596T," and the darker colored 2CV on the right has a license plate ending in "398T." Graffiti reading "Le Garage" is spray-painted on the garage door. The building to the right of the garage has a large white wall with text written in blue, including a website address, "https://www.google.com/search?q=le.garagiste.com," and "spécialistes en automobile." Orange traffic cones are placed on the sidewalk in front of the vehicles and near the garage entrance. The sky is partly cloudy.

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My first car, my most favourite car (and I've owned a TVR Griffith which was the muttz nutz)

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A weathered, two-story industrial building, identified by a sign as **Ruskin Lifting Engineers Ltd**, stands on a street corner. The building features a tan facade with large, multi-paned windows framed in red. A prominent red double door is centered on the ground floor. Overgrown vegetation encroaches on the building's base and sidewalk. To the right, a smaller, bright blue structure abuts the main building, with a red-brick house further down the street. The sky above is a mix of blue and white clouds.

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Ruskin Lifting Engineers LTD

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A scaffolding-covered building features a striking teal-colored door at its center, framed by traditional brickwork. The scaffolding is draped with bright red netting, adding a vibrant contrast to the historic facade. In the foreground, red plastic barriers cordon off the entrance, leading the eye towards the imposing red pillar box to the right. The scene, set on a paved walkway, suggests ongoing renovation or construction, blending urban utility with architectural heritage.

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A historic part of the town. St Peter's / St Nicholas / Silent Streets. Linked with Thomas Wolsey (16th centry) and his failed College nearby.

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Two weathered, wooden doors stand side-by-side against a textured, peach-colored wall. The door on the left is painted a faded red, its paint peeling to reveal the wood beneath. It features a round, black knocker and a small letter slot. The door on the right is a dark, stained wood, appearing slightly more intact. It has a simple handle and a small number plate above it. Both doors have small, multi-paned windows at the top. The stark contrast between the two doors, their differing states of preservation, and the vibrant wall create a visually striking and slightly melancholic image. The sunlight casts sharp shadows on the cracked sidewalk in front of them.

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The steady plodding of time...

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A front-on, eye-level shot of a two-story red brick building with a faded, weathered facade. The ground floor features a prominent, bright blue wooden door at the center, flanked by two large sash windows on either side. A white decorative architrave frames the door, which is slightly chipped and worn. The second story has five large sash windows with white frames, mirroring the style below. The bricks are dark red and black, with visible mortar and signs of age. The pavement in front is grey and worn, with a single drain cover visible. The overall feel is one of urban decay, with a striking central door.

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(Much) Wider view of that "paint job" thanks to the TS-E 24mm on the GFX50SII

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A vertical, medium-shot photograph of a street corner. The corner of a red brick building is in the foreground, with a brown, metal roller shutter door to the right and a concrete pavement to the left. A small, black utility box sits on the pavement against the wall, with two glass bottles and a paper cup on its lid. A small, orange traffic cone stands to the right of the box. A white security camera is mounted high on the brick wall. A metal drain cover is visible on the pavement, and a small plant grows through a crack nearby. The overall image has a gritty, urban feel.

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A weathered red brick wall features a street sign on the top left corner that reads "RET LANE". Below it, there are two distinct pieces of graffiti. On the left, a large black script tag reads "Morri" with a small heart and an "H" to its right. On the right, another piece of graffiti in black spray paint says "Be Green" with a flower symbol above it. The bottom of the wall is painted black.

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Turret Lane

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A high-resolution, head-on, eye-level shot of a red brick wall. The bricks are old and worn down, with a lot of grime and discoloration. The mortar between the bricks is a dark grey, with some white specks. Some bricks have white chalk markings, one of which is a cross and another which seems to be some kind of symbol. The bricks are mostly uniform in shape and are laid in a straight pattern. The image is taken in bright daylight.

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Who needs mortar?

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A high-angle, eye-level shot of a tall red brick wall. The bricks are old, discolored, and covered in green and yellow mossy residue. A small, black circular vent is visible in the middle of the wall, and on the right side of the roof, a white antenna is pointing up towards the partly cloudy, blue sky. The sky is filled with fluffy white clouds, and the top of the wall is mostly straight, with some small variations and debris. The image is bright and taken in the daytime.

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The main entrance of a nondescript, two-story white building, possibly a school or office. A set of concrete stairs with metal railings leads to four large, metal-grilled double doors. To the left of the stairs, a wheelchair ramp with similar railings provides access. A small tree with green leaves stands on the right, partially obscuring a road sign that points to "Parkplatz," or parking lot. The ground is dry and brown, and a sidewalk runs along the bottom of the frame, separating the building from the street. The building's upper story features a long row of uniform windows.

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A discarded green Carlsberg beer can sits upright on a weathered brick-paved sidewalk. The can is positioned in the corner where two exterior walls meet: a textured, light-colored stone wall on the left and a more traditional red brick wall on the right. Both walls have a dark, rough-textured base trim. The ground is littered with a few dead leaves and some small debris. The harsh light highlights the different textures of the stone, brick, pavement, and the metallic can. The photograph captures a quiet, mundane scene of urban detritus.

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A low-angle shot captures a Brutalist concrete building with a large sloping wall in the foreground. The wall is covered with lush green ivy that climbs upward in a series of tendrils, reaching towards the top edge. Behind this wall, a lighter-colored concrete structure is visible, featuring a pair of windows reflecting the sky. A multi-trunked birch tree with light-colored bark and green leaves grows in the space between the two concrete planes, partially obscuring the upper building.

Durham University

Durham Uni, Castle and Cathedral is a Unesco World heritage site and rightly so. There's a lot of history there. I can't help thinking though if you've travelled a long way as a lot of visitors seemed to have done you would a little underwhelmed.

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A monochromatic, medium eye-level shot captures a slender, light-barked tree, possibly a birch, standing centrally against a dark, mottled brick wall. The tree's textured trunk, appearing almost white with dark markings, contrasts sharply with the varied tones of the brickwork behind it. Above the trunk, the tree's branches spread out horizontally, adorned with an abundance of dark leaves that form a dense canopy. The overall impression is one of stark contrast and natural beauty against an urban backdrop.

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A modern building facade is clad in reddish-brown bricks, laid in a stretcher bond pattern with thin, dark mortar lines. Two dark-framed windows with light-colored blinds are visible on the right side of the image, set flush with the brickwork. The sunlight illuminates the textured surface of the bricks, creating subtle shadows and highlighting the uniformity of the construction. The building corner on the left shows the continuation of the brick pattern.

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A wide, eye-level shot captures a weathered wooden bench with a slight curve, front and center on a paved area. Behind it, a dark red brick wall is partially covered by lush green ivy and other plants growing in large concrete planters. To the far right, metal bike racks are visible against the wall. A narrow strip of a white window frame is at the top edge of the frame, and a few red leaves hang from the upper right corner, adding a touch of color to the otherwise muted urban scene.

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A full shot of an old, corroded, metallic grey door with large patches of rust, revealing the reddish-brown material underneath. The door is set into a wall made of vertical grey panels. To the left of the door, a yellow warning sign with a black CCTV camera icon reads "Warning CCTV in operation." A smaller, circular blue and white sign, possibly a mandatory sign, is visible on the door itself. Above the door and to the right, a white, circular light fixture is mounted on the wall. The wall and door cast a subtle shadow on the light grey pavement in front. The image suggests a utilitarian or industrial setting, with signs of wear and age.

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A slightly off-center, medium shot captures a black sign with a white car logo and "HYPER CARS" text, with "IPSWICH" and an arrow below, indicating a direction to the left. The sign is mounted on a grey pole behind a weathered red brick wall. To the right of the pole, a smaller blue sign with a white accessible parking symbol is visible. Beyond the wall, a red brick building with a pointed roof and a modern, multi-story building with blue-grey panels and windows, part of a "Premier Inn," are visible under a cloudy sky. The foreground shows a patchy brick path.

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A cyanotype (blue print) of a tree shadow that is cast on a wall. There is a chain link fence at the top of the wall.

Sometimes I leave the hose: school run.
Tiny #cyanotype from 35mm negative. (XA2)
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Black and white photo of white painted cmu wall with all sorts of angular air ducts.

Something neat about HVAC ducts to me. Everything here is painted to “camouflage” into the CMU wall, straight lines.

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A vibrant, eye-level shot captures a section of a curved, textured wall painted in a striking medium blue. The wall is punctuated by a thick, cylindrical pillar painted in a contrasting vivid purple, positioned vertically in the center. Two faint, square outlines are visible on the blue wall, suggesting where something might have been previously mounted. A horizontal band of the same purple paint runs along the base of the wall, meeting a light brown, patterned pavement. Above the blue wall, a dark curved overhang is visible, with a white security camera mounted on its underside towards the right. The overall impression is one of bold color blocking and simple architectural forms.

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A light stone gable end wall against a deep blue sky. Two young trees in front with a strip of grass.

Staring at walls.

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