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How the mighty fall.

Posted by drphoto (Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom) on 7 May 2008 in Architecture.

There is an ugly, concrete monstrosity in the town over the bridge from Newcasstle. Gateshead Carpark is infamous for its appearance in the origional Get Carter film but has long been unfit for use and has remained unused since I was a child.

It has been deemed too unsafe and unattractive to remain standing and will be demolished soon. News of this has sparked a sudden reinterest in it, certainly as far as local photographers are concerened; there are always a few trying to freeze history in its tracks.

I have never thought about photographing this before, although, to be honest, I don't know why, it is monstrously ugly and dated but surely that is reason enough to photograph it! I actually quite like this structure, it has been a constant on the horizon of my life... but nothing last forever.

I decided to join the ranks of photogs who are stealing snapshots of this place, I decided I would do a study of it and photograph the little details and recesses (certainly the lower sections which are still accessible), I might even post some of those details on here but for now this is a context shot - another 15 seconds of fame for this old dog of a building.

I welcome all constructive comments, compliments and criticisms.
I am here to learn. the fastest way for me to learn is for you to be really unforgiving and articulate in your criticism =D)

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Dan

P.S. You can find my fashion and portrait work here: http://www.modelmayhem.com/drphotographer
 

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