Yes we are, thanks to blogging world like WP. I see each pipe in the picture as an individual blogger connected to form a global community; a strong foundation for a freedom of expression – thoughts, emotions, ideas, moment in life and almost everything
Yatin, thanks for this. A facinating interpretation and a very apt description of the amazing level of interaction the digital age we’re living in provides us. Given this image in particular is by far my most viewed, liked, rated and commented on shot of over 200 on the blog it feels very apt indeed!
This reminds me of the concept of the varied paths of many people living together in a community. In some way, each individual’s path helps scaffold and add to the integrity of the entire structure, upon which to build further. Everyone’s contribution is important. Thanks for sharing and inspiring. Related: http://beyondthefaceoffacebook.wordpress.com/2011/12/24/when-im-64/
It definitely something I’m enjoying about capturing and publishing images Patricia – especially with the more abstract stuff – it’s great to remove the context and see the different reactions!
I saw them in the construction of the fly-overs in my town. I also read all the comments to see the different interpretation of this picture. This is really a great way of observing different views.
There’s always a lot of scaffolding about with old buildings in Glasgow but I’ve never seen this much together in one place – it’s between two buildings in a terrace row where the building between’s been completely demolished.
Totally agree: the amount and variety of interpretations is fascinating and fun. One of the brilliant and exciting elements of abstraction.
Thanks! I’m very much into B&W and I always love an abstract (like your planes by the way!) but I do love colour and what it can bring to some subjects a little too much to move to shooting exclusively in mono, so it’s often a (typically agonising) decision as to which side of the line to fall on with certain shots – especially for those shots where they feel like they have qualities that make them brilliant in either!! With this one I guess I just quite liked the dusky deep blue sky as a backdrop so left it in rather than convert but I do think a mono version would be cool too. Cheers!
Great pix. Reminds me of the toothpick sculptures we had to do in school (Those were pretty big – it got to be a contest – some 4 feet tall….turned into lessons in balance and limitations of materials….but fun!) Thanks
It’s scaffolding poles between two buildings (out of shot to create the abstraction) where a now demolished building once stood in Glasgow’s Merchant City. Thanks!
Hi Rob,
You’ve got an artistic point of view.
Seeing the scaffolding not as the scaffolding, but as a piece of art through a photograph.
Very interesting!
This is amazing. You captured so impressively… “Connected” standing so meaningful too, metaphorically hit me, maybe because of the mood of the last days of 2011… Congratulations. Thank you, with my love, nia
Nice image. The lack of clear details provokes a closer inspection and still remains mostly open ended. At first I thought it was the “Big Bamboo” installation that was on the roof of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC.
Hi John, can see what you mean about Met installation, similar structure. Those scaffolders must be feeling way underpaid! Thanks for the kind comment!
Wow! What an amazing memory to evoke – glad something abstract could elicit such a personal memory. It’s so great to see all these amazing, varied responses!
I have come back again and again to view your photo…(a first for me via word press)…I would like to frame this….Could you make it officially available, maybe, via your website for purchase? Thanks!
The picture reminds me of scaffolding from when the housing industry boomed here in Atlanta. It was crazy, there was scaffolding everywhere. You could not drive into a neighborhood without seeing it on at least half a dozen houses. People were obsessed with the new.
Reminds one of the vastly complex bamboo scaffolding used in some Asian cities. Construction, Industry and their collective contribution to modern society is fascinating. At least to a technical engineer that spent a lifetime contributing to many aspects of modernizing of the humanities of the world.
We need to work together and support each other to get the job done. Like these connected beams, things get done more efficiently if we work together. This shows a deep message that we can all learn from.
Oh, I love this. It kind of reminds me of those pick up sticks I had as a kid. Love the darkness in this too.
Ta! I know, it’s like a giant game of KerPlunk!! : )
That’s also the first thing that came into my mind. Haha
Stunning shades of blue — gorgeous!
Many thanks!
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Yes we are, thanks to blogging world like WP. I see each pipe in the picture as an individual blogger connected to form a global community; a strong foundation for a freedom of expression – thoughts, emotions, ideas, moment in life and almost everything
well said!
Totally!!
Yatin, thanks for this. A facinating interpretation and a very apt description of the amazing level of interaction the digital age we’re living in provides us. Given this image in particular is by far my most viewed, liked, rated and commented on shot of over 200 on the blog it feels very apt indeed!
at least now we know what’s happening with all the left over scaffolding… now that there’s no money to put it to real use =/
Ha! Brilliant!
So simple – yet so cool!
Merci beaucoup!!
I voted 5 stars ! I like that this picture is for everyone to see different things.
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Thanks for the vote – really appreciate it. It’s amazing all the different interpretations and responses one relatively simple image can elicit.
This reminds me of the concept of the varied paths of many people living together in a community. In some way, each individual’s path helps scaffold and add to the integrity of the entire structure, upon which to build further. Everyone’s contribution is important. Thanks for sharing and inspiring. Related: http://beyondthefaceoffacebook.wordpress.com/2011/12/24/when-im-64/
An interesting interpretation of the structure and how it echoes our interconnected lives. Many thanks.
I am an architecture junkie and I love the feel of this. Very abstract yet so much purpose in it… nicely done.
Very kind, glad it satisfied your architectural eye!
Interesting image, never looked at scaffolding long enough to notice how nice it looks and the representation networking is shown nicely on the image.
Cool, thank you!
Great pic to stimulate thinking.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.
Nice photo.
Cheers! : )
Reminds me of bamboo scaffolding in India! Nice shot
Many thanks. What an amazing mental image to conjure up! Love seeing the different interpretations, ideas and memories one photograph can produce.
What is this exactly? It’s a very neat picture.
Thank you Em. It’s a load of scaffolding suppporting two buildings.
Abstract art. I’m sure there are as many interpretation of your photograph as there are viewers of it.
It definitely something I’m enjoying about capturing and publishing images Patricia – especially with the more abstract stuff – it’s great to remove the context and see the different reactions!
I saw them in the construction of the fly-overs in my town. I also read all the comments to see the different interpretation of this picture. This is really a great way of observing different views.
There’s always a lot of scaffolding about with old buildings in Glasgow but I’ve never seen this much together in one place – it’s between two buildings in a terrace row where the building between’s been completely demolished.
Totally agree: the amount and variety of interpretations is fascinating and fun. One of the brilliant and exciting elements of abstraction.
Yikes!
Excelllent..like this
Thanks!
It’s strange. I’ve never before seen it this way. Thanks for a new point of view.
No problem! Glad it gave you something new and cheers for the feedback.
I dont know why but I find this picture fascinating…
Thank you, glad you like it. I guess it’s kind of abstract, minimal and simple while also being complex and muddled.
Yes, a very fine Equivalent a la Stieglitz
Thank you!
This is a cool shot, I love to shoot symmetrical photos in b/w, have you ever thought about that?
Thanks! I’m very much into B&W and I always love an abstract (like your planes by the way!) but I do love colour and what it can bring to some subjects a little too much to move to shooting exclusively in mono, so it’s often a (typically agonising) decision as to which side of the line to fall on with certain shots – especially for those shots where they feel like they have qualities that make them brilliant in either!! With this one I guess I just quite liked the dusky deep blue sky as a backdrop so left it in rather than convert but I do think a mono version would be cool too. Cheers!
Looks like the frame work of a roller coaster.
I’ve read through the others posts and it’s cool to hear our different interpretations. That’s the beauty of photography.
Definitely! Like the idea! Cheers : )
Wow simply amazing photo…
Grazie! Good choice with the Nishita theme for your blog!
Great pix. Reminds me of the toothpick sculptures we had to do in school (Those were pretty big – it got to be a contest – some 4 feet tall….turned into lessons in balance and limitations of materials….but fun!) Thanks
Sounds like great fun – wish my school had done it! Ta.
This reminds me of the artist Mondrian. It has beautiful lines!
Thank you Jennifer – high praise indeed!! : )
Kinda reminds me of that plumber I paid that failed to fix the leak after two attempts. Great pic, though!
Doug, love it!! Sorry to bring back that bad memory and thanks for the kind comment! : )
Beautiful and a reminder that art is all around us if we choose to look…
Thank you Lucy! Your response totally echoes my view on photography and it’s ability to crystallise moments and scenes, from the remarkably everyday to the extraordinarily remarkable – best set out in my post of Weds 21 December – http://glasgow365photo.wordpress.com/2011/12/21/365-360-wednesday-21-december-mysterious-ways/
Nice structure.
Wow! Amazing!
Thanks Karl!
That’s wat i like
Cheers!
The engineer must have been a little manic when he put this scaffolding up.
, fabulous shot though
Ha! I know, seemingly just a completely disorganised mess! Cheers.
I admit it – what is it? Is it real? Digitized? Created art? but it is interesting.
It’s scaffolding poles between two buildings (out of shot to create the abstraction) where a now demolished building once stood in Glasgow’s Merchant City. Thanks!
The picture is unique the way the poles are connected, the darkness, the shape, the way they cross each other!
Thank you Patsy!
Absolutely amazing photographs! you have a great web blog , so keep up the good work with your great words and good ideas.
Thank you Ariana! Very kind words. Thanks for you positive feedback and encouragement!
This would actually be such a fun jungle gym to climb lol…..thanks for sharing:)
Ha! Totally!
great photo!
Thank you Yvonne!
Reminds me of those jungle gym things.
What, no Nutella?
Huge thanks to everyone for their very kind Likes, Votes and Comments on this pic – I really, really appreciate it!
A striking image. I like it.
Thanks Carol, really nice of you to say.
Simple reflection though should not be said, it’s obvious. Everyone is connected to each. Nice photo.
Thanks Jay.
Thank you Jay.
Hi Rob,
You’ve got an artistic point of view.
Seeing the scaffolding not as the scaffolding, but as a piece of art through a photograph.
Very interesting!
Cheers Fanny, glad you appreciate the shot and thank you for your kind feedback.
the fine art of scaffolding…v. effective
Ta!
very cool structure! looks like the worlds most bad*ss jungle gym. thanks for sharing…beautiful shot!
Thank you Eva – head to Glasgow for playtimes!
maybe it’s just the eyes which make us believe they are connected
This is amazing. You captured so impressively… “Connected” standing so meaningful too, metaphorically hit me, maybe because of the mood of the last days of 2011… Congratulations. Thank you, with my love, nia
Nia, glad you like it and the title and image had a resonance for you. Happy New Year too!
I agree, totally like pick up sticks! For some (odd) reason, I keep picturing pigeons on the ‘sticks’- why, I dont know. Regardless, love it!
Maybe I should superimpose a few in! Thanks for the kind feedback! : )
Nice image. The lack of clear details provokes a closer inspection and still remains mostly open ended. At first I thought it was the “Big Bamboo” installation that was on the roof of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC.
Hi John, can see what you mean about Met installation, similar structure. Those scaffolders must be feeling way underpaid! Thanks for the kind comment!
i love the color, elaborately artistic!!!
Thank you Sandra!
Nice….reminds me of my Japanese Buddhist friend, Masako……A very strong, determined, concentrated, humble, and joyous woman.
Wow! What an amazing memory to evoke – glad something abstract could elicit such a personal memory. It’s so great to see all these amazing, varied responses!
I have come back again and again to view your photo…(a first for me via word press)…I would like to frame this….Could you make it officially available, maybe, via your website for purchase? Thanks!
Thats awesome
Thanks!!
oh I love it!
Brilliant, thank you!
The picture reminds me of scaffolding from when the housing industry boomed here in Atlanta. It was crazy, there was scaffolding everywhere. You could not drive into a neighborhood without seeing it on at least half a dozen houses. People were obsessed with the new.
Spectacular!
Thanks very much!
melancholic…. but lovely!
Usually pretty much what I’m aiming for! Thank you : )
Beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Have a safe and happy new year!
Thank you! Have a great 2012!
Who knew? Scaffolding begets art. Quite ingenious.
‘Scaffolding begets art’ – like that! Cheers.
Wow:o)
This is beautiful! Love it!
Thank you v much!
Reminds one of the vastly complex bamboo scaffolding used in some Asian cities. Construction, Industry and their collective contribution to modern society is fascinating. At least to a technical engineer that spent a lifetime contributing to many aspects of modernizing of the humanities of the world.
nice and inspirative prictures. It reminds us that we are connected and affected each others.
Thank you very much, really glad it spoke to you.
Gorgeous photo! Absolutely gorgeous.
Thank you Alexandra!
Loose this…… !!!!!
Very touching pictures.
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Thank you Nikki, glad you like them!
We need to work together and support each other to get the job done. Like these connected beams, things get done more efficiently if we work together. This shows a deep message that we can all learn from.
Thought provoking pic… depicting the inter connection of every element of the universe. congrats on being FP.
Thanks, was really pleased and very surprised – been great having all this wonderful feedback as a consequence.
Lincoln logs outta control. Cool!
Looks like someone was going to build an apartment block but ran out of money:)
it reminds me between weakness and strong foundation (life)