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Docklands 1990 (3)


Docklands 1990 (3)
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Copyright: Stephen Nunney (snunney) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2566 W: 51 N: 5956] (24254)
Genre: Lieux
Média: Couleur
Date de prise de vue: 1990-04
Catégories: Transports, Architecture
Appareil photographique: Minolta Dynax 500si
Versions: version originale
Date de soumission: 2008-09-17 0:29
Vue: 379
Points: 54
[Ligne directrice - Note] Note du photographe
I'm taking a break from my usual stamping ground of France to present a short series of pictures from London Docklands. These were originally taken on slide film in April 1990, when building and redevelopment work was still going on. Most of the pictures were taken in the area around Canary Wharf.

Canary Wharf is a large business and shopping development in London, located in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, centred on the old West India Docks in the London Docklands.

Rivalling London's traditional financial centre, The Square Mile, Canary Wharf now contains the UK's three tallest buildings: One Canada Square (sometimes known as the Canary Wharf Tower) at 235.1 metres (774 feet); followed by 8 Canada Square and the Citigroup Centre, both at 199.5 metres (654 feet). However, at the time of my visit in 1990, of these three, only Canary Wharf Tower had been completed and this was still unoccupied.

Canary Wharf is built on the site of the old West India Docks on the Isle of Dogs. From 1802 to 1980, the area was one of the busiest docks in the world, with at one point 50,000 employed. During World War II, the docks area was bombed heavily and nearly all the original warehouses were destroyed or badly damaged. After a brief recovery in the 1950s, the port industry began to decline. Containerisation, a limit of 6,000 long tons (6,096 MT) imposed by the dock gates, and a lack of flexibility made the upstream docks less viable than the much newer Port of London dock at Tilbury, and by 1980 these docks were closed. Many traditional local industries closed with the docks, putting thousands out of work.

The project to revitalise the 8 square miles (21 square kilometres) of derelict London docklands began in 1981 with the establishment of the London Docklands Development Corporation by the Conservative government of Margaret Thatcher. Initially, regeneration of the area was focused on small-scale, light industrial schemes. This inward investment was encouraged by low rents, and a remission from business rates.

Canary Wharf itself takes its name from No. 10 Warehouse (30 Shed) of the South Quay Import Dock. This was built in 1952 for Fruit Lines Ltd, a subsidiary of Fred Olsen Lines for the Mediterranean and Canary Island fruit trade. At their request, the quay and warehouse were given the name Canary Wharf. The company moved to Millwall Docks, in 1970. Between 1981–89 this warehouse was converted to television studios, known as Limehouse Studios. At one time this was the largest single project within the LDDC. The studios were subsequently sold to Olympia and York in 1988 for £25m to expand their own development at One Canada Square to the west of the Docklands Light Railway.

The above information is courtesy of Wikipedea, where more information can found about London Docklands in general and Canary Wharf in particular.
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Hi Stephen,
Great architectural shot with impressive composition and colours. The reflections are very spectacular and I like the rich and interesting details. Excellent image, Have a nice day
George

Bonjour
ta série est superbe dans le sens que nous suivons l'évolution de ce chantier grandiose avec les moindres détails d'une architecture moderne
une réalisation fabuleuse avec ces réflections splendides
bonne journée
juliette

Hi Stephen.
I tried to comment on your previous post but could not upload for hours, by which time this one appeared and I had lost the text for the one I wrote! TE is a bit of a crock at the moment.
1990 seems so long ago! This one is a good scan, which you framed well to show the birth of the modern architectural development of the site. The colour is superb and the reflection outstanding. I presume those red and mauve buildings are residential accommodation units built on the old wharfside. Good work.
Regards,
Andrew

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  • Fis2 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2624 W: 153 N: 1748] (35833)
  • [2008-09-17 0:57]

Witaj Stephen!
Archive interesting, curious photo. I like the frame and reflection in water. Curious objects. Well done.
Regards
Krzysztof

Hello Stephen,

I have to agree with Andrew about the difficulty of accessing the site at the moment. It is very hit and miss!

However, this shot transcends all frustrations about the site!
I am amazed that such a work site can be turned into something so beautiful! The symmetry, the shapes, the reflections all gel together so outstandingly well. Well done!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Bonjour Stephen,

Une vue superbe, riche en détails et en couleurs. J'aime les lignes que font les toits des bâtiments au permier rang sur le quai. Une belle domimante de couleur rouge que l'on retrouve même dans l'ancre du bateau sur la gauche. Les grues jaunes ressortent bien dans l'ensemble. Bravo pour les très belles réflections dans l'eau.
Amicalement,
Roger

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  • Nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2438 W: 0 N: 6061] (30249)
  • [2008-09-17 1:07]

Hello,

Quel reflet, quel nombre de grue, image très moderne, plein de dynamise, superbe.

bravo et amitié

Nicou

Bonjour Stephen
Un beau cliché d'un quartier tout en chantier qui doit présenter un autre visage aujourd'hui. Les couleurs sont belles et les reflets bien saisis.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journée.
Nicole

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  • Buin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3700 W: 1 N: 7815] (28235)
  • [2008-09-17 2:14]

Hallo Stephen!
An at the fist glance confusing picture - all these structures here really are fascinating. But at the second one there's something like decampment in it - and looking it today it was worth the effort. A not everyday architecture photo!
Greetings from autumnal Germany!
Frank

Hello Stephen! Very interesting place. Good POV, very original composition. Good luck!

Hi Stephen,
they really are trying to make these areas fashionable. Wouldnt mind having a pad there myself. Great capture with interesting lines and reflection. Looks like cladding is the way forward in the contruction industry at the moment.
tfs
regards
paul

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  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8649 W: 916 N: 11678] (58635)
  • [2008-09-17 4:11]

Bonjour Stephen

Wonderful reflections, with superb colour contrasts, & sharpness. Tfs!

Hello Stephen,
An amazing work. There are a lot of things in the shot, but they all came together to perform a very nice composition. The colors and reflections are great, congratulations,
Best regards,
Tulay

Bonjour Stephen,
Une prise de vue originale des quais de Londres, avec des couleurs et reflets intéressants. Les édifices créent le point de fuite ;o)
Très bien vu !
Pierre

Hi Stephen,
Very fine composition where the reflections play an important role. Would be interesting to see a present picture from exactly the same point, with all the finished high buildings.
Greetings from Gothenburg
Gunnar

Hello Stephen
une réalisation très graphique avec des couleurs étonnantes!!
J'aime bien ce cadrage qui joue sur les deux diagonales des bâtiments et ces reflets magiques.
Du bon travail!!
Amicalement
Hervé

Hello Stephen. By lines, forms, structures, colors and the reflection this photo becomes a eyecatcher. Very well and exemplary technical quality composes. Best regards, Wolfgang.

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  • Gustaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2500 W: 722 N: 202] (21670)
  • [2008-09-17 9:48]

Hi, my friend!
It is very interesting view. I like your oryginal composition. Very good colours. I like your reflections in water. Well done.
Marek

Hi Stephen,
Fantastic reflections,really spectacular
an excellent approach to this view...
Good balance and architectural details
Good work and presentation of the bui;ldings
my friend
thanks a lot
Costantino

Hi Stephen,
This picture is a masterpiece,very nice scenery.
great composiiton and nice sharpness, beautiful reflections,
Georg

Bonjour Stephen,
L'image apparaît compliquée et touffue au premier abord, à cause des grues. En fait la composition est bien faite pour ordonner la scène. Les grue témoignent du dynamisme économique et de la frénésie de construction. Une belle image, détaillée et colorée. Félicitations.
Bonne nuit
Joël

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1982 W: 53 N: 765] (12999)
  • [2008-09-17 17:23]

Very artistic composition!! Very nice lines and patterns. Superb colors and reflections. TFS

Hi Stephen, good composed photo and good photo quality!
Very interesting place no doubt!

TFS and regards,
Phil

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  • TopGeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2256 W: 76 N: 3409] (15028)
  • [2008-09-18 1:41]

Hi Stephen!A picture with artistic disposal. Possible colours Dark oppositions and a composition with very closed frame that impresses. Excellent image,The symmetry, the shapes, monotonous colors and the reflections given a perfect scene! Compliments style picture Bravo
Georgios

Stepehen,
This is a nice shot with a very good reflection. The reflection provides nice depth and balance for the shot. The lighting and colors are great with nice sharpness and detail. You have done a nice scan job here to create a fine photo.
TFS,
Asa

interesting graphic, colours, fine framing, nice shot
regards
jo

Hi Stephen,
Vert nice colors and details, and wonderful reflections on the water.
Best regards.
Salvator.

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