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Tomcat5133 Loc: Gladwyne PA

As for the comment on steps. In Italy's hill towns we say many older women
gingerly climbing the steps. They looked old but had great energy and streghth.

repleo Loc: Boston

My goodness!! I never anticipated so much interest in these. Thank you all so much for your comments. I will have to go through my archives - I'm sure I have many more.
BTW - Tom Daniels - no drone shots - just convenient vantage points. PeterCBrant - thanks for the suggestions. I'll give them a try. I have another one of Cairo somewhere showing a sea of abandoned satellite TV dishes that I think that would work well on.

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

Very interesting thread, and great photos!

LXK0930 Loc: Souh Jersey

Puglia, Italy

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

While I appreciate the documentation of all beyond #1, #1 stands alone as a masterpiece work of art. I recall a story about Richmond Broadstreet Station when being built had to import workers from Italy to do specialized work. The story teller's husband was one.

The masonry work in #1 is a work of love designed and done by masonry sculptures who loved and had pride in their work.

Thank you for sharing that image with us.

PS: Those in awe of expensive equipment being needed to do excellent photography should realize that #1 was taken with a "Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5" 7.2 mp, 1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm) sensor.** This camera can be had refurbished at $200. As often said the photographer must be a "full-frame individual"... the camera is secondary.

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angler Loc: StHelens England

Excellent set.

FiddleMaker Loc: Merrimac, MA

repleo wrote:

I am always on the lookout for interesting roofscapes on my travels. One can often find interesting shapes and textures - some of these could be cubist paintings. Feel free to add your own roofscape here. Feedback always appreciated or feel free to add your own roofscape here.

I really like these.

davidrb Loc: Half way there on the 45th Parallel

repleo wrote:

I am always on the lookout for interesting roofscapes on my travels. One can often find interesting shapes and textures - some of these could be cubist paintings. Feel free to add your own roofscape here. Feedback always appreciated or feel free to add your own roofscape here.

A great study of different locales. Extremely well done, except you promised "Roofscapes" and delivered buildings. While "Roofscapes" are a parts of buildings buildings might not be parts of "Roofscapes." Try this scenario: A rooftop overlooking Manhattan on a sunny evening with a small group of people standing around listening to the Beatles play a semi-private, intimate gig. I saw that photograph just the other day, in an article titled "Roofscapes of Manhattan." There are differences.

merrytexan Loc: georgia

repleo wrote:

I am always on the lookout for interesting roofscapes on my travels. One can often find interesting shapes and textures - some of these could be cubist paintings. Feel free to add your own roofscape here. Feedback always appreciated or feel free to add your own roofscape here.

interesting subject, great shots, and enjoyable series, repleo!

repleo Loc: Boston

LXK0930 wrote:

Puglia, Italy

Ahh - yes. the Trulli of Alberobello. Definitely on my bucket list. Thanks for posting

sbohne

Wow, you have some great images there! Thank you!

Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas

Very good series, Phil.

repleo Loc: Boston

petercbrandt wrote:

Nice idea to zone in on roofs, just a suggestion: Photo#1, in f/g lower right corner, is a grey deck surrounded by beige walls, behind that a white staircase and white wall, try cropping in tighter for a graphic look. Pic#2 try a very contrasty look by making the shadows go black but keep highlight area normal. My thoughts are to simplify the images.

Peter, I think this is what you mean. I like it.