RenaissanceII

I took a stroll around downtown G.R. and shot some pictures, some of buildings, some of detail, some of sculpture, and some of faded ads like this:

these ads were obscured by a parking ramp that was built in the 1950's and torn down in 2006.





This clock tower stands at the Kent County Courthouse, which itself stands where the beautiful old Grand Rapids City Hall stood until destroyed for urban renewal.
The clock itself was rescued from the old City Hall, new clockworks were installed.





where they were...






To the Calder,or it's more proper name:







And hey a lil grafitti



Even a description in Braille


And the last pic in thts set is St. Marks Church


More later.
*Note edited some photos to improve the view. (See, I can Learn )

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ngdawg

I like the old painted buildings. Grand Rapids looks like a charming city.

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shesus

Grand Rapids looks like a nice city. I don't know if you're looking for suggestions or not but...eh, I don't ask usually before I speak.

I would work on composition. Not centered, but making sure that your subject is all the way in the photo. Not so much the sculpture because I see what you are doing with that. But with the signs, it seems to be crooked and it's hard to focus on one thing. Post processing can do wonders and doesn't always take a long time.

I really like the photo close-up of the clock.

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RenaissanceII

Guidance always appreciated.

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And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.
Anais Nin


I Wish You Well.

loller123

The first pictures with the ads on, are the best. Although they are a bit too bright if you ask me.