Architecture: Old Competes With New

[Preacherman]

This new roof at Piccadilly Station, Manchester, UK is not supported by the old cast iron pillars that supported the old roof, but they have been rightly preserved for posterity.
Taken with my ever present P&S.

[vimalkv]

Nice shot Paul..TFS

[Steves Shots]

Nice capture Paul of an era past, and youv'e captured it so most of us will remember, because when it's gone it's gone forever, cheers Steve.

[Heaterguy]

Nice shot. We need to return to good Gothic Architecture.

[SoxAddict]

Love that architecure Paul, and the colours too. Amazing what gems you find, if only you take the time to look. I'll bet that although thousands of people pass through that station daily, relatively few will have even noticed these so high above eye level.

[Hayward Taylor]

Hi Paul - at least they didn't destroy the old ...more often, they'll just mowed down the old building with no regards to its architecture style ... this is very nice

[bascott]

Nicely composed Paul! Glad they preserved them.

[Preacherman]

Originally Posted by vimalkv

Nice shot Paul..TFS

Thanks a loot Vimal. PAUL

Originally Posted by Steves Shots

Nice capture Paul of an era past, and youv'e captured it so most of us will remember, because when it's gone it's gone forever, cheers Steve.

Thats one of the beauty's of photography Steve. Thank you so much. PAUL

Originally Posted by Heaterguy

Nice shot. We need to return to good Gothic Architecture.

I agree Heaterguy. So pleasing to the eye. PAUL

Originally Posted by SoxAddict

Love that architecure Paul, and the colours too. Amazing what gems you find, if only you take the time to look. I'll bet that although thousands of people pass through that station daily, relatively few will have even noticed these so high above eye level.

That includes me Nicky. I have gone through this station dozens of times, but it took photography to open my eyes. Thank you my friend. PAUL

Originally Posted by Hayward Taylor

Hi Paul - at least they didn't destroy the old ...more often, they'll just mowed down the old building with no regards to its architecture style ... this is very nice

We see it all too often don't we Hayward. Makes you cry. This one escaped at least. Thanks. PAUL

Originally Posted by bascott

Nicely composed Paul! Glad they preserved them.

Me too Brian. There are about 12 of these down each side. So beautiful. PAUL

[lindyannajones]

This shot reminds me of Humanities Classes. Had to refresh my understanding of Green columns. Of course, it is always good to feel 19 again. And now we're back to the question: could modern builders make these columns. It is so intricate and beautiful. I appreciate your eye for these architectural details, Paul. Thanks for holding these things--Corinthian columns--dear.

[Preacherman]

Originally Posted by lindyannajones

This shot reminds me of Humanities Classes. Had to refresh my understanding of Green columns. Of course, it is always good to feel 19 again. And now we're back to the question: could modern builders make these columns. It is so intricate and beautiful. I appreciate your eye for these architectural details, Paul. Thanks for holding these things--Corinthian columns--dear.

Thanks Linda. Glad it made you feel young(er) again. PAUL