Complexity
January 12, 2012 § 1 Comment
Cities. Overcrowded, noisy, smelly, tough, impersonal, alienating. True city lovers, however, go beyond the stereotypes. They spend a little longer than urban detractors to patiently cut through the unattractive crust and uncover the hidden gems. The charming, unique spots and details that make all the difference between urban hell and intimate paradise.
Looking at a photograph can very often generate a similar experience. Glance at it for an instant and you may like it or dismiss it. Those in the know, say that a photograph has achieved its purpose if it commands your attention for more than three seconds. TRUE! Because it’s only when you linger on it, you actually get inside it and start uncovering an ever increasing number of details that you would have otherwise missed. Time well spent.
Miniature pavement art on Fournier Street, Spitalfields, E1
History blend on Fournier Street, Spitalfields, E1
A London bus caught rushing down The Strand. So what? Take a closer look and behind the palpable speed and noise you can see the entrance of Somerset House. Look even more carefully and you can just about see the wonderful courtyard. A heaven of peace. Another world. The beauty of cities…
Nikos Liapis 
Excellent! Very beautiful, an instant catcher – but durable and promising at the same time! I add this page to my Favorites – I already dream of travels and captivating images… Bon Voyage, Nikolaki!