20th Century Castle by Hay Procesion

Wednesday, 26th August 2009

20th Century Castle

by Hay Procesion

Equipment: Nikon D70

Hay Procesion

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25 Comments

Kirk Jordan Says:
August 26th, 2009 at 5:03 am
This is by far the weirdest thing I have ever seen on Earthshots. I assume we are looking at highrise structure with deeply layered floors (with balconies)… all from another highrise. It looks modern and primitive (1970’s!) all at the same time.And the sun must be lower than the photogapher. It plays with my sense of perspective, and I may be reading the whole thing wrong. And what is the wording in the photo. It doesn’t seem to be apart of the image in a normal way.
Alice DeFriez Says:
August 26th, 2009 at 5:18 am
Kirk I agree with you, I don’t get it either… It is interesting, but I am not sure I can fully appreciate it! I would love to read other comments who can give a greater perspective and understanding! !
Kirk Jordan Says:
August 26th, 2009 at 6:18 am
I have looked at the guy’s work. He’s a filmaker, and his photo work is stunning, gritty, graphic and sometimes harsh. He’b big on sooty texture. But I didn’t find any more clues to this picture.
Mara Says:
August 26th, 2009 at 7:39 am
Elephant & Castle is a place in London. That writing might be the sign of a tube station…
This shot is quite cryptic anyway!
Su Says:
August 26th, 2009 at 7:45 am
The Elephant and Castle is an area in the heart of London, a very built up part of the city. There is a statue from a pub (inn) that is an Elephant with a castle on its back nearby. Legend has it that the name originates because someone saw a vision of this walking across a bridge. To me this is mans home (or castle) for some folk and an unusual insight into urban life.
Steven Barr Says:
August 26th, 2009 at 8:15 am
Its upside down isn’t it?
Malta Photography Says:
August 26th, 2009 at 8:34 am
it is definitely interesting to see but I would like to know more about this. the image pulls me forth to get to know more.
Pauline Jones Says:
August 26th, 2009 at 9:55 am
This appears to be an underexposed high rise structure with the name of a tune station written on it.
mike Says:
August 26th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
It looks almost like an apartment building.
Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
August 26th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
If these are the castles, I can’t even imagine your interpretation of the suburbs!
Nicole Says:
August 26th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Definitely a conversation piece. I’d like to know more about it. Knowing might bring more appreciation.
Ellen Empson Says:
August 26th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
Reminds me of what the inside of a prison looks like..all the cells…..
Rajib Singha Says:
August 26th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
Quirky, crazy stuff! Good spotting Hay.
Renee Says:
August 26th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
very neat!
Aruna Says:
August 26th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
First I looked at the email and did not get it. Then I clicked on it thinking it would be something to blow my mind off. It did, but I can not say in a good way. Maybe its me, but wierd is all I can think about.
Bobbi Says:
August 26th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
It certainly inspires curiosity! Perhaps that’s it’s meaning….or not. Personally, i like it.
Leslie Parsley Says:
August 26th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
Off-beat for sure. I looked at his other photos and this one, imho, is not as compelling. I don’t think I’d want to hang it on my wall and wish that one of his others was featured today.
chet Says:
August 26th, 2009 at 6:02 pm
Its all about British sarcasm folks. That is not a castle… get it?? It’s rather grim and its supposed to make you feel that way. It definitely worked. Got everyone thinking. Welcome to the grey world.
Sparts Says:
August 26th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
I’ll say what everyone is too polite to say, what a load of crap.
Leslie Parsley Says:
August 26th, 2009 at 8:08 pm
“Sarcasm?” Definately – the Brits are known for their off-the-wall humor which I thoroughly enjoy. I wouldn’t classify it as a load of crap. While I still think some of his other work gets the satire across more successfully, art being art and satire being satire, it can’t be pleasing to all people all the time. But I still wouldn’t hang it on my wall.
Bud Morris Says:
August 26th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
Personally, I thought my computer messed up.
Kirk Jordan Says:
August 26th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
Given the limited space on my wall, I can think of all kinds of things I wouldn’t hang there… but still I am glad to have seen and interacted with them.
Mesquite Says:
August 26th, 2009 at 11:16 pm
I also thought my computer was messed up at first, then I also thought of a prison or ghetto apartments. Well, any way it made me think for a minute!
Katherine Lee Strassburg Says:
August 27th, 2009 at 2:39 am
Each man’s home is his castle–and no two are alike. I was also confused at first, especially when I couldn’t find Waldo–I mean the elephant. Like it or not, this photo got a great discussion started. I’ve always noticed that some of the smallest, most decrepit houses are always decorated for Christmas or other holidays, and most have flowers planted and tended. My own castle is modest, but we are happy here, and that is what counts! I much prefer my immobile mobile home with our lovely garden to living in the castle depicted. And I definitely love sarcasm–must be my English roots showing.
planet lover Says:
September 5th, 2009 at 11:21 am
I just got back from a UK visit and the feeling I got from this picture was exactly what I felt upon seeing and entering those cold stone castles. They housed many under poor conditions and the owners usually lived elsewhere.