Exchange Square, a photo from Manchester, England

Photographer's Note

Exchange Square - Manchester
Viewing and photographing the topics of a city and strolling through a museum are tiring activities. Occasionally, it is good to rest on an attractive bench with a good view of the shopping residents of the city. The presence of good state musicians makes sitting on the square even more attractive.
Exchange Square is such a great place to be and it is a very suitable place to observe and photograph the shoppers. A 600mm zoom range is a good help with that.

Exchange Square is also a special square from a historical point of view. The square was created after the IRA 1996 Manchester bombing. The reconstruction included a complete structural relocation.
The Square has tiered walkways that are used for audience seating and standing when events are hero in the space. The space is adorned with two huge metal sunflower like sculptures and coal wagon structures. (see picture 3)
The square gives access to a number of key attractions in the city, such as Selfridges, The Arndale (one of the most visited shopping centres in the United Kingdom) and St Anne's Square all offer great high street and designer shopping experiences. New Cathedral Street offers high-end luxury brands. Behind the Corn Exchange is Manchester Cathedral, started in the early 15th century.

■ Picture 1: ◄ I love and believe in you ►

■ Picture 2: ◄ I Love amazing fashion and green T-shirts ►

■ Picture 3: ◄ Sitting on a coal wagon structure ►

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ikeharel, pierrefonds, Fis2, jean113, jhm, kordinator, PiotrF, COSTANTINO heeft deze opmerking als nuttig gemarkeerd

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holmertz (102604) 2020-02-21 3:43

Hello Rob,
It's nice to see you back after a fairly long absence. There is a lot going on in all these photos. You found a good place for spotting interesting and brightly dressed people. Perhaps all pictures could be described as "nothing special", which is among the best compliments I could give any photos. I like them all, but maybe #2 has the most fascinating display of persons and colours.
Have a nice weekend,
Gert

pierrefonds (114347) 2020-02-21 4:33

Hi Rob,

The red hearth is an eye-catcher. The point of view is showing the details of the trees and of the musical instrument. The light is enhancing the colours. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Tue (92302) 2020-02-21 5:42

Hallo Rob,
Een mooie observatie uit het dagelijks leven in de grote Engelse stad, ook al onderscheidt het zich qua slogan niet erg ten opzichte van vele andere steden. Het laat een mooie mix aan culturen zien die de Engelse steden rijk zijn.
Lars

Fis2 (170639) 2020-02-21 6:09

Witaj Rob!
A very interesting scene from street.
Good framing, colors and sharpness.
I like light and composition (WS too)
Very well done.
Nice afternoon.
Krzysztof

Sergiom (117241) 2020-02-21 6:30

Bonjour Rob,

Cela semble un lieu de rendez vous pour les gens les moins riches qui ont quelque chose à échanger ou à vendre.Tout semble se passer autour d'un coeur rouge gros comme le ciel.

Amicalement

Serge

jean113 (27819) 2020-02-21 7:18

Hello Rob, three interesting shots from Exchange Square.
The musical instrument that the man is holding/playing is something that I have never seen before; I'd love to hear its' sound!
Interesting and very informative notes.
Imaginative titles.
It's years since I was last in Manchester.
Thanks for sharing, regards Jean.

gervaso (28177) 2020-02-21 7:21

Hello, Rob!

So you're back after a while, with your interesting daily life photos! The red heart of the painting stands out beautifully in the composition, and it's interesting to see the different activities of the people in this scene! Excellent light and sharpness! Very nice job!

Gerrit (62042) 2020-02-21 14:04

Dag Rob,
grappige naam voor dit plein. Leuke levendige scene met de muziekant en de toeristen met een even belangrijke aandeel.
groet, Gerrit

lousat (139170) 2020-02-21 14:05

Hi Rob,you have raison,it's always nice to take a break sitting on a bench and watching the people passing and doing something. And this is a perfect example of you done in this Manchester square,what you show reminds a bit the pics of Clodo,nice idea for a different and original post. Have a nice weekend and thanks,Luciano

ifege (47957) 2020-02-21 22:34

Hi Rob
A good and interesting street photo with the unusual looking instrument and the man with his phone taking no notice.
cheers
Ian

CLODO (45116) 2020-02-22 0:10

Hi Rob

Good discovery of the Manchester life in the streets, "nothing special" as would say Gert, but everyday situation with the mix of people. I prefer the WS which is more enjoyable with the positions of persons and the various colors.
Have a nice WE
CLODO

jhm (211736) 2020-02-22 0:43

Goedemorgen Rob,

Ik heb heel rustig deze foto moeten bekijken.
Maar toen zag ik heel wat meet dan oppervlakkig.
Het rode hart en de dame verenigen de foto, ook al zien niet veel van de dame.
Goede samenstelling, en passend van kleur.
Bedankt voor het delen.

Prettig weekend,
John.

kordinator (8738) 2020-02-22 1:10

Hello Rob
Great presentation of the city with nice notes from the text and three beautiful photos.
I love the scenes from the street, they are very interesting and beautifully colored, with fine details and impressions.
Well done.
Kind regards
Saša

Royaldevon (85862) 2020-02-22 2:02

Hello Rob,

I enjoyed perusing these photographs of Manchester. The symbol, that you feature so well, has a special significance to Manchester and those who love it. It had been around for a while but after the bombing at the Ariane Grande Concert 2017, the logo took on a special significance and was worn, shown as badges, or plaques, or pictures all around. It was a uniting, defiant symbol.
Our daughter was at the concert and still has the bold symbol on her living room wall.

There is always something worth photographing, particularly at the weekends, as you found on your visit. Street music enlivens the place.
Three fine photographs, showing slightly different aspects of the square.

Have a good w/e,
Bev :-)

Silvio1953 (221463) 2020-02-22 3:46

Ciao Rob, mice scene, excellent clarity, fine details, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

mesutilgim (0) 2020-02-22 6:39

Hello Rob,
You've underlined a serious problem of our world today.
3 persons in Manchester, all of them -most probably- Mideast originated.
With other words the worls is gettin smaller and smaller. Photographycally perfect, erniched with many interesting and usefull notes.
TFS and have a nice weekend
MESUT ILGIM

pajaran (115779) 2020-02-22 7:28

Pozdrav.
Lep pogled i trenutak, interesantan i dobar tekst ...
Lepo mesto sa muzicarima.
Lepo pokazano sa fotografijama u radionici, dobro uhvacen trenutak.
Lep Exchange Square - Manchester.
Zelim vam lep dan, sve najbolje za vikend.
Paja.

Greeting.
Nice look and moment, interesting and good text ...
Nice place with musicians.
Beautifully shown with photos in the workshop, well captured moment.
Nice Exchange Square - Manchester.
Have a nice day, all the best for the weekend.

Nicou (193806) 2020-02-22 22:00

Hello

quelle scène et vue quel musicien et image avec son instrument très spécial et en fond ce photographe ce cœur la damer qui asse fantastique image
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

maloutim (13617) 2020-02-23 22:10

Lovely street scene in Manchester , and what an original, musical instrument ! I’d love to hear it played !
A photograher who LOVES the I LOVE sign, and a lady passing by. All very neat and clear.
Thanks for sharing.
Marie-Louise.

emka (158030) 2020-02-24 18:21

Hello Rob, Now you are a rare guest on TE. And in fact, I do not wonder. With all these bugs that will never be fixed and less and less pictures every day.
As we can see, just resting and observing people can be inspiring and fascinating. Maybe I like most the photo with the two women in green. The expression of the man playing on a strange instrument is funny, as well as the view the woman with the Primark bag. Three excellent nothing specials.

Kind regrads MAlgo

PiotrF (54538) 2020-03-02 15:36

Hello Rob
An interesting daaily life scene from Manchester.
Good picture with beautiful colours and good sharpness.
Fine presentation.
Regards
Piotr

jmdias (115046) 2020-05-11 8:53

rob

I liked more the two WS, anyway the main post is nice too, we can see how the musician was enjoying the music and the tourists taking photos ahead.

take care

jorge

COSTANTINO (116377) 2020-07-01 22:13

Hello dear friends and have a nice day
no comments...
sometimes one shot is one thousand words
welldone
regards
Costantino