 |
| Poster Detail, King Street, Charleston, SC © Doug Hickok There was a time, some years ago, when one could walk down King Street and see large colorful poster art plastered on the sides of buildings, especially dilapidated buildings. But in recent years, the King Street shopping district has been extended, and these neglected areas have become gentrified. Most of the old run down places have upscale designer shops and restaurants in them today. This is terrific for business and ambiance, but I miss the random creativity that used to be on display. |
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Today, Eye See Red
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
I think it is a part of an interesting art, and I would like to see the whole painting :)
ReplyDeleteColorful poster art...a bit like graffiti, Doug. I think we would all miss it if were totally gone! Great crop for this image.
ReplyDeleteExcellent!
ReplyDeletepity that they don't leave such art...
ReplyDeleteAmazing detail! :)
ReplyDeleteLéia
Intéressante composition aux couleurs de la France.
ReplyDeletei feel like that eye is very wise.
ReplyDeletenice detail seen, bold graphical result.
ReplyDeletecool capture, very graphic and strong colors! that's the problem with gentrification - it does make whole districts look "nicer" and "more respectable" (and safer, too), but in turn it takes away some of the raw charm of a neighborhood. so, what's to be preferred?!?
ReplyDeleteWell captured, exellent!
ReplyDeleteToday, I see KFC.
ReplyDeleteThis poster reminds me of Colonel Sanders. ;)
So Good!
Did you know that they just replaced their old slogan, "Finger Lickin' Good" to "So Good"?
Well composed Doug--really like this shot! I'd miss the street art too.
ReplyDeleteFantastic color and composition.
ReplyDeleteI understand what you're saying about the gentrification. It's happening in cities everywhere. But what I want to know is - with the economy still slow, who is it that's shopping at all these expensive, designer boutiques?
cool detail, love the strong graphic effect
ReplyDelete