BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY

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SHADOWS AND REFLECTIONS (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)

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I took both photos in downtown Ottawa. New construction abutting the old. This high-rise will be another added to the collection of unremarkable structures that take the place of buildings such as this lovely Art Deco style building.

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  1. Jane Lurie
    March 28, 2022 at 12:19 pm

    Excellent reflection, Belinda. One thing these glass behemoths are good for. Love the Art Deco door.

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  2. An Artist Named M
    March 13, 2022 at 12:11 pm

    There has to be someone out there who can design an interesting looking yet practical building as opposed to cookie cutters. A theater near me has been restored outside and inside to reflect it’s 1927 Art Deco style.

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  3. bayphotosbydonna
    March 12, 2022 at 8:25 pm

    That is a crazy cool reflection shot, Belinda! But I agree, I love the old stone buildings much better.

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  4. Otis Fyahwood
    March 12, 2022 at 5:25 pm

    Nice work…incredible

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  5. circadianreflections
    March 12, 2022 at 12:09 pm

    I love the reflections, but I doubt those new all glass and steel buildings will withstand the test of timeless classic beauty that the stone and brick buildings have.

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  6. Bridgette
    March 12, 2022 at 9:56 am

    Both photos have a lot to look at. Nicely done.

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  7. Ted Jennings - TPJ Photography
    March 12, 2022 at 8:47 am

    It doesn’t stop. Here in Charleston the ‘progress’ is non stop. Being an old and historic city visitors come from everywhere. So of course we build more hotels and tourist spots… leaving less of what they came for in the first place 😂.

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  8. Greta DH
    March 12, 2022 at 5:18 am

    Stunning captures, Belinda, reflections are always interesting to photograph.

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  9. Anne
    March 12, 2022 at 1:44 am

    While your first photograph is fantastic, it is a sad indictment of the ugliness of modern utilitarian architecture that forms a blight on our urban scapes. Surely, one cannot help thinking, some redeeming features such as balconies or interesting panels of some sort could be introduced to soften the harshness of such buildings. This is another example of your fine eye.

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  10. BlackandWhite1987
    March 12, 2022 at 1:18 am

    Love the reflection, an amazing effect 😀

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  11. John
    March 12, 2022 at 1:06 am

    The top photo is beautiful, Belinda and I still agree that Art Deco is more attractive. Have a look at our Hoover Dam. ❤️

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