Going to Old School by JeffG7BRJ
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Stirchley Board School. This local school was opened in June 1881 and was last used in 1973. School records show consistently high attendance, noted as unusual, although there were two main causes for absenteeism. Harvest time meant that children, even in this highly industrial area, worked in the fields. The second was heavy rain. All walked to school, and in the days before plastic macs torrential rain meant very wet children. The buildings exterior is a brick-by-brick reconstruction undertaken in 1993.
Played around with this to try and get new to meet old, in this day and age the village tells all people with camera's not to take pictures of children without parent consent. This was a controlled area and as such I first, held my hand up and said to the teacher. "Please sir is it alright if I take a picture?" The teacher replied "I don't mind myself but the children are a different matter." I then called rather loudly "Excuse me ladies, do you mind if I take a photograph, as I might get the backs of the chidrens heads in it". They all said it was OK. However, I did not mention at that time that I would be posting it on the internet. So to respect the chidrens and the lone mother's identity, I have distorted their faces. They all thanked me for asking their permission.
Thanks for stopping for a look and for any comments you care to make.
May the sun shine down on you, where ever you are.
Comments (22)
huismus
Nice contrast, Jeff. Exelent work.
aljaysart
Nice one Jeff, great postwork on this one excellent well done.
mickuk50
you have to be so careful these days of where you point the camera ,although i do agree in principle i think it is a little over the top sometimes .the internet was and is a good tool but it also made way for the sicko`s to get there kicks .i like the postwork here jeff i think its a good blend of old and new mick
artaddict2
Thought the postwork was a seasonal statement (Halloween) lol. Great photo, I might have done this Sepia again lol. But well done, respect for considering the children and of course the parents too. I came away from this section feeling a little bothered as there was a Fabulous Old-time Fair ground with lots of colour and we felt (as people have said) we shouldn't point the camera where there are Children, Its a bit frustrating. Here in the UK it has sadly become a rather paranoid society.
busi2ness
What a feeling and mood of nostalgia, high walls, high windows and everything was brown.
stolta
Excellent work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fred255
Great photo, the postwork is brilliant! Very ugly kids! LOL!!! 8~)
withinme
Nice work...love the postwork!
Janiss
Superb idea Jeff with this duet colors and sepia in postwork... amazing work my friend!
MrsLubner
This is a wonderful shot. When I was in first grade we used those desks too. Love the sepia and select color.
trishabadblood
excellent effect...wonderfully done...
SSoffia
FANTASTIC EFFECT & COMPOSITION JEFF !!!!!!!
Ionel
Very beautiful work, Jeff! Excellently done!!!
jocko500
bet those kids will learn more like how to read and do math in this school. super
2Loose2Trek
Really excellent work even with the children's distorted faces. Excellent style.
Dianthus
Beautiful atmosphere you have created:)
Kelena
Wonderful postwork:)
auntietk
The selective coloring here is just perfect. Nice work, my friend!
tizjezzme
Cool shot... love it!
bubu78
very good idea to mix sepia and coloured tones. Objectives are reached. Bravo
Richardphotos
unless it is relatives, I just refrain from taking people pictures.sepia really works here and sets the time period.looks like the children all have the same affliction as the lady-haha
junge1
Great picture and great story. Looks really nice in sepia. Reminds me somewhat of my grade school days.