Savannah brick, two views, and all those steps.
The Look Back 2013–2019: November 2017
First published November 21, 2017. Revisited with a new reflection.
We’re going back to November 2017. Two views of an older brick apartment building in Savannah, Georgia, with those black metal fire escapes working their way up the walls.
Let’s start with the color. In an old city filled with interesting architecture this is a gorgeous brick building!
There’s so much variation in the brick, from orange-red to those darker patches around the windows.
My eyes get caught following the fire escapes from one landing to the next.
What I notice now
New York City is not the only place with crazy fire escapes! Looking back at this photograph, I’m thinking, “Must be easy to run into your neighbors on the way down.” “Oh, you’re coming up? Give me a minute!”
(At 59, I’m not climbing all those steps, I got bad knees now.)
A moment from the original
Back in November 2017, I kept it brief:
Apartments, Savannah, Georgia. B&W vs color.
I called it B&W then, though this view has a sepia tint with blue-black shadows. The closer framing gives those stairs and bare branches more room. Look at how the branches cross the railings!
I’m glad I have both views to return to. I like the warmth of the red brick, but those dark stairs against the pale sky keep pulling me back to this one.
The Conversation Continues
Take another look with me.
You might find your eye going somewhere different when the red brick gives way to those darker tones. Monochrome images can hold such depth! Which view holds your attention longer, the color or the sepia-toned photograph?
We can discuss it down here. I’m keeping my feet on the sidewalk!
📍 South Historic District, Savannah, Georgia.
Collection
The Look Back, Urban Scene, Your Own Back Yard
Captured with
iPhone 6s Plus
Published by
Robert Snap Spot
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