Architectural Salvage

[Surrealist]

I was looking for a fireplace at an architectural salvage yard in Edinburgh and took some pics when I was there - this one came out ok :

the rest of the photos are here

 

[abraxas]

Looks like a bit of a flare-out both top and bottom.

 

[snaremop]

No offense, but those flares of light = really distracting. Even if they weren't there, I just think the lighting isn't very good.

 

[LaFoto]

'nuff said about the flares ...

... but what is an "architectural salvage yard"???????
And where is the fireplace in your picture?

 

[jocose]

I actually find the flares quite interesting (sorry LaFoto). I think that the shot needs to sized down a bit so you (well, I) can view it without having to scroll, and I think that the contrast needs to be boosted a bit.

But it's quite an interesting shot.

Yea, and like LaFoto, I'd, too, like to know what an architectual salvage yard is.

Thanks.

 

[Surrealist]

Thanks all.

An architectural salvage yard is where you can buy antique doors, fireplaces, chairs, bedknobs, toilets, hinges, doorknobs, taps and sinks etc - anything that's not fixed and is (say) 100 years old or more.

I showed these photos to a Russian friend of mine - he says that there's no such thing where he is, and that everyone wants the most modern stuff - whereas here (Edinburgh) there will be a source of this material (many houses here are Georgian or Edwardian) and also a market, whether it's for replacements of original features, or a desire for antique fittings in a later-period house.

I love the way the light flares in this picture.