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The Art of Photography => User Critiques => Topic started by: Ivo_B on December 27, 2019, 10:24:20 am

Title: Santiago Calatrava and the first class
Post by: Ivo_B on December 27, 2019, 10:24:20 am
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Title: Re: Santiago Calatrava and the first class
Post by: RSL on December 27, 2019, 10:37:38 am
Well done, Ivo.
Title: Re: Santiago Calatrava and the first class
Post by: kers on December 27, 2019, 12:37:38 pm
I was there and thought the station was a little oversized for the amount of (1e class) trains running through it...
A bit like the atmosphere in your photo...
Title: Re: Santiago Calatrava and the first class
Post by: Ivo_B on December 27, 2019, 12:41:39 pm
I was there and thought the station was a little oversized for the amount of (1e class) trains running through it...
A bit like the atmosphere in your photo...

I share your feelings.
The whole project is a typical example of the megalomaniac attitude of the south Belgian socialist party.
Title: Re: Santiago Calatrava and the first class
Post by: Slobodan Blagojevic on December 27, 2019, 12:49:22 pm
What the heck are we looking at!? Is that supposed to be a first class train? Or is that and abandoned one?
Title: Re: Santiago Calatrava and the first class
Post by: Ivo_B on December 27, 2019, 12:55:43 pm
What the heck are we looking at!? Is that supposed to be a first class train? Or is that and abandoned one?

That’s a first class train in a rail station designed by Calatrava. 😎
Title: Re: Santiago Calatrava and the first class
Post by: James Clark on December 27, 2019, 12:56:07 pm
Nice geometry.
Title: Re: Santiago Calatrava and the first class
Post by: Slobodan Blagojevic on December 27, 2019, 03:28:58 pm
That’s a first class train in a rail station designed by Calatrava. 😎

No, no, no, that can’t be!? First class train with a welcoming “f*ck off” on the door and huge graffitis along the train blocking windows? You surely must be joking, but I don’t seem to get the joke?
Title: Re: Santiago Calatrava and the first class
Post by: Ivo_B on December 27, 2019, 03:37:47 pm
No, no, no, that can’t be!? First class train with a welcoming “f*ck off” on the door and huge graffitis along the train blocking windows? You surely must be joking, but I don’t seem to get the joke?

Nope, I’m not joking. Belgian railroads are not for the faintest of hearts.
This one was only 25 min late.
Title: Re: Santiago Calatrava and the first class
Post by: rabanito on December 28, 2019, 07:23:45 am
No, no, no, that can’t be!? First class train with a welcoming “f*ck off” on the door and huge graffitis along the train blocking windows? You surely must be joking, but I don’t seem to get the joke?

What's wrong?
The graffiti are for those OUTSIDE, those who cannot afford first class.
First class passengers are inside a luxurious waggon, they don't see the graffiti.
Title: Re: Santiago Calatrava and the first class
Post by: kers on December 28, 2019, 07:55:26 am
What's wrong?
The graffiti are for those OUTSIDE, those who cannot afford first class.
First class passengers are inside a luxurious waggon, they don't see the graffiti.
they never stept in?; ...  f"ck off! ;)
Title: Re: Santiago Calatrava and the first class
Post by: RSL on December 28, 2019, 08:07:35 am
Maybe I'm wrong but the contrast between the dingy, crappy train and the elegant roof are what makes the picture. It's sort of a comment on what's happening to Europe.
Title: Re: Santiago Calatrava and the first class
Post by: Ivo_B on December 28, 2019, 11:51:41 am
Maybe I'm wrong but the contrast between the dingy, crappy train and the elegant roof are what makes the picture. It's sort of a comment on what's happening to Europe.

Well seen Russ.
Title: Re: Santiago Calatrava and the first class
Post by: RSL on December 28, 2019, 12:27:16 pm
There's the kind of human significance there that makes it good street, Ivo.
Title: Re: Santiago Calatrava and the first class
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on December 28, 2019, 12:42:35 pm
... the contrast between the dingy, crappy train and the elegant roof are what makes the picture.
Imissed the point because to me, the "dingy, crappy train" just looks so shiny and new, compared to any of the commuter trains or even AMTRAK trains we see in Boston.   :'(
Title: Re: Santiago Calatrava and the first class
Post by: rabanito on December 28, 2019, 01:24:42 pm
they never stept in?; ...  f"ck off! ;)

Sorry, when you as First Class Passenger step in, the doors are already open.
You never see the sign. 

The advantages of being upper class ;)





Title: Re: Santiago Calatrava and the first class
Post by: Rob C on December 28, 2019, 02:39:47 pm
Are the graffiti a result of art urge without legitimate outlet; class hatred; sponsored social project to keep walls free of paint, on the basis that the train keeps rolling on, never spoiling the same view for too long?

Whatever the cause, it is surprising that those who do this stuff never stop to think about how much more attractive their environment would be without it. At least, one hopes this is not an improvement.