The next stop is Deansgate 1. “Look Left”

Manchester UK. "The next stop is Deansgate" will be a familiar announcement to tens of thousands of people who visit Manchester every week either for work or leisure.

 

Depending on which view you take these shots are either iconic or a cliche. They are the first couple of shots that many photographers shoot when thy visit the city after getting off the train. I took the train into Manchester in February with the specific aim of shooting some of the icons but I also wanted to include people in my images. So, whilst I don't claim that either of these images are in any way groundbreaking they are what I saw on that day and for me they make a nice pair. I like this shot for lots of reasons. Firstly I think it’s quietly spectacular but most people will pass by without even thinking about it. Secondly, there is a nod to “work in progress” which is certainly a metaphor for Manchester. Finally I like the fine detail, like the huge bike vs the normal ones lined up. And don’t forget to look left……👍

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