Blists Hill Victorian People 2

This is my third post from our visit to the Blists Hill Victorian museum.  There are ten different museums located within a five mile radius of the main museum. One ticket allows entry to them all.  

There is something very raw and beautiful about looking at very early photography. The strong contrasts, short on half tones with blown-out highlights. The fixed poses of the people, with very stern faces, along with that slightly soft-focus look & a small amount of movement in their pose. All of this was due to the limitations of their equipment & materials. I was trying to get this effect with my modern gear. 

I have three other posts from this visit, they can be seen Blists Hill People 1
and Blists Hill Buildings. and Blists Hill in Colour

For me this first shot captures the Victorian pose, thanks to the person knowing exactly what was needed. 

The Miner

The Squatter

General Store

Pharmacy

Printer

Printer

Candle Maker 

Candle Maker 

Horse Whisperer

 Lift Brakeman

Baker

Butcher

Sweet Seller


© Lionel Callow 2017

Blists Hill

We made two visits to the Victorian village this time. With the short days at this time of the year along with the low southern sun the light was full of heavy contrast, so black and white was the only way to go but it suits the subject perfectly.

This post is predominantly about the fabric of the village. I have used a number of monochrome styles to try and capture the Victorian feeling.

 I have three other posts on this visit, they can be seen Blists Hill People 1 
& Blists Hill People 2  & Blists Hill Buildings

The Cobblers Shop

The Wrought Ironworks

The Squatters Cottage 

The Blast Furnaces

The Woodwork Shop 

The Woodwork Shop 

The Bakers

The Metalwork Shop

The Undertakers

The Ironmongers

The Canal Crane

The Pit Head Winding Room 

The Village 

The Village 

The Pit Head

The Butchers

© Lionel Callow 2017