Piccadilly Gardens, a photo from Manchester, England

Photographer's Note

Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester

Another attractive place in Manchester to observe and admire the public is the square around the Piccadilly Gardens Fountain.

Piccadilly Gardens is a green space in Manchester city centre, between Market Street and the edge of the Northern Quarter.
The area was reconfigured in 2002 with a water feature and concrete pavilion by Japanese architect Tadao Ando.

An attractive place for some people to show themselves to the public in an unusual performance.
The three photos of today give some examples.

■ Picture 1: ◄ The Story of the Hidden Tree ►

■ Picture 2: ◄ Water Ballet ►

■ Picture 3: ◄ The Parade ►

The best way to view the pictures is to use the links above.

Fis2, ikeharel, pierrefonds, papagolf21, jhm, pajaran has marked this note useful

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holmertz (91960) 2020-02-28 7:06

Hello Rob,
The performances seen here are certainly unusual, but perfect for a photo session. The main photo is very well composed with a good balance between the tree, the performers and the line of seated onlookers. Some green at the top and more green below. I suppose the grey wall is part of the Japanese artist's pavilion. It may have to be seen at full size to be fully understood, but it provides a good backdrop for this scene. Interesting WS too. The water ballet may mainly amuse a male audience.
Have a nice weekend,
Gert

Fis2 (154375) 2020-02-28 7:31

Witaj Rob!
A very curious place, nice scene from daily life.
Good framing, colors and light, WS also interesting.
Well done.
Have a good weekend.
Krzysztof

ikeharel (105226) 2020-02-28 8:53

Each picture is different but the three photos are with a funny subject and well made, Rob.
The fountain jets picture would be my favorite.
Good evening,
Ike

jean113 (21431) 2020-02-28 10:01

Hello Rob, three entertaining pictures for us as well as the spectators in the shots!
Some of the spectators do not seem too interested in what is going on; an excellent observation of human behaviour.
Did you stay to watch the performance and discover why the tree was hidden?
The 𥜥ater ballet� would have been another good main post. I like the water fountains, excellent timing there.
Kind regards, Jean.

everlasting (17308) 2020-02-28 10:11

seems like a goof place for people watching.
The water ballet deserves a post off its own.

Tue (81246) 2020-02-28 11:06

Hallo Rob,
Het was er niets eens carnaval, maar toch zien we heel wat wild uitgedoste mensen op de verschillende foto's, waarvan sommigen zelfs dwars door de fonteinen lopen alsof het een tropische dag was. De vijf mensen die hier op het randje zaten lijken niet erg onder de indruk, maar wat ze op hun telefoon zagen was vast veel interessanter.
Lars

pierrefonds (102444) 2020-02-28 13:07

Hi Rob,

You have captured well the action of the comediens. The point of view is showing the details of their costumes. The light is enhancing the beauty of the colours. Have a nice day.

Pierre

lousat (129061) 2020-02-28 13:15

Hi Rob,3 perfect pic showing what happens in this square of Manchester. A lot of crazy people or maybe just street performers,but very attractive for a photographer,i like a lot the women dancing in the fountain,a scene usually made by chlids. Have a nice weekend and thanks,Luciano

emka (151161) 2020-02-28 20:23

Hello Rob, Excellent three scenes from The Gardens in Manchester. The funniest is the Workshop pictures with water ballet. In the main one, nice cats.

Have a nice 29 February

MAlgo

Nicou (193806) 2020-02-28 20:54

Hello

On dirait aussi une personne cet arbre avec sa protection hivernale quelle image ces personnes assises et debout tr鋊 belle sc鋝e et captage
Bravo et amiti�
Nicou

ifege (30691) 2020-02-28 23:10

Hi Rob
An intriguing series, especially the first 2. The third is just plain fun!
cheers
Ian

papagolf21 (152525) 2020-02-28 23:38

Bonjour, cher Rob,
Voil� des prises de vue 嶮ifiantes et int廨essantes � d嶰ouvrir, l'humour un peu fou de certaines habitudes (est-ce li� � une coutume ou tradition ? ; je ne sais).
En tout cas, l'int廨皻 est manifeste.
Amiti廥.
Philippe

jhm (201799) 2020-02-29 1:04

Goedemorgen Rob,

U heeft kunnen mee luisteren en zien naar de voorstelling.
ook uw foto met een bijna een uniek shot
De kledij moet mooi zijn van nabij.
Goed foto werk, bedankt.

Groeten uit Vlaanderen,
John.

Royaldevon (74040) 2020-02-29 1:49

Hello Rob,

You seem to attract theatre and art, even in the centre of a city!
It's a well taken photograph, revealing the close interaction of the main characters but the less than interested attitude of the audience! How amusing to learn that this is a mobile theatre.

My favourite is the Water Ballet, which I suspect is a hen party, losing a little self control. This so close, so sharp, revealing the excitement of the ladies with equally fine details of the water.

Have a good w/e,
Bev :-)

jemaflor (134290) 2020-02-29 5:46

Hi Rob,
a scene well photographed, interesting and well composed, perfect sharpness, tfs.

Miguel82 (47106) 2020-02-29 13:05

Hallo Rob, excellent photo report captured in Picadilly gardens, Manchester. The public is seated and captivated by a theatrical performance. The workshops show people playing in the water jets, probably to cool off and a parade. Fine colors, good sharpness, interesting photo note, regards.

Silvio1953 (204140) 2020-03-01 1:12

Ciao Rob, nice scene, wonderful colors, excellent clarity and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

pajaran (101734) 2020-03-01 1:27

Pozdrav.
Lepi pogledi i trenuci, dobar tekst ...
Lep nastup.
Dobar rad sa lepim fotografijama u radionici.
Lepo pokazano, dobro uhvaceni trenuci.
Zelim vam lep dan za odmor, sve najbolje.
Paja.

Greeting.
Nice views and moments, good text ...
Nice performance.
Good work with nice photos in the workshop.
Beautifully shown, well captured moments.
Have a nice day for you, all the best.

jmdias (101592) 2020-05-04 12:47

rob

curious event, looks like a play in the square. nice interaction of people and the water jets in the WS.

take care

jorge