Beach Street, a photo from Pulau Pinang, West

Photographer's Note

Before I move on from George Town to my next destination in Malaysia, a sequence of pictures taken in Beach Street.

Beach Street is a major thoroughfare and part of the central business district in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. It is also one of the oldest streets in Penang, having been created soon after the founding of Penang by Captain Francis Light in 1786.

The concentration of Malaysian and international banks around Beach Street has made George Town the financial hub within northern Malaysia. In addition, Beach Street is within the UNESCO World Heritage Site, thanks to the colonial architecture of the bank headquarters and other commercial buildings along the street. Administrative buildings built by the British also once stood along Beach Street; however, these buildings were destroyed during World War II.

Beach Street was so named as it was once a coastal road, stretching along the eastern shoreline of George Town. Today, the shoreline has been shifted further east due to the land reclamation in the late 19th century; Weld Quay has since become the eastern coastal road in George Town.

(Source: Wikipedia)

Royaldevon, ikeharel, Fis2, besnard, papagolf21, holmertz, ChrisJ, pierrefonds, jhm, mcmtanyel ha contrassegnato questa nota come utile

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Royaldevon (85932) 2018-11-13 0:33

Hello Stephen,

If you had been shown this picture, without any notes or further information, I suspect that you would not have placed it in Asia. This shows clearly how colonisation has affected places around the world.
It's a very well angled shot, creating a strong sense of perspective and capturing the details of the financial buildings with excellent clarity.
This extra wide street is probably the exception rather than the rule.

Have a lovely day,
Bev :-)

Fis2 (170807) 2018-11-13 0:46

Witaj Stephen!
A very nice view from street.
Curious houses make impression.
Good framing and perspective.
Nice colors and light.
Well done.
Good day.

besnard (59196) 2018-11-13 1:38

Bonjour Stephen
Des constructions qui ont de la classe et de l'élégance.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journée.
Nicole

papagolf21 (152607) 2018-11-13 1:57

Bonjour, cher Stephen,
Je prends toujours du plaisir à visiter la ville, à découvrir ces beaux immeubles à travers ces vastes avenues.
L'historique est toujours intéressant;
Amitiés.
Philippe

holmertz (102732) 2018-11-13 2:27

Hello Stephen,
The sign to the left saying "Pinang" indicates where this was taken. Some of the buildings have an unmistakable British colonial style, so my thoughts may have lead me to the right location, even without the information given in the note. The painted yellow "POLIS" could have been another clue. Otherwise the Malay or Chinese influence is not particularly strong in this street, which makes it an interesting photo just for that reason.
Regards,
Gert

ChrisJ (171852) 2018-11-13 2:52

Hello Stephen,

The colonial architecture is very much in evidence here. Good sharpness and perspective. I like the alternating flags at left. Tfs!

Nicou (193806) 2018-11-13 3:26

Hello

superbe image et vue de cette rue d'un côté les moto de l'autre les voitures entre deux la perspective de la route et de chaque côté ces façades quels édifices et rendu quelle perspective superbe image de cette rue.
Bravo et belle journée
Nicou

pierrefonds (114494) 2018-11-13 4:36

Hi Stephen,

THe circulation on the street is animating the scene. The point of view is showing the details of the cars and of the buildings. The light is enhancing the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

jhm (211736) 2018-11-13 5:39

Hello Stephen,

A lovely street view with depth and perspective.
The buildings make your picture attractive.
An excellent composition and nice presentation.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice day,
John.

Sergiom (117241) 2018-11-13 6:42

Bonjour Stephen

C'est intéressant de constater comment tout est pâle dans cette rue. Comme si on était allergique à toutes couleurs. Belle ligne de fuite et beau contrôle de la lumière forte.

Amicalement

Serge

rychem (72187) 2018-11-13 8:27

An attractive modern street but I wonder there are not so many people, a very nice photo with great perspective, very well composed
regards Ryszard

lousat (139298) 2018-11-13 12:24

Hi Steph,i agree with your choice,the white facades of this street are a great show not often,maybe never,seen on TE. Excellent capture,the white is well exposed and the sharpness is very very good too. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

Silvio1953 (221659) 2018-11-15 1:03

Ciao Stephen, great view of lovely street, wonderful pastel colors, excellent perspective and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

jmdias (115208) 2018-11-27 12:07

stephen

a nice view of this street, curiously empty in that moment.
beautiful contrast between architectures here.

take care

jorge

mcmtanyel (68569) 2018-11-30 21:50

Hello Stephen,
Here is another very European looking part of town, rendered nicely.
Regards,
MT