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A few months ago I decided to embark on a project around the Valleys in which I live. I initially had an idea for a project that would encompass valley life documenting employment, unemployment, cuts, lack of investment and leisure. Shortly after starting it and writing a brief I began to lose my way as it had turned more into a story and was becoming unmanageable. Following this I left it to gather dust on my hard drive.
Having been inspired by a number of threads on here in recent weeks I've put some thoughts together and realised what I'm really interested in documenting; the cuts to services, the lack of investment and the plight of unemployment.
I've never done anything like this before so I'm effectively winging it with regards to convention. I assume that if one shot is in black and white then they should all be that way and that the images should be of the same aspect ratio. My plan is to collect all of my images by the end of September this year; hopefully that will give me enough time to collect and cull as I need to. Anyway, here it goes...
Apple Tree flats have been closed by RCT Council and the residents moved out. RCT Council have been recently scathed over the closure of local amenities, schools, libraries, withdrawal of services and the loss of local jobs.
With public opinion of the council running low, the signs on the flats are a poignant reminder of the 'them' and 'us' feeling experienced and felt by local residents and those up and down the country.
Don't Know Our Story by James, on Flickr
Porth Firestation originally opened its doors in the 1960s where it served Porth and the surrounding communities for 55 years. In the summer of 2014 it was decided that Porth Fire station would close with the loss of a number of jobs – July the 21st 2014 would be its final day. Locked and boarded, the fire station stands empty as a constant reminder of front line services being at risk within Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Porth Firestation by James, on Flickr
Top Ten Bingo was originally a cinema that was then turned into a bingo hall. Up until the early part of the first decade of the millennium the bingo hall was frequented by the elderly and was bustling most nights of the week. The bingo hall now stands empty and lack of investment has seen the building become an eyesore through it falling into a state of disrepair.
Bingo Hall Side On by James, on Flickr
I'll keep this thread updated as I work through the project. Any hints, tips or guides would be hugely appreciated.
James
Having been inspired by a number of threads on here in recent weeks I've put some thoughts together and realised what I'm really interested in documenting; the cuts to services, the lack of investment and the plight of unemployment.
I've never done anything like this before so I'm effectively winging it with regards to convention. I assume that if one shot is in black and white then they should all be that way and that the images should be of the same aspect ratio. My plan is to collect all of my images by the end of September this year; hopefully that will give me enough time to collect and cull as I need to. Anyway, here it goes...
Apple Tree flats have been closed by RCT Council and the residents moved out. RCT Council have been recently scathed over the closure of local amenities, schools, libraries, withdrawal of services and the loss of local jobs.
With public opinion of the council running low, the signs on the flats are a poignant reminder of the 'them' and 'us' feeling experienced and felt by local residents and those up and down the country.
Don't Know Our Story by James, on Flickr
Porth Firestation originally opened its doors in the 1960s where it served Porth and the surrounding communities for 55 years. In the summer of 2014 it was decided that Porth Fire station would close with the loss of a number of jobs – July the 21st 2014 would be its final day. Locked and boarded, the fire station stands empty as a constant reminder of front line services being at risk within Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Porth Firestation by James, on Flickr
Top Ten Bingo was originally a cinema that was then turned into a bingo hall. Up until the early part of the first decade of the millennium the bingo hall was frequented by the elderly and was bustling most nights of the week. The bingo hall now stands empty and lack of investment has seen the building become an eyesore through it falling into a state of disrepair.
Bingo Hall Side On by James, on Flickr
I'll keep this thread updated as I work through the project. Any hints, tips or guides would be hugely appreciated.
James