Return to Barbarity, a photo from London, England

Photographer's Note

This is the main shopping street in South Ealing. Just one year ago this time I lived there for more than one week in a guest house near this restaurant visible in the photo. Actually I had my breakfasts there.
Today this street can be called “desolation road”. Most of the shops have smashed windows and have been looted, many of them have been burned together with innumerable cars and some houses too. Lot of people have lost everything, their homes and their business, and some people were killed barbarously too… why?
It seems that a part of the young generation in England is incapable of finding any other way of amusing themselves but in destroying, looting and hurting innocent human beings to death. That is what these kids have said about their actions… poor country who brought up such kids!

I have been told that this restaurant you see in this photo is all broken down…
If you want to have a look of some photographs of the streets of Ealing see:
Here

ITALIANO

Questa è la principale via commerciale di South Ealing. Proprio esattamente un anno fa ho vissuto per più di una settimana in questa via, in una pensione vicino al ristorante visibile in questa foto. Ed era proprio qui che facevo colazione.
Oggi questa strada può essere definita “strada della desolazione”: la maggior parte dei negozi hanno le vetrine fracassate e sono stati saccheggiati, molti di loro sono stati bruciati assieme a innumerevoli auto private e case di abitazione. Molte persone hanno perso tutto, la casa e il negozio, e alcune di esse sono state uccise barbaramente.
Perché?
Sembra che parte delle nuove generazioni in Inghilterra sia incapace di divertirsi se non distruggendo, saccheggiando e ferendo a morte persone innocenti. Questo è ciò che questi ragazzi hanno spontaneamente dichiarato come motivo delle loro azioni… povero paese che ha cresciuto questi ragazzi!

Mi è stato riferito che questo ristorante che vedete nella foto ora è completamente distrutto..
Se volete vedere alcune foto dello stato attuale delle strade di Ealing ciccate:
qui

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Sonata11 (34119) 2011-08-12 10:24

Hello Donato,
This shopping street is very beautiful and attactive to runnig around. Wonderful architecture, which I love it. Great managent of light and colors. Super POV and DOF. Perfectly well done.
All the best,
Barbara

annjackman (23019) 2011-08-12 10:38

Hello Donato,
An excellent photo of a place where you stayed. Thankyou for the link to the photos. I was 3 miles from the fires in Croydon that night at the hospital where and my first grandchild was being born during the violence. Fortunately 3 miles in London can make a large difference - other than the noise of many sirens all seemed O.K. in Carshalton.
Best wishes, Ann

dip (23892) 2011-08-12 11:03

Ciao Donato,
a beautiful corner under an amazing sunlight and the peaceful atmosphere...and now?
it is really very sad.
Dimitris.

bema (26591) 2011-08-12 11:33

Hello Donato,

well i can admit with your good note.. unbelieveable what has happened there the last week.. good to have a memory like your splendid capture here..

thanks for sharing, see you around, kind regards Bernd

carlosmarin (11954) 2011-08-12 11:47

Ciao Donato,
Bella foto con una gran nitidezza e begli colori, di questa strada che con gli ultimi avvenimenti, è rimasto sconquassata.
Appoggio la tua nota ed il suo contenuto.
Un abbraccio, Carlos

Silvio1953 (205611) 2011-08-12 12:21

Ciao Donato, la foto è bella e la storia è triste, anche se in vacanza seguo saltuariamente quel che accade nel resto del mondo so della guerriglia urbana in Londra, sembra incredibile che un posto apparentemente tranquillo come questo si trasformi in un teatro di battaglia, bella foto, ottima prospettiva e cielo che pare te lo sia portato appresso dalla Sardegna, bravo, ciao Silvio

mkamionka (61130) 2011-08-12 13:39

Ciao Donato,
very sad topic indeed. The world is going bad.
Your photo became so valuable now.
I always say that we travel not only in space but also in time. The world is changing so fast that sometimes things we capture are not the same few years later.

This seems like a pleasant peaceful street.
We have in Dublin a city quarter called Ranelagh. I pass it every day on my way to work.

Very nice light and long shadows. Great sky too.
M

lousat (129891) 2011-08-12 13:54

Ciao Donato,che disastro.Impressionante vedere la situazione attuale rispetto alla tua visione pacifica e tranquilla,non ci sono parole,ogni pretesto e' buono per spaccare tutto....pero' complimenti per la bella foto con questa calda luce,ottimo pretesto per dare risalto ad una situazione sconvolgente.Buon weekend e grazie,Luciano

emka (152108) 2011-08-12 16:58

Hi Donato,

First, it is a wonderful photo, made in such a marvelous light. Excellent composition, good sharpness. But here the note is more important. I cannot understand it either. To have fun in destroing , why? and Englishmen who seem so flegmatic.. It is tragic that this nice place is now in ruin, and so many people lost life or homes. They should be punished but how?
Thanks for sharing

Malgo

jjcordier (79299) 2011-08-12 22:33

Donato
Cet endroit parait si paisible et si agréable à vivre. Pourquoi ce déchainement de violence ici? Très inquiétant tout ça!
Amicalement
JJ

PaulVDV (54809) 2011-08-12 23:38

Hello Donato,

The picture is remarkable with that very beautiful light but its title draws our attention to the note you have witten and which is the reason why you've posted this photo.

I can not understand how people handle their problems by destroying the property of others and even other lives. People have been killed!
Such criminal acts can never lead to any understanding for those who have caused them.

It happened in France a few years ago, it happened in the US (LA). It happens now in the UK. I fear that we can hear more of such crimes. The problem is certainly not just a British problem.
Let us hope not.

Best regards, Paul

dkmurphys (77972) 2011-08-13 2:09

Ciao Donato,
Lovely atmosphere on that small friendly street. It's so pitty that the idiots are making everything a ruin. The future looks so bad...

delpeoples (60326) 2011-08-13 2:12

Ciao caro Donato

Fantastic daily life scene. The colours and light are magnificent and you've captured the characteristics of this quaint English street so well. Great job, I'm sorry your holidays are over but I hope you;re relaxing anyway.

Stammi bene
Lisa

jlbrthnn (76041) 2011-08-13 2:54

Buongiorno Donato,
sono rivoltato anche, per l'atteggiamento di quelli che non ha di altre risposte o soluzioni che la violenza e la distruzione. È un argomento di attualità, abilmente illustrata da questa foto. Una bella immagine di grande qualità che devi conservare nei tuoi archivi. Applauso.
Buona giornata.
Amicalement
Joël

paololg (31448) 2011-08-13 6:28

Ciao caro Donato,
impietosa ma purtroppo vera la tua analisi sul disagio ed il degrado di queste nuove generazioni. Un carissimo amico che una volta pubblicava in TE, Igor Crovato, che abita in Inghilterra mi ha purtroppo confermato più volte lo stato di anarchia selvaggia in cui versano le città inglesi. Chi può scappa via, perchè non ne può più. Una unica riflessione: nessuno nasce selvaggio, ma si può diventare tale se si hanno genitori selvaggi. Foto qualitativamente eccellente, come sempre, ma questa volta non è la cosa più importante. Bravo a denunciare pubblicamente questi incresciosi episodi, la fotografia serve anche a questo.
Ciao, passa una buona domenica!
Paolo

abmdsudi (88475) 2011-08-13 7:03

Hi Donato
This is different and I like it, a super evoking image and beautifully taken. A wonderful image and tragic event never to be forgotten while many more remain traumatised by the experience. Its a beautiful composition, the colours and light are great and a timeless shot. It's sad that the ways of life are on the wane. Thought your description is very well put, its something that I have never thought about in civilised world. I can spend a lot of time looking at - really good photo, cos it does a say a lot. Beautifully captured sadness. Very nice and your comments add to the thought gone into this picture. Congrats
Best regards

RhodieIke (11752) 2011-08-14 1:05

Hi Donato,We can repair all the damage, but we need to repair the way a MINORITY bring their kids up( if we can call it that)Thanks for your photo and note, we all have our things and people we are not proud off in most country's, but thankfully they are a minority, Cheers a proud to be British, Iain.

Kielia (24077) 2011-08-14 7:44

Hi Donato,
from the distance this place looks very idyllic but your note was awful reading! The image is absolutely beautiful with amazingly clear colors and an excellent perspective, but where will it all end?
Warm regards
Harriet

Cricri (176) 2011-08-14 8:35

Ciao Donato
La lumière et les couleurs sont belles , beaucoup de détails de cette rue qui a connu la violence, bonne note information
Beau dimanche
cricri

janusz2054 (2) 2011-08-15 2:18

Hello Donato,

Very nice view on shopping street with nice architectural detail .The composition of the photo is attractive .The superb light give too beautiful colors.
Best regards
Janusz

UlfE (14641) 2011-08-15 6:01

Hi Donato,

I really enjoy your mix of photos from London, not only photos of the attractions of the city, but also everyday environments. Who could foresee that these quarters should attract the World’s attention a year later? What happened is of course totally unacceptable. Such actions will never change anything for the better. You wish those people should have used all their energy for something constructive instead. Your photo is really great. Excellent lighting and a really fine composition, I could see how you have worked with the composition. The road sign is a perfect inclusion and the strong sunlight on the corner of the house is very attractive. Even the lamp-post is really well positioned. TFS and have a nice week!

Kind regards,

Ulf

danos (110407) 2011-08-15 11:13

Ciao Donato,
nice the view of this part of the main shopping street of South Ealing.I like the way that the brilliant light enhance the vivid colours with the clarity of the image to be superb.Well done.

Regards,Danos

geoant68 (331) 2011-08-15 12:38

Hi Donato,
the view of the shopping street of the city with the writing anout the damages of the buildings from the barbarians only sandness can cause.Good the presentation as the contrast of the colours.

Peter

COSTANTINO (104089) 2011-08-17 8:59

Ciao Donato,
Bella scena piena di ricordi per te,ottimi colori,
e bel cielo,dovevi stare qui a Samos che comincia questi giorni,la Regatta del Eggeo 2011 delle nave a vello(http://www.aegeanregatta.gr/)
Cari saluti,
Costantino

lucasgalodoido (26928) 2011-08-17 15:39

Olá Donato,
conseguiu uma boa captura dessa esquina aqui, com uma qualidade perfeita. Bela foto, amigo.
Parabéns e Abraço,
Lucas

macjake (96157) 2011-08-18 12:27

Hi Donato
i don't know what to say to be honest...
its just such a shame why people act and behave in the manner that they do sometimes.
looking at the photos you provided in your write up, it truly does look like a lovely place.
as does in your photo with the golden sun rays.
sad sad sad and stupid!
try to look up :)
thanks for sharing this with us.
craig

bayno (18348) 2011-08-19 12:29

Caro Donato non credo che la violenza sia un fatto generazionale, purtroppo è sempre esistita...è sintomo di rabbia (qualche volta di pazzia incosciente) e a volte giustificata anche se non credo che risolva i problemi, cmq la foto ha una bellissima luce e una ottima prospettiva, mi piace il tuo modo di esporre...qualcosa da te ho imparato!!! buon fine settimana, Valter

batalay (41261) 2011-08-19 19:34

Hello Donato,

Your note elevates this photo to a powerful photo essay. There is a limit to genius, but stupidity has no limits whatsoever. In the United States there were race riots over the past generation or two, and they appear to be returning.

Regards,

Bulent

rodgerg (55767) 2011-08-20 2:47

Ciao caro Donato,

Atmosfera in una commerciale strada ben captata con quasta bella immagine ricca i bei contrasti ben captati. Gradisco, anche qui, la buona gestione della luce sotto un bel cielo ben captato anche.
Ti auguro una buona fine di settimana,
Roger

lakshmip1949 (19081) 2011-08-20 7:35

Hello Donato,

A lovely shot of this corner store. I like the light and colors. Beautiful atmosphere for a nice stroll.

Lakshmi

Fis2 (155547) 2011-08-20 14:04

Witaj Donato!
A very curious building.
Good light and superb colors.
Photo has climate.
Well done.
Nice sunday
Krzysztof

Angshu (56760) 2011-08-20 22:59

Ciao Donato!
Rioting, looting, vandalism! Its become quite a buzzword in affluent countries..There are some sections of the society who are actively involved in such activities, always on the brink of it & terrorize the majority of the normal peace loving people! Its a long story about the reasons why they do it but this is not the forum for discussions!

The light here is sublime. Like how you composed with the signage prominently in the frame.

Look fwd for you pictures from your latest trip!

Best Regards
Angshu

jhm (202915) 2011-08-21 4:40

Hello Donato,

The shopping street with different small shops, always pleasant for to bring a visit.
You chose an excellent angle this gives depth and perspective..
Excellent composition and original colors.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice sunday,
John.

gunbud (34066) 2011-08-21 9:01

Hi Donato,
You found plently of clear blue sky and puffy clouds on this unsually bright English day.
Love the warm light that brings a special golden glow to this lovely architecture.
Tranquil shadowscomplete this special urban scene.
Regards, Tom

DjoleEric (0) 2011-08-23 7:04

Hi Donato.
Beautiful photo.
Great blue sky with white clouds so.
A good time recording.
An excellent display of color and sharpness.
I am new to the TE above sea level and we'll be nice to hang out on this site.
Pozdarav
Djole.

plimrn (21344) 2011-08-23 23:24

Ciao Donato,
It is sad to look a place that was a beautiful holiday respite and realize that it has been destroyed. I posted this picture of Corfu after I realized that a lovely olive grove had been destroyed by wildfires...how much worse to think that the destruction was deliberate.

I must admit that when I heard of riots in Greece and England, I have had empathy for the rioters. I am so angry about the total unresponsiveness of our political system. In the US, corporations and the richest pay no taxes, banks receive huge bailouts and then turn around and give huge bonuses to their CEOs, but pensions and what little medical care is available MUST be cut. People have no jobs, lose their houses, and unions are being destroyed; then pundits wonder why there is no recovery. There is no recovery because those benefiting from current policy don't spend money or provide job opportunities.

Since I don't watch television, my news comes from the New Yorker and what catches my eye on the internet. Your link led me to reconsider my POV somewhat, I read a Wikipedia article, which pretty much supported your view. Still I keep comparing reports in the general media, owned by those who lobby for more cuts to what they term 'entitlements,' to what is being reported by the independent media like Truthout, and I find little relationship between the two.
SAJ, Pat

Charo (51290) 2011-08-24 10:11

Ciao Donato,
Hai davvero catturato bene l'atmosfera che permea questa strada in un giorno d'estate ci sono persone solo per lei.
La luce è eccellente e il cielo non potrebbe essere più bella.
Un caro saluto,
Charo

Bluejeans (64251) 2011-08-25 11:17

Ola Donato ,
Belo momento com esta luz dourada a bater nestas paredes , bonita a arquitectura destas casas nesta zona de Londres , belo céu , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

pablominto (53746) 2011-09-01 0:48

Hello Donato,

A picturesque street indeed, it is hard to understand some of the things happening these days...
An effective composition both to show the place and to convey the peaceful atmosphere back then...
The great light renders fine natural colours, and the fluffy summer clouds are eye-catching!

Greetings,
Pablo -