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Waste Ground In Belfast
Waste ground behind houses in Belfast, Northern Ireland, June 1955. Original publication: Picture Post - 7825 - Belfast - pub. 25th June 1955 (Photo by Bert Hardy/Picture Post/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Bert Hardy
Media ID 11675076
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1950 1959 Belfast Ground Northern Ireland Puddle Reflective Waste
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Waste Ground In Belfast
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captures a poignant moment in the history of Northern Ireland. Taken by renowned photographer Bert Hardy in June 1955, this color image showcases the desolate waste ground behind houses in Belfast. The photograph was originally published in Picture Post, a prominent British magazine known for its powerful visual storytelling. In this striking composition, we see an empty street on a sunny day, with reflections shimmering in a puddle at the forefront. The absence of people adds to the eerie atmosphere and emphasizes the neglect that permeates this urban landscape. Dilapidated houses stand as silent witnesses to past hardships and struggles. Hardy's masterful use of color brings life to this otherwise bleak scene, highlighting both the architectural details and remnants of human existence amidst nature's reclamation. The vertical format further accentuates the height and scale of these forgotten structures. This archival piece is not just an ordinary photograph; it is a window into a specific time period marked by social change and economic challenges. It invites viewers to reflect upon themes such as urban decay, consumerism, and societal transformation during the mid-20th century. As part of Fine Art Storehouse's collection, "Waste Ground In Belfast" serves as both an artistic statement and historical documentation—an evocative reminder of our shared human experience within ever-changing cityscapes around the world.
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