Some shots from the Tate Modern

[salubrious_k]

My sister and brother-in-law were up visiting the weekend before last and I took them down to South Bank and the Tate Modern. The Tate Modern is always a great venue for a photographer, but I particularly liked the current installation in the turbine hall, a very photogenic 167m long crack (called Shibboleth and according to the artist representing the racial segregation of immigrants in western society). I wouldn't mind going back there as since my visit I've thought of lots of different interesting shots I could do. I'll say one thing though, if you do go, don't be afraid to wedge your camera in the crack you can get some great long exposure shots that way (I don't think they allow tripods though, although I didn't try). I also enjoyed taking photos on the elevators (clichéd I know!) - I always am too worried to do that on the tube, as I'll just get stopped and accused of being a terrorist LOL (maybe even get shot at point blank range if I'm unlucky!)

Anyway all of these were taken in the Tate Modern, except 9 which was taken just outside:

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[lmccauley]

Very nice. I especially like #8.

[lightpainter]

Number 8 and they call that Art! The mind boggles.

[salubrious_k]

@lightpainter - it's more impressive than you'd think. I was pretty unsure of it before I saw it. I wouldn't necessarily call it true art though, but a lot of "installation art" is like that, it's more about impact than any traditional aesthetics. Apparently the artist was a bit annoyed though as rather than questioning the meaning behind the work (ie. racial segregation) everyone comes away from it questioning how it was done (I've no idea! It's very impressive though whatever they did)

[Tobers]

All very good shots. #7 and #8 stand out for me. Looks like a cracking location

[BananaTiger]

In terms of people liking the art installation, looks like it's split down the middle

Great shots ... I need to head down there myself and check it out.

[GarryF]

I love how in business I can't breathe nowadays cause the HSE are squeezing everything so hard, risk assesement, method statement.

Yet, someone is allowed to put a big crack down a floor, call it art and no one minds about people tripping etc, shouldn't that thing be fenced off

[GarryF]

btw some very nice shots there

[stevegreen]

I spotted these on your Flickr Jon and #8 steals it for me, especially the girl right in the distance taking a similar shot

[pixelpixel]

Another flickr first for me, I like 4 the black and white feel does it for me. A stunning collection nice work.

[tryingtimes]

Loving the abstract work Jon - 3, 7 and 10 for me

[tontoshorse]

Originally Posted by Tobers

All very good shots. #7 and #8 stand out for me. Looks like a cracking location

Tobers!

I like them all Jon, very swish.

[bodoman]

The crack stands out apart from the rest for me

Looks like you had very enjoyable day