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Overgrown telephone box, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Filename: 255-8929.jpg
Size: 3437 x 5189 (9.5MB)
Date: 9th August 2011
Source: WorldInPrint
Credit: David Hughes/Robert Harding
Country: United Kingdom
© David Hughes
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Overgrown telephone box, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Robert Harding Picture Library provides high quality travel, nature, wildlife & environmental photos
Media ID 6230857
© David Hughes
Abandoned Bad Condition Communication Convenience Over Grown Problems Public Telephone Telephone Traditionally British
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print by David Hughes captures the essence of a forgotten era in rural England. The image showcases an overgrown telephone box, standing proudly amidst a lush green landscape. Its vibrant red color peeks through the encroaching ivy and towering tree branches, creating a striking contrast against nature's relentless growth. The photograph evokes a sense of nostalgia for traditional British communication methods, now overshadowed by modern technology. It serves as a reminder of simpler times when public telephones were lifelines for remote communities, connecting them to the outside world. In this abandoned state, the telephone box symbolizes both convenience and isolation. With no one around to utilize its services, it stands as a testament to the challenges faced in maintaining communication infrastructure in rural areas. As an iconic tourist destination within England's picturesque countryside, this scene also highlights the allure of exploring non-urban landscapes and discovering hidden gems off the beaten path. However, it also hints at potential problems encountered during such journeys – like communication breakdowns or encountering structures in bad condition. David Hughes' vertical composition beautifully captures this unique blend of history and nature reclaiming their space. Through his lens, he invites viewers to contemplate not only our evolving means of connection but also our relationship with time itself.
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