Town and gown Photo

Photographer’s Note

Town and gown is a concept referring to the opposition between academic and non-academic population, specifically in Oxford and Cambridge. Here it is used rather ironically.

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Vicky (1438) 2005-10-21 7:26

Nice people pic Eugene and it looks good in black and white, although with no disrespect to the lady carrying the bags, it may have looked better without her!
TFS. Regards, Vicky

Philippe (11787) 2005-10-21 9:15

Hello, Eugene. I like your picture showing a traditional event in Oxford. I think you did well to choose B&W for such a picture. B&W also reduces the overexposure effect you've got behind the gate.
It's a good idea to have included the lady in the image. As you explain to Vicky, these are two different worlds. This is underlined in some way by the fact that the lady is walking on the street while the students are on the pavement. Maybe this is a little far-fetched, but I see it that way.