Pie & Chips or Ice Cream??, a photo from Merseyside, England

Photographer's Note

Inspired by Rob Zwemmer's recent photographs from Liverpool, I decided to have a trawl through some more recent archives and found these two images which I thought might be just a bit of fun as a composite (or even a diptych!).

So if you would like to spend some time (and it is very well worth the time and effort) exploring Liverpool's revived Docklands, you are unlikely to go hungry for, as well as many bars and restaurants, there are also several fast food outlets such as these two vans.

You can see the location of the top image if you click on Map: view - and this location is very close to where Rob took his recent photograph "The Four Graces". And here, above the "Pie and Chips" van you can see the large dome of the Port of Liverpool Building and, behind, the two towers of the Royal Liver Building, each bearing its Liver Bird sculpture.

For those interested, the vehicle in the lower photograph is a 1938 Commer N1 van, Commer having been a British motor manufacturer which produced mainly commercial vehicles in the early 20th century. By 1938 the company had been taken over by Humber and subsequently became part of the Rootes Group until production ceased in 1979.

Here is a link to a larger version of this photograph:
https://i1.trekearth.com/photos/48186/img_33311.composite.jpg

holmertz, ikeharel, ktanska, jhm, pajaran, Royaldevon, COSTANTINO has marked this note useful

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holmertz (102050) 2020-05-03 8:09

Hello John,
You have joined two photos together very nicely. Both photos are on their own interesting and eye-catching, together they give us an attractive view of this part of Liverpool which must have received a drastic facelift since my short visit here less than 56 years ago. The lower photo shows us a rather funny looking truck with lovely red details, while the upper photo is dominated by the view of two of the city's legendary buildings. Both photos are taken from good angles and with very nicely handled light. The clarity and contrasts of both are impressive.
Best regards,
Gert

ktanska (44492) 2020-05-03 8:42

Hi John,
Those vans are wonderful and make a good pair. And especially on the top picture the background looks great too. No wonder the lower van was not familiar to me. It is truly historic! No doubt I would by ice-cream there even on chillier weather.
Kari

jean113 (27639) 2020-05-03 9:52

Hello John, two excellent shots that could have been posted individually, there is so much to enjoy in each one.
The sharp quality is excellent in both scenes.
I am amused to read on the Pie van that they serve ‘hand battered cod’, what other way is there to batter a cod?
The vehicles are very distinctive. There seems to have been a trend recently to use memorable vehicles such as these for food outlets.
Lovely work.
Keep safe.
Kind regards, Jean.

jhm (211734) 2020-05-03 10:00

Hello John,

Your picture are perfect for the lovely old cars, the oldest 1938 three year older than I self.
Both pictures are nice made.
Composition and presentation are very well.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

emka (157280) 2020-05-03 10:01

Hello John, What a delightful diptych! In the upper picture, we see the famous building of Liverpool in the background. And on the left, there is the Museum with a fantastic staircase :). Nice van selling fish and chips (I would have them at once, I love them). Strange but very similar van is selling fish on my market, but without this nice sign, obviously. But the star is this wonderful cream and red car on the lower picture.
I liked Liverpool very much. At first, it seemed to me crazy idea to go there in December. But then I was so happy when I saw the Beatles street from my hostel. It was an unforgettable experience.
Stay safe

MAlgo

mkamionka (73470) 2020-05-03 10:57

Hi John,
beautiful series of photos from Liverpool. I like very much this area, the characteristic buildings are so photogenic.
The top photo has amazing sky with grey clouds making a nice background.
Interesting idea with making a food van into a theme here.
I guess with so few people on the street they are a rarity now.
I like very much your processing which emphasized well the details and yet kept everything perfectly natural.
Excellent work,
I hope you are safe,
M

Ilonka1974 (10289) 2020-05-03 12:39

Hi John,
A fabulous pictours.
Quality is incredible, everything seems so perfect in this picture.
Best regards
Janusz

Tue (91648) 2020-05-03 13:35

Hello John,
I would really love to visit Liverpool, I keep saying that every time I see a picture from there. I guess when it's possible again I should go immediately! The iconic buildings at the harbourfront are seen fantastically in the top picture, very well and clearly in a fine sunlight and against a dark sky. The two food trucks are wonderful too, especially the classic ice cream one. I really like its bright red parts there against a backdrop of more bluish, modern façades.
Lars

lousat (138669) 2020-05-03 14:00

Hi John,why a choice, I am hungry, I take everything..hehehe..beautiful collage from your memories from Liverpool, the composition above also shows a remarkable landscape in the background, while below the style of this old vehicle is sufficient which I appreciated the notes.Have a nice week and thanks,Luciano

Nicou (193806) 2020-05-03 20:50

Hello

superbe montage et image ce deux bus snack et quel contraste de génération entre les deux superbe composition, ce pavage gris au sol ce rouges l'autre avec tout le décor architectural en fond quel ensemble
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

ifege (47043) 2020-05-03 23:25

Hi John
Ah! The choices that people have to make. A pair of immaculate street photos.
Cheers
Ian

jemaflor (146360) 2020-05-03 23:31

Hi John,
Well presented these street trucks, old mood. Perfectly photographed, good quality for your views, tfs. Bon appétit !

Royaldevon (85640) 2020-05-04 1:55

Hello John,

I like these photographs very much and what a good association you found, by way of the fast food link.

I like the Commer van better of the two vehicles and its close-up details in your photograph. It's rather dapper, with its lipstick red decoration!
It matches the cobbled setting nicely!

The huge fish and chip van reminds me of the 'Van de Vin' on Escape to the Chateau but more modern.
This has an excellent setting, with the Port of Liverpool Building and the Liver Birds as a backcloth!
You have obtained a really good atmosphere with the relatively light f/g and those dark, ominous clouds backing the buildings!
Both photographs are well exposed.

Have a happy, safe day, Bev :-)

Silvio1953 (220697) 2020-05-04 2:17

Ciao caro John, I like Ice cream, beautiful collage, in borth photo fine details, wonderful colors, excellent clarity and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

COSTANTINO (115605) 2020-05-04 21:48

Hello dear John
clever combination of both photos!!!
thanks for suggesting to spend
some time to explore Liverpools
revived Docklands...
thanks for all
regards
Costantino

CLODO (45116) 2020-05-05 7:51

Hi John

I am amazed by your knowledge about cars and lorries. The one at the bottom is really typical of the early 50's, still working.
Stay safe
CLODO

rychem (72187) 2020-05-05 8:06

A beautiful collage of two photos, I like both old timers even as food trucks, it is a good opportunity to eat an ice cream from such an original vehicle, very well done
regards Ryszard