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07-JUN-2005

Façade, The Grand Place, Brussels, Belgium, 2005

These soot covered goddesses holding gilded horns have graced the façade of this ornate guild house for the last 300 years. I spot-metered the vividly colored flag (probably a banner of a trade association) and allowed the statues, façade, and dramatically reflective windows to go dark. The building is a historical treasure, and should look as old as it is, while the flag appears to be brand new – symbolizing the dynamic present.

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