dagenham civic centre
Becontree Heath functioned as the ancient meeting place for Becontree hundred, which covered much of what is now East London. In 1465, the hundred lost territor...
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Becontree Heath functioned as the ancient meeting place for Becontree hundred, which covered much of what is now East London. In 1465, the hundred lost territory in the east and the meeting place became located on its fringe.[1] When it was still a rural parish, Becontree Heath was a hamlet in Dagenham.
Geography
It is the location, at the corner of Rainham Road North and Wood Lane of Barking and Dagenham Civic Centre, an imposing Grade II listed 1930s art deco building designed by Ernest Berry Webber[2] and the former town hall of Dagenham Borough Council.
It is the location of the high density Becontree Heath Estate, built by Barking London Borough Council from 1966 to 1970.[3]
It is the location of a London Buses bus station with services to Chigwell, Canning Town, Romford, Beckton, Dagenham, Rainham, Chadwell Heath and Gallows Corner.[4] Crowlands Heath Golf Club[5] and Becontree Heath Leisure Centre[6] are located here.
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Geography
It is the location, at the corner of Rainham Road North and Wood Lane of Barking and Dagenham Civic Centre, an imposing Grade II listed 1930s art deco building designed by Ernest Berry Webber[2] and the former town hall of Dagenham Borough Council.
It is the location of the high density Becontree Heath Estate, built by Barking London Borough Council from 1966 to 1970.[3]
It is the location of a London Buses bus station with services to Chigwell, Canning Town, Romford, Beckton, Dagenham, Rainham, Chadwell Heath and Gallows Corner.[4] Crowlands Heath Golf Club[5] and Becontree Heath Leisure Centre[6] are located here.
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Location
It was taken in london borough of barking and Dagenham.Time
Can't remember exact time, But it wasn't long after sunset. one of the best times for night photography.Lighting
Taking the photo deep into the night with a black sky would not have worked. It needed the blue of the night sky with the added benefit of having the building lit by its own lights. MagicalEquipment
I use a 7d and a 8mm fisheye.Inspiration
I been driving past this building for years and always wanted to get a photo of it. But i did not have a wide another lens until i got myself a fisheye. And that was the time to get the shot that i always wanted. But it couldn't be just rolling up and taking a photo, It had to look great. And that time was at twilight to get the blue of the sky with the building being lit by its light. And for me that's what inspired me to take the great building at that time.Editing
I used a darker image for the lights of the building to layer in to help with the blown out building lights.In my camera bag
7d and 8mm fisheyeFeedback
Building taken at twilight is the best time, Just after sunset. For me one of the best times of the day to take photo of something with the deep blue of the sky.
