S is for Signs painted on buildings.

Challenge #20 in the Alphabet around the Town series. Hosted by mirrorrorrim.

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Old, faded advertising that was painted on a building long ago.

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walking down a side street in Kolkata just down from my hotel I found this sign

Camera:	Nikon D700
Lens:	Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm f/2D
Submitted:	Saturday, 27th October, 2012 10:18 (GMT)
Taken:	Friday, 30th March, 2012
Focal length:	35 mm
Shutter speed:	1/60 sec
Aperture:	F3.2
ISO:	6400
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This is a first rate image. For me the strongest aspect is the clear and unambiguous story it tells. Well done.

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