Shawshank Redemption...

[Bitter Jeweler]

...was partially filmed in the Manfield Reformatory, here in Ohio. I went on a field trip there, where, for a fee, we had complete free roam of the joint. What a fantastic, creepy experience it was! I had a real hard time finding what I thought were interesting shots partly because I was just soooo overwhelmed by the place, and partly because everything started looking the same. Peeling paint EVERYWHERE! I am talking the big long curls of paint. It made everything "fuzzy" and lose definition. I post a few now, and some more later.

This was my "shot of the day". Taken with my new 100mm Macro lens. This lens is definately a step up from the kit lenses. Great focus and clarity.

One of the Cell Blocks, 5 stories tall.

I'll post more later. Still processing and weeding out the better.
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd147/bitterjeweler/IMG_5172-Edit.jpg

 

[RONDAL]

#1 amnd #2 seem over clarified and have lost definition in the edges.

i dont know if its just from the original or post work but maybe instead of upping clarity (if thats what was done) you can run some USM

 

[inTempus]

Oh man, what I wouldn't give to have 5 models, two days and my whole studio with me in that place.

What a great location.

 

[AlexColeman]

What I wouldn't give to have five models.

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2421/3763930141_4b5b714d2b_o.jpg

 

[RONDAL]

those are sick

 

[camz]

Very Nice. I like #2 better on your second post of pictures. Gives it that rustic feel and goes with the theme of the place more.

What type of lighting were they using for those 4 rooms to get the cross beam?

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

What type of lighting were they using for those 4 rooms to get the cross beam?

Sunlight.
Untouched, natural, as it occurs through the windows, sunlight.
No tricks.

 

[Antarctican]

What a fantastic location. And your images capture the solitude and decrepitude of the place. Really well done

 

[Bee Bee]

I absolutely love these! Being quite a depressing person, I can really 'feel' them if that makes sense! Great stuff xxx

 

[mishele]

Keep them coming.......I wold love to see more.........and didnt you go to a kite fest or something a couple of weeks back? Where are those pics?

 

[inTempus]

Wow, your second set you posted are really cool. I love the crossing light patterns. Man, what a GREAT location!

 

[vh5150]

Wow!! those are great. I'm not good enough to explain what's wrong with photographs but I know what I like and those are fantastic!

 

[Tweaker]

Great shots!!!!

Once I'm healed up and off crutches I want to head up there.

Zach

 

[hopdaddy]

:thumbup:Everyone of them are great,bravo:thumbup: