Eastern State Penitentiary...

mishele · Mar 22, 2014

I started a meetup thread about the prison. Just trying to spark some interest!! =) Here are some of the shots I got last time I was there. If you've been there and want to post some of your shots here, feel free! I would love to see them!!
http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/...355072-eastern-state-penitentiary-meetup.html

usayit · Mar 22, 2014

Fun place... Its best to go early. Tripod and flashlight are good to have.

This room is easy to miss.... Its an 8 second exposure:

When you first visit, your eyes tend to switch to landscape mode looking for "scenes". Go ahead and shoot them.. enjoy. After a while, take some time to step back and look at details.... objects.... what at first seemed like a well shot area suddenly opens up to new possibilities.

In such a dusty and dirty place, I couldn't help but laugh at the dustpan on the floor. Almost like someone simply gave up trying to keep the place clean.

Robin Usagani · Mar 22, 2014

Nice! MIsh, I like the last one the best.

Usayit, I like the 2nd one the best.

I wish we had places like this in CO. Is it open to public and abandoned? Were you trespassing?

usayit · Mar 22, 2014

Thanks...

Its now a historical landmark and museum. Its actually a very important structure in US history... both architecturally (wagon wheel layout for security), technology (electricity, running water, and sewage), and culturally (silent and solitary penitence morphed to lockup and forget) . It is open to the public. Some larger photography groups are able to schedule a few hours before public access in the morning (and allows tripods). Its nice to avoid the crowds. I went with a local group organized by a local camera shop (which is sadly closed now). Sections are restored and other sections are simply maintained in current state of ruin. Its a huge place and can be a good reason for several visits.

astroNikon · Mar 22, 2014

Holy Cow, TPF Photo of the year thread ...
great shots

usayit · Mar 22, 2014

Last one I have hosted online... one quick shot overhead as we left.

PropilotBW · Mar 22, 2014

hmm...looks....cozy? The double bed shot is awesome.

mishele · Mar 22, 2014

Anyone else been here?!! Post your shots!! And, thanks for the comments!! The second and last shot are going to be in a Juried Gallery Exhibition starting in May...woot! =)