Port Richmond Coal Wharf: Pier 18
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From Pier 18 on the Delaware Rive, coal was loaded onto ships back in the day. But by the 1970′s modern roadways brought Philadelphia’s shipping industry to a close. Where water highways once carried giant ships and ferries, trucking now reigns as King. Pier 18 is one of 12 abandoned piers on the Philadelphia river front.
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Concrete structures all along the pier form a graffiti labyrinth; a photography haven for those intrepid enough to venture into its creepy maze.
The Ben Franklin Bridge is seen in the background.
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Used the new Topaz plugin, "Restyle" to enhance the "noir" mood...as if it wasn't already "noir" enough!
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Congratulations to all the July winners.
Uploaded on August 31, 2013