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Angels Flight

© Julianne Bradford

Angels Flight

Uploaded: January 03, 2011

Description


For just 25 cents you can board one of the two orange and black incline railway cars
and ride "The Shortest Railway in the World."
This funicular dates back to 1901, when Bunker Hill was one of the most fashionable neighborhoods in Los Angeles
and the cars, Olivet and Sinai, ferried prominent citizens up and down the steep slope between Hill and Olive streets

Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/2000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic January 03, 2011

Wonderful lighting, colors and detail. #1341051

Monnie Ryan January 03, 2011

Love this one, Julianne -- it's got everything in it, including an interesting history! #9141366

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe January 04, 2011

Great capture, Julianne; excellent light, color, tones, and clarity! I didn't know there was a funicular in LA...thanks for that info! #9142183

Jack Ryan January 04, 2011

Interesting photo subject and excellent POV/comp. Excellent clarity and color as well. Very well done. #9142195

Julianne Bradford January 04, 2011

Thanks so much for your kind words. This is a great area to visit in LA with lots of photo opportunities. #9142604

Wm Nosal January 04, 2011

WOW! 25 cents!
Great Shot, Julianne!
Great Looking Place #9143173

Ray Thoms January 05, 2011

I heard of this place Julianne...would love to see it some day...great image so well composed! #9143804

Leslie McLain level-classic January 07, 2011

Terrific capture and another great perspective, Julianne. #9149065

Terry Cervi level-deluxe January 09, 2011

It looks like a great place to shoot, Julianne! Love your perspective! #9152771

Jill Odice level-classic January 11, 2011

Love the angle you shot this from, it looks like such a long way up to the top! #9156115

Marty Straub January 13, 2011

Excellent pov, Julianne. Looks like they are flying right up to the skyscraper. 25 cents, huh? #9160800

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