Al Capone's Cell

Uploaded: February 07, 2017 04:30:58 | Entered: February 07, 2017 04:30:58

Description

In May 1932 Al Capone spent eight months in the Eastern Penitentiary in Philadephia, PA. Even through it was one of the worst prisons in the US at the time, Al Capone had a luxury cell and was treated like a king inside.

Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/6 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1600, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS REBEL T3i

Comments

Teresa Burnett level-classic February 07, 2017

Other than the peeling paint, I would'nt have guessed it to be a prison cell! Wonderful capture, Tammy! Super light, depth and detail!! #1679214

Gord MacEachern February 07, 2017

Very interesting Tammy, the lighting and textures are captured perfectly!! #11560917

Joy Rector February 07, 2017

wow, excellent photo #11560922

Harvey A. Ravitch February 07, 2017

Interesting , well created capture! #11560945

Chuck Green level-classic February 07, 2017

Nicely done, Tammy! Looks a bit damp in there. <>< #11560965

John Connolly February 07, 2017

It is great to look back in history Tammy! Thanks for sharing this scene with us! #11560975

Nancy L. Green level-classic February 07, 2017

He even had sunlight, WOW!! <>< #11561019

Leslie McLain level-classic February 07, 2017

Fantastic capture, Tammy. #11561039

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures February 07, 2017

This is nicer then my office, LOL! I have seen many shots from the Penitentiary but never this cell!! You captured this and presented it so well!! #11561055

Neal D. Hatcher February 10, 2017

Awesome capture #11561527

Janet Daniel February 23, 2017

Wow! So awesome, Tammy! #11564736

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe February 23, 2017

Thanks! #11564737

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