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The Gates of Hell

© Laura E. Swan

The Gates of Hell

Uploaded: April 02, 2017 | Entered: August 04, 2020 15:22:15

Description

I know this is a dark one for me, but I visited a very dredful place. I was in Yuma Arizona and visited the old Yuma Prison. It had to be the MOST depressing place I've ever been to. The historical prison gave me the creeps and I felt total despair as I viewed and walked into so many of the prison cells. Most assuredly this place is haunted, too. Lol! Anyway- This is the best I could do at conveying the feelings the place gave me.

Comments

Bojan Bencic level-classic April 02, 2017 1

So, this is what it looks like. Fantastic light and details on the doors, Laura. The flames are great. #1683075

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe April 02, 2017 1

A powerful image Laura - It certainly conveys your experience and evokes emotion. #11578656

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe April 02, 2017 1

Great story and strong capture, Laura. #11578663

Gord MacEachern April 02, 2017 1

Love the story and the image Laura,sure we will see this again!! #11578678

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic April 02, 2017 1

Powerful... gripping! Excellent portrayal, Laura. Well done! #11578686

Harvey A. Ravitch April 02, 2017 1

You Suceeded ! WoW intense drama, great light, & details. Great capture! We Will See This Again, I hope! #11578777

Teresa Burnett level-classic April 02, 2017 1

WOW! Your title and description really brings this one to life, Laura! A very moving image! #11578826

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer April 02, 2017 1

Good heavens, SSSLala. This gives me the creeps too. The is one aMAzing image you've created here. I can easily imagine that this hell fire could be exactly what some of the inmates must have been waiting to happen for them. WOW! Are those goosebumps on my arm? If this doesn't get Grand Prize I don't know what these photo competitions are for. #11579051

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer April 02, 2017 1

This is one aMAzing image.... was what I meant to say :)
#11579053

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic April 03, 2017 1

Fantastic image Laura!, It describes your feelings very well!,
Amalia #11579448

Laura E. Swan level-classic April 03, 2017

Thank you so much everyone. It really was a horrible place. You should have seen solitary confinement. It was just as bad. Maybe I'll make that another entry soon.

Great seeing you all!! :D
-Laura :) #11579461

John Connolly April 03, 2017 1

What a great presentation Sister Swanee! I think you have captured the mood to perfection! I am looking forward to your next image! #11579468

Ujjwal Mukherjee April 05, 2017

Wonderful and moving presentation of what you saw and your feelings,Laura!! #11580034

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic November 12, 2017

Love your creative mind Laura. I wouldn't want to go through that door. ...Rey #11657310

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 12, 2017

Oh, let me tell you guys, if you had stood in that cave and felt how dark and horrible it was in there you would see (completely) why that fire captures the feeling of dread. I wouldn't wish that place on anyone and to think it had man after man trapped in there for their ghastly deeds.... So terrible!

Thanks for the great feedback and visits!
-Laura :) #11657328


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