The Endless Corridor

© Tammy J. Russotto

The Endless Corridor

Uploaded: July 15, 2008

Description

Eastern State Penitentiary
Philadelphia, PA.
Shutter Speed: 1/60
Lens Aperture: F/4
Focal Strength: 321 mm
ISO: 400
Eastern State Penitentiary - Built in 1829. Used as a Penitentiary until 1970 when it was closed. In 1994, Eastern State was reopened for tours. The place is amazing.
I've been wanting to see this place for the past couple of years. It looks like a castle in the front. Imagine...a castle in the middle of Philadelphia! This place is a photographer's dream.

Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: fired, auto mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 21.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT

Comments

Jennifer L. Alder July 15, 2008

Wow- love the mood here!!! Great depth, lines and tone, too, Tammy :) #960885

Ellen L. Zaslaw July 15, 2008

Well conveyed sense of place. #6180849

Tarun Bose July 15, 2008

Beautiful composition, great lighting. Well done Tammy. #6180888

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic July 15, 2008

Fabulous capture with an eerie mood!
~Lisa #6180889

Michelle Alton July 15, 2008

Wow....I pass this place so often, and never thought about entering. This looks like the pathway to Hell to me...Probably, it WAS! Wonderful work with light and shadow, Tammy. #6181031

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict July 15, 2008

Great image here, Tammy.


Dominick #6181251

Randy A. Myers July 15, 2008

Looks like a great place for B/W. Good job on this image. #6181367

Stephanie Frey July 15, 2008

Great image! #6181601

Christine Lobsinger level-classic May 27, 2009

LOVE THIS....Another outstanding image you made here Tammy!!! COngRaTs on your EP!!!
Christine
SMILING #7569838

A P August 22, 2009

Very cool Tammy and the next time I'm in Philly I'll have to check it out. Thanks for you comment today. #7877175

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