Forum: Photography

Subject: The Old Underpass

PhrankPower opened this issue on Dec 29, 2002 · 8 posts

PhrankPower posted Sun, 29 December 2002 at 2:25 PM

I shot these 3 yesterday afternoon; they date back somewhere around the 1920's. In avoiding intersections, they would often dig an underpass instead of the more modern overpass. Not sure why they sometimes chose to do that just to avoid an intersection. There are about 3 of them left here in Memphis. Even though the road later was asphalted, that has in large part worn away, and the original cobblestone and brick can be seen once again. I took out a little trash here and there, did some slight cropping and contrast adjustment. It isn't very high, so some of today's vehicles cannot pass through, although once in a while some idiot who shouldn't tries too.

PhrankPower posted Sun, 29 December 2002 at 2:27 PM

Same one, different angle.

PhrankPower posted Sun, 29 December 2002 at 2:32 PM

Last one. Had a couple more shot from the inside, but they were too blurry. Camera was hand held; a tripod seemed to take too much time. I would run in, then out. Cars kept interupting, and I almost got hit! Maybe next time.

mysnapz posted Sun, 29 December 2002 at 6:31 PM

Cool underpass Prank I cant help thinking you need that speeding car rushing through or a figure walking out into the light just to give a bit more interest to the shots. A nice record of the place and #1 has a definitely creepy feel about it. :0)

Those who do not want to imitate anything, produce nothing. Salvador Dali

Misha883 posted Sun, 29 December 2002 at 8:10 PM

The first one is definitely crepier. Expect to see a troll, or at least a few orcs. Watch out for that light at the end of the tunnel.

starshuffler posted Mon, 30 December 2002 at 8:28 AM

I agree with Misha 100%!!! (*

Michelle A. posted Tue, 31 December 2002 at 9:16 AM

I really like the first & second one myself....nice shots Marshall!

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cynlee posted Wed, 01 January 2003 at 10:13 PM

i like the 2nd one, reminds me of my childhood, playing in the sewers which were similar to this, just longer tunnels, always happy to finally see the light at the end- i know, eeeewwww...great shots!