All Along the Walkway by CoreyBlack
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I made this shot off the elevated walk bridge that used to separate the platforms at the old Belmont Ave train station. When I made this picture in early summer, 2007, that station's days were numbered. You can see the start of the new station beginning to take shape on the right. By early autumn, the old platforms were gone, replaced by the functional skeleton of what became the new one. When the present station was finally completed early last year, what emerged was something swanky enough to even earn Chip's approval. Sometimes change is good.
This picture was made in the Lakeview area of Chicago on June 21, 2007.
Comments (11)
Chipka
I remember the old, grotty station. I kinda liked it, but I like the new station even better. It looks so...Norweigian! Or maybe Finnish! At any rate, I like the clean Euro-minimalist lines of it. It has a kind of futuristic vibe too, and I like that a lot. This is a really good shot of the old thing though; and it conjures all sorts of memories...my best memories of Chicago are centered on that old station...or the bookstores that once stood in Lakeview so proudly! I love the activity in this shot, the sense of color, the oncoming train and the mass of people. This is a great shot.
myrrhluz
Excellent shot! I wonder if there are any jokers or thieves down there. I love the lines of the tracks receding to the lights of the distant train. The partially built station reminds me of some highway overpasses in San Antonio that remained unfinished for a long time. It gave a very surreal feeling when combined with a strangely colored dusk and Pink Floyd's 'Shine on You Crazy Diamond'. Several people were staring at you as you took this image. The closest man on the right looks like he is playing peek-a-boo. Wonderful capture of the old station busy and active yet on the brink of being no more.
auntietk
My friend, you see composition and spellbinding photography where I just see ... eh ... whatever. If I'd taken this shot it would have been boring, In your hands however, it's fascinating and compelling. The parallel rooflines, the hyper-real vibe of the tracks and the every-day city skyline combine to make a marvellous iamge. Excellent work! (Good luck Monday ... I'll hold you in my thoughts.)
durleybeachbum
The elevated rail must be reliably in the sun, when there is some! I think of cities as having so many dark canyons. There is something rather chinese about this picture..perhaps it's thosecharming red roofs! SUPERB! My best wishes for Monday!
ShadowsNTime
I like the POV of this image, it takes my mind to wandering and wondering what is at the other end. I was in Chicago many years ago but did not get to see any of it but between Mark, Tara and Chip I feel like I have been there again. Its a great shot with all the activity and colors, yes sometimes new is a good thing, sometimes not, I like this! I saw Marks dedi image and wanted to wish you love, light and blessings for your surgery Monday.
flavia49
wow!! those red platform roofs are gorgeous!! wonderful photo!
sandra46
i like these urban settings and their unmistakeable mood!
goodoleboy
Stellar POV, DOF, lighting contrasts and perspective in this super shot, Corey!
minos_6
What I really like is that you've posted this now, when the view you captured is no longer available. That makes this a historical posting which appeals to me a lot. It's interesting to see the new build going on next door, and the old station certainly looks in need of refurbishment with its wooden platforms and disreputable roof. This is a great capture! History, old, new, depth of field, great pov, varied textures.... something for everyone!
anahata.c
a fine shot of the encroachment of the old over the new, that newly constructed framework standing there quietly waiting to take over the whole shebang. But your eye, camera & whatever postwork you did (if any) captures the lines and outlines and harsh wall tones, etc etc that make up these stations when viewed from bridges, windows, etc. A fine & wholly true, rambling & rusty capture of one of the classic old El stops (and yes, I understand Chip's feeling that there was something memorable about this place, I lived in this neighborhood a while, and then commuted to it to, to work at Hear Here and Sherwyn's Health Food Store many moons ago, and this stop was as familiar to me as my own hand). I like the blue tones against the red, the darkish tone of a chicago summer sky looking like it's about to burst rain all over the place, and those stand-out lines that el platforms allow. A fine capture Corey. And let me wish you everything in the world this week (marilyn told me the date was a week & a half later, mea culpa, but I won't change it in my gallery since it's old now): I hope the gods are with you totally, and you heal very very wholly. Rest, be whole, my deepest wishes are with you. And it's a beautiful shot to give us as fall rolls in...Much light & health to you, friend!
helanker
There is such a fantastic depth in this beautiful capture and so many interesting details. A really beautiufl shot. I am glad you are getting better now, Corey. My best wishes for your fully recovery in no time. :)