Helpful Posts: I traveled to Philadelphia, PA this past week to see the Phillies play and mark a stadium off of my list. While there I wanted to check out ESP and take a few pictures, luckily, it was not that busy. and of course, i had to grab a cheesesteak...
a little history:
Eastern State Penitentiary was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers.
Known for its grand architecture and strict discipline, this was the world’s first true “penitentiary,” a prison designed to inspire penitence, or true regret, in the hearts of convicts.
Its vaulted, sky-lit cells once held many of America’s most notorious criminals, including bank robber “Slick Willie” Sutton and Al Capone.
All images were taking with OMD and prime lenses, processed in LR4 converted to b&w with VSOC using mostly Fuji Neopan 1600 to get the feel i was looking for.
Complete Set On Flickr Eastern State Penitentiary
set on my website with slideshow Leading Line Photography - Eastern State Penitentiary
cell block 1_ by Leading Line Photography, on Flickr
cell block 7 by Leading Line Photography, on Flickr
cell from hell by Leading Line Photography, on Flickr
down the cell block by Leading Line Photography, on Flickr
Eastern State by Leading Line Photography, on Flickr
hospital gate by Leading Line Photography, on Flickr
into the hospital by Leading Line Photography, on Flickr
the light at the end by Leading Line Photography, on Flickr
through gate color by Leading Line Photography, on Flickr
through the hospital gate by Leading Line Photography, on Flickr
very little light by Leading Line Photography, on Flickr
visitor chair by Leading Line Photography, on Flickr
Watch Tower by Leading Line Photography, on Flickr
hope you enjoyed!
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27th April 2013, 02:07 AM #1
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27th April 2013, 03:23 AM #2
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Yes I did. Excellent use of B&W and lighting. The sombre subject matter demands nothing less. Comparing #9 and #10 illustrates this point far more eloquently than mere words from me. Very nice captures.
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27th April 2013, 10:51 AM #3
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just love them!
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27th April 2013, 12:06 PM #4
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Thank you for your kind words
Originally Posted by ucci
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27th April 2013, 12:46 PM #5
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A very appealing set. You had a great day at the penitentiary.
Considering that I'm a Nationals fan and that the Nats and Phillies are in the same division, I hope the home team lost at your baseball outing.
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27th April 2013, 12:56 PM #6
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Brian - thanks for sharing these! I had to get my husband to come look through your slideshow with me. That's the kind of place we love to visit - it's now on our list!
And I agree - the photos definitely look great in B&W. Very nice.
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27th April 2013, 01:54 PM #7
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Excellent images of a horrible place...
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27th April 2013, 02:52 PM #8
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First off, thank you for you comments.. Originally Posted by Mike Buckley
A very appealing set. You had a great day at the penitentiary.
Considering that I'm a Nationals fan and that the Nats and Phillies are in the same division, I hope the home team lost at your baseball outing.
second, yes the phillies lost. I am actually a long time O's fan. My future sister in law dates the phillies, now bench coach. so i see alot of phillies games throughout the season.
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27th April 2013, 06:26 PM #9
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Brian - very nice set. I love the treatment. The B&W is just what this subject needs.
I like #1 and #7 best. I think I'd crop #1 just a tiny bit tighter - just enough to lose the white column on the right side.
This place is now officially on my visit list - thanks!
Well done.
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27th April 2013, 09:25 PM #10
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Number 1 is Adams-esque!
Great shots.
Zen
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28th April 2013, 12:18 AM #11
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A spectacular series. I couldnt wait to see the next one!
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5th May 2013, 12:00 PM #12
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thanks to all! any criticism is always welcome! Originally Posted by jamn4ex
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5th May 2013, 02:19 PM #13
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Nice work Brian. You captured the feeling of ESP very well. Being from Philly I know this place very well. Try to get back to town around Halloween to visit during their Halloween tour. It will scare the xxxx out of you.
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5th May 2013, 05:14 PM #14
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A good reminder that one does not want to be locked up.
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5th May 2013, 05:39 PM #15
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Now those are some haunting daylight images.
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5th May 2013, 05:59 PM #16
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High quality stuff! I felt myself like playing resident evil when seeing this
. Thanks for sharing!
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5th May 2013, 07:43 PM #17
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Excellent job Brian!
All look great!
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5th May 2013, 08:06 PM #18
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great set
any problems/issues with omd as i'm thinking of getting one
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5th May 2013, 11:44 PM #19
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I really enjoyed watching the slideshow, excellent, thank you for sharing.
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9th May 2013, 03:21 PM #20
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Re: Eastern State Penitentiary - Photography
found a few lost in PP ..
Shelves And Boots by Leading Line Photography, on Flickr
Sealed Off by Leading Line Photography, on Flickr
atop the walk by Leading Line Photography, on Flickr
Al Capone's Cell by Leading Line Photography, on Flickr
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