An obscure existence
Mar 28, 2020 15:34:53 #
Many thousands of people drive over this place every day. It's not easily accessible, nor is there any way to see it, unless you actually know where to go . Other than kids going down there to do what kids do, and from evidence I have seen of the homeless, graffiti artists have been going there for a long time. I have always been fascinated by graffiti as an art form, and the places you find it, where it has an uncertain life span, sometimes in relative obscurity. So yesterday it dawned on me to go have a look. What I saw appeared to have been weathering for some time. Here are a few photos that briefly document the place. I have maxed out the download size because the texture is such an integral part of it.
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If you look down, It looks a busy place, but these prints could stay relatively fresh looking for a long time
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what would we do without some software
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Mar 28, 2020 15:44:23 #
I also think it's cool that they left the original bridge largely intact when they built the new one over it.
Mar 28, 2020 15:47:55 #
fergmark wrote:
Many thousands of people drive over this place eve... (show quote)
It appears to be an old stone bridge with a concrete and steel bridge built over it. Too bad they didn't think to put the new one high enough the old one would become a foot bridge for hikers etc.
Mar 28, 2020 15:52:11 #
Great documentary series, but what I really love is your shot of the footprints. Who would think to take that pic, and all the stories it carries. Wonderful!
Mar 28, 2020 15:55:05 #
Steve V
Loc: New Jersey
fergmark wrote:
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Cool series. Love graffiti also.
Mar 28, 2020 16:00:11 #
Muddyvalley wrote:
I also think it's cool that they left the original bridge largely intact when they built the new one over it.
I also think it's cool that they left the original bridge largely intact when they built the new one over it.
It looks completely intact. They must have been very thoughtful about it when putting eight lanes over it.
Mar 28, 2020 16:06:21 #
robertjerl wrote:
It appears to be an old stone bridge with a concrete and steel bridge built over it. Too bad they didn't think to put the new one high enough the old one would become a foot bridge for hikers etc.
I think you get the scale. if you picture how high someone can reach with a can of spray paint Robert. The only access is a steep windy path that is only visible at this time of year or by walking down the RR tracks for a long ways on the other side.
Mar 28, 2020 16:11:24 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Great documentary series, but what I really love is your shot of the footprints. Who would think to take that pic, and all the stories it carries. Wonderful!
That shot required 1/40 sec; f/7.1; ISO 5600. Those finely detailed tracks look as if they had been left five minutes previously in that fine dirt.
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Mar 28, 2020 16:42:33 #
fergmark wrote:
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Very nice series. Beautiful color in the graffiti. But I think I like the footprints best though.
Mar 28, 2020 16:51:06 #
Elliern wrote:
Very nice series. Beautiful color in the graffiti. But I think I like the footprints best though.
As part of the story or as an image? That spray paint comes in every color you can imagine. I saw more silver than usual. Maybe it was on sale.
Mar 29, 2020 06:09:53 #
fergmark wrote:
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Great images!!!!
I really like the footprints in the dust, they almost look like they are in concrete.
We used to go to the river front in St.louis and photograph the Graffiti on the Flood wall, Haven't been there since the Ferguson Riots, just don't feel safe in that anymore, it was sketchy 15 yrs ago, but now you're a target.
Its a shame the Graffiti Art was beautiful and sure made the concrete was look a lot better.
Mar 29, 2020 07:07:52 #
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