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Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 9:28 pm
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Made another jaunt to the Grand Trunk railyard today.
Found lots of new evidence of the buildings having been
secured, but that didn't hold us back. Wink

A significant portion of the powerhouse's roof has
collapsed since my last visit, letting in light.
So much of the roof is now part of the floor, that
I didn't even need the flashlights.

Used only the Tamron SP 28-80mm manual focus lens, in spite
of having other lenses with me. Quite the useful lens,
my Tammy. I think I'll keep her. Very Happy


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Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 9:39 pm
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Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 9:39 pm
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Nice series.
My faves are 5 to 8, great colour and captured the atmosphere.
Looks like that the guys finished their work at the evening and didn´t begin at the next morning.


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Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 11:30 pm
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Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 11:30 pm
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Great series - sad to see an abandoned place like that which should have been recyclable



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Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 11:42 pm
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Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 11:42 pm
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Wow! I wish to find such a place to take photos too.

#5 is my favourite definitely.


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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 12:12 am
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 12:12 am
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Nos 5, 14, 18 for me.
Whenever I see abandoned old workbenches I want to take them home with me Smile


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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 12:50 am
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Thanks, everyone.
You've managed to choose some of my own favorites from the day. Very Happy


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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 6:41 am
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 6:41 am
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congrats! this is a dream place for photography with so many details; you made a great series!


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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 7:34 am
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 7:34 am
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Love the indoor photos, really cool place!


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Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 11:33 am
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Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 11:33 am
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Another excellent series. Thank you Craig for having pointed me here from the other thread. I dunno why but the sadness of neglected places kinda appeals me. You made good choice in the selection of desaturated pictures,
I find these renders well in BW. I like the first one for the color match between the intense blue sky and the pale green of the shed. #11 captured my eye for the lighting and the clarity of details, bits of old machinery memories of an old splendor long gone. That said, every other have something peculiar.

Cheers, Marty.


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Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 7:34 pm
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Just looooove 5, 6, 8, 15, 16, 17!


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Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 8:42 pm
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I appreciate the comments, everybody.

It's a heck of an interesting hobby, tromping around these derelict wrecks. Cool
Provides unique photo opps, as well.
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