Drive-In Restoration
03 June 2014 -- 154/365
Lincoln, Rhode Island
I've been meaning to get a photo of this sign for a while, and finally decided to get it done today. The Lonsdale Twin Drive-In was a popular night spot for years, although I only remember seeing one movie there - The Graduate - back in my college days. When the Drive-In closed, the "Lonsdale Drive-In Restoration Project" was initiated and the 17-acre asphalt jungle was removed and converted to a wetlands marsh. The results have been amazing, and only this sign at the former south entrance to the complex remains. The parking area here services the Blackstone River Bikeway and also provides access to a mile-long boardwalk through a marsh. It's very popular with birders due to the wide variety of migratory birds that visit the wetlands.
Post processing started with a classic filter in Topaz B&W FX. I adjusted color sensitivity sliders, adaptive exposure, regions, contrast, and boost black. A sepia photo filter was added in PSE.
Such an interesting sign and I can see how it would be popular with many people! Many of the drive ins have closed nowadays, hardly any around! A wonderful capture here though Ron! :)
June 4th, 2014
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