Through The Grate

Still working through my images from the Missouri State Penitentiary last weekend. It was such a compelling place and I have some images which I want to include in my project.

I pressed my lens up against a window wire grate and shot through it, focusing down a long abandoned, peeling paint hallway. It might be better on black, if you have time or inclination. I guess the window barrier says it all.

This prison was decommissioned in 2004, but it was opened in 1836. At its peak, it housed 5200 inmates. Once, it was the largest prison in the US. I am not sure this is something to boast about.

Thanks for taking time to visit or comment, as you can. I appreciate each one.

[Debbie]

I like how this makes me feel like I am behind bars!

[Elizabeth]

You captured the sense of isolation the prisoners must have felt! Wouldn't want to spend the night here.

[Susan C Clow]

That is a great image FAV

[Gayle Sears]

That's an interesting shot. Each opening has a different view. You have created an interesting collage..

[Danette Thompson]

Looks like an endless hallway.

[Kim Harper]

This really portrays the scary feel of being behind bars. Wow. Real like it!! Fav

[Susanne]

Now this is a very different look, interesting indeed! Well done Rosie! :))

[Jane Anderson]

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful on black! I love the creative POV and framing, and most of all the light.

[KWind]

Great shot! i like the framing and how my eye is drawn to the end of the shot.

[Dianna Coile]

Wow! This really portrays the aura of a penitentiary. Well done!

[Jane Pittenger]

Nice eye for framing

[Call me Joe]

Love the framing and concept- fav--idk why but prisons and hospitals gives me goosebumps :(

[Rosie Kerr]

@joemuli I think that they are meant to. ;)

[Candia]

Very effective. Fav.

[Eric di Bosco]

It does look better on black, like most images do, I suppose. Thanks for reminding me of the option!

I really like the different elements seen in the different frames or compartments of the image - well chosen!

[Dianne]

This is such a neat image - well done.

[Rachel]

I like your framing, and the 'light at the end of the tunnel'.

[Pam Knowler]

Another powerful image! At least I feel as if I am outside peeping in and not the other way round! Fav!

[Graeme Stevens]

Awesome shot and framing

[Joyce]

Love the way you've captured this Rosie

[Leana Niemand]

Love your pov, Rosie, very creative.

[Danny G.]

Very impressive on black

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Cool shot and I love how you framed it with the fence.

[Darinka]

Great use of symmetry here!fav

[Sally Ings]

Fabulous perspective

[Chris Johnson]

Framing the photo like this makes you feel like you're behind bars. Compelling shot!

[Graham Thresher]

Fabulous shot.

[Yeshanghai]

Great framing!

[Taffy]

Instant fav. I literally said 'wow' when this opened. The contrast of the barrier fencing/caging and the golden glow is striking. Sympathy on the weather! One of my colleagues is visiting her family in St. Louis and said the humidity is, well, um, understatement, noticeable.

[Tom]

Wonderful pov for this very evocative image.

[Ukandie!]

Great framing and love the eerie feel of this.

[Debs Stott]

Fabulous composition, wow. Can you imagine trying to keep 5200 prisoners under control - not an enviable job...

[Keri]

Cool framing.

[Lxxx]

oh, yes, excellent job!

[Tanja R]

Awesome framing!

[Clare Gadsby]

Marvellous comp, colours, patterns

[Beverly Parks]

Wow.... Great perspective!