Eastern State Penitentiary

Hot! In Noir

by Nic Nichols

Uploaded 6 Jun 2007 — 160 favorites

© Nic Nichols

Part of a long term project documenting America's oldest Penitentiary, Images where photographed with a Holga, Mamiya 6mf, and a Yashika 124g Camera, all on old and expired film.

28 responses

  • Jon Wollenhaupt

    Jon Wollenhaupt said (30 Jul 2007):

    Awesome! Great light and color.

  • James Leocadi

    James Leocadi said (3 Oct 2007):

    Absolutely stunning capture, colour, light etc.
    Where is this place located?

  • Daniel McKinney

    Daniel McKinney said (30 Oct 2007):

    Why hasn't this been published? It's amazing!

  • Marianne Greig

    Marianne Greig said (14 Nov 2007):

    wicked shot - great color and depth

  • Jerrica Aldridge

    Jerrica Aldridge said (6 Dec 2007):

    Beautiful shot! I've seen this on DA, its great!

  • Anthony Mingo

    Anthony Mingo gave props (7 Dec 2007):

    Great shot! I spent some time here and it is truly creepy.

  • Devon Willson

    Devon Willson said (7 Dec 2007):

    Oh I love this... It reminds me of Stephen Wilke's project on Ellis Island.
    Very beautiful and stunning.
    Cheers,
    Devon

  • Bridget Badore

    Bridget Badore gave props (8 Dec 2007):

    beautiful.

  • Miranda Stellick

    Miranda Stellick gave props (9 Dec 2007):

    amazing, amazing photo!

  • paul moore

    paul moore gave props (9 Dec 2007):

    this is just a stunning image, well done

  • Teresa Nabais

    Teresa Nabais   said (10 Dec 2007):

    Amazing photo!

  • Sean Young

    Sean Young gave props (10 Dec 2007):

    hell yeah! great shot.

  • Jason Seda

    Jason Seda gave props (12 Dec 2007):

    Awesome!

  • Nicole Gesmondi

    Nicole Gesmondi gave props (20 Dec 2007):

    I hope this gets published! Your subject matter is very appropraite for the Noir theme

  • Sam Rosenholtz

    Sam Rosenholtz said (22 Dec 2007):

    Yes! really good!!

  • Chris Byrne

    Chris Byrne gave props (26 Dec 2007):

    this has a great feeling to it

  • Kyra Gibson

    Kyra Gibson gave props (26 Dec 2007):

    the colors are beautiful

  • jeff bartlett

    jeff bartlett gave props (28 Dec 2007):

    great lighting, and contrast with the fresh construction up above. well done.

  • hopeandbelief

    hopeandbelief said (2 Jan 2008):

    I cannot possibly tell you how much I LOVE this picture. the mood is great and the composition of it and the lighting make it perfect...amazing : )

  • Donna McComas

    Donna McComas said (4 Jan 2008):

    Wow, what an opportunity to get inside a place like this...stunning imagery. I absolutely love it

  • Eric Sayah

    Eric Sayah gave props (5 Jan 2008):

    Perfect!!! Love it - my enthusiastic 'Yeah'!

  • Cristina Venedict

    Cristina Venedict said (6 Jan 2008):

    wonderful colors and composition!!!

  • Sherstin Schwartz

    Sherstin Schwartz   gave props (14 Jan 2008):

    I've heard how creepy that place is and you captured it perfectly. I love it.

  • jamielynn ryan

    jamielynn ryan said (23 Jan 2008):

    i've seen this exact composition before of the eastern state penn. seems like everyone has the same idea.

  • Rogério Freitas

    Rogério Freitas said (27 Jan 2008):

    Catedral of guilt? Great shot!

  • Kyle Wilkins

    Kyle Wilkins gave props (23 Mar 2008):

    nice. Where is this?

  • Nic Nichols

    Nic Nichols said (4 Sep 2008):

    To all that were wondering, its from Eastern State Penitentiary, in Philadelphia.. you can find more info @ easternstate.org, and its well worth the trip if you are able... take lots of film 'cas you could be there for a while!

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