NYC I

[lapsedmodernist]

The abandoned train stowed away behind the Fairway in Redhook is the most accessible and non-stealth-requiring urban decay place I have ever photographed, but no less beautiful for that.


blue train

it is bigger than a breadbox

train at sunset

red train

inside

lock

Comments

[brooklyn-jak.livejournal.com]

Oh, I love those. And I love how they are just leaving them there. Do you know if there is a plan for them or the tracks? I think about all the changes in Red Hook and the lack of transportation and wonder if someone has an idea of reviving trolley service.

[lapsedmodernist.livejournal.com]

I don't think there is a plan. There is a dude who's been grassrooting to revive/use them, but I am pretty sure they are there to stay/rust away.

[dg76.livejournal.com]

these are some of my favorite urban decay photos i've ever seen. your colors are gorgeous. i love, LOVE old trains/transportation.

also: please take me there! i am not a creepy stalker, i swear :)

[lapsedmodernist.livejournal.com]

thanks! and sadly I no longer live in NYC, however to get there you go to Red Hook, you can get there by taking the F/G to Smith/9th, then either walk or take the bus to the water taxi stand, there is a big Fairway there, and it's right in the back of the Fairway, next to the outdoor cafe or something they have there.

[crisis-averted.livejournal.com]

Ooooooh I love these! How did you get them to look like that if you don't mind me asking. I imagine photoshop but they just look so good!

[lapsedmodernist.livejournal.com]

thanks! well, the light was really good when I shot them, that pre-sunset light that deepens and enriches the colors, and then mostly just adjusting curves and a bit with the selective colors.

[khalinche.livejournal.com]

What fantastic colours.

[lapsedmodernist.livejournal.com]

thank you!