I've walked around this area before, when we were in town, but either didn't have my camera with me or the time wasn't opportune to make some photos. Today I deliberately went here.
'Here' is the railway tunnel, the first of its kind in Canada, that runs for over 525m/1,700' under the town of Brockville, Ontario, including city hall! And surprisingly, it was in use until the 1970's, having first been used in 1860.
(10-22mm f3.5 1/6 sec ISO200)
visitors can enter the first 25m/85' of the tunnel
(10-22mm f3.5 1.6 sec ISO200)
the remainder of the tunnel is inaccessible - note that the tracks have been removed. The pinprick of light in the centre is the far end (north)
BUT, there IS light at the (south) end of the tunnel ! ... and it's NOT a train !
23 comments:
Interesting history, Rick, & very cool photos.
Fantastic photos and amazing place
WOW! What wonderful pictures, Rick! A place mysteriously interesting ...
Kisses.
@becky - thanks Becky - it's a 'cool' place too - literally ;-)
@Lisa RedWillow - thank you Lisa! Hope you're having a wonderful weekend.
@teca - yes, mysterious behind the gate that kept me from going further, beyond where my camera could 'see'. Thank you teca - a wonderful weekend.
Beijos!
That is an amazing sight.I think I would feel claustrophobic going in there.
Blessings,Ruth
The details on the ceilings and walls are fantastic. Textures are very beautiful.
Greetings from Roberto
I so love that you live with your camera near, Rick. These are great photos!
I'm feeling the walls caving in. I don't think I could walk very far down that tunnel. Some great and interesting shots.
Walking through this tunnel would be like living in the sky, no ty! It's interesting that this tunnel was used for so many years, they sure don't build things like they used to!
Once again Rick, fantastic shots and I love how you captured the light at the end of the tunnel. Have a fantastic Sunday!
These are some really neat shots! I don't think I would feel very comfortable in there; so I am extra glad that you went and made photographs so I could see it, too. Thank you! :o)
Magic Rick.
These photos are absolutely awesome, Rick!! I especially love the perspective of the first shot...you really nailed it!
@Ruth's Photo Blog - the ceiling's fairly high so it doesn't feel claustrophobic. And the front part is lit by the sun. You'd enjoy seeing it if you came here.
Thanks for stopping by Ruth!
@Roberto M. Alves - thank you very much Roberto! I didn't have my tripod but managed to hold the camera tightly against the gate to shoot into the dark of the tunnel.
@joey - thanks joey - I keep trying to remember - ABC!
@Karen - it's not as bad as it looks - just keep focused on the end ;-)
Thanks for stopping by Karen.
@darlin - I'm not one for tight (or high) spaces myself, but it wasn't that bad in here - you can only walk in for 25m.
Thanks Darlene - I hope your Sunday was as great as mine !
@Krista - oh, you could take Jimmy in there with you and you'd be just fine! ;-)
Hope your weekend was great !
Thanks Krista !
@imac - thank you mac ! Have a great week!
@CherylK - thank you Cheryl!
I love all the patterns created. Really interesting captures.
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