These loading docks obviously are no longer in use. I found these riding around on my bike looking for a good view of the Cirque du Soleil which was performing this weekend. Couldn’t find one. I did go up to the front gate and walked into the fenced in area, and being a good citizen photographer asked an employee/guard if it was OK to take photos, just of the tents. He told me I needed a press pass because I had a ‘big camera’, which I could pick up at the main (employee) gate. I did point out to him there where other people with ‘big cameras’ but for some reason he couldn’t see them. On a whim I biked over to the employee gate, knowing that wasn’t going anywhere, and was met by a couple of Asia Security guards. Lets just say they looked like they hadn’t slept for a while, and weren’t in a friendly mood. I told them ‘good job’ and moved on :)
Jul 042009
Wonder why it is people who see a SLR camera automatically assume we are professional or press photographers?
I love the shot above. Grabs my attention with the “texture” of the area, especially the ceiling
You have just made what I am sure is an ugly structure look almost beautiful. Your image is a wonderful work of art.
Some of my friends with DSLRs have the same problem, while I usually can take photos with impunity :)
I’m glad you didn’t risk it.
Looks like ancient ruins, and looks great.
Cool pic! wish I could have joined you. Next time. Now you got me thinking about covert photoshoots. Keep the DSLR camera in the bag and approach the employee/guard with a point and shoot camera in hand.
Great Photo! Great Story !
Happy Fourth of July..
Brookie, Mike and Jamba
that is one terrific shot .. are those roots? No matter its eerie and involving ..
Thanks for visiting .. and I too am a cloud lover!
Rob, I think you’re on to something.
Brookie, same back at ye!
Daryl, thats corrosion type seepage on the ceiling.
Your shot is surreal and realistic at the same time. Like a scenery of a game! Wonderful!
Wow, there is so much feel in that picture!
i love this! i think rundown places like this are beautiful for photography.
Those pillars, the proportions, the feeling of age and those colours make a superb photograph. I really love the shot. Whilst you see it’s just dirty it gives the feel of old marble.