Beauty in Shantytown Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is a detail of Washington D.C. Union Station's ceiling.

Opened on October 27, 1907 and completed in 1908, Union Station is considered to be one of the finest examples of the Beaux-Arts style of architecture. cArchitect, Daniel Burnham designed the building to be monumental in every respect and to serve as a gateway for the capital city.

At the time it was built, the Station covered more ground than any other building in the United States and was the largest train station in the world. The Station sits on the edge of an area once known as "Swampoodle," an infamous shantytown located on the sewery remnants of Timber Creek. The total area occupied by the Station and the terminal zone was originally about 200 acres and included 75 miles of tracks. In fact, if put on its side, the Washington Monument could lay within the confines of the Station's concourse.
Information curtosy of Union Station Website

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ishai (4093) 2004-06-10 11:26

He John
Great cupture
The shades and the forms are very special
The light effects on the ceiling gives a great effect,
Well seen

jhonny_blue (4938) 2004-06-15 4:35

Very beautiful structure !
Good composition, congratulations.

tonyeden (0) 2004-06-16 3:34

Dear John,
The picture is so good that that I am searching for something to critisise; perhaps a LITTLE more contrast? Those lights at lower right detract. Well, I had to say something!
Some may suggest showing this as a black/white photo; perhaps, but the colour is just fine as it is.
Regards,
Tony Eden