Grand Funk Railroad = Urban Decay

[SkedAddled]

I posted a few of these to the Abandoned/Dilapidated thread, but the
money shot was not present. Guess which one it is, and feel free to
critique.

I had to admit that I enjoyed the location far more than I expected to.
The powerhouse alone is worth a couple of return visits, at least.

All shots from a Rebel XTi/400D with 18-55mm kit or 28-105mm USM.
CA is very evident in #3, showcasing just how cheap the kit lens is
for the XXXD-series cameras. Unfortunately, it's the widest lens I have,
and the widest I can yet afford.

This series is from an abandoned set of buildings of the Grand Trunk Railroad
Company, located in Michigan. These buildings are at least a half-mile from
the active part of the trainyards, but within easy spotting distance of numerous
residential homes. We believe these buildings were constructed during the
late-1800's or early-1900's, due to many indicators found within. The latest
operational record I found inside was dated around June, 1998.

1.
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg215/SkedAddled/PH_05-03-09/Railyard/IMG_1521.jpg

2.
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg215/SkedAddled/PH_05-03-09/Railyard/IMG_1555.jpg

3.
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg215/SkedAddled/PH_05-03-09/Railyard/IMG_1603.jpg

4.
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg215/SkedAddled/PH_05-03-09/Railyard/IMG_1620.jpg

5.
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg215/SkedAddled/PH_05-03-09/Railyard/IMG_1629.jpg

6.
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg215/SkedAddled/PH_05-03-09/Railyard/IMG_1575.jpg

7.
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg215/SkedAddled/PH_05-03-09/Railyard/IMG_1613.jpg

8.
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg215/SkedAddled/PH_05-03-09/Railyard/IMG_1608.jpg

[wolfden]

great series and I think the kit lenses do very well. I'm not a pro nor ever will be, but I think the kit lenses deserve better credit than a lot of people give em. Yea sure a lens can make a difference, but it also makes a huge difference in the pocket book.

[Delivery Man]

Nice images, very good exposures. I'm guessing #3 or #6 for the "money shot", can't decide which I like best.