A cell from the Eastern State Penitentiary, built in 1829 and abandoned 40 years ago. Notice the tree root has grown through the thick walls.

Interesting how nature can destroy what man builds. Nature wins every time! GranAbby · 2011-08-16: 10:24

Another terrific shot, interesting colors too! DancingDolphin · 2011-08-16: 10:52

Before I saw your comment, I thought it looked like a prison cell. Excellent capture to get all the details and wonderful exposure, too. At first, the tree looked painted onto the wall! djnana · 2011-08-16: 11:02

If that is a tree root ( I thought it looked painted too like Brenda) then I take it the cell is underground? , Great shot the colours are actually very harmonious I think. MoMac · 2011-08-16: 13:31

Wow Jeff! I gotta get into this place!!! Great shot! danrav · 2011-08-16: 20:14

Great work....love the color, texture and interest! Must have been a very cool place to go shoot! lookagain · 2011-08-16: 21:41

that root looks painted..quite interesting, this picture and the colour Fali84 · 2011-08-17: 02:53

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