"For after years of living in a cage, a lion no longer even believes it is a lion...and a man no longer believes he is a man."

John Eldredge

This shot taken in the "preserved ruin" of the Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Well composed and good choice for sepia. atszabo · 2011-09-04: 09:33

Great shot and quote! Is this the John Eldredge that wrote "Wild At Heart?" Loved that book! lgnelson · 2011-09-04: 09:38

What a shot Jeff! The sepia could not be any more perfect for this one!!! Brutal!!!! danrav · 2011-09-04: 10:00

Fearsome representation...effective shot. marilynx · 2011-09-04: 10:07

Brilliant Shot but really sad. MoMac · 2011-09-04: 10:13

Disturbing to think about it. Fantastic shot! :) livelovelaugh · 2011-09-04: 12:36

What an awful place.It´s an effective picture. ReinhardEvers · 2011-09-04: 16:38

Wow, that is a haunting image, Jeff.....very well done!! Love the tones, light and perspective! lookagain · 2011-09-04: 17:22

Wonderful image and quotation. Is that the same JohnE that wrote "Wild at Heart"? I interviewed him and we attended one of his conferences. He's aMAZing and that book is superb! djnana · 2011-09-04: 17:47

I see that Larry stole my comment - again!! djnana · 2011-09-04: 17:48

Jeff, this is so amazing. I am chuckling at Brenda and Larry. Derek and I are incredibly envious Jeff. It could be one of these days we will trek on over to Pennsylvania with the sole purpose of visiting Eastern State. . . well, and to see you and Dan of course. lol liveandletlive · 2011-09-04: 20:14

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