Underground

Posted by MaryB (Staffordshire, United Kingdom) on 30 June 2007 in Miscellaneous.

Following on from my photo of the Underground hospital Jersey CI. here is a brief description. The tunnels of the Underground Hospital are a work of engineering genius. The whole of the complex was excavated on a slope, so that by an amazing, array of pipes and culverts, it would drain naturally. This was designed to keep the tunnels free from damp and condensation. This system still works to this day, keeping the tunnels dry.
There are over a kilometer of tunnels, with air conditioning and heating, that make up this remarkable subterranean complex!
there was only the light from the tunnel, and sadly I Had no tripod, or this shot would have been sharper :) but I hope it shows the scale of things.

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Any tips or constructive criticism are welcome :)
I really appreciate all your comments, thank you so much. I'm only sorry I've not got time to respond. I do read all the comments and will try to answer any questions you have

Comments (12)

kairospix from Singapore, Singapore

tks for the write up - most informative
anther good shot even without a tripod
did you hand-held it? wow!

30 Jun 2007 6:25am

@kairospix: Thanks kairopix,
I've only recently got a tripod, but I can't seem to get used to using it, it gets in my way LOL :D come to think of it, I've not used a tripod for any pics that I've posted so far! I think that being a hairdresser has given me a very steady hand, because you need to be steady handed when cutting around peoples ears! :D

Nickyj from United Kingdom

Another briliant shot and you have a very steady hand Mary :-)

30 Jun 2007 7:04am

@Nickyj: Thanks Nicky :) I don't use the screen on the camera, I think that helps alot :)

tyan from Singapore, Singapore

i really like the ray of light that shines from the (hole?)..Gives a feeling of mystic and suspense.your shots are wonderful!:)

30 Jun 2007 9:14am

@tyan: Thank you tyan, I just wished I had taken more shots when I was down there :)

Daniel & Jessica from Melbourne, Australia

This shot is amazing as it is without a tripod. Excellent shot and brilliant play with lighting.
Very curious why were you even down in the tunnels?

30 Jun 2007 1:37pm

@Daniel & Jessica: Thank you Daniel & Jessica, most of this complex was completed, with just 3 or 4 of them unfinished, which have a very bright light placed to give great atmosphere, the rest houses a very interesting exhibition,with audio and film showing how this amazing complex was constructed, and life in general, in Jersey, it was started in 1941.
This last shot is one of the larger unfinished tunnels.

pedro alexandre from loures, Portugal

i see a light at the end of the tunnel.

30 Jun 2007 1:52pm

@pedro alexandre: You do pedro :) they switched it off at one point, and it was so dark and creepy, the area is cordond off so you can't go in.

Alfredo J. Martiz J. from Tokyo, Japan

Thanks for the explanation, nice photo, amazing place!

30 Jun 2007 1:53pm

@Alfredo J. Martiz J.: Thank you Alfredo, it sure is amazing, and I think it's unique too!

Ken McCoy from Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL, United States

It's pretty sharp for handheld at 1/2 sec. It reminds me of Superman's house.

30 Jun 2007 5:00pm

@Ken McCoy: Cheers Ken, It was the best of three! :) and there were a lot of people taking pictures using the flash, I had to wait till they'd finished, so I was glad it came out as it did. If I ever get to go again, I would definatly take a tripod :)