Two from Corinth

[mt155]

The Crossroads of the Confederacy

Relief outside the Corinth VC. I believe the last guy in line is Stacey Allen.

 

[hanna260]

I don't really have an intelligent comment to make. All I wanted to say is that the first photo especially is absolutely amazing. I love the angles, and the lighting! It just looks like the kind of place that may be a little dusty now but holds a lot of history.

 

[Stony]

The first pic is amazing.

 

[Allie]

I would love to know the technical details for the first pic. Just lovely.

 

[jackt62]

Great pics! Looks like an entry for the photo of the month contest.

 

[JOHN42768]

Entry heck. You have a winner.

 

[theoldman]

agree, the top pic is spectacular. The sky, the colors, and angles make it a work of art.

 

[James N.]

That one would've been perfect for this month's contest requiring views from unusual angles.

 

[tonijustine]

I was there this summer and got to see trains pass on both the old M&O and the old M&C. Most of the north-south traffic appears to be routed through a diamond a mile or two east of this diamond but both lines are still active.

The line going from lower left to upper right is the old Mobile and Ohio and is currently run by the KC Southern.

The line going from lower right to upper left is the old Memphis and Charleston and is currently run by Norfolk Southern.

If you look closely, you can see the high/low cross over (per my father it is called a "rabbit").

Sorry all...not only do I love history, I am a third generation rail fan (raising a forth generation rail fan).

 

[mt155]

I would love to know the technical details for the first pic. Just lovely.

Nikon D300
ISO 200
F 3.5
S 1/400
Lens 18-105 shot at 18MM
Taken in April of 2009

 

[EricW48]

Definitely nice pictures, was there about 2 months later in June of 2009. I am glad I made Corinth as part of Shiloh trip. I didn't see as much because only went to the visitor's center. Wish I would of looked around a little more.

 

[alan polk]

I must say that your first picture sums up in one, neat little snap-shot why Corinth was a strategical strong point in that war, and why a bunch of men, North and South, suffered and died because of that rail intersection in the middle of nowhere. Well done!!!!!

By the way, that's the sort of art that should be submitted to places like Oxford American. No joke!! You could get paid! I just hate it might end up on Google . . .

 

[Brenal]

Great photos, the first one especially is stunning.

 

[fireman93514]

Nice pictures. Corinth has a great museum. If you are ever in the area stop in and see it.