Day 52. February 21.

Day Fifty Two. February 21. Picture # 52. "Untitled". Under the flyover at Mopac and 6th street there is a series of hike and bike trails. These trails were all built after the construction of Mopac. But while walking these trails traces of much older structures still remain. I would have liked to crop this picture differently but there was a pile of trash at the bottom of the stairs that distracted from the picture. The trash was not from the vistors who use these trails.This area has a split personality. There are all the people who enjoy this attractive and safe place to exercise and just visit. But there is a darker more seamier side just out of view. If you leave the main trails and start exploring under the bridges, drainage tunnels or strike off into the woods, you will see places where homeless people are living. There is graffiti and signs of drug activity. Occasionally I will encounter or see people moving in the shadows. I never disturb anyone's belongings and I do not bother the people and they do not bother me. I once found odd artwork hanging deep inside of a tunnel. As it first appeared in the dim light of my flashlight, it appeared to be some strange creature hanging on the wall. Upon closer inspection it was obvious someone had created it and hung it on the wall deep in the darkness of the tunnel. Canon Rebel XTI on tripod. Canon 18-55 lens. Focal length 18mm. f/22. ISO 400. Exposure 1/15 second.