Ricochetrider Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 I'm a fan of modern architecture and mid 20th century stuff in general, and I've always loved Dulles, designed by the great Eero Saarinen. Recently I had the occasion to be there arbitrarily waiting for an hour while my sister got a Covid test prior to a flight to Italy a couple days later on. Luckily I had a camera and some film on hand. My fascination with this particular place and building began back in the 60s when I was a kid. My dad, an Army lifer, was stationed at the Pentagon so we lived no great distance from here. I recall my dad taking us out there just to see the building. It was a sort of odd field trip for us... considering my dad wasn't particularly enthusiastic for architecture, but I guess it was still something of a phenomenon; this would have been just a couple years after it was built. I found- and still find, the quirky "transport modules" super enthralling for whatever reason. Back then The Future loomed large, being the middle of The Space Age. Of course, the future isn't what it once was, but elements of (formerly) futuristic stuff remain. I still marvel at this kind of thing whenever I see it. Meanwhile, I'd flown thru Dulles back in January (or was it March?). Well, recently in any case. Unfortunately at the time, I was stuck in some outer terminal with little time before my connecting flight. I was well pleased when we decided to swing thru again so my sister could get the pre-flight test. What a fabulous space! Luckily, there wren't too many people on hand shooting the exterior from inside, I got all these reflections... I like them. I don't often convert color film photos to black and white, but I felt like this was somewhat warranted in this case? What's the consensus on this? Kodak Ektar 100 Voigtlander R3m Voigtlander 40mm f1.4 Nokton Classic MC Thanks for looking! If anyone has any of their own photos to share, please do so with my blessing. Id love to hear commentary or opinions on my shots, or just stories of your own experiences at Dulles. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMvW Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 No Dulles, but St. Louis's Lambert Minoru Yamasaki arches: with the passing of TWA, now mostly just a local airport 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inoneeye Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 "I still marvel at this kind of thing whenever I see it" Very nice collection. The reflections add an interesting layer. 2 i n o n e e y e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Herbert Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 What we don't see is a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochetrider Posted November 24, 2021 Author Share Posted November 24, 2021 "I still marvel at this kind of thing whenever I see it" Very nice collection. The reflections add an interesting layer. Thanks Josh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochetrider Posted November 24, 2021 Author Share Posted November 24, 2021 What we don't see is a thought. errr um…. eh? could you clarify what you mean by that Alan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles_escott_new Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 I loved this sequence, thank you for sharing the images. The buildings look like they are going to fly. About the black and white photo, it works, there is something about black and shiny chrome that looks so sharp without colour. Please post a photo I don't like otherwise I sound like a fanboy for your work!. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochetrider Posted January 14, 2022 Author Share Posted January 14, 2022 Thanks for the comments, everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen_h Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 (edited) Dulles was always my favorite airport. I graduated from high school in Rockville, and had a roll of Anscochrome 200 for my last days of school. I do remember the buses that drive out to the airplane, then lift up to the height to walk into the plane. This is from 1976. Canon VI, with I believe Xenogon 35/2.8. Edited January 15, 2022 by glen_h 2 -- glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericphelps Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 I know someone will remember those formed, blond colored, plastic assemblies where biz types slid in to sit and drop a quarter to watch the TV tilted toward them. I flew a lot while in the army and was stunned to see them.......Rows of hypnotized faces with gathered raincoats and briefcases, sitting there in semi-darkness with TV light bouncing off each face like small lightning storms. 3 Why do I say things... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochetrider Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share Posted February 13, 2022 I know someone will remember those formed, blond colored, plastic assemblies where biz types slid in to sit and drop a quarter to watch the TV tilted toward them. I flew a lot while in the army and was stunned to see them.......Rows of hypnotized faces with gathered raincoats and briefcases, sitting there in semi-darkness with TV light bouncing off each face like small lightning storms. I don't recall these TV kiosks- but where was the camera when you needed it, eh? What great imagery! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen_h Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 A different view of Dulles airport 2 -- glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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