Like these shots by Tim McPherson. Takes me back to being a kid, I used to be a serial den builder.

Some beautiful photography from Carlito Brigante of the Freedom tunnel. Built under Manhattan’s Upper West side in the 30’s and used for only a few years before being discontinued. It became a haven for street people and graffiti artists.

…the tunnel turned into a veritable underground metropolis where thousands of homeless were living in organized communities underneath the city’s skin. The tunnel also became a prime spot for graffiti artists. Immense murals appeared utilizing the unique lighting provided by the ventilation ducts, turning the tunnel into an extraordinary underground art gallery.

In 1991, Amtrak decided to reopen the tunnel. The shanty towns were cleared out by the police and homeless were evicted. Although deserted, the tunnel is now an active train line and a stunning experience for urban explorers.

Read the full story and see the rest of the images on Carlitto’s flickr page.

Freedom Tunnel from Charles le Brigand on Vimeo.

Proud Galleries in Camden, London are hosting an exhibition of the UK’s six leading music photographers: Roger Sargent, Mick Hutson, Andy Fallon, Paul Harries, Andy Cotterill and Andy Willsher. The event is free and runs from Thursday 22nd Jul 2010 to 12th September. Details here.

© Roger Sargent: The Libertines

© Mick Hutson: AC DC

© Andy Fallon: Dizzee Rascal

© Paul Harries: Slipknot

© Andy Cotterill: Jarvis Cocker

© Andy Willsher: Marina And The Diamonds

Some lovely photography from the winner of the And/or Book Award 2010. Full site here. Thanks to Abi Singmin for the link.

The Village of Mardale was flooded in 1935 as the Manchester Water Corporation built the Haweswater Dam. A whole community was up rooted never to return, even the bodies were exhumed from the church grave yard. But every now and again during extended dry spells remnants and evidence of this former community and the village re-appear. Some say that on a still summers evening you can still hear the haunting sound of the old church bell tolling across the valley.

Some decent pics of the festival here, link via Jordan Stokes.

I guess you all know the amazing photography on The Big Picture. The Big Caption is a blog where Ian Collins takes those photos and adds jokes and statements made with typography to them.