House of Sorrow

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  • 01-19-2011, 06:56 AM
    Iguanamom
    House of Sorrow
    Not sure where to put this. I shoot abandoned stuff whenever I can. Recently found this gorgeous house in a nearby town. Its neighbors are all occupied dwellings and it sits in a semi-neglected state. Locks on the doors, lawn mowed. But the paint is gone and the garden is overgrown and it will surely deteriorate fast.

    http://wickeddark.smugmug.com/Abando...20_d3emV-L.jpg

    http://wickeddark.smugmug.com/Abando...90_Aa6wz-L.jpg

    I've shot a few abandoned homes before, but this one gave me the most profound sense of sorrow and loss. Judging by the bright blue doors and the elaborately labeled garden, this was once someone's pride and joy. A refuge and a pleasure. Now left to die slowly.

    http://wickeddark.smugmug.com/Abando...26_z9rzj-L.jpg

    More photos in the gallery on smugmug if you want to check it out.
  • 01-19-2011, 12:25 PM
    Old Timer
    Re: House of Sorrow
    Very nice find and well captured. I'm partial to number 2, maybe just because I love good B&W.
  • 01-19-2011, 05:27 PM
    dl4449
    Re: House of Sorrow
    All 3 are nice
    Looks like a new lock and left hinges on #3
  • 01-19-2011, 05:50 PM
    Iguanamom
    Re: House of Sorrow
    thanks guys. yep, that's part of the new lock brigade. surprising so many of the windows remain.
  • 01-19-2011, 06:16 PM
    Axle
    Re: House of Sorrow
    Excellent find! Wonderfully Captured!
  • 01-20-2011, 12:11 PM
    Iguanamom
    Re: House of Sorrow
    thanks Axle.
  • 01-20-2011, 12:17 PM
    jetrim
    Re: House of Sorrow
    Very nice! Love abandoned, dilapidated stuctures :) You did a great job with this one!