165 Comments Posted by ladyhawke04008

You know Tommeh!!!, that's a really interesting idea you have there. All these structures that Motts has taken pictures of, the designs of the many different rooms, hallways, window placements... I wonder if there WAS a rhyme or reason as to why they were constructed the certain way that they were. It's been studied how colors, like wall paint, can effect a person's mood, so why not explore the way a whole building is designed for its specific purpose?
I'm sure that because of the area this asylum covered, long hallways could not be avoided. But, maybe that is why there are so many windows, and why they are so close to each other. To allow sunlight into what was no doubt a very intimidating hallway for staff and patients to use. Can you imagine, when it was in use, having to walk down these long hallways without windows, and just the lights you see above?

I know Tony C. ! : ) Motts has definately a talent for making a person think they have vertigo with his pictures like these. I've had vertigo two times and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy! : P "Bleahhh"

Oh Wow! What a beautiful design! Love the little designs on the sides of the structure. Why can't buildings look like this anymore? What a lost art. So glad that you were able to capture it on film, so it will not be forgotten!

You're right, Jude! Calgon took her away and she forgot her ring. : )

Makes me think of a school, and how the halls would look 5 minutes after that last bell rang for that day. And if you were riding the bus home, the radio station ALWAYS played Alice Cooper's, "School's out."

These hallways are just amazing! The light gives it a kind of life.

Hang on to something! The hallway is stretching!

The light and shadows give off a vertigo effect.

So many different doors and different window panes, so little time...

Just beautiful, Motts! Love the different techniques you did with the film.
So glad you made it home safe!

I dunno but I would love to have this bay window in my house!

Love the colors! This has a real dreamy look to it. First glance of the thumbnail reminded me of the "Lord of the rings" movies. The images Frodo sees whenever he puts on the ring. They had this kind of dreamy look to it.

Motts~ I wouldn't be surprised if you every toyed with the idea of being an architect. I just LOVE your staircase pics! Well, and your window ones, and the hallways, and the doorways...I just really love seeing these things from your perspective! I would love to see what it would look like if you designed a building. : )

Hi, Sad for childhood ~
This is from a closed nursery rhyme and fairytale theme park. This is a picture of Mt. Vesuvius which you would walk up and then slide down a 65 foot slide.
I think there was also a diorama of Aladdin and a genie in a lamp that you would see as you walked up it.
The boat known as Little Toot would ride people around and through that tunnel in the mountain. (This boat wound up in a private collection, and is going to be donated to Clark's farm, who is trying to save as much of this park as possible for future generations. They just need to get something to bring the boat over in. But at least it has been saved! : )

So maybe the ride that you're remembering is still around. Unfortunately, for this place, this is one mountain that will never be climbed again as an opened attraction. : (

Big ED~ I think you may be right! LOL!