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wanderer wrote:
ratchet u R right -cutting the old girl then one can see the staircasess etc- there is a building in Md.which was gutted by nature and I'd go there all the time to see the old outline of the stairs and how deep the basement went lots of imagination of how the daily life went of the girls who were in the Womens institute - a girls finishing home - the description was accuraate of the physical building of Halcyon hall how ugly and glad it was hidden by the trees !!!!!!!
- Location: Bennett School for Girls (view comments)
- Gallery: Close Calls
A D Nilsen wrote:
A beautiful and splendid place.
I can't see how some have so little respect for the dead.
Still a very peaceful place and a well written article.
As always, thanks for sharing with us Motts.
I can't see how some have so little respect for the dead.
Still a very peaceful place and a well written article.
As always, thanks for sharing with us Motts.
DarkChild wrote:
Taggers have no respect thats why they do it.
Rebellion not Art.
If they wanted to make art they could paint a canvas.
But vandalizing a holy place will only take you as far as hell can go.
I spent a good part of my day at a cemetary, nothing like this one.
I wish my friend could have been buried in a place like this.
Your amazing Motts, Ive always looked up to you.
Take me with you :)
Rebellion not Art.
If they wanted to make art they could paint a canvas.
But vandalizing a holy place will only take you as far as hell can go.
I spent a good part of my day at a cemetary, nothing like this one.
I wish my friend could have been buried in a place like this.
Your amazing Motts, Ive always looked up to you.
Take me with you :)
sugar_magnolia wrote:
A cemetery, the stars, and the sea...sounds like my idea of a wonderful way to spend an evening. : )
Beautiful captures here, Motts (as always).
It's heartbreaking to see the vandalism on such sacred places. Why some people seem to get their jollies from desecrating places is a mystery to me. (I've seen some mausoleums with bullet holes in the doors and one looked as if someone tried to drive into it. Some people just have no sense of decency.)
I was wondering, since this particular cemetery is close to the sea, did you notice any damage caused by nature over the years?
Thanks for sharing these with us.
Beautiful captures here, Motts (as always).
It's heartbreaking to see the vandalism on such sacred places. Why some people seem to get their jollies from desecrating places is a mystery to me. (I've seen some mausoleums with bullet holes in the doors and one looked as if someone tried to drive into it. Some people just have no sense of decency.)
I was wondering, since this particular cemetery is close to the sea, did you notice any damage caused by nature over the years?
Thanks for sharing these with us.
Lillibette wrote:
The large sconces that were once in the main room are now in a cafe in Hong Kong:
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- Location: Buffalo Central Terminal (view comments)
- Gallery: Tour
enthusiast wrote:
It reminds me a movie "The Ring"
Btw, in Latvia at abandoned sanatorium is floating dead dog body in a swimming pool.
There is similar hole in ground, only 10 times bigger.
http://www.grauzti.lv/...klinika/myalbum.html
(first album, last picture)
Btw, Motts - you should check this homepage - abandoned places in latvia - www.grauzti.lv (sorry, only in latvian)
Btw, in Latvia at abandoned sanatorium is floating dead dog body in a swimming pool.
There is similar hole in ground, only 10 times bigger.
http://www.grauzti.lv/...klinika/myalbum.html
(first album, last picture)
Btw, Motts - you should check this homepage - abandoned places in latvia - www.grauzti.lv (sorry, only in latvian)
- Location: Glenn Dale Hospital (view comments)
- Gallery: Vines
Ferdy wrote:
Another beautiful group,Motts I too wonder why the tagger can't let the dead rest in peace? This is more than just an abandoned building, get a life!. I always wondered ,Motts , at what age did you know you wanted to explore abandoned buildings? Keep up the good work.
TootUncommon wrote:
When I first saw the first photo, I thought "train station type building". Then I read that the inhabitant is a railroad tycoon. What an amazing place! I have been to the Valley of the Kings in Egypt and those crypts are just amazing! I can see why they would want to be copied. Awesome work, as always!
Kay wrote:
Unlike the taggers, you showed respect and capture the beauty this family left behind. The detail is wonderful.
Claudia wrote:
Mr Motts cemeteries are my passion. Every time we travel by car, my husband always looks to see if there are cemeteries to visit. I love the stone carving. And the magnificent statues. This is a great find. I too wonder what is inside. Thanks for this group of photos.
billy wrote:
feeling alone while staring this shot with the gray sky.
- Location: Riverside State Hospital (view comments)
- Gallery: Complexity
wmass wrote:
You all should keep in mind a lot of people broke into this place at night and did god knows what. Jose most likely was a troublemaker leaving his mark
- Location: Northampton State Hospital (view comments)
- Gallery: Final Winter
Rekrats wrote:
Awesome!!!!!!
Lizzie wrote:
We have a beautiful cemetary here in Victoria with mausoleums similar, but smaller, as well.
Even with a point&shoot; Canon, a 30sec. exposure is magic at night :)
It would have been neat to see inside this location, like Crypt of Barons.
Even with a point&shoot; Canon, a 30sec. exposure is magic at night :)
It would have been neat to see inside this location, like Crypt of Barons.
BKW Ontario wrote:
What beautiful work on the stone on the front door side. Fascinating and lovely. As Bob says, one can wonder what is inside and how the family was able to afford it, although there were many rich families back then. I agree with Bob, what a shame that graffiti people can't leave graves and mausoleums alone. Wonderful photos Mr. Motts. I look forward to seeing more hospitals and buildings that you haven't photographed yet.